VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE AM AGE R November 16, 2016P | Volume 41| No. 3 “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new” -Albert Einstein America Votes Trump

By Christian Celis work harder than ever for about women was made pub- sinking and the Republican Reporter votes from states across the lic. The seemingly endless Party began to distance them- United States that were previ- string of sexual assault allega- selves from their nominee. November 8 2016 marks ously so steadily Red or Blue. tions and Trump’s less than On October 28th, James B. the end of what seems like one In October, a tape of Don- tactful response created a shift. Comey, the director of the of the most tumultuous elec- ald Trump’s lewd comments Trump’s poll numbers were FBI, came forward, in a news- tion cycles in US history and a letter to Congress, expressing surprising turn of events as the need to review new Clin- Donald John Trump has be- ton emails that were found come the 45th President of the while investigating Anthony United States of America. At Weiner. Democrats and Mil- 2:31 a.m. ET, Donald Trump lennial voters were once again amassed 279 electoral votes, reminded of Clinton’s lack of after winning the state of Wis- transparency, forcing Clinton consin, causing one of the to campaign in states like largest election upsets since Al Michigan which prior to this Gore’s loss to George W. election always voted Demo- Bush in 2000. crat. Just 11 days before the In the weeks leading to election and the country had Election Day, it became in- two of the most unpopular creasingly clear that neither candidates in history as their candidate would have an easy two main options. road to victory. Both Clinton and Trump were forced to (Taken from wzzm13.com) Continued on page 4... Survival Refugees, Racism, and Rising Local Tensions Mindset

By Randy Noxon attempted to humiliate 1st Dis- Press reports that things be- By Curtis Taylor Features Editor trict Supervisor Robert Lov- came so heated that San Ber- Reporter ingood and the Victorville nardino County Sheriff’s Dep- Tensions surrounding uties were Imagine sitting in class and the 23 Syrian refugees that eventually suddenly you hear gunshots have been relocated by the called out to fire off. The shots ring loud, federal government to the demon- and everyone frenzies in a Victorville boiled over as stration. panic. Are you prepared for protesters on both sides of The relo- what could happen next? the issue clashed while cation of the “Heads down under the ta- demonstrating on the Bear 23 refugees bles…Oh God! Kids, just stay Valley road overpass on was brought down.” This was the intercom Saturday, October 29, to the public’s call of teacher Patty Nielson 2016. Equipped with meg- attention during the Columbine shoot- aphones and signs, about (Taken from nbcnews.com) when ing. The shooting of that mag- 40 exchanged taunts during City Council, while the other Lovingood’s nitude was the first America the demonstration. One side side held up signs that wel- held signs and posters that comed the refugees. The Daily Continued on page 2... Continued on page 7... News pg. 2 Features pg. 5 Entertainment pg. 8 Sports pg. 11 Victor Valley College RamPage • [email protected] • issuu.com/vvcrampage•vvcrampage RamPage Victor Valley College News November 16, 2016 Page 2 Voices Of VVC VVC MUN By Sierra Warwick The first place winner of the tions at the local and interna- Sports Editor By Lorena Lemos contest will be awarded a $150 tional level; however, VVC is Reporter cash prize. Students had to do one of the only community is apply in the Communication Model United Nations colleges that competes in the Victor Valley College’s Center, submit a speaking out- (MUN) is back in season! “The international competitions. Communication Studies De- line by November 9, 2016, and VVC MUN team provides a MUN has to fundraise $30,000 partment and the ASB De- join a practice with all partici- foundation of knowledge for each year because community partment are sponsoring a pants on November 16th 2016. the workings of international colleges are not funded by the speech contest open to all The actual contest will be issues and organizations. It State. provides skills for both aca- VVC students. Unlike last held on Thursday, December This year VVC’s MUN is demic and political success,” spring’s contest, students 1st at 2p.m. Students will need going to international competi- says MUN Professor Kevork tions against Ivy League will not have to be recom- to sound confident in their mended to enter the contest Kazanjian. schools in Chicago Illinois, speaking and show poise. by a communications profes- The VVC Model United Boston Massachusetts, and sor. All the student has to do Jacqueline Augustine, commu- Nations team is within the top Denver Colorado. If you are is sign up. The speech topic nications professor at VVC, five percent of teams interna- interested in joining or check- has already been chosen. The mentioned that the judges, tionally for the past 10 years. ing out the team, meetings are speech topic is to explain “will be looking for a clear MUN is a class, team, and club held every Friday from 1pm- that studies how the United what it is about VVC that has message with great delivery to 5:20 pm in the Communica- Nations works and then re- tion Center. impacted the speakers’ edu- audience.” The speech contest cational journey the most. searches countries. Students If you would like to help will be a chance for students then represent countries in support the VVC MUN team, from all grade levels to competitions to solve real MUN is holding a Poker Tour- gather and tell us how world problems. Some solu- nament at Spring Valley Lake much of an impact tions are even used by the real on November 18, 2016. For VVC has had on them. United Nations. The team is half new members and all are more details look them up on The speeches are ex- doing outstanding jobs at learn- Facebook at Victor Valley pected to show just ing the parliamentary proce- College Model United Na- how diverse the student dure of international diploma- tions. body is. cy. There are many competi-

Refugees from page 1... cist groups." own opinion, but not your own Community activist, Ben Valles highly publicized facts." McEachron said during jamin Wood, was quoted in opponent for 1st District Su- introduction of the information the Council meeting, "and in The Daily Press saying, pervisor, Angela Valles re- regarding the placement of the this case, it's just a complete “There are people in this com- leased a campaign statement refugees has been met by a distortion of facts. It's lies, and munity not driven by hate who on October 20 condemning strong rejection of her racist I'd like you to address it.” want to welcome these refu- what she calls the “dumping” premise by both county and Robertson concluded that city gees and send their love and of refugees in Victorville. Val- local officials. County spokes- staff found the federal govern- support to them. We don't ap- les also vowed that if elected, man David Wert was quoted ment did not need authority to preciate it when political fig- she would sue the federal gov- in the Daily Press as saying he place refugees, nor ernment and cut off all federal was “unaware of any process were they required to benefits to the relocated refu- by which counties or cities are provide notice. gees. According to Valles, the formally advised of refugee While anti-Syrian federal government is required arrivals by the federal or state protesters who were to notify local jurisdictions government. Additionally, concerned for the before placing refugees. Val- there is no legal mechanism by best interest of the les, a Latino, ironically cited which local jurisdictions can city marched up and what is considered a hard-line affect the immigration of refu- down the sidewalk immigration reform group as gees into their backyard.” Saturday pleading the source of her premise. Fed- During a Victorville City for the attention of (Taken from mcall.com) eration for American Immigra- Council meeting on October those who drove by, tion Reform (FAIR) is de- 23, Councilman Ryan pro-refugee rights supporters ures use this anti-refugee sen- scribed as an extremist group McEachron asked City Man- also spoke out in hopes of timent ... to advance their po- by the Southern Poverty Law ager Doug Robertson to ad- conveying their message of litical careers. Basically, it’s Center, with leaders who dress Valles' campaign state- love and acceptance to the wrong and we’re standing "have ties to white suprema- ment. "It's easy to have your community. against that in morality.” RamPage Victor Valley College News November 16, 2016 Page 3 Please Feed Haiti By: Linda Perez Reporter

Hurricane Matthew began on September 28 and lasted until October 10. It left in its path, wide spread destruction from the Caribbean to South- east U.S. There is an estimated $8.26 billion in damages and the loss of life is catastrophic with deaths totaling over 1,600 (more than 1,000 in Haiti alone). This category five hur- ricane has become the deadli- est Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Stan in 2005. Humanitarian organiza- tions have already begun mo- bilizing to provide aid and food has indeed been distribut- rently many organizations Picture Source: http:// support to the victims in af- ed, it does not currently meet collecting supplies and accept- www.scmp.com/news/world/ fected areas. Haiti, however, the country’s need. Alexis ing financial donations for the united-states-canada/ is continuing to struggle with Masciarelli, a World Food victims in Haiti. For more article/2026252/storm-lashes- the aftermath of Hurricane Program worker currently in information on these organiza- florida-after-killing-more-800- Matthew. After nearly three Haiti, told ABC News, “you tions and how to help, please haiti weeks, Haiti is facing a food could just see people eating visit www.hopeforhaiti.com. crisis with 1.4 million in need whatever they could find on of food. Although emergency the ground.” There are cur- Native American Heritage By: Lexus David ferent ways to trace Native “claim a tribe [in order] to get it clear that the club is open to Reporter American roots, and what a tribal ID card.” Though the everyone- students don’t have websites to go to. James ex- club highlights the Native to be Native American to be a A presentation and work- plained that people must American culture, James made part of it. Additionally, she shop was held on November was excited to share that club 3rd to inform students about members do a lot of activities, Native American culture. The such as creating dream catch- event was held from 1 - 2pm ers and medicine wheels. in room B of the Student Ac- Moreover, James was tivities Center. It was hosted pleased to announce that No- by Pamela James, the Native vember is Native American American Student Council’s Heritage Month. The club will Club Advisor. Before the be honoring the month by event, James explained that hosting an event on the 17th. It the presentation would over- will take place on the lower view the culture’s many differ- campus during the Victor Val- ent “tribes, languages, and ley Farmer’s Market. Cahuilla ceremonies.” However, James Bird Singers will perform at mentioned that she was “not 11am, and Native Dancers will going to talk about the histo- perform at 12pm. Anyone in- ry.” terested is invited. Immediately after the presentation there was a work- shop. It demonstrated the dif- RamPage Victor Valley College News November 16, 2016 Page 4 The Future is Yours By Jessica Vaughan his former student Vince Gar- what brings me the most Editor-in-Chief cia briefly shared their own joy," Malcolm stated stories, it gave the guests a while explaining why he On the evening of Novem- little insight into what finding created this workshop. He ber 7th, a group of students life's purpose can lead to. wants to help people gathered in the Student Activi- Garcia used the struggles grow. "It's why I'm on ties Center to attend the Your he dealt with in his past to this earth." Life Matters… Find Your Pur- pursue his dreams. He now Malcolm stated that pose Workshop led by Psy- owns Alpha Omega Fitness his favorite part of the chology Professor Bruce Mal- and he dedicates his work to workshop is "when a stu- colm. The meaningful work- helping people through per- dent realizes the stuff they shop consisted of different sonal training. He explains his went through can be a exercises to help students purpose by using the metaphor catalyst of purpose to identify their strengths and of an elevator and saying that positively propel them assess their pasts to help them no matter what level he is at into a career while mak- discover their purpose in life with other people, he will al- ing an impact in the and put them on a path to find- ways go down to someone world." ing a career that suits their else's level to lift them up with The next workshop personalities. the others. With Garcia, no will be held in Room C While Malcolm does simi- one gets left behind. and D in the Student Ac- lar exercises in his classroom, One of the outcomes in tivities Center on Novem- this is the first time the work- this workshop is to help stu- ber 30th from 10am - shop has been held at Victor dents discover their 'why' or 12pm. To reserve a spot, Valley College. The purpose their purpose. "My 'why' is to RSVP by calling the of the workshop is to help help people grow. That’s what Foundation office at (760) people grow. As Malcolm and gets me up in the morning. It's 245-4271 ext. 2522.

Trump from page 1 Trump. This significant num- look like? With the Senate and the results of the election, she ber has not gone unnoticed. House of Representatives also said, “We have seen that our In the end, the people vot- Thousands of people across in the hands of a Republican nation is more deeply divided ed Donald Trump as the vic- the U.S. have begun protesting majority and Trump’s eventual than we thought. But I still tor. Trump pushed beyond the results of the election. All Supreme Court choices, it’s believe in America and I al- expectation, winning states the divisiveness, anger, and safe to say we will be seeing a ways will. And if you do, like Pennsylvania that hadn't distrust bred during this elec- very different America. then we must accept this re- voted Republican since 1988. tion has fractured the fabric of According to President sult and then look to the fu- For some, Trump’s win is a this seemingly unwavering Trump, the only way to re- ture. Donald Trump is going momentous occasion and a two party country, leaving us a build America is together. to be our president. We owe cause for celebration. Howev- nation divided with one ques- Despite Clinton loss, in her him an open mind and the er, a large percentage of tion. What will Donald concession speech she encour- chance to lead.” Americans are unhappy with Trump’s vision for America aged her supporters to accept In Trump acceptance speech he also expressed sen- timents of unity, he said, “It is time for us to come together as one united people. It's time. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be Presi- dent to all Americans… For those who have chosen not to support me in the past… I'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country.” For the first time since he an- nounced his run for Presiden- cy we are hearing a Trump that seems willing to reach across the aisle.

RamPage Victor Valley College Features November 16, 2016 Page 5 Get to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Lexus David she feels inspired. By: Mercedes Cannon gether vintage fashions she Reporter Though she knows how to Reporter finds at local thrift stores. dress up, Mullen doesn’t mind Tullos' end goal is to perhaps Whether it’s playing dress getting down and dirty. Being Stephanie Tullos is one of work in broadcast television up, or playing in the mud, Vic- “raised with boys,” Mullen the thousands of students here behind the scenes as an editor, tor Valley College’s Briaunna isn’t surprised by her “love for on campus. Like many, she makeup artist or costume de- Mullen isn’t afraid to express motocross.” The exposure has hopes of making a better signer. her interests in fashion and sparked Mullen’s interest, and future for herself through edu- motocross. Mullen states that she has loved it ever since. cation and hard work. Tullos she can’t recall where her She isn’t sure when the love is an English Major who is “passion for fashion came began, but she knows that focusing more on a communi- she’s “been riding since [she] from,” but she’s always loved cations degree. Tullos has her was really young.” it. At the age of seven, Mullen mind set on transferring to a Mullen isn’t sure which ambitiously aspired to create a Los Angeles area school, and fashion line called Edan. The passion she wants to pursue, is ultimately deciding between line was going to be named so until then, she will continue “after [her] great grandmother to take advantage of the re- Cal State LA and UC Edna, whose name spells Edan sources and relationships that Northridge. In her free time, when rearranged.” are available at VVC. Tullos likes to hone her Mullen expresses her love makeup skills as she is an as- for fashion through many out- piring makeup artist. She also lets. The first is customizing finds great joy in piecing to- her clothing. Whether it’s transforming dresses into crop By: Curtis Taylor portantly her father who was a tops or spicing up old shoes. Reporter service member serving during Additionally, Mullen keeps a the war. sketchbook available for when Samantha Mills is a contin- Growing up, Mills’ fondest uing student at Victor Valley memory of Thanksgiving was By: Lorena Lemos task, but a manageable one. College focusing on achieving looking forward to eating a Reporter Alwin is almost done with her her Photography certificate. delicious fruit dessert her schooling at VVC and will As Thanksgiving gets closer mother made. “It was my fa- Dah-Ve Alwin is a Victor continue on at either Cal State we’re reminded not just of the vorite dish because it tasted Valley College student major- San Bernandino or Cal State holiday in itself, but what to better than anything else.” ing in Liberal Studies. After a Fullerton. The only thing be- be thankful for. Thankful to Mills is now only left with the 15 year break from school she tween her and her transfer is a have our health and well- memories of that dessert be- decided to return to finish her couple more math classes. being, along with having fami- cause the family can no longer schooling in hopes of becom- Alwin is saving those for last ly and friends to share the hol- enjoy the dish due to the fami- ing an elementary school because she finds them the iday with. ly now being diabetic. teacher. Alwin was a stay at most difficult to pick back up This Thanksgiving, Mills Now she feels that holidays home mom when the G.I. Bill after taking a 15 year break is most thankful to have her aren’t the same. “Holidays for was passed. The G.I. Bill gave from school. family around her, most im- me are just another day.” her the motivation to go back to school to earn her degree. Although she struggles By: Randi Dominguez self finishing high school in Her Husband who was a Ma- with math, she has found some Reporter Virginia. After high school her rine passed on the privilege to escape through the Theater and her family moved to Cali- her and gave her the oppor- Arts programs. She has taken Saja Ajwad is a VVC stu- fornia for a better education. tunity to return to school. part in a school play and has dent but she has not had the Once here, her father started a taken a dance class. When easiest life to get to where is business here in Victorville. Alwin says the adjustment asked which one she enjoyed now. Some of us have the Saja would like to transfer from being a stay at home the most she replied, privilege of being born in the to UCLA or UCSD after she mom of four kids and return- “Probably the play, it’s a lot United States and having a obtains her AA in Biogenetic ing to school was the most easier. The dance is harder.” normal childhood as we grow Engineering. “DNA genetics is difficult part about her deci- Alwin has persevered through up. As for Saja, she was origi- fun and interesting to me plus sion. She stated, “Before I the ups and downs of returning nally born in Iraq and lived I love and am good at math didn’t have kids, now I have to school and is now anxious there for 12 years until her and and science” Saja cannot wait kids.” Balancing school, and ready to begin her teach- her family came to the United to get into the DNA field and homework, and being a mom ing career. States as refugees. When she start changing lives for the has proved to be a difficult got to the U.S, Saja found her- better. RamPage Victor Valley College Features November 16, 2016 Page 6 The World Needs You

By: Randi Dominguez and is possibly life these thoughts.” If you happen Reporter threatening. An- to have a friend or family other sign of sui- member you know that is or Suicide is a very serious cidal behavior is even might be suicidal you can topic that few talk about. having someone call 1-800-273-8255. This is Thoughts about suicide, or the start saying good- the National Suicide Preven- action itself, are equally as bye to people and tion Lifeline Phone Number. It important and are very com- hanging out with is a 24/7 lifeline that offers mon with college students. them as much as services such as someone to According to YourLifeC- change or getting straight A’s possible before they do the talk to, confidence boosters ounts.org, research shows 1 in in high school, but find oneself ultimate action. People who and so much more. every 10 college students have failing in college might be too are suicidal usually do not talk Joanna Meza has personal- had life threatening thoughts great for someone to cope with about what they plan on doing, ly been affected with suicide or attempted to take their life in such a short amount of time. so if you happen to catch signs by losing a loved one and she one or more times. There is no The signs of suicide are like these, please talk to them stated, “The hardest part for solid evidence on why some- not obvious. Things to look and try and get them help. me is the anticipation of think- one would want to take their out for are statements like Not many people know ing they are going to walk life because it varies from per- “The world would be better when someone has suicidal through the door again.” No son to person. The only evi- without me” or “Nobody will thoughts just like, VVC stu- one needs to go through this dence that is certain is that miss me if I am gone.” If your dent Summer Cerna, “I don’t alone and everyone has a spe- suicide is most common from friend or family member tries know the signs when someone cial place in this world. Do not ages 15 to 24; the stages of life to obtain items such as a guns is suicidal and honestly I ever think nothing will change when transitioning into an or pills this should alarm you, wouldn’t know who to go to if if you are gone, because the adult. The shock of drastic since it is not normal behavior someone came to me thinking truth is everything will. VVC Nursing Students Prepare for Disaster

By: James Mortensen instructor Terry lic Information Officer and it Reporter Truelove, “CPR is was her job to keep the report- not obligated if the ers away from the victims to On Thursday October 20, victim doesn’t protect their privacy. Alvarez VVC nursing staff and stu- breathe or move said, “ I loved being able to dents held an earthquake drill within 5 seconds.” represent our hospital and our and disaster simulation. Some It is a sad truth that critical thinking capabilities to VVC classes were involved is needed to ensure the reporters and the public.” early in the morning around 10 the use of limited Alvarez would also like to a.m.. VVC student Brandon, resources to those see more real life doctors, who had just gotten out of his in dire need. Along EMTs’, and firefighters to class to participate in the drill with the nurses make it more realistic and a said, “I appreciate the effort taking care of the better learning opportunity. that the school puts into trying wounded, students got to wit- objective was met and the After the simulation refresh- to teach students, but it is just ness the Live Birth Simulator. students superseded his expec- ments were provided and not that motivating or real.” At Four to five nurses worked tations.” Also, he was pleased Truelove wanted to thank Oli- first some students were say- with the simulated mother with every student and wanted vas Masonry, which is owned ing the same thing, but later giving birth; both mother a to thank some of the VVC by NP3 student Jesse Olivas, they were excused and could baby survived. students for coming in as ac- for “providing funds for the stay and participate in the sim- There were times where tors and giving the nursing students to enjoy a nice meal ulation in the science building. the doctor did have to step in students more and more chal- after working so hard.” Students in the nursing pro- and give a few tips, but the lenges. “There were perfor- For the next drill, the stu- gram were acting accordingly nurses were very precise and mances by the students that I dents and staff agreed on try- if an earthquake had actually according the doctor after the thought were impossible for ing to get more real life doc- occurred. There are a lot of simulation, “there were at least their level of education, they tors and EMTs and hosting it rules, priorities, and obliga- two healthy babies born and were amazing and left me and either here on campus or on tions that must happen that a two mothers saved.” After the other staff in awe.” the east side of town and have lot of people do not know event Truelove said, “The Nursing Student, Theresa more students involved for a about. According to Nursing event went very well. Every Alvarez, was acting as a Pub- group learning process. RamPage Victor Valley College Features November 16, 2016 Page 7

Survival from page 1 it’s everyone’s job to be situa- order to receive text and email chair, fire extinguisher or any- tionally aware because that alerts in the event of a crisis. thing else you can get your has ever dealt with and sadly it might mean the difference In the next few weeks school hands on to prevent oneself won’t be the last. In 2016, between staying alive or be- maps with rally points will be from getting shot and escaping America has already been in- coming a victim. present in every class for eve- harm. volved in 323 mass shootings On the 26th of October, ryone to know which building If the shooter’s location is with having over 15 Chief of Police, Leonard to go to in an emergency situa- unknown on the campus, re- mass shootings, recorded by Knight and his staff prepared a tion. main secured and hold in your Gunviolence.org. presentation for school staff on In the event of an active classroom or place of hiding. As citizens, we can’t pre- how to prepare for an Active shooter taking place on cam- If someone is hurt or injured vent terror, but we can be pre- Shooter, and conducted an pus, stay calm, stay alert and do not treat the individual until pared for it. In the case of an Active Shooter Exercise on the remember these steps to pro- the police have cleared your active shooter incident occur- Victor Valley College Cam- tect yourself and others. If the room. In active shooter inci- ring at school or a large event, pus. The exercise was an effort shooting is occurring nearby dents, it can take the police to prepare for response times and you are in a classroom, minutes to get there so stay in emergency situations on quickly turn off all the lights calm and alert. If a police of- campus. and equipment. Lock and bar- ficer does come to your area of It’s important to be aware ricade the door, find cover and refuge, do not react emotional- of your surroundings whether remained concealed. Leave all ly because your reaction might you are at school or in your belongings and turn your throw off the police because leisure. While in public areas phone off to not tip the shooter their initial job is to stop the such as a cafeteria or library, to your location. Stay away threat first. Keep your hands locate your emergency exits. from windows or anything that visible, obey all commands. Libraries tend to be one of the exposes your concealment. If When the threat has been neu- first place active shooter you can help others, do so tralized a notification will be events occur. VVC plans to safely but never put yourself at issued on every emergency hold 3-4 yearly active shooter risk. If the shooter is in your alert system (RAVE, Alertus exercises to make everyone area, and you have no way out, and BEC radios). Security is prepared in the event a shoot- you must defend yourself as a everyone's job at VVC, report ing occurs. It’s important that last resort, escape if you can. anything out of the ordinary every student is registered on If you have no weapon, use an and stay conscious of your www.vvc.edu/studentemail in improvised weapon; such as, a surroundings. VVC’s Newest Club Addition: Math Club By Mercedes Cannon solve, not necessarily high Center). If you are looking to just want to learn more about Reporter level math knowledge.” compete, make some new math and similar subjects, then Though they do not have a set friends with like interests, the Math Club is for you. For many, math can be a amount of club members, the have a passion for math, or miserable subject, but for club does have about 10 to 12 some, it can be enjoyable or regulars and are open to more even considered fun. Math people joining, especially Club is one of VVC’s newest those interested in competing. clubs on campus and is open Aside from competing in to any students interested in national math competitions, math and looking to network the club also has hopes to par- with others. ticipate in other activities such According to Professor as: movie nights, trips, and Schellhous, the Club Advisor, even local math competitions “So far this semester we have with prize incentives. been preparing for the Student Schellhous is also pursuing the Math League, which is a na- possibility of having a chapter tional competition run by the of the National Math Honor American Mathematical Asso- Society (Mu Alpha Theta) on ciation for Two Year Colleges VVC campus as well. (AMATYC). The test consists The Math Club currently of 20 challenging questions meets Thursdays from 2:45- that require mostly cleverness 3:45pm in Building 21, room and organized thinking to 145, next to the Math Success (Taken from pintrest.com) RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment November 16, 2016 Page 8 Deepwater Horizon By Bertram Taylor III takes the audience through the The graphics and visuals of Reporter terrifying moments when the movie were very strategic Deepwater Horizon exploded and profound. One movie goer “Deepwater Horizon” pre- and how most of the crew was stated, “The explosion looked miered September 30th, it is a able to survive the disaster. so real. It felt like I was actual- thrilling and suspenseful retell- This film reflects the greed ly seeing the rig blow up in ing of the United States’ worst within oil companies and how front of me.” The explosion of oil spill incident in history. far those companies are will- April 20, 2010, Deepwater the drilling rig and the details ing to push to make the most that lead up to the explosion Horizon, a large drilling rig, profits. The antagonists of the were very precise, giving the blew up in the Gulf of Mexico. film, BP managers Donald audience a true feel of being in Following protagonist Mike Vidrine (John Malkovich) and Williams (Mark Wahlberg), Robert Kaluza (Brad Leland), that horrific moment. Director, his family, and the crew of push the crew to ignore very Peter Berg, took careful steps Deepwater Horizon, the film serious warning signs because to give the audience a real they are behind schedule to inside look to being on the drill. These managers essen- Deepwater Horizon drilling rig tially talk the crew into pro- and the inner workings of big ceeding to drill causing the corporations. Overall, the film major explosion, taking the touched on strong themes of lives of 11 people, injuring corporate greed as well as the many others, and killing sea strength and perseverance of (Taken from dumaresqstreetcine- life. (Taken from nytimes.com) the crew. ma.com.au) Strange Conquers Box Office

By Diallo Markus Kahin other dimensions of the world. Strange the most interesting the most out of his cast, he and Reporter Played excellently by Benedict character on screen at all fellow writer fail Cumberbatch, Steven Strange times. That’s no slight to the to deliver an interesting vil- follows the is instantly one of the most rest of this amazing cast, they lain, and completely underuti- story of the renowned neuro- memorable characters in the all bring strong performances lize Rachel McAdams charac- surgeon Steven Strange, who Marvel Cinematic Universe. even within the writing let’s ter Christine. McAdams is after a brutal car accident loses He's extremely arrogant, often them down. stuck playing the stereotypical full control of his hands. In his rude, and through much of the While the performances love interest once again. It’s a quest for a cure he comes movie shows no ability to certainly stand out, the best role she’s sadly all to familiar across The Ancient One, even fake humility. However, part of Doctor Strange is the with, but she does go above played by . with charisma rivaling that of amazing visuals. Director and beyond the stilted script in From there she teaches him Robert Downey Jr’s Tony manages to order to make Christine some- about the Astral Plane and the Stark, Cumberbatch makes create some of the most visu- what interesting. ally stunning special effects Doctor Strange is the 14th ever made. Clearly drawing a movie in the Marvel Cinemat- lot of inspiration from Christo- ic Universe and it continues pher Nolan’s Inception, Der- Marvel’s long reign of su- rickson takes these effects to premacy over the superhero an entirely new level. This genre. While the story is at movie is absolutely beautiful, times predictable, the acting is and it needed to be. The story great, most characters are in- of Doctor Strange demands a teresting enough to lead the director and cinematographer movie on their own, and visu- capable of pulling of shots ally it’s groundbreaking. never before seen in a comic Simply put, Doctor Strange is book movie. one of the strongest superhero Although exciting, and origin stories ever made. never dull, Doctor Strange 8.5/10 isn’t a perfect movie. While (Taken from baltana.com) Derrickson excels at getting RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment November 16, 2016 Page 9 Strike Up The Bands By James Mortenson coming back with an amazing Reporter upbeat tone. The next song, Patty stepped down and Craig On Friday evening October came back to conducted “Ash 21, 2016, Victor Valley Col- Lawn Echoes.” The begin- lege presented its concert ning of the song sounded like called Strike Up the Bands a relaxing morning and as it concert. Under the direction of progressed it sounded like a Craig Pridmore, the College background song to a revolu- band played songs such as, tionary war type of movie as “Star-Spangled Banner” and they were charging into bat- “Malagueña”, While they tle. played the National Anthem, They reset the stage for there were a few members in the next performance which the audience that began to sing was the Flute Choir. Perform- with the musical performance. ers began to play “Air on the Along with the singers in the G String” by J.S. Bach it was crowd, the music gave heart- very elegant. It was a high- felt beginning that was fol- pitched performance that lowed by the crowds made Elena, a member in the loud applause. audience, “Feel like I was One woman sitting in the watching the sky on a chilly crowd said, “Wow they have fall afternoon and watching people my age and my grand the leaves fall as winter babies’ age!”. All of the per- came.” She also said “It’s a formers were in formal attire lovely tone, but it is the same hilarious. They came out with such a good and patriotic song. dressed in all black and they tone and it got kind of boring.” their professional clothing The concert ended with looked professionally as they After a couple more songs with the addition of bunny VVC’s own Symphonic Band. played. On the fourth song, by the Flute Choir and the ears and cute fluffy cottontails They played a total of six they played Malagueña, a very Brass Choir came on. They on their pants. The best song songs that were just amazing. fast pace and upbeat song, played “Castilla”, “Scherzo”, they played was the “Bunny There was a part where one of the musicians held one soft conducted by Patty Thayer. It and the very famous “New Hop”. They also played “God and beautiful note on the clari- started off exhilarating, then York New York”, Up next was Bless the USA”. The crowd net for about 2-3 minutes! It slowed to a nice tune before the Tuba Force and they were gave a standing ovation to was very impressive and Craig brought her up and gave her the credit she deserved and told the audience to “Give her just as much applause as they did for him.” It was time for the last song and Craig said, “Everybody who has seen the movie Titanic should know what song this is” it’s called “An Irish Party in the Third Class.” Elena said “If my eyes were closed I could imagine the entire scene.” RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment November 16, 2016 Page 10 Coming to a Stage Near You By Curtis Taylor body and children from the the director has to manage Reporter High Desert Community. The every actor’s personality on performance dates are Decem- top of managing the charac- After two years in the mak- ber 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 ter’s portrayal. As Heaberlin ing, “A Christmas Carol,” has p.m. and on the 4th and the 11th states, “It’s magic.” Working finally found its way to the the play will be performed at with kids is a unique chal- Victor Valley College Perfor- 2:30 p.m. You can order tick- lenge but the director wel- mance Arts Center. The classic ets online at www.vvc.edu/tix. comes that challenge. “I like Charles Dickens novella be- For Director/Professor Ed kids, I like to reward that abil- gins with the mean Ebenezer Heaberlin, countless hours ity of kids to see anything i.e. Scrooge set in his ways, until have been in place to make the here’s a rainbow and they see he’s visited by the three ghost play enjoyable for viewers of it, but adults shut down that of Christmas. The ghosts re- all ages. With 42 adults and 10 part of their imagination. veal his faults in an effort to children working in the play, When I get people to let go of fix his mean ways. “A Christ- Heaberlin feels good about the that and open themselves up mas Carol,” has been a play’s direction, “It’s going to the energy and possibility Christmas staple for nearly really well, and I’m pleased than it’s a different world.” two centuries, mostly because and happy with it.” The most this is a gift.” For Eklund, Heaberlin hopes that everyone it teaches everyone to reflect difficult part of any play is who has years of acting expe- views the play in their own on themselves and their ac- finding the right cast members rience, this play will be his way. “It’s going to be differ- tions towards people. for every role. The hardest first play at VVC, but he hopes ent to everyone, the thing A Christmas Carol, character to cast is Ebenezer for more roles in the future. people walk away with is adapted by Romulus Linney, Scrooge; upon auditions, Hea- When describing his experi- their present.” Bring fami- headed by Director Ed Hea- berlin noticed the familiar face ence while working on the ly and friends to enjoy the tale berlin, will feature VVC’s of newly retired professor play, Eklund stated, “They’re of the miserly Ebenezer past, present and future with Eklund auditioning for the role a neat group of people and Scrooge as he’s plagued by former ESL Professor Robert of Scrooge. Soon as Eklund they’re fun to work with and I his past in the American Clas- Laird Eklund playing began reading for the part, appreciate the experience.” sic, “A Christmas Carol.” Ebenezer Scrooge, followed director Heaberlin was pleas- Directing a play consisting by VVC’s Theater student antly shocked, “Oh my gosh, of 60 people is a tough task; Cans For A Cause By Barbara Tevis have cans for admission. The what “community” means to Jimmy John’s Subs, Chipotle. Reporter first year, Cans for a Cause them. Some of the responses And many more. received 112 cans. Tirado was that were given had been about Cans for a Cause has a On November 4th, Victor discouraged by this because the connection everyone shares Facebook page called Valley College held a concert she wanted to give so much and showing love for one an- ‘Concerts for a Cause’ with in the Student Activities Cen- more. Robert Sewell, the ASB other. upcoming events and opportu- ter to raise food and donations advisor said, “That’s 112 more ASB student John, who nities for scholarships which for the Victor Valley Rescue cans we wouldn’t have at won a gift card explained what will be taking place in the Mission. This year, Cans for a all.” he thought was the best thing spring of 2017. This will be Cause collected over 2,600 The groups playing were ASB has done for the commu- Evonne’s last year hosting the cans of food for those in need. students and alumni of VVC nity saying, “This year we event, but in leaving she said, The event was organized by that included “The Madi- came up with 12 goals that we “I have hope that others feel Evonne Tirado, who has been son’s”, “Vic and Evelyn“ and want our council to achieve. inspired to start something of on the committee for the Cans the “Overachievers”. There So far we've accomplished their own. Be generous, be for a Cause since 2011. was a variety of music played, four or five so we're about kind and keep others in mind.” Cans for a Cause came to such as gospel and oldies, with halfway there.” He also be in 2011, during a meeting several bands having original said, “we help out the with various committees from songs. community and give VVC brainstorming to raise For every five cans, at- back to our students funds for the holidays; they tendees received a raffle ticket here.” Many local busi- decided that they would do a to win a gift card from the nesses contributed to concert for the community. sponsors. As the winners of making the event a suc- Several members were big the gift cards came up to get cess, including, Star- music buffs, and they would their prize Tim asked each bucks, Rams Bookstore, RamPage Victor Valley College Sports November 16, 2016 Page 11 Are The Rams Going To Playoffs?

By Carmen Mejia minutes before the first half was taken out of the game same pristine condition they Reporter was over by Bakersfield’s after minutes of playing. Con- stated the season with. Amelia Lopez. treras suffered a previous con- VVC coach Walid Jomaa October 21, the VVC In the second half, Bakers- cussion, was cleared to play said, “I try not to stop believ- women’s soccer team battled field’s Odalys Espinoza scored but was taken out due to feel- ing but I’m a realistic person on their home field on a sunny the final goal 81 minutes into ing light headed. Cassandra and unless a miracle happens day against Bakersfield. The the game. A few minutes later Vasquez didn’t play due to a we’re not going to be making Rams lost the game with the a penalty was awarded to torn ligament before the game. the playoffs.” There are still score VVC - 0, Bakersfield – VVC, but with key players The loss of these two for- five games left in the season 2. The home team was unable restricted from playing due to wards, along with a few more and the VVC women’s soccer to bring home a win, suffering injuries, the Rams were unable starters, means that going into team is going to have to win another lost and ending Bak- to score. Adriana Contreras this game, VVC was not in the all of them if they want to ersfield’s losing streak. make playoffs. This team is VVC gave it their all and made out of hard working and had a couple of chances to dedicated young women who score in the beginning of the don’t give up very easily. game. VVC midfielder, Ash- Jomaa said about the upcom- ley Herrera, attempted a shot, ing games, “We’re just going but was blocked by The to work hard and try to repre- Knight’s goalie, Alondra Villa. sent in the last games. That’s The Rams were visibly upset all I can ask of [the team].” with The Knights being on possession of the ball. The first goal occurred five Cubs Curse Has Ended By Diallo Markus Kahin ing that sometimes rain can be curses." Curses and historic over 50 and MLB has continu- Reporter a bad thing. But the way we accomplishments aside, The ously failed to attract minori- ended that inning, I felt like Cleveland Indians blew a 3-1 ties, and young people to the No longer are The Chicago we needed that rain.” lead proving they’re the com- sport, a World Series with two Cubs the cursed loveable los- The Cubs ending their historic plete antithesis of the Cleve- teams with that much history, ers of the sports world. On drought is what will go down land Cavaliers. Overall this bad as it may be created an all October 28th The Cubs pulled in history. World Series MVP series was the best possible time ratings high. According off something that even their Ben Zobrist said after the scenario for Major League to Fox Sports, game 7 of the die-hard fans were skeptical game, "You know what? I Baseball. In a sport where the series was viewed by an aver- of. They beat the Cleveland think we just s--t-canned those majority of the audience is age of over 40 million people, Indians 8-7 and won the World making it the most Series. watched baseball game in The game will undoubtedly 25 years. go down as one of the greatest As for The Cubs and moments in baseball history. Indians, both teams are The two franchises had gone a set up well for the future combined 176 years without and should be in conten- winning the World Series. The tion next year. The Cubs game was as dramatic as it look to have one of the could be possibly be. There strongest rosters in all of were lead changes, heart baseball, and it’s not dif- wrenching runs, and even a ficult to see this core rain delay that added to the group turn into a dynasty. uneasiness all the fans felt. However, if history is any Cubs outfielder Jason Hey- indication, The Cubs ward had a different viewpoint won’t win again until on the rain delay, “I was think- 2124. RamPage Victor Valley College November 16, 2016 Page 12

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