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A State in Crisis California Reels from a Week of Tragedies

Tijuana Shelters Migrants Pg.3 "Make Shift" Fashion Pg.4 Plead For Weed Pg.10 Soccer Shooting For State Pg.11

Santa Monica College, Student Run Newspaper since 1929 2 CONTENT VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER,20 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

Editorial Staff

Pyper Witt………….....…...... Editor in Chief

Dakota Castets-Didier ...... Managing Editor

Casey Contreras…..……...... Culture Editor

Lauri Helin………....…...... Opinion Editor

Dakota Castets-Didier.…...... News Editor

Dylan Cortez………...... Sports Editor

Zane Meyer-Thornton…...... Photo Editor

Nicole Washington…...... Digital Editor

Blake Atwell…...... MultiMedia Editor

Lauri Helin……...... Design Editor

Casey Contreras…...... Design Editor A caravan migrant sleeps under the large tent inside of Unidad Deportiva Benito Juarez shelter in Tijuana, Mexico on November 16, 2018. ( Jayrol San Jose/ Corsair Yasser Marte...... Social Media Editor Contributing Photographer) Corsair Staff LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Cristian Vasquez, Adriel Navarro, Irving Santiago, Ricardo Herrera, Jazz Boothby, Oskar Zinnemann, Muhammad Pyper Don Witt Khokar, Bradley Elyghanian, Ana Duraes, Evan Minniti, Editor-in-Chief Shayn Almeida, Melanie Delgado, Michelle Ayala, Earl Agustines, Brenna Spalding, Jacob Victoria, Julie Dole, The day after the Corsair's last publica- rently my home town is being fooded with Last year the state of California was struck Andrew Narvaéz, Ryanne Mena tion hit the stands, our neighbouring cities Northern Californians seeking refuge from by a record breaking fre, and so did the year were struck by devastation. The night of the thick smoke that is flling their cities and before that, and the year before that. This Thursday, November 8, a 28-year-old man towns. Not to mention the city of Paradise has very clearly become a pattern. It is a Faculty Advisors named Ian David Long walked into a west- which has practically been burned to the pattern that has many different opinions as ern-styled bar with a gun and rained hell on ground. Likewise to the people of Thousand to how it is and why it is, however my thought Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins...... Journalism Advisor all who attended the “college country night.” Oaks, the people of Paradise and Butte County is a mixture of the two. We can bicker about Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill have gone through hell and back. I also give who is right or we can do our research and Gerard Burkhart...... Photo Advisor became the scene of horror that night, with my deepest condolences to them. fgure out solutions, instead of being a part 13 fatalities, including the shooter and frst I recently read an article by SF Chroni- of the problems. FRONT COVER responder, Sergeant Ron Helus. That same cles Editor in Chief Audrey Cooper titled In this edition you will fnd extensive night, the Woolsey Fire ignited near Simi “Wildfres have changed California. They’ve coverage of the Woolsey Fire Pierce College Commander E. Smith (left) and Deputy Chief E. Valley, forcing the people of Thousand Oaks Changed Journalism, Too.” The article de- Evacuation Center, the funeral for frst re- Esparza(right) prepare and lead Santa Ana police offcers to march in formation to commemorate to evacuate their homes. The residents of a scribes the emotional toll that has been taken sponder to the Boarderline Bar & Grill, fallen Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus on once peaceful Thousand Oaks have endured for every journalist who has gone out to Sergeant Ron Helus, and photos of the Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Westlake Village, enough heartache and loss for multiple life- report on these devastating wildfres that Woolsey Fire aftermath, along with an update California. Law enforcement agencies across the times, and for that I state my dearest con- have burned through our beautiful state of of the fre. Alongside, we have coverage of country join together to memorialize Sgt. Helus dolences for all those affected. California. We as journalists try our very the Central American caravan that has arrived death during the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. (Andrew Narváez/ Further, I want to shed light on the Camp hardest to keep our emotions and feelings in Tijuana, Mexico; as well as an interview Corsair Staff) Fire that has deemed itself the deadliest and tucked away while out in the feld, to ensure with SMC’s new Police Captain, Vincent most destructive in California history, which any subjectivity stays out of the picture. This Carter. Proud to say we have received two Teaser Left to Right also erupted into a monster fre the same truly has been very diffcult to keep up during incredible opinion pieces by contributors night as the two devastations mentioned these past few weeks. One of our reporters Michelle Ayala and Scott Liebermann. A family sets up their makeshift home outside of prior. As of Tuesday, November 20, the Camp called me as she was covering the Thousand Further, we have the privilege of using the the Unidad Deportiva Benito Juarez shelter in Tijuana,Mexico on November 16,2018.(Jayrol San Fire had devoured 151,373 acres of Butte Oaks Borderline Bar & Grill memorial ex- art by a contributing cartoonist, Tony An- County in Northern California; in so destroy- plaining that it was the hardest thing she guiano. Jose/ Corsair Contributing Photographer) ing 17,148 structures, and taking 79 re- ever covered. Holding back tears, she gave The Corsair staff has worked double-time Upcycyled denim dress featured at the Beyond the ported lives. It is currently 70 percent con- those who she was interviewing a hug, al- these past two weeks to provide our readers Label fashion panel event, Santa Monica College, in tained, with still 699 people unaccounted though she knew it wasn't entirely okay for with the most accurate and extended cover- Santa Monica, California, on November 16, 2018. for. The destruction this fre has created is her to do. These times we are in right now age of all the news that has gone on in our (Julie Dole/ Corsair Staff) expected to take many years to recover from, require us to show this kind of compassion nearby communities. I hope you enjoy this Cannabis photo Courtesy of Creative Commons and it’s expected to be contained by No- and empathy towards those who need it: in edition and that it brings you closer to the vember 30. this state, in the next, and inside and outside stories of those who have experienced the Santa Monica College Corsairs men’s soccer team, This fre hits close to home for me as I of our country. unimaginable. midfeld, Yoel Cohavy, fghts crosses ball past am a Central California native, and cur- defenders from Chaffey college during playoff game at the Corsair feld in Santa Monica California on November 17, 2018. The Corsairs went on to win the game 2-0. (Dylan Cortez/ Corsair Staff)

FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE NEWS 3 SMCPD Swears In New Police Captain Brenna Spalding partment... you get to see different assign- Staff Writer ments with different groups of people,” he stated. The chirps of alarms buzzing around the Refecting on his decision to join the room don’t cease for a moment in the offce SMCPD as a Captain, Carter stated, “I felt of Captain Vincent Carter, Santa Monica like I wanted a change. Most people retire College Police Department’s (SMCPD) once they get 30 years on, 31 years on… newly appointed team member as of No- I’ve always enjoyed the academic environ- vember 8. Having transferred from the Los ment.” Having an engineering degree himself, Angeles County Police Department, Carter love for academics never left Carter through- comes from an extensive history of police out his career. “Engineering is about problem- work, yet he is eager to learn what this new solving. In any problem, you have to get a environment can teach him. certain set of variables and it’s just a matter Carter grew up in a small town in Mis- of using what resources are given to you, or sissippi of about 50 residents. Coming from what concepts are out there and put it all such humble beginnings, education has together to problem-solve… I’m very ana- always been important to Carter. He gradu- lytical in the way I look at problems for ated from Mississippi State University in police work.” 1985 with a degree in Petroleum Engineer- Carter is plentiful in his ideas he’d like ing and worked for three years in that feld. Newly-appointed Santa Monica College Police to implement over the next few years that It was when Carter was beginning an engi- Department Captain Vincent Carter sits in his might beneft students interested in police neering job in Ventura, CA that a friend new offce on Pearl Street, across from SMC Main Campus on November 19, 2018 (Brenna Spalding/ work. He said “I’ve missed the academic suggested a career in law enforcement. Carter Corsair Staff) part of my life. In law enforcement there is hopped in a police car for a ride along one patrol, detective, and undercover assign- that [academic] component, but it’s not uti- Halloween night to fnd a missing child, and ments. Carter was enthralled by his time lized nearly as much as I think it should be. knew from that moment that this was a career spent working undercover to target mid- I’m looking for ways here to kind of bridge for him. “It was just something about being level crime in the city. He said “I came up that gap.” Carter noted that he’d love to in the patrol car itself,” Carter recalled, “I with a different identity, I had a different connect students with law enforcement by liked the feeling. It was just different, some- name, they gave me a card and I actually putting internship and volunteer opportuni- thing I had never experienced before. It was lived at another house. When I went home ties in place at SMC. He continued, “I like just the idea that parents had lost their kid I’d have to take different paths because we the idea of partnership, working with law and we were assigned the responsibility of were not to be associated with our home or enforcement and the faculty here.” trying to fnd the kid…I just felt like I could the police station.” From then on, Carter Carter’s experience in law enforcement really enjoy this job.” was promoted to Sergeant and then Lieuten- combined with his passion for academics Carter began his police work as a Custody ant, covering various assignments in Los has led him to a position at SMCPD that Offcer in Valencia, CA and has handled Angeles all the while. “That’s one of the will allow him to protect and possibly enrich many different roles since then, such as nice things about being on such a large de- the lives of students at Santa Monica College. Inside Tijuana's Largest Migrant Shelter Ryanne Mena amongst themselves. The oldest named Hariel ernment, but received no response. She and Staff Writer is 14 and the other two unnamed children a few friends took it upon themselves to ask are six years old. Hariel wore a navy blue for donations, but needed to pay off a gang Over a thousand Central American mi- zipped up sweater, while one of the six year to gain access to certain streets where she grants have made their way to Tijuana, olds wore a green t-shirt and the other wore could ask people for money. Her daughter Mexico after an on-foot journey from Hon- a blue shirt. The Corsair spoke to them has had one surgery, but now needs another. duras. A caravan of over two thousand people through a translator and found out that all The mother’s plan is now to give themselves left Honduras on October 13 to fee poverty three of the boys are from Honduras. up to immigration to seek asylum in the US. and violence, according to CBS News. Their “It’s been four days,” said Hariel, when The future for many of the migrants as plan was to travel through Guatemala and asked when they arrived. It took the boys they approach the US border in greater Mexico to eventually reach the United States 31 days to get to Tijuana from Honduras. number remains unclear. to seek asylum. The main portion of the When asked how their life was in Honduras, caravan has not reached the US border yet, Hariel looked down without saying a word. but thousands have already arrived. The six-year-old wearing the green shirt The city of Tijuana, which is near the then replied “mal,” meaning bad. Hariel border of the United States, has set up make- responded in the same way when asked why shift shelters in various parts of the city that they had left Honduras. provide migrants food and clothing, which The facility’s indoor gym area was flled are largely obtained through donations. The with people, mainly consisting of mothers majority of them are located in the Benito and very young children. Saere Buso was Juarez Sport Complex makeshift shelter, the laying on a sleeping mat tending to her young largest in Tijuana, right along the US-Mex- daughter. She left Honduras on October 13 ican border in a neighborhood called Zona with her two-year-old daughter and fve year Norte. All access to the shelter requires old son. They had arrived in Tijuana two checking in with offcials in charge of the days prior, on November 17. government ran and organized facility. The Corsair spoke to the mother through The shelter is crowded, with little room a translator and frst asked why they had left to walk. The facility is largely outdoors with Honduras. “For many reasons, but the main sleeping pads and tents flling the grounds. reason is my daughter. She has a disease. Some of the adults occupied their time by She’s developing a cough or phlegm,” said sitting in circles and playing cards, while Buso. “It’s affecting her brain and it’s reached A family sets up their makeshift home outside of the many of the children spent their time in the her heart now. Her right eye, she’s losing playground. Unidad Deportiva Benito Juarez shelter in Tijuana, it.” The mother said she sought medical help Mexico, on November 16, 2018.(Jayrol San Jose/ Three young boys sat on two of the swings for her daughter through the Honduran gov- Corsair Contributing Photographer) in the playground as they talked and joked FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE 4 CULTURE VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE SMCs’ Cat Ramos Showcases Creative Short Film "Harvey Marcus" Blake Atwell The concepts featured in “Harvey move paid off, as Ramos toured as a bandlead- Multimedia Editor Marcus" were originally hand-drawn by er through Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Ramos herself. Half of the fnal cut is China and Mexico City during the 1990s. Santa Monica College (SMC) animation scanned from her original renderings, When the 2000s hit, she faced the chal- student and multimedia fne artist Cat Ramos while the other half is completely ani- lenges of a new digital age. drives through Downtown Santa Monica’s mated. “It has a sketchy feeling to it,” “I failed to adapt to the technology boom,” 20th St. on a typical Southern California adds Ramos. “It’s not cartoony espe- Ramos says. By mid-2000s, Ramos became weekday afternoon in her green 1995 Isuzu cially, (but) more a black and white type interested in adding to her multimedia skill- Rodeo Trooper. Just ahead of her, a red and of art." Voiceover artist Brandon West, set. She decided to enroll in SMC’s Enter- blue cement truck chugged ahead. Then, a who plays the part of Butch in “Harvey tainment Technology Department, and has light bulb of creative ideas went off for Ramos. Marcus,” is the short flm's only cast been working towards a Certifcate in Ani- Three semesters and two independent member beside Ramos. mation ever since. Ramos explains, “The studies later, the result of that afternoon drive Better known as “LA CAt” through- Southern California Indian Center helped is “Harvey Marcus,” a four minute short flm out the entertainment community, Ramos me immensely when it came to fnancial aid and choosing SMC. I wanted to stay out of selected to premiere at the TCL Grauman’s Photo Courtsey of Cat Ramos has always been flled with creativity. Chinese Theater on Sunday, November 18, She grew up as a gymnast in the San debt and get certifed in Animation, which from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Finally, I’ve suffering from the ills of an industrialized Fernando Valley, were she began dancing is why I’m here.” gotten some recognition with the art I do,” world. at California State University, Northridge. Ramos has aspirations of applying to the says Ramos. After Marcus’ owner, a grumpy construc- After graduating in 1982 with a Bach- University of California, Los Angeles The simplistic, black and white short tion worker named Butch, dumps him for elor’s Degree in Fine Arts and Dance, (UCLA) for the fall of 2019. Her goal is to animation is part of the 12th Annual L.A. coming to a dead stop, the truck is saved and Ramos entered the professional music earn a scholarship and pursue a master’s Skins Fest, a Native American flm festival transformed into a composting vehicle with industry. degree in fne arts while at UCLA. Above dedicated to celebrating Native-made movies, solar panels by a American Indian woman She landed her frst big roles as “The all else, Ramos is focused on continuing to flmmakers, industry professionals and mu- named Puuti. "Marcus and Puuti work to- Cat” in George Clinton’s 1982 R&B hit give back to the Native American commu- sicians. The plot centers around a personifed gether making beautiful gardens and planting “Atomic Dog” music video, and was a nity through passion projects such as “Harvey 1930s cement truck, Harvey Marcus, who more trees, contributing to the harmony of dancer in LaToya Jackson’s 1984 R&B Marcus.” She says, “to be embraced by the can feel his surrounding environment and life on Earth,” explains Ramos. "That was album “Hearts Don’t Lie.” After a few Native American Community is one of my hear plants calling to him. Marcus has one my message, let’s look at things and make years in the dance industry, “LA CAt” greatest joys.” job, to cover and protect the plants, who are (them) better for our world," continued Ramos. tried her luck as an artist. Her career SMC Hosts Sustainable Trends with #MakeShiftHappen Ana Duraes Peixoto “How to ‘Shop for Shi(f)t’ came about Staff Writer because I know a lot of experts and I wanted to reach out to them,” said Hipwell. “Beyond #MakeShiftHappen held Thursday, Novem - the Label’s main objective is to get people ber 15, was a partnership between the fashion to think about what is in their t-shirts, what department at Santa Monica College and is in the fabric, what chemicals and fbers charitable organization Beyond the Label. are involved. How to think healthier when- Beyond the Label was created by business- ever they have a choice about what to pur- woman, author, and educator, Taryn Hipwell, chase. If you have a $5 t-shirt versus a $35 who is dedicated to promoting conscious- one and the $35 says ‘fairtrade,’ how would fashion and sustainablity. Hipwell’s inspiration your choice physically affect you and your for her brand and being part of the “shift” move- health.” ment comes from her personal experience. Due “People don't often associate their clothes to allergies from chemicals commonly present with their health. I try to guide people to in clothing, she had to be mindful about what Nicole Davenport, owner of The Artemis Outdoor Company, checks out student-designed jackets at the wearing healthier fabrics. I hope those who she could wear. Later, she would become par- Beyond the Label fashion panel event on November 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. (Julie Dole/ come to our events will understand a little Corsair Staff) bit more about the ingredients in their clothes. ticularly interested in the harmful impact The event was also an opportunity to To think about their fbers (clothing) in the the apparel and textiles industry has on the launch “How to Shop for Shi(f)t,” a guide- same way they think about their food. When environment and on people, whether it be book written by Hipwell, alongside you start investing in your clothes with the the consumers or those within the manu- Nicholas J. Brown and Karen Housel, in thought process of what you are physically facturing process. order to direct people into how they can putting into your body, it shifts things,” said “Sustainability is part of each of the shift the fashion industry by sustainably Hipwell classes in the fashion program and I often shopping. The book introduces the reader The event featured displays of creations speak in some of them,” said Taryn Hipwell. to different eco-fashionista infuencers made by SMC students and others in the “I have access to incredible experts and I from different niches, in hopes they are industry. Pieces include garments made have a passion for connecting these experts relatable to different styles and people. It entirely from recycled clothing and leftover with students at a younger level because I is all to prove that changing shopping fabric. Upcycled jackets were made using want (young) designers to know the best habits requires little effort, since there are straws and tents left behind at Coachella information coming straight from the people several fairtrade brands for the consumer Valley Music and Arts Festival. who are in the industry, which is why this to choose from. #MakeShiftHappen is an opportunity to event came together.” The guidebook also raises the question network. “I just moved here from New York, #MakeShiftHappen counted with a “What is in your tee?” exemplifying what I have been in the industry, worked in product diverse group of people in the fashion in- a t-shirt is really made of, and why it may development. I really want to fnd a place dustry who are specialized in sustainable feel itchy or smell weird. The book hopes within the LA community to learn more fashion. Panelists promoted a minimalist to shift consumption habits, industry pro- about fashion and meet some people to start wardrobe, investing in better quality pieces duction norms, reduce clothing waste and my own thing eventually,” said guest Dominic rather than fast fashion, upcycling clothing environmental pollution, while assuring Gallelli. “I wanna push it and have a brand and wearing second hand garments. They those who make the clothes are respected that sticks behind sustainability but at the same time speaks to high fashion houses, Experimental concept and upcycled fashion at the also focused on shopping from fair trade and paid fairly. A great shift nowadays, Beyond the Label fashion panel event at Santa Monica brands, which consciously manufacture where companies are often criticized for even though these worlds are completely College, in Santa Monica, California, on November 16, clothes through an ethical and sustainable using manufacturers who take part in labour different.” 2018. (Julie Dole/ Corsair Staff) approach, making use of organic materials. exploitation.

FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE NEWS 5 Woolsey Fire Evacuees Find Safety at Pierce At left:People at an evacuation College center located at Pierce College in Zane Meyer-Thornton Woodland Hills, California, watch live news to get updates on their Staff Writer homes on November 9, 2018. (Zane Meyer-Thornton/Corsair Photo) The air carried a subtle stench of smoke emanating from an ominous cloud over the hillside, while sporadic gusts of wind; a reminder of what caused this ordeal, con- tinued to spread all three of Californias wild fres on the morning of November 9. Through it all, hope and good spirits remained intact for the people who had taken shelter in the Below: The daughter of the Pierce College North and South Gyms due D'Amore family keeps a watch- to the Woolsey Fire. ful eye over their family tortoise, Betty, at their evacuation center at Pierce College was a primary evacuation Pierce College in Woodland Hills, center for those with large animals such as California, on November 9, 2018. dogs, horses, and even tortoises. Upon arrival, The D'Amore family evacuated their people were greeted by numerous volunteers home in Westlake at 2:00 a.m. the and organizations like the Red Cross, State previous night. (Zane Meyer-Thorn- ton/Corsair Photo) Farm Insurance, Farmers Insurance, and Operation Blankets of Love, all gathered to help those affected by the devastating fres. Evacuees had access to food as well as for their pets, and a place to rest and shower. In large, this was made possible by donations from a local Home Depot and Vons grocery store who supplied water, groceries, and supplies to take care of peoples animals.On top of the bare necessities, there were lei- surely activities set up for everyone, a movie room for families, and a coloring station for children. Cots provided by the Red Cross lined the walls of both the North and South Gyms to accomodate the large number of evacuees who would be taking shelter there. Although people in the gyms were shaken up, hope glimmered throughout. Smiles were given back and forth in a manner which mirrored a small community. No matter where they came from, they could all understand what each other were going through, in this moment of crisis and were supportive to each other. Evacuees listen as authorities share updates on the Woolsey fre in front of the evacuation center set up Stephanie Damore from Westlake Village, at Los Angeles Pierce College on November 9, 2018, in Woodland Hills, California. (Jose Lopez/Corsair who evacuated to Pierce College with her Contributor) French Bulldog Stella, and her Pug Bogie, explained she felt exhausted and scared, but found reassurance in the people around her, At left: Penny Stark (left) and Ron Stark she explained, "Everybody here has been (right) relax at an evacuation center located really cool so it's kind of surreal. You come at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Califor- nia on November 9, 2018, after evacuating to this and you think its going to be dreadful their home in Oak Park, California the night and there has been a lot waiting for cots. before. They started their evacuation with a But they’ve come through with everything trip to Kaiser Permanente to get treatment for they’ve promised, and it's actually been a pre-existing medical condition that Penny enjoyable with the people here. It's just the has. The couple has lived in Oak Park for the last 50 years and have been evacuated from agony of wonder. Is our house still there? their home three times due to fres, but they Will it still be there? And how long will we refuse to move, because it is their home and be here?” they love it. (Zane Meyer-Thornton/Corsair As the night began to close a briefng by Photo) City Council Member Bob Blumenfeld, Pierce College President Lawrence G. Buckley, and Benita Trujillo, a District Di- rector for third district county of Los Angeles along with Supervisor Sheila Kuehl informed evacuees of low resource counts, as well as the restocking of them. At the moment there is no set time or date for when they can return home.

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Commander E. Smith (left) and Deputy Chief E. Esparza(right) prepare and lead Santa Ana police offcers to march in formation to commemorate fallen Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Westlake Village, California. Law enforcement agencies across the country join together to memorialize Sgt. Helus death A hearse containing the deceased Sergeant Ron Helus arrives at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California, on Thursday, November 15. Representatives from California veterans organizations lined the hearses' path carrying during the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. (Photo by American fags. (Dakota Castets-Didier/Corsair Staff) Andrew Narváez) Westlake Village Remembers Sergeant Ron Helus Dakota Castets-Didier Managing Editor On the bright and warm morning of big thing he told his shift every time.” Wednesday, November 15, hundreds of frst First responders from as far north as responders gathered in Westlake Village, Sacramento, to as far south as San Diego, California, to honor Ventura County Sheriff travelled to Westlake to pay their respect to Sergeant Ron Helus, who was killed respond- Helus, who was regarded by many as a local ing to the mass shooting at the Borderline hero. Though most did not know Helus Bar & Grill on the night of November 7. A personally, the bond among frst responders public service was held at the Calvary Com- compelled many to participate and stand in munity Church, where frst responders, solidarity. Police, fre, and state park vehicles friends, and family gathered to honor Helus congregated at the Calvary Community A man carries a Thin and his 29 years of service to the Ventura Church, displaying a plethora of California Blue Line Flag to represent support Sheriff’s Department. liveries, and creating a shield of a blue around for law enforce- Jacob Holt, who has been with the Ventura the ceremony that would later escort Sergeant ment offcers at the County Sheriff’s department for 14 years Helus to his fnal resting place. Calvary Community and was stationed with and worked alongside Along with frst responders, many resi- Church in Westlake Helus, recalled: “One of the best things about dents from Ventura County, as well as Helus’ Village, California, on November 15, Ron, [when] he did his briefngs as a patrol friends and family, gathered for the noon 2018. (Zane Meyer- sergeant, he always told his deputies to be service. Destiny Malibu, whose sister Desiree Thornton/Corsair mentally prepared. [Ron’s] big thing to his Malibu was at the Borderline shooting on Photo) crew was take care of each other, be safe, the night of November 7, came to the service but also just to be mentally prepared. If you to honor Ron Helus “as a hero,” explaining, put your mind in a certain situation and “He’s a hero by defnition. We will forever prepare, when that situation actually occurs, honor him and remember him for saving so you would react automatically, you know, many lives, including my sisters.” you don’t have to think about it. That was a

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Left: Destiny Malibu, sister of Desiree Malibu, a survivor of the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting, speaks to news crews at the Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California, on Novem- ber 15, 2018, before the funeral service for Sergeant Ron Helus who was killed in the Borderline Bar & Grill Shooting. (Zane Meyer-Thorton/ Corsair Photo)

Police vehicles fll the intersection of Via Rocas Avenue and La Tienda Drive for the funeral service of Sergeant Ron Helus on November 15, 2018, in Westlake Village, California. (Zane Meyer-Thornton/ A hearse containing the deceased Sergeant Ron Helus arrives at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California, on Thursday, November 15. Representatives from California veterans organizations lined the hearses' path carrying Corsair Photo) American fags. (Dakota Castets-Didier/Corsair Staff) Westlake Village Remembers Sergeant Ron Helus

Destiny explained that, although her sister held aloft from the extended ladders of two Desiree was going through a tough emo- fre engines, the procession was met with tional time, and could not attend the service, rows of local residents, some veterans, Desiree saw him as a hero. “What he did waving American and “Thin Blue Line” for my sister, and so many other people… fags. That community at Borderline is really a As the procession arrived, groups of family. They are all there for each other, and various California veterans organizations they all helped each other," recalled Destiny. lined the roadway, standing in full detail, Destiny and her family, like many other and saluting Helus, along with police and residents in Westlake Village, have also had fre department offcers. to deal with the fallout of the Woolsey Fire, Doug Henderson, a scout leader with the which has burned across Malibu and Ventura local Ventura Boy Scouts of America, brought Counties, recently learning they had lost out his troupe to the Pierce Brothers Valley their home in the fames, “It’s diffcult to Oaks Memorial Park to witness the proces- have your sister in a shooting, and have your sion and pay tribute to Helus, who they childhood life-long home burn down the regarded as a local hero, explaining, “The next day is a lot to process.” sacrifces that these frst responders make Services at the Calvary Community on a daily basis, and this person made the A man pays his respects to the victims of the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting at the memorial on Moorpark Church concluded in the early afternoon, a ultimate sacrifce. He’s from our town, he Road and Rolling Oaks Drive on November 17, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California. (Jose Lopez/ Corsair procession of Ventura County and neighbor- protects our people.” Staff) ing county Sheriff’s, escorted Ron Helus’ Sergeant Ron Helus was 54 years old, body to his fnal resting place at Pierce and was scheduled to retire in 2019 with 30 Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in years of service to the Ventura County Sher- Westlake Village. Passing under a tall iff’s offce. American fag futtering in the midday wind,

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Bell Canyon neighborhood A giant Menorah, of Ventura County residents marking the location gather along Valley Circle of Camp Hess Kramer Blvd to place their names and Gindling Hilltop, on a list for a police escort escapes damage from to their homes on November the Woolsey Fire and 12, 2018, in West Hills remains standing on neighborhood of Los Ange- November 13, 2018, les County, California, Po- on a hillside known lice are allowing residents as Rabbi Alfred Wolf to have up to ten minutes to Inspiration Point in gather any important items Malibu, California. since an evacuation order is (Jose Lopez/Corsair The remnants of a house burned to the ground by the in effect for the area. (Jose Staff Contributor) Woolsey Fire in Malibu, California, on November 13, Lopez/Corsair Contributor) 2018. (Zane Meyer-Thornton/Corsair Photo)

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A motorcycle and car sit burned out by the Woolsey Fire at a home along Harvester Road on November 14, 2018, in Malibu, California. (Jose Lopez/Corsair Contributor) As Woolsey Fire Smolders; Dangers Persist Pyper Witt Editor in Chief As of Tuesday, November 20, at 4:01 p.m., the Woolsey Fire has burned 96,949 acres; in so destroying 1,500 structures, and damaging 341, according to the Cal Fire website. Further, there have been three frefghter injuries and three civilian fatalities. The Woolsey Fire started Thursday, November 8, at 2:24 p.m. Cal Fire states that Woolsey is currently 96% contained, with the cause still “under investigation.” For residents of the burned areas, they are urged to keep up with Cal Fire updates as the rain is expected to roll in on Wednesday, November 21. As for commuters, it is also recommended to be cautious as the number one travel day of the year arrives. The Pacifc Coast Highway has offcially opened back up as of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20. The rain due for Wednesday is ex- pected to extinguish the fre completely, however the soil that has been burned doesn't absorb the rain water as it usually does. Instead, it can act as a paved road and send the rain water straight down while picking up debris and dirt. People wait to receive word that they can go back to their homes in Bell Canyon neighborhood of Ventura Thus creating a “dangerous land and water fow,” or mudslide, as explained by County, California, on November 12, 2018, after the Woolsey Fire burned through their neighborhoods. (Zane Meyer-Thornton/Corsair Photo) the National Weather Service. FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE OPINION 9

We are living in scary times. Today’s Since then it has become a topic of many kicking down the doors of adversity. Whether political climate has fallen off the deep end discussions. No matter what side of the feld it be through sport or personal interaction, ‘Strike’ Up a and we can’t seem to wrap our heads around you are on, we must fnd ways to put our sometimes being the underdog inspires you the question of why. From mass shootings differences aside and work together because to do more. The fact that this was a team in schools, synagogues, churches, bars, and that’s who we as Americans are at the end that came from low rankings and under the Conversation: music festivals, to hate speech rhetoric in- of the day. We are an international power- radar to a contender is a testament we could volving anti-semitism, vandalism and racism, house and we can do a lot better than what all use to break through barriers. It’s about what is going on with our society? Some we have shown as of late. working together. Building something from Infuence at immediately take action and involve them- Part of our reason for being such a pow- scratch. Taking the initiative and putting it selves with volunteer work to make a posi- erhouse is due to the fact that we histori- to action. tive change. Some use their social media cally have strong allies in other nations like For me, the Star of David represents the Tip of a platforms to infuence, and some need an Germany, Japan, England, and the great more than just my religion. It speaks to escape. That escape comes in many forms State of Israel. peace, love, innovation, gratitude, and re- such as going to the movies, reading a book, Growing up in the Washington D.C. area silience. It’s a symbol of hope and a bright Hat dining out, and playing and watching sports. as a Jewish teenager, I had the fortunate future. Most of you know about former NFL experience of being Bar-Mitzvahed in Israel. Where am I going with this you may quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his views I have fond memories of my time there, from ask? One year ago I bought a World Baseball on social injustice, as he and many other swimming (actually foating) in the Dead Classic Team Israel hat, which has since Scott Liebermann athletes around the nation took a knee during Sea, reciting my Torah portion at the ancient become a great conversation starter to many Contributing Writer the National Anthem to raise awareness. temple ruins of Katzrin, and leaving a prayer random passerbys. The hat is royal blue with for my grandpop Meyer at the Western Wall a white ninja-like Star of David and an “I” in Jerusalem, it has left a mark on my love for Israel sitting center. The side stitched for being Jewish and the love I choose to withan Israeli fag, and back with a WBC spread to the people I meet. That's something logo. It doesn’t hurt that my favorite color we could all use a little of in our dire times. is blue either. This usually strikes (pun in- Many moons ago Israel started what is tended) up a friendly interaction with not known as the Maccabi Games. It brought just where I bought it, but why. I talk about together a nation of Olympians and brother- my love of religion, helping others, being a hood that lasted a lifetime through sport, part of the religious minority, and overcom- commitment, and teamwork. Today we have ing anything in the face of challenges. I like an Israeli National Baseball team that ac- to help people, challenge people including cording to the Israel Association of Baseball myself to do greater in life, and donate in (IAB), before 2017 was ranked 41st in the times of need, which in the Jewish faith we world and jumped 22 spots due to their ex- call “Tzedakah.” The hat is not just a symbol quisite play, ranking 19th overall. Israel is of athletics, but something that has enabled not known for internationally participating me spread the love and upbringing I have in the four major sports (baseball, basketball, received to make sure we don’t fall into a football, hockey), but in 2017 they played moral coma. in their frst World Baseball Classic after The world may be scary, but in times not passing the qualifer round in 2013. They like these, in the face of racism, violence, would fnish 6th having beaten Team Cuba, and anti semitism, fnd something that com- a 5th ranked world contender, 4-1, as part forts you to comfort others. Be contagious. of their highlight reel. The lot of this speaks volumes about

Illustration by Tony Anguiano (@tonyzacomics) Stan Lee Passes Away at Age 95 Dylan Cortez Sports Editor

On December 28, 1922, a man was born that would change the world forever. Celia Lieber gave birth to Stanley Martin Lieber in New York City; although that name may not sound too familiar to you, the name Stan Lee probably does. Stan is the face and name of Marvel Comics, co-creator of the world’s most well known superheroes and supervillains such as: Spider-Man, Hulk, Doctor Strange, Fantas- tic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, and the X-Men to name a few. Stan also went on to co-write alongside his brother, Larry Lieber, creating Ant-Man, Iron Man, and Thor. When Stan was 17 years old at the start of World War II, his career began by flling artists’ inkwells at Timely Comics. It wasn't until the 1960s when Timely Comics changed its name to Marvel Comics that Stan's career took fight. Stan's debut was a text fller for “Captain America Foils the Traitors Revenge,” in May of 1941, this was the beginning of something special; a legacy that will never be forgotten. Stan not only created superheroes, for in many eyes he was one himself. Through his characters he gave kids and adults hope. I can recall being in elemen- tary school watching kids run around the jungle gym pretending to be Spider-Man. He gave adults and children the ability to escape reality and created a world flled with adventure and heroism. Unfortunately, Stan was taken from us on November 12, 2018, due to pneumo- nia. He was 95 years old, just over a month away from his 96th birthday. Stan allowed our imaginations to roam freely, making the impossible seem possible. For this, we thank you, Stan. Thank you for the laughs, the comics, the unforget- table cameo rolls, and for giving us the ability to imagine the unimaginable. You Illustration of Stan Lee as one of his character, Spider-Man by Jorge Marrero (American Goth Press and Famous will never be forgotten. Monsters of Filmland)

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Michelle Ayala problem. Research has also shown that -50 students out of 100 students said they mentioned that only ten students showed Staff Writer people who have schizophrenia–or are consume cannabis or hemp. up for the workshop, and when asked about prone to it–can have increased anxiety and -Out of the 50 students who consume how they promote these workshop she said Most of the ‘new generation’ in Los hallucinations by using the plant. However, cannabis, 84 percent said they consume Often “a district email is sent out to faculty,” in Angeles, California are aware of the God- there are still no death related marijuana and 16 percent said Not Often, hopes that professors read it to their students. given plant cannabis or as many others call cases, because “the toxic reactions produced -Out of the 50 students who consume Many students were not aware of the work- it: marijuana, weed, or bud. Even more so by marijuana are not generally fatal,” as can–nabis, 28 percent said Medical Purpose shop from the lack of acknowledgement now since California has passed the Recre- stated by Transformations Drug and and 72 percent said Recreational Use that professors gave to the district email. ational Marijuana Law in 2018, which ac- Alcohol Treatment Center. Without a doubt cannabis plays a big role The workshop itself was directed by cording to the Los Angeles Department of CBD oils are currently trending due to in college. Students talk about how stress therapist Paulla Elmore from Didi Hirsch Cannabis Regulations means that “under the non psychoactive and healthy benefts can deteriorate someone, and simply undwind- Mental Health Services through the Center California law, adults 21 or older can buy, it gives off. CBD can easily be added to ing on cannabis helps immensely. But the of Wellness and Wellbeing at SMC. A consume, possess, and grow cannabis up to food or consumed directly. It cannot make way cannabis has been acknowledged through- slideshow containing marijuana facts was the limits set by state law.” That is great but someone feel ‘high’ and that in itself can out its existence is cheap and misinformed. shown. Therapist Elmore mentions in an there still seems to be a stigma around cater to those who want the health benefts A conversation needs to be created in order email interview that “students appeared marijuana that suppresses and confuses the without the high. to help challenge the stigma on cannabis: we interested but they did not have many ques- way college students feel about it. The argument that cannabis can be must not let cannabis gain the same reputation tions. They participated with responses This stigma dates back to the iconic addicting may have some truth, but when as alcohol. Yes, cannabis can be relaxing; when questions were presented.” When characters Cheech and Chong or the iconic compared to the danegrs of binge drinking, yes, it can be helpful; and yes, it can be fun. asked if she enjoys the topic on cannabis movie Pineapple Express when the stoner it prensents a more responsible option. But a conversation has to be made if this new she said, “I enjoy presenting this topic but stereotype was created. Right besides that Nevertheless, there must be a balance. So era on marijuana wants to move forward in it is also part of my prevention program at were rappers, such as Snoop Dogg, creating what is that balance? a positive way. It needs to start in college Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.” music that associated marijuana with other According to the most recent fndings where young adults will soon take over the drugs. It is not to say that Snoop Dogg did from the national Monitoring the Future, industry. Stop picturing marijuana as the not create some great music. Either way, “Marijuana use among U.S. college stu- devil’s lettuce. This false labeling is only gangs were associated with marijuana, and dents in 2016 was at the highest level seen creating a judgmental environment. Students the mass incarceration of minority groups in the past three decades,” stated by The smoke cigarettes, why pretend that cannabis "A conversa- added to the prohibition of marijuana. This University Records of the University of is any different or worse? all lead to cannabis being recognised as a Michigan. As more people use weed, the tion needs to be ‘gateway drug’, due to government offcials cannabis community is slowly reducing labeling cannabis and other drug parapher- the statistics of alcohol poisoning within created in order nalia together. college students–and that is a good thing. The way the media was portraying the In the cool city of Santa Monica, plant immediately set the image that mari- California, the vibes of the relaxing beach to help challenge juana is bad–no question about it. No wonder defnitely attract connoisseurs of cannabis, congress labeled marijuana's status as a and at Santa Monica College (SMC), there the stigma on Schedule I Substance under the Controlled is a wide variety of diversity and character. Substances Act in 1970. This also included Therefore a random survey of 100 students cannabis: we hemp, the non-psychoactive cannabis cousin was done throughout SMC’s main campus of marijuana. According to Drugscience. and SMC’s Center for Media and Design org, “when Congress enacted the Controlled campus to get a small picture of the can- must not let can- Substances Act, they knew that there was nabis community that already exists at no scientifc evidence that marijuana use SMC. After surveying the 100 students, nabis gain the had the abuse potential necessary for Sched- results showed the following: ule I status”. Eventually, marijuana prohibi- same reputation tion slowly decreased due to the lack of knowledge the government had on cannabis. It was then noted that, “In 1992 the Offce as alcohol." of Technology Assessment (OTA) of the U.S. Congress published a paper on the Biological Basis for Substance Abuse and Nevertheless, the college community Addiction. OTA noted that marijuana did known notoriously for drinking can be not satisfy the contemporary standards for replaced with cannabis if used right. Los declaring that a drug has dangerous depen- Angeles especially has introduced many dence liability.” Cannabis prohibition un- to cannabis events that destigmatize its justly continued associating users as either Photo courtesy of Creative Commons use. At the Los Globos Club in Los Angeles, criminals, stupid, uneducated, or uncultured. the Marijuana Madness Burlesque, is an There is more to the delta-9-tetrahydro- Going back to the statistics from the 100 immersive event that surrounds attendees cannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) students at SMC, 75 percent said they would within the marijuana prohibition era, infused plant that most of the closed-mind- be interested in a cannabis workshop that mocking the absurd ideas closed minded ed generation seems to not want to under- educates on the topic. Surprisingly enough, people had on weed. The event itself is stand. For example, the medical and recre- 40 percent of the 75 percent said they did not enjoyed with wonderful burlesque dancers ational side of it. The Epilepsy Foundation consume cannabis but would still be inter- enjoying jazz music, while the audience of Colorado shows that certain strains of ested to attend a cannabis workshop. is free to enjoy the vape and dab bar as cannabis (Charlotte's Web) can help epi- Unknowingly by a wide amount of stu- much as they can handle. lepsy treatment. The American Cancer dents, SMC held a Marijuana Basics Work- College students need to be informed. Society states that THC can help reduce shop on October 25, 2018, in the Humanities It is time to challenge the stigma on mar- pain, nausea, infammation, and CBD can and Social Science building at SMC. Susan ijuana. help reduce anxiety and paranoia. Granted, Fila, Director of Health & Wellbeing at SMC cannabis is not the answer to everyone's FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE SPORTS 11 SMC Advances to Round Three of Playoffs to Play Cerritos College Dylan Cortez didn’t give up another goal with such short Sports Editor time to play. The Corsairs will play the number one Santa Monica College (SMC) mens team in the state, the Cerritos Falcons, in the soccer team advances to the 2018 California third round of playoffs. The game will be Community College Athletic Association played at Cerritos College which gives them (CCCAA) Southern California Regional the home feld advantage. Cerritos went 17-1-2 semi-fnals. SMC mens soccer defeated the during regular season while the Corsairs went Santa Ana Dons 2-1 on Tuesday, November 15-2-4. The last playoff meeting between 20. SMC has never made it this far into the these two competitive teams was last year in CCCAA playoff tournament, just one win the second round at Cerritos College when away from the state championship game. the Falcons ended the Corsairs’ season by a The game was dominated by the Corsairs. score of 2-1. The Corsairs will look to redeem The Corsairs fnished the game with 15 at- themselves as they attempt to continue this tempted shots with six on goal, while holding historic season. This is two great dynamic Santa Ana to only fve attempts. The Corsairs teams going head to head in a win or go home received four yellow cards throughout the situation and will be a game you do not want game but managed to avoid receiving a red card. The only red card was issued to Santa Ana’s Frankie Camacho in the 90’ after receiving his second yellow. Penalties have seemed to be a problem for the Corsairs, but it hasn’t prevented them from winning games. Santa Monica College Corsairs men’s soccer team, forward, Eto Atiabet fghts off three defenders from Head Coach Tim Pierce prepared for this Chaffey college during playoff game at the Corsair feld in Santa Monica California on November 17, 2018. game by giving his team Sunday off, and The Corsairs went on to win the game 2-0. (Dylan Cortez/ Corsair Staff) says, “we’re going to have to go back to The Corsairs frst goal came just over SMC’s leading scorer, Cyrille Njomo, scored passing the ball, sharing the ball and moving ten minutes into the second half from Captain in the 88’ to put the Corsairs up 2-0. The around the pitch a little bit. When we play Narciso Cervantes, who also scored on Sat- Dons responded just 10 minutes later with Santa Monica College Corsairs men’s soccer team, great, we’re sharing the ball, but when it urday during the frst round of playoffs. This a goal scored by Miguel Comes, but it wasn’t midfelder, Alec Mclendon crosses ball against Chaffey gets individual there’s no rhythm, and we was only Cervantes’ sixth goal of the season, enough. The Corsairs have been notorious college during playoff game at the Corsair feld in have got to get back to having a rhythm out which proved to be vital for the Corsairs. this season for keeping opposing teams from Santa Monica California on November 17, 2018. The there.” Corsairs went on to win the game 2-0. (Dylan Cortez/ The Corsairs didn’t stop at just one goal, scoring, so it is no shocker the Corsairs Corsair Staff) Women's Soccer Secures Win Over Fullerton

Ana Duraes Peixoto a pass to No. 7 Ceirra Little, who picked up Staff Writer speed towards the goal and put the ball into the back of the net, giving SMC the lead by The California state ranked #6 Santa minute nine. Monica College Corsairs faced #15 Ful- “Obviously we didn't start the game well. lerton College Hornets in a decisive match I take a little bit ownership on that, as a to continue in Southern California regional coach, I started the warm up a little bit too playoffs. Santa Monica had recently secured soon so we were kind of sitting around before themselves title holders of the Western State the game, I think we fattened a little bit.” Conference Championship for its second said Benditson, “I don’t know if we were a consecutive season. The Corsairs had high little bit tight, if it was nerves. But the worst hopes of making it through round one of thing that could have happened did happen playoffs, where their season ended a year at the beginning of the game and for us to ago in a match against Orange Coast College. bounce back I think it shows a lot about this “We have worked extremely hard for the team and from a character standpoint what opportunity to compete in the postseason, we are all about.” we prepared very well for our opponent, we After the intense frst ten minutes, the watched a lot of flm on them, we got scout- match mostly balanced out as both teams ing reports on them, and we knew what was were cautious and organized with their plays. coming,” said Women’s Soccer Coach Aaron The Corsairs had several good chances to Benditson. “We are all very happy because score, but the third home goal was kept we worked extremely hard and through our denied by the attentive Hornet defense. hard work we felt we were the deserving The scoreboard remained 2-1 through team to get the win.” most of the game. When it was ten minutes The frst ten minutes of the match were before the fnal whistle, freshman No. 13 heart stopping when the Corsairs suffered Daily Ramos was in the penalty area, ready a goal with the clock marking 17 seconds. to score the third goal of the night for the It was a wake up call for the team and they Corsairs, securing Santa Monica’s victory had to quickly step up and organize a group and ending Fullerton’s playoff run. The effort to make up for the disadvantaged. It players in the bench immediately bursted was up to Santa Monica’s leading scorer into the feld and the team celebrated. Santa Monica College Corsairs women’s soccer team celebrates after frst round playoff win against Fullerton College during playoff game at the Corsair feld in Santa Monica California on November 17, No. 17 Filippa Struxsjo to control the assist “We have another game Tuesday or 2018. The Corsairs win the game 3-1. (Dylan Cortez/ Corsair Staff) pass by No. 6 Antoinette Saldana and tie the Wednesday so we just have to take one game game in minute seven. With the confdence at a time.” said Filippa Struxsjo when asked Barbara City College (SBCC), last year’s p.m. in Santa Barbara, California. For updates boost and cheers from supporters, the team about the game and what is next for the California Community College State Cham- on the game against SBCC visit thecorsairon- immediately pushed forward. Two minutes team. “I’m so happy words can’t explain.” pionship runner ups. The match is sched- line.com. later, Midfelder No. 4 Paullina Salas made The Corsairs will now face No. 12 Santa uled for Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00 FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE VISIT US AT THECORSAIRONLINE.COM • @THE_CORSAIR • /THECORSAIRNEWS • /THECORSAIRONLINE 12 SPORTS VOLUME 116 ISSUE 06 •NOVEMBER 20, 2018 • SANTA MONICA COLLEGE UCLA Brings Home the Victory Bell Blake Atwell caught fve passes for 76 yards and one touch- most entering any USC-UCLA matchup. is to throw a pregame bonfre. In an open Multimedia Editor down. Tight end Caleb Wilson, who played UCLA improved their historical record letter to the USC and UCLA communities for USC throughout his redshirt freshman against the Trojans to 32-47-1. That record this past Thursday (November 15), USC Behind 289 yards and two touchdowns season in 2015, added 63 yards on four recep- excludes USC victories in 2004 and 2005, Vice President for Student Affairs Ainsley on 40 carries from redshirt junior running tions. USC true freshman quarterback JT which were vacated due to NCAA penalties. Carry and UCLA Vice Chancellor for Student back Joshua Kelley, UCLA (3-8 overall) Daniels completed 20 of his 34 passing at- Despite the loss, USC has still emerged Affairs Monroe Gorden Jr. announced neither used a dominant fourth quarter to disman- tempts, collected 337 yards and scored two victorious in 15 of the last 20 Trojan-Bruin school would rally with their traditional tle USC (5-6 overall), 34-27. “We have touchdowns. Junior wide out Michael Pittman contests (dating back to 1999). Both USC pregame bonfres. “Out of respect for the playmakers around me and a great offensive Jr. led the Trojans receiving core with 106 (cardinal and gold) and UCLA (blue and tragedies so many California families have line,” Kelley said. He added, “we can for yards and seven catches. gold) sport their home jerseys for the big experienced over the last few weeks, both sure build off of this.” Over 57,000 fans attended the Rose Bowl game each season, an old tradition that re- schools have agreed to forgo the traditional to watch the 88th all time meeting between turned starting with 2008’s Battle for Los bonfres at their pregame spirit rallies,” Carry USC and UCLA. A cross town rivalry that Angeles. and Gorden Jr. said. dates back to 1929, the game’s importance UCLA recaptures the Victory Bell, an Vandalization is another aspect of the was present in the mind of each player. “With annual prize awarded to the winner. The heated rivalry between USC and UCLA. there being a lot of USC fans too, it kind of Victory Bell, a 295-pound bell that origi- Throughout pregame week, USC students felt like a neutral sight a little bit which made nated from a Southern Pacifc freight loco- broke into a protective box and spray-paint- things even more interesting,” Speight said. motive, was frst given to the UCLA Alumni ed the UCLA Bruin Bear statue Trojan car- Kelley added, “It was crazy, you know, playing Association in 1939. USC students took dinal and gold colors. Back on the Trojans’ [USC]. This was a game I’ve watched since possession of the bell in 1941, which led to campus, group of students camped out to Illustration by Andrew Khanian I was eight years old and I was fnally out the student body presidents of each school protect the school’s landmark Tommy Trojan there. It was a crazy experience. I loved it, signing a written agreement, one year later. statue. USC athletic director Lynn Swann Michigan transfer Wilton Speight tossed the atmosphere was amazing and that’s what The agreement stated the winner of each delivered cookies and hot chocolate to the for 166 yards and one touchdown. “[This bigtime college football is about.” year’s football game would keep the bell for students, as a sign of gratitude for their pro- game] just had a different vibe than any Entering Saturday (November 17th) af- one whole year, until the following season’s tection. other game we’ve had this season,” Speight ternoon’s rivalry battle, the teams had a com- battle. said Junior wide receiver,Theo Howard, bined 13 losses. Those 13 defeats were the Another common tradition of each school Day Trip to the Rodeo: A Novel Sports Date

2017 World Champion Dylan Lawson dispatches a mark during a course run at the Battle for the Buckle mounted shooting match, Raahauge's Ranch in Corona, California, November 10, 2018. (Julie Dole / Corsair Staff) Julie Dole lasted all day and included some of the region's Staff Writer top riders, such as members of the Lawson family, whose patriarch Kenny is nationally- You’ve seen actors shoot from horseback ranked. Lawson is a third-generation horse in the movies - but within a ninety-minute trainer whose father, Rob Tanner was a World drive from Santa Monica, you can go watch Champion and Hall of Fame trainer. In fact, it in-person. It’s called cowboy mounted many of the competitors at mounted shooting shooting - the fastest growing equestrian events also compete in other specialties at sport in the nation - and you can go see it recognized horse shows and rodeos. for free. "I really enjoy this. I wouldn't miss one At mounted shooting events, competitors of these events," said Gene, a regular at- race through a swerving course to achieve tendee. When asked if he rides horses, Gene the best time and accuracy. Part of that replied "No, I ride a motorcycle." His wife accuracy involves using an 1800s style, .45 Pat also said she loved watching, adding "come caliber, single-action revolvers to shoot out and see it, it's very exciting." Another balloon targets - but these guns are loaded woman watching nearby was a competitor's with specially-prepared blank charges. mom, and noted that she and her daughter Under the aegis of the Cowboy Mounted Haley - a former rodeo queen - "just got back Shooting Association, these meets include from competing in Texas and Arizona." multiple, all-age skill levels. Riders who As for food at this event, the Tri-Tip Man win events then move up through numbered food truck provided the vittles, ranging from categories to compete in harder levels at smoked meat sandwiches to chuck-wagon successive meets. plates, salads, and drinks. Their most recent event (The Battle for The next meet in this series is scheduled the Buckle) was held at Raahauge’s Ranch for December 8, 2018, at Raahauge Enter- in Corona, California, part one of a three- prises, 14995 River Rd., in Corona, Califor- part competition to win cash, bragging rights nia. and a silver championship buckle. The event

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