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Campus Communication Day is held to inform faculty that this is VVC’s last chance to come off of probationary status

Story By Kristen Martin Student Learning Features Editor Outcomes, commu- nication on campus, and budget. Victor Valley College is clos- The school has ing in on the end of the Accredi- until Oct. 15 to pro- tation probation that has been in vide evidence to the effect for approximately two ACCJC that they years. The first of four Campus have fully met every Communication Days for spring recommendation; if semester focused on addressing the school has not issues with accreditation. met all recommenda- At the meeting held Feb. 25, tions, VVC will lose seven panelists gave briefs and its accreditation. were able to answer questions “Campus Commu- asked by the audience. The pan- nication Day is an elists included Mark Clair, Jus- event used to com- tin Gatewood, Christopher municate infor- O’Hearn, Jessica Gibbs, Peter mation amongst all Allan, David Gibbs, and GH employees at VVC,” Javaheripour. said history profes- “We’re at an interesting time sor Jessica Gibbs. “It in our life, and we’re going to is video-recorded so be fine,” said Superintendent that those that may Peter Allan explains the remaining recommendations VVC must fulfill before the probationary O’Hearn. O’Hearn has not once not have the oppor- status is lifted. Photo by Kristen Martin, Features Editor doubted his faith in this school. tunity to attend be- He believes whole heartedly that cause they are serv- VVC will prove itself to the ing students at the Accrediting Commission for important event. time can still participate in the open to all staff and students; Community and Junior Colleges “I’m not surprised that many campus-wide dialog and contin- everyone is encouraged to join. and keep its accreditation and be faculty did not show up,” said ue the dialog within their areas Questions regarding accredita- a fully functioning institution Vice President Allan. “It was amongst colleagues.” tion may be answered on the for many more years to come. scheduled for 10 a.m. on a Very few staff attended the VVC website where all recom- “We have a little bit more to go, Monday morning, many teach- meeting; compared to the first mendations and progress have and we’ll do it.” ers are in class. It was also a Campus Communication Day been documented. VVC started off with nine held in November, only about last minute meeting. Getting recommendations in 2011 when one quarter returned. O’Hearn faculty to attend any meeting the school was first put on pro- voiced his concern very strongly is already hard enough.” bationary status. The three rec- addressing the fact that so many The next Campus Communi- ommendations remaining in- staff failed to cation Day is to be held on clude the implementation of include themselves in such an March 27 at 3:30 p.m. It is

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New policy prevents students from repeating some courses

Story by Ashlee Dubach “Everybody realizes with an levels or variations that can be News Editor applied skill like music, one time created.” through the class isn’t going to Repeatability does not prevent The new Repeatability regula- do it,” said Miller. teachers from creating more than tion will prevent students from re Concrete evidence of necessary four courses in a family. As a -entry into many courses at com- repetition is fairly easy to track commonality, courses have been munity colleges in through the success of music divided into: beginner, interme- effective fall, 2013. students. Other programs, how- diate, advanced, and professional • Next Board of Trustee regu- ever, struggle to effectively or portfolio. However, classes Currently, community colleges lar meeting is March 12 at 6 allow students to repeat classes prove an importance of the con- can be divided in a number of they have successfully passed. tinuation of a single class. different ways. p.m. in the Administration This is particular to Fine Arts, “There is also an exception for “The new regulations do estab- Building (#10). P.E, and some Liberal Arts clas- competition-based courses, such lish that in physical education ses such as Journalism. Maxi- as forensics,” said Rich Camer- and visual and performing arts, mum credit limits put a cap on on, Chair of Mass Communica- students may have no more than • “Lewis Williams Passport the amount of times a student tions at Cerritos College. four enrollments in any given Travel Series Jerusalem: Sa- can repeat a class, but the limits Some classes are exempt from group of active participatory cred and Profane” March 17 this new repeatability regulation, courses that are related in con- are hazy. 2:30 p.m. in PAC. General “The repeatability is another including Model United Nations, tent,” said Bruno and Morse. Admission $8 ASB Card- means of legislation limiting the with the content of the class be- Course contents are now being number of units people take,” ing directed towards competi- regulated at community colleges holders have free admission. said Thomas Miller, Victor Val- tions involving people not en- throughout California in prepara- ley College Music Director. rolled at Victor Valley College. tion for the fall change. Teachers With this new piece of legisla- However, due to the cuts in class must look at their classes and • Sign up in transfer center tion, repeatability of courses will retake, schools are being re- separate material into categories (Bldg. 55) to meet with Uni- be terminated. Music depart- quired to look at the programs for students. With levels of con- versity reps in the month of ments are largely affected by this they wish to have students repeat tent separated, students can March 760-245-4271 x2139 change due to the importance of and attempt to create divisions spend more time in one field repetition to the growth of stu- within that class. These classes without disrupting repeatability dent ability. do not qualify for exemption. terms. Even though students can • 2013 scholarship dive dead- “I’m not opposed to it. I think take four courses in a family, “All music majors are required line for applications will be to have an ensemble at least we sometimes keep students too enrollments are not counted sole- once. Every semester of those long at a community college ly on passed courses. March 15. Apply online, look first four semesters for us, four level. The more we can encour- “The family rule, as it applies for the link on the financial years total for a bachelor’s de- age them to move on, we’re do- to Fine Arts and PE at least, is aid page on vvc.edu or call gree,” said Miller. ing them a favor. From a news- that a student is allowed four 760-245-4271 x 2277 for paper point it’s really difficult attempts in the course. If a per- Since the music departments more information. can clearly show that repeating but it’s forced us to look more son receives a substandard grade classes through their programs is closely at the program and I --D, F, drop-- in a family course, beneficial, they have been ex- think that’s a positive,” said then it counts as an attempt,” empt from repeatability regula- Chaffey journalism advisor Doug said Cameron. • Last day to drop a class and tions to a certain extent. Walsh. Teachers voice concern about still receive a ‘W’ is March “What they said was, ‘look, if Each class will have sub cours- the new program. If levels of 29. you can demonstrate that there is es known as a family of courses courses are now required in cer- a requirement at the transfer for a topic. A student can take a tain instances, advisors may need level for the student to have that maximum of four courses within to be on campus longer to teach • Victor Valley College Music the family. Classes considered separate classes. class every time, if we could Program presents the Spring prove that was a requirement for for division will be broken down “It’s what they call an overlay. Music Recital March 22 at us and we attach that evidence to depending on local decisions by If I had three separate classes, I our course outlines we are al- Chancellor Chair members and couldn’t teach because I’m a part 7:30 p.m. in the PAC. Admis- lowed to repeat that class four College staff. timer. So what they do is kind of sion is free times,” said Miller. According to Julie Bruno and overlap everything. I’m going to Universities require repeating David Morse on the Academic have all the kids at the same time certain music based classes in Senate for California Community with arranged hours,” said order for students to transfer. Colleges website, “There is no Walsh. Title 5 limit on the number of This creates one exception. Continued in Repeatability on Page 4 RamPage Victor Valley College News March 8, 2013 Page 3

VVC students explore career fields outside the norm

Story by Ethan McGarvey rate themselves from the rest of “You don't have to be a good ly into the work force. Senior Writer the pack. And that is where edu- artist, to be a good animator. I “What's required, more than cation comes in. think more importantly, than anything, is a demo reel. The first “You learn the craft once anything else, you have to use thing they [employers] don't want Victor Valley College students you're there, at a job. The your creativity. You have to use to see is your face, they want to are able to pursue a variety of groundwork that you need to your imagination,” said instruc- see your work,” said Nelle. careers in programs that are not learn, that is your education,” tor of 3D Animation Steve And with a high starting salary, well known. These niche pro- said Wood. Nelle. on average, the competition for grams can provide students with VVC will be enough for a stu- There are no pre-requisites to animation jobs has become more the foundation to and more com- obtain a career petitive. But, as after completing with any other their education. career, it is all “We are a com- up to the indi- municator; we al- vidual to keep low others to com- driving forward municate better to reach that through our images goal. than they can com- “The ability municate by them- that someone selves. We have to brings in or find a way to show creates, with our that on a piece of help, it all de- paper, their ideas, pends on the that's photog- person. I can't raphy,” said the infuse motiva- photography pro- tion, enthusiasm gram facilitator, and talent. It's Brent Wood. all up to the Wood has been person,” said teaching photog- Nelle. raphy at VVC for In the 3D Animation Program students learn the art of animation and working with computer programs creating the digital Another low- 12 years, with 30 effects. Posters hang on the wall exemplifying the possibilities. Photo by Ethan McGarvey, Senior Writer key program on more years of prior the VVC cam- professional pho- dent to get accepted at a four- begin in the animation program. pus is the political science pro- tography experience. Wood has year university. After getting a All that is really required is gram. A lot of the program is also taken photos for major cor- four-year degree, it becomes basic computer knowledge. dedicated to the ins and outs of porations, like N.A.S.A., and the easier to get hired. Some of the “It's not all Hollywood by any government systems; however, military. There are many differ- more photo-specific industries means. You have architectural those are not the only possibili- ent avenues that a student can require even more specialized applications, mechanical design, ties. For example, the law aspects pursue in the photography field. training, but that is only gained medical visualizations, court can also be beneficial. “There's portraits, there's wed- from experience and time in a room work and web graphics. “In paralegal studies, you do dings, the obvious things. profession. Everyday more and more jobs not need a bachelor's degree. It There's scenics. The rest of it is “It's about getting in someone's are opening up,” said Nelle. routinely comes up, as one of the some form of industry: commer- head. What you wanted to see, There are three different skill jobs that you just need an associ- cial, industrial, fashion, foren- what you wanted to show, and levels: beginning, intermediate, ate's degree or less. It is also one sic. Some form of documenting just be a photographer. What am and advanced. Students can also of the higher paying jobs, for an something for someone else,” I photographing and why? Oth- earn certificates for completing associate's degree or less,” said said Wood. erwise, it's just a picture,” said the programs. Once done at Professor of political science Photography is not an easy Wood. VVC, there are three avenues David Dupree. field to find a workable wage to Another program that might be that students can take. One is to The adjunct instructors within support a family. In any visual unheard-of, on the campus, is the continue down the animation the paralegal studies have a lot of art career, this is not an easy 3D animation program. The pro- path to a university or a special- contacts within the legal commu- task. The constant uprising of gram is another art field and ized 3D school. Another is an nity, which is a way the instruc- the digital age has radically almost all of the popular movies internship at a studio or an ani- changed the profession; it takes or video games today, have mation company. And finally, a more work for a person to sepa- Continued in Niche on Page 5 some form of 3D animation. student can just try to go direct- RamPage Victor Valley College Features March 8, 2013 Page 4

Students dig deep into their pockets as textbook prices continue to rise

Story by Kelli McGurk behind, but beyond that, those Editor-in-Chief older textbooks are about as obsolete as your old flip phone. Contributing Reporting by “I don’t buy the textbooks Kristen Martin from the school because the Features Editor prices are way too expensive. I Being a college student, you would rather buy them online,” are probably all too familiar said VVC Student Justin Morris. with the cost of your textbooks The bookstore also offers a which may at times, exceed the buyback option where students cost of your tuition. While stu- can get a fraction of what they dents deal with the rising cost of spent back on a used book. This tuition, they also have to deal provides the bookstore with with the sky rocketing costs of more used books that tend to textbooks, whose publishers sell for cheaper prices. come out with a new edition Naturally, these alternatives faster than Apple comes out are cutting deeply into the prof- with a new smart phone. its of the publishers. But they “Publishers aim to raise their have figured out a few ways prices for textbooks 10 percent around that problem. each year,” said Carl Durheim Many online classes do not who handles Victor Valley Col- just use Blackboard which is lege’s textbook operations. free to students, but now also Websites like Half.com or use separate websites, run by Abebooks.com offer students an those publishers, that require alternative: the ability to buy students to purchase access and sell used textbooks at frac- codes. Where do students get tions of the original prices. these access codes? From the Many students make up the newest and latest edition of the costs of buying books by resell- textbook of course. Access Professors can put books on reserve which may help students who do not have the codes can only be used once, funds to purchase textbooks. Some custom edition textbooks, such as these, are on ing them online. Most students reserve in the library. Photo by Tanya Patterson, Assistant Managing Editor can get through a class using a so even if a penny pinching student bought a used book for a book that is an edition or two have access to the site. These Students benefit from the sav- cheaper price, they would not sites sell just the access code ings by purchasing slightly Repeatability from page 2 be shifted. Each district has the alone, but purchasing a used cheaper books, and according to local duty to decide to expand book and then an access code Durheim they will also get ac- Overlaying classes is one solu- repeatability to other depart- can be more expensive than cess to the full version of the tion to a new found concern. ments. This new system leaves buying the bundle. The publish- book. However, they are hard to Hours in the class will be layered students with little room for er- ers have found this “loophole” sell online because the ISBN to compensate for each level of ror. to continue making their profits number is different from the the student’s needs. Some cate- “The student could retake the from students. original, and an online buyer is gories will need separate class course, but would not be able to Students who don’t take their most likely not taking that same hours, however, due to the abun- complete four courses in the classes online are not required specific course. dance of information per course family without going to a school to purchase such codes. Don’t Newer editions of a book level. Part time teachers, such as in another district,” said Camer- feel left out. Many colleges now might contain more educational Walsh, may run into complica- on. require “custom edition” text- material, and for years we have tions. A failure to successfully pass a books that can be nearly impos- dealt with having to buy them. “Many schools are choosing to class will put students in a tough sible to resell online. These text- We’ve even dealt with the in- apply the family concept to all situation come fall 2013. At- books are usually similar to sanely high prices for these new active participatory courses in tempts at family grouped classes original edition but omit or in- textbooks, with the off chance other areas, college newspaper will count, despite the grade. clude chapters and a different that we might be able to curb and many vocational (CTE) are- “The attempt does not follow ISBN. Some courses at VVC that cost, at least a little bit, by as as well. Anything that was you around the state....yet. But it require these custom editions. reselling. As it seems, there is formally repeatable and now is does follow you within the same “The custom editions are ben- no end in sight to the rising not,” said Cameron. district. The student would have eficial to colleges because they costs of textbooks for the clas- Community College regula- to go to another district to pick are cheaper than the standard ses we will need to eventually tions will vary from district to up the [needed] course if he/she editions with minor changes; get a decent job; a job that will district, but the foundation of wanted/needed it to graduate,” maybe missing a few chapters, hopefully make up for all the repeatability boundaries cannot said Cameron. changes like that,” Durheim money we spent on our educa- said. tion. RamPage Victor Valley College Features March 8, 2013 Page 5

Story by Kristen Martin marriage. Zepeda has said that to change. There will be a $5 information about the Drag Features Editor he will focus the meetings on entry fee to play, although if Queen bingo, speak with Ange- group discussion with a little bit dressed in drag, it’s free. lo Ilang-Ilang through the ASB The gay community expands of time for games and interac- For more information about office. on Victor Valley College cam- tions with other members. the LGBTQA club, email pus as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, “I personally have never been Alejandro Zepeda at Transgender, Queer and Ques- bullied at this school,” Zepeda [email protected]. For more tioning Alliance (LGBTQA) said. “I haven’t witnessed any Club gets chartered on March 8. bullying either. So I guess I’d The purpose of the LGBTQA say VVC is pretty tolerant of club is to hopefully educate stu- the gay community.” dents about the cultural differ- With the new club coming ences of gay and straight people into effect soon, student devel- and also inform the students opment and language senator about the issues within the Angelo Ilang-Ilang is putting LGBT community. There are together a drag queen bingo hopes to form a strong support event. The money raised will go system within the club as well. towards the LGBTQA club. “I would like to help LGBT “Drag queen bingo is for eve- students,” said Alejandro ryone,” said Ilang-Ilang. “You Zepeda, president of the new don’t have to be a guy to do it. club. “This club will let them Even the girls can come and know that it’s a safe place to let dress up with big hair and dra- out your feelings.” matic makeup and have a good The LGBTQA club is going to time.” focus on topics such as bullying, The event is currently sched- uled for March 22 but is subject LGBTQA logo coming out, faith, religion and Art by Alejandro Zepeda

Niche from page 3 they generally look for law en- gram. There are parallels between a product of culture, a product of forcement experience on top of the study of religion and philoso- society, or that there is always an tors can help students get intern- that,” said Dupree. phy, and both of these concepts innate need to tap into something ships and ultimately a full-time But, maybe a career in politics overlap one another. that is not of this world,” said job. is exactly what a student wants to “Religion deals with the funda- Leonard. “A number of our students get a do. The beginnings of that career mental ideas of why do we exist. If someone wants to pursue a degree in political science be- can be found through these pro- How did we come to be? Regard- career in religion, the main op- cause it parallels pretty close to a grams. A number of students less if they are myths or reality, portunity would probably come law degree,” said Dupree. have moved on to city and county they grapple with fundamental through teaching a religious stud- Maybe law is not the career level political positions. Some questions. Who am I? Why am I? ies class. But that is not the only path for a student, but a bache- students have even landed jobs How do I connect with the super- reason to study religion. For lor's degree in political science within congressional staff posi- natural?” said Associate Profes- those people that would want to can open up a lot of other career tions. sor of religious studies Sanejo join a clergy, a religious studies opportunities for students. Some “We encourage students to Leonard, “Religion is one of the degree would be beneficial. Any interest groups, like environmen- move on. An associate's degree is more important issues of life, Chaplin in the military is required tal, prefer to see a student with a great and you're halfway to that regardless of what you believe. to have a Master's degree in reli- political science background. bachelor's degree. But while You're gripping with identity.” gion. There are non-profit organi- Even journalism and to some you're doing that, look for some- Religion is interwoven within zations that deal with religion, extent, this publication, have a place with an internship or part- our society and culture, whether where a degree in the subject correlating relationship with poli- time work,” said Dupree, we acknowledge it or not. Ameri- would be beneficial. Even cultur- tics. So much of journalism has “because once you get out of ca is a mixture of all types of al anthropologists can benefit to do with interacting with gov- school, it will not be enough to religions, with more taking root from studying about religion. ernment and policies. have a degree. You need work everyday. And even more reli- “You want to go into a career “If you want to advance within experience along the way.” gions are starting to become ac- that you could see yourself doing, law enforcement, they like to see For those students who want to ceptable to the populous. Most even if you aren't getting paid for that degree in political science. think outside of the box or are in people always strive to do some- it,” said Leonard, “And for me, For federal law enforcement, FBI search of a more thought- thing that gives back to others, no that is the defining factor.” or Secret Service, you have to provoking challenge, maybe reli- matter what the reward. have a bachelor's degree. And gious studies is the right pro- “You can argue that religion is RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment March 8, 2013 Page 6

‘Kiss Me Kate’: another fantastic performance

Review by Daniel Compean around very fast Entertainment Editor and we never had to wait for a scene The Victor Valley College change or wait for Theatre Arts Program delves a piece. It’s all into love and war with the Tony students doing it Award winning play, “Kiss Me so they are to be Kate.” This American musical commended,” said comedy written by Cole Porter director Ed Hea- is a witty and complicated story berlin. that leans on the fourth wall by As a musical, featuring a play within a play. “Kiss Me Kate” High-minded actor Fred Gra- can be viewed as ham (James Loudermilk) is per- an answer to the forming his musical version of 1943 Broadway Shakespeare's “The Taming of production the Shrew,” starring as “Oklahoma!” in Petruchio opposite his ex-wife that it uses music Lilli Vanessi (Karen Hanna Lee) to advance the in the title role. plot. The music, Meanwhile backstage, two so integral to the gangsters approach Fred to col- plot, largely lect a hefty IOU adding more lacked the intend- problems for the actor as he is Photo courtesy of Theatre Arts Program ed force however. caught in the midst of a bitter This is to be ex- conflict with Lilli both on and the theatre program, yet ty and somewhat troublesome pected, given the musical’s off-stage. Loudermilk and Lee bestow a relationship fantastically despite complicated and difficult songs. The sophisticated and compli- replenishing and outstanding the difficulty of the show. “The hardest part was the or- cated story, in and of itself, pro- performance as the two leads. “It’s a hard show, there’s tons chestra. The orchestrations are vides a challenge for students of Loudermilk and Lee accommo- of set pieces they have to move date the character’s subtle vani- Continued in Kiss on Page 7

‘Dead Man Down’: great actors for a frigid script

Review by Micah Raimo (Prometheus) all played charac- woman who is trying to come to Special to the RamPage ters that could have been ex- terms with her disfigurement panded upon. while trying to help heal Victor. Both Farrell and Rapace Like the film chemistry, Vic- played their dull and unimagina- tor’s plan unravels when his Vengeance is a dish best tive characters with stunning friend starts kicking over rocks served cold but WWE Produc- perfection. Farrell plays the and Rapace’s damsel in distress tion’s “Dead Man Down” is a stoic male but filled with a two almost pulls the sad excuse for a film that should be locked in the dimensional sadness that pulled killer out of his anti-alcoholic freezer. the film with its monotone feel. depression. At face value, the film looks Rapace played the beautician The Film style wasn’t jarring great. The story hinges on a recovering from facial injuries but the set up and mood could simple idea: revenge doesn’t and living with the neighbor- have been elevated to aid the make you happy. hood nickname: Monster. actors in the coasting film. A plays a depressed covert hitman Farrell’s character, Victor, change in scene here, a little who is working for his mark; waited to kill his boss along more anger there and perhaps Alphonse Hoyte (played by with some Albanian Hitmen for you had something. Terrence Howard), with his mob a long time. Almost fueling his The high points are few and upstart buddy hot on his trail. turmoil nightly, he views a film in need of a spit shine. Kill the Actors Dominic Cooper of his deceased family. Think director and writer but keep the (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire 2004’s “Punisher” but with less script as a base; the film can be Hunter), Colin Farrell (Total of a variance of emotion. Ra- Photo courtesy of WWE Studios saved. Recall) and Naomi Rapace pace herself plays the distraught RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment March 8, 2013 Page 7

A trip down memory lane, paved in yellow Review by Kelli McGurk with the plot of the original. Editor-in-Chief Each character, with a back story of their own, is developed enough to be believable while staying true to their fantasy-like It’s a tried and true gimmick nature. With a good amount of in Hollywood: take a classic and humor for younger audiences, as create another adaptation to the well as thrills and excitement original storyline. Sometimes it throughout, this new adaptation works, but mostly it tends to fall does not disappoint. Bringing far too short. Disney’s latest beauty to this wicked tale of film to undertake the challenge, good versus evil are Rachel “Oz the Great and Powerful,” Weisz (“The Borne Legacy”), debuted on March 8 as a prequel Mila Kunis (Ted), and Michelle to the 1934 classic “The Wizard Williams (Blue Valentine). The of Oz.” story of the witches of Oz, The fear going to see this Evanora, Theodora and Glinda movie was that the producers gives the movie an unexpected would take the beloved ‘Land of yet interesting twist. Oz’ absurdly over-the-top into If you’ve seen the Broadway new territory much like they did musical “Wicked,” which was in 2010 with “Alice in Wonder- meant to be its own prequel of land.” Walt Disney and Roth sorts to “The Wizard of Oz,” Films bring us the untold story this movie does not coincide. of how the wizard came to be in “Wicked” develops the charac- Oz, without devastating the ters in a much different light. original, while also captivating “Oz the Great and Powerful” is the minds of a new generation. more closely related to the origi- Oscar Diggs, played by James nal, while still developing its Franco (“Spiderman”), is just a own interesting concept. small town magician with a There were just few negative traveling circus who is very aspects found in this movie, one good the art of deceit. While being its lack of musical scenes stopping in Kansas, he is thrust so prevalent in the first. I was into the Land of Oz, (by what disappointed when I didn’t im- else but a tornado, of course), mediately see munchkins but and is thrown into the middle of delighted when they finally did Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures an epic battle of good and evil, make their appearance and be- gan their song and dance. Their giving him the chance to be- Kiss from page 6 come what he’s always wanted song was unfortunately cut short to be, but not in the way he ex- however by Franco’s character. so difficult because they’re writ- “I can’t think of what it’s go- pected. He is only a con man, Also, for being a Disney movie ten for one person playing five ing to be like next week when not a real wizard, but he uses his and therefore, ultimately a instruments. They may have the it’s all over. We’re like family particular skill set to save not ‘children’s film,’ the flying hardest task because of how and it’s weird thinking it’s go- only himself, but the entire peo- monkeys were shockingly quite challenging the music is,” said ing to be over next week,” said ple of Oz. With his charm and scary. The original minions Heaberlin. Lee. boyish grin, it is easy to get the scared me as a child, but these The singing performances were The successful performance of audience rooting for Franco’s evil winged Baboons spring up superbly done. Ashlee Marie this challenging show is to be character. This becomes a story out of nowhere to scare me as Pendlebury as Lois Lane and lauded. of a reformed sinner taking his an adult. Andrew Lopez “This is probably one of the talents and using them for the The film is based off the orig- as Bill Calhoun offer fantastic hardest yet smoothest shows good of others instead of his inal books by L. Frank Baum performances both in acting and when it came to putting every- own selfishness. It’s more than which the writers used to learn song. thing together,” said Heaberlin. that bringing movie goers into more about the wizard himself. The performers and crew have The smooth production cer- the film, however. Honoring the legendary story- a clear off-stage presence as tainly shows as the VVC theatre Although the fantastic colors line, while entertaining and eye- evident with their lively, out- program bring forth the wit and of the fantasy world will dazzle catching, “Oz the Great and going personalities and close- the refined poise of this beloved, the eyes, the true wonder is the Powerful” is certainly a great ness that translates well on award-winning musical comedy. strong storyline, giving fans a companion to the timeless tale. stage. satisfying pre-tale that fits well RamPage Victor Valley College Sports March 8, 2013 Page 8

Controversy sparks Rams but still not enough to beat Chaffey Story by Mario Gonzalez before advancing home on an Sports Co-Editor error by VVC, giving the Pan- thers a 1-0 lead. After the Rams scored in the The conference season is in bottom of the second, the Pan- full swing for Victor Valley thers quickly returned in the top College Rams baseball. The of the third to bring in four more team looked to bounce back runs, increasing their lead 5-1. against their conference rivals, The Rams, with six runs, man- the Chaffey Panthers. aged their first and only lead of On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the the game in the third inning. Rams lost in a close 9-8 game to Freshman outfielder Nick Cor- the visiting Panthers in what doba hit a triple to right field, turned out to be a controversial driving in a run. Sophomore match between these two con- second baseman Chad Howard ference rivals. then was hit by a pitch, which “It’s only the second week in set the stage for sophomore conference and we have another catcher Thomas McCarty whose seven or eight weeks with plen- bunt loaded the bases with no ty of baseball left. If we keep Rams player slides into home; not enough to win the game. outs. Next at bat, sophomore Photo by Todd Hadler, Sports Co-Editor fighting like today we will defi- outfielder Tyler Spotville was nitely turn things around. I have hit by a pitch which forced a run to discuss the call with the home turned into a fielder’s choice, high hopes for us after today,” from third and kept the bases plate umpire. Spotville attempted to run from commented head coach Jesus loaded. The runner was sent back to second base all the way home Beltran. With the bases loaded, fresh- third, recalling the run and load- but was caught for the third and The Panthers scored early on, man infielder Chris Solis hit a ing the bases once more. The final out to end the game. managing to get one hit during pop up that the Panthers second Rams took advantage of the call “If we come out the way we the first inning when sophomore to bring in four more runs and played today and ‘fight, fight, grab the lead, 7-5. fight,’ I feel pretty good. I feel “Apparently the fly ball was like we are going to compete hit, the guy dropped it, they and hopefully come out with a (Chaffey) were arguing that it win or two. We’d love to take was an ‘infield fly rule’ with the series but we have to take it runners on first and second. I one day at a time and it starts didn’t see the umpires signal with practice tomorrow to pre- that, so we just played it right. pare the game for Thursday I have no idea what happened, (Feb. 28) traveling to Chaffey. but it helped us. We capital- We just have to keep fighting ized on that and that is what and competing,” said Beltran. good teams are supposed to The Rams lost the following do,” said Beltran. two games against Chaffey on Chaffey would score once Feb. 28 (7-4) and Mar. 2 (5-3 more in the top of the fifth F/10). inning when Gonzalez doubled With these losses to the through right-center field to Chaffey Panthers, the Rams are bring in freshman infielder now (3-12) overall and (0-6) in Kyle Jackson, bringing the the Foothill Conference while score to 9-7 in favor of the the Panthers improved to (9-4) Panthers. overall and (3-0) in the Foothill Cody Daugherty gives it his all as he winds up to pitch. Photo by Todd Hadler, Sports Co-Editor Unfortunately, the Rams Conference. were unable to capitalize on The Rams next home game openings in the eighth and will be on Mar. 14 against the infielder Ryan Goodman singled baseman dropped for an error, ninth innings. In the bottom of visiting Antelope Valley Ma- down centerfield, putting the bringing in a run for the Rams the ninth, Spotville hit a single rauders, currently (6-7-1) over- Panthers on base. After a and advancing the bases. up the middle, and stole second all and (2-5) in the Foothill Con- grounded fielder’s choice and a Chaffey’s head coach Jeff Har- base. When infielder Cesar ference. strike-out that gave the Panthers low emerged from the dug out Valenzuels hit a ground ball that two outs, Goodman stole third RamPage Victor Valley College Sports March 8, 2013 Page 9

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The Victor Valley College Lady Rams lost on Friday, as they were defeated by the Barstow Community College Lady Vikings, 6-5. The Lady Vikings and the Lady Rams both entered the game at the bottom of the Foot- hill Conference standings. The Lady Rams are now 4-15 while the Lady Vikings are now 3-16. The game started with a busy first inning as both teams put up runs in the first. Freshman Arin Gomez was on the mound for the Lady Rams as she gave up two runs in the top of the first. Barstow freshman Alexis Davis was walked and then proceeded to steal second base, then steal third base, and then scored on a wild pitch. Barstow freshman Pitcher Arin Gomez put up a good fight against Barstow, striking out five players between the second and sixth inning. Tessa Saenz scored by a base hit Gomez could not prevent the Lady Vikings from coming out on top late in the game. to left field by Barstow fresh- man Elise Westbury. The Lady Rams answered Conant and five of them coming back as they put up five runs in from Gomez. Upcoming Rams Athletic Events the bottom of the first. Victor In the top of the sixth inning, Valley sophomore Cliana Santa the Lady Vikings put one more started off the inning with a run on the board with freshman double to center field and then Kelli Bolduc hitting a sacrifice scored on an error by Davis. fly to bring in Westbury making After hits from Gomez and the score be 5-4 Rams. In the freshman Erica Tennyson, soph- seventh and final inning, the omores Marissa Amaya and Lady Rams were one out away Golf @ Match (3/11/2013) 10a.m.-2p.m. Jaclyn Moore hit back-to-back from winning the game. After singles to score Gomez and an infield hit, a walk, and a Men's Tennis @ 4 Team Round Robin Tournament (3/12/2013) Tennyson. After Amaya scored dropped pitch, the Lady Vikings 9a.m.-5p.m on a wild pitch, freshman had runners on second and third. Men's Tennis vs. Mt. San Antonio College (@HOME) (3/12/2013) Frances Hinojosa brought in Barstow freshman Elise West- 2p.m.-4p.m. Moore with a single to score in bury singled up the middle to Women's Tennis @ Mt. San Jacinto College (3/12/2013) 2p.m.- the fifth run of the inning. bring in both runners, giving the The Lady Vikings tacked on lead to the Lady Vikings. 4p.m. another run in the top of the The Lady Rams could not Baseball @ Antelope Valley College (3/12/2013) 2:30p.m.-5p.m. second as Barstow freshman come back from it in the bottom Softball @ (3/13/2013) 3p.m.-5p.m. Alexis Conant launched a mas- of the seventh to lose the game Women's Tennis - BYE (3/14/2013) sive home-run to left field. That 6-5. The VVC Lady Rams soft- Baseball vs. Antelope Valley College (@HOME) (3/14/2013) was the last score until the sixth ball team’s next game is against inning as things turned into a the College of the Desert Road- 2:30p.m.-5p.m. pitcher’s duel. Barstow and runners on Wednesday, March Softball vs. Mt. San Jacinto College (@HOME) (3/15/2013) 3p.m. Victor Valley combined for a 13. -5p.m. total 15 strikeouts with 10 com- Baseball @ Antelope Valley College (3/16/2013) 12p.m.-3p.m. ing from Barstow pitcher Alexis Softball @ L.A. Harbor College (Double-Header) (3/16/2013) 12p.m.-4p.m. RamPage Victor Valley College March 8, 2013 Page 10 RamPage Victor Valley College March 8, 2013 Page 11

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