Coast Report March 13, 2013 www.coastreportonline.com Volume 67, No. 18
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A face on campus everyone knows
One OCC student has been here since 1995 and wants to make a difference in the world.
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From South America to OCC
From a surfing championship to the live stage, this student has Art for the body and soul seen it all. Ink guns buzzed dors, food, a skateboard park and “I think everyone benefits, a barber shop. kids have a great time, teenagers, See Page 4 as bands jammed Inside the festival entrance college years get a kick out of it, during annual were vendors and some food tattoos, skateboarding, punk rock trucks and the tattoo and music music; the punk rock generation inkfest. areas were inside two metal is getting a little older, so parents SPORTS hangers separated from a cov- maybe even grandparents are BY WENDY BIRCHARD ered walkway. The music hanger getting a kick out of it as well,” STAFF WRITER held such artists as Bad Religion, Cory Danger, 31, a co-producer Reverend Horton Heat, TSOL, of Musink said. Lagwagon, The Vandals, Lucero Musink was formed six years All ages were welcomed to and Pennywise. ago by promoter Bill Hardie who experience a blend of SoCal The tattoo area not only housed had a vision to blend music with culture through art and music tattoo artists but also specialty tattoo on a grand platform. at Musink’s 6th annual tattoo vendors including tattoo sup- Orange Coast College student and music festival at the Orange plies, clothing, printed artwork Lewis Ortiz, 25, a sociology ma- County Fairgrounds over the and body piercings; there was jor, heard of the festival through
weekend. even a photo booth where par- a Ticketmaster announcement by Photos by Wendy Birchard The three-day festival show- ticipants could give their tattoo one of his favorite bands—Bad Dustin Shaw (top), 31, with Outskirts Tattoo, tattoos his wife and Ryan Mullins Pirates lose to Riverside cased more than 300 tattoo testimonials for the cable show (bottom), 26, with Art Junkies Tattoo, tattoos an exploding cupcake on Kerrie 12-0 artists, music, merchandise ven- “Best Ink” on Oxygen. See INK Page 6 Cannon, 39, at the Musink festival.
The team faces their sixth loss this season shortly after coach Altobelli’s 500th win. OCC coach knocks it out of the park After 21 years said. first state title since 1980. Ricky Navarro,” Altobelli said. See Page 6 Baseball has been a part of That year, Altobelli was named According to the trio of re- coaching at OCC the majority of Altobelli’s life the 2009 State Coach of the Year turning players, they have been coach Altobelli and he played one season of and 2009 Southern California taught well by Altobelli. professional baseball with the Coach of the Year as well as win- “Coach Alto just lets us play gets 500th win. Miami Marlins of the Florida ning the state championship. and do our thing when we get ONLINE State League before hanging up “Of all the 21 seasons at Or- on to the baseball field,” Ar- BY TERAN RODRIGUEZ his cleats. ange Coast College, 2009 was gomaniz, 19, a communication STAFF WRITER “As a player, my biggest in- definitely my best season,” Al- major said. File Photo Check out the spiration, athlete wise, was Pete tobelli said. Argomaniz was the one who Orange Coast College Many coaches have quotes, Rose, but my biggest inspiration Things haven’t always been drove in the game winning run baselball coach has won 500 Coast Report phrases and mottos they live will always be my dad,” Altobelli easy for Altobelli. In 2011 he against Palomar College to cinch games during his tenure. by. For Orange Coast College’s said. underwent open heart surgery to Altobelli his 500th win and to Online baseball coach, John Altobelli, After his playing career, he repair a broken valve. send the Comets of Palomar back successful. his motto is “We don’t fear focused on coaching. He began He recovered and coached the into orbit. “Coach Alto makes us look at teams, teams fear us.” his coaching career as a junior Pirates to the super-regionals for Navarro, 19, a communications the game differently. He [Alto- It sure has been that way for varsity coach in 1986 at his alma the third time in four seasons last major, said he has a strong sense belli] makes us have fun and play 49-year-old Altobelli, who re- mater, Newport Harbor High season. of family within the team. worry free,” he said. th cently picked up his 500 win School, where he started playing Now, he and his Pirates are “Altobelli is kind of like my Altobelli said he would be st as he enters his 21 season of baseball. looking solid this season, main- dad. His love and appreciation nothing without all his past play- coaching baseball at Orange The following year he moved taining a record of 14-6. for me and the entire team makes ers and coaches, and he owes Coast College. on to become an assistant at the “The players I have to credit us all feel important,” he said. them a huge debt of graditude. “I was really happy that I got University of Houston until he because of our hot start this year Nehrir, 20, a business major, He said he has about 10 more th my 500 win, especially at home ultimately landed at OCC. are our returning players Manny said it is Altobelli’s approach in front of our fans,” Altobelli In 2009, he led the Pirates to its Argomaniz, Zach Nehrir and to things that make them so See ALTOBELLI age 6 Rowing with the homies Student government outlines plan BY ANTHONY LEE Bookstore to the Coast Com- College’s men’s crew program has More than 300 people were in Sixty years of crew COPY EDITOR munity College District. alumni unite for a produced Olympians and national attendance, and as appetizers were The two students presented a champions. served, groups of threes and fours Student Vice President of memorandum of understanding fun reunion on To celebrate its legacy, men’s stood huddled, cheerfully telling Fiscal Affairs Joshua Stone to President Dennis Harkins campus. crew hosted a Diamond Jubilee fishing stories of their days rowing and Student Senator Natasha and his executive leadership and Alumni Dinner Saturday in here at OCC. Solouki met Tuesday morning team, although Vice President the Student Center night which “At these things, the races get with the Orange Coast College of Instruction John Weispfen- Stay up to date with BY BRITTEN ANDREWS was widely attended by rowers and closer and the wins get bigger,” President’s Cabinet to discuss STAFF WRITER ning wasn’t present. the latest news on coxswains from every team since joked Lee Miller, a member of the risk of losing hundreds of The memorandum outlines Despite being the only com- 1953. The alumni were invited to the Board of Stewards for OCC’s thousands of dollars generated campus. attend and celebrate 60 years of munity college in the nation to by the Associated Students See FUNDS Page 6 have a crew team, Orange Coast achievement and tradition. See CREW Page 3 2 CAMPUS MARCH 13, 2013 CRIME Pitting class against class BLOTTER Geology collects 190 pounds while Double trouble Medical aid A Toyota Highlander SUV A male student in a black oceanography was reported vandalized around Jeep had a seizure on March 7 brings in 382. noon on March 4 in the Theatre around 8 a.m. in the Gym Park- Parking Lot, according to ing Lot, Farmer said. Chief of Campus Safety John BY BEAU NICOLETTE When a Campus Safety of- STAFF WRITER Farmer. ficer arrived on the scene he The victim was a female stu- found a woman standing by the A recycling competition run by dent who told the responding driver side door of a car talking the Associated Students of Orange Campus Safety officer she left to the victim who appeared to Coast College is intended to raise her car locked and undamaged, be disoriented. awareness and funds, while pitting but upon returning she noticed The victim told the officer he professor Erik Bender’s geol- two double scratches along the suffered from seizures and was ogy class against instructor Karen driver side door, Farmer said. on medication. Baker’s oceanography class. The victim contacted Cam- Paramedics responded and The two classes have back-to- pus Safety and filed a report. the victim refused to go to the back time slots in the Robert B. hospital and instead had his Moore Theatre on Monday and Chair vs. Honda Wednesday and are competing for According to Farmer, a traf- father take him home. extra credit to see which class can fic accident occurred on March recycle the most. 4 around 11 a.m. in the Adams Sober up first Campus Safety officers re- With still more than half the Avenue Parking Lot by the sponded to an instructor’s call semester to go, the geology class number 17 light pole. about a drunk student on Feb. has collected 190 pounds of A male student was riding 28 around 1 p.m. in Biological recyclables while oceanography his motorized wheelchair west Sciences room 106, according leads the competition with 382 Photo by Josh Francis down the aisle opposite to the to Farmer. pounds. flow of traffic. Upon approach- Students collect recyclables from bins around campus for a class competition for extra credit. The instructor said the male “It’s a win-win on several ing a yield sign he started to student appeared to be drunk. A levels,” Josh Stone, a 28-year- The competition is an expansion Stone then sends the numbers oceans, so I couldn’t resist.” slow down but did not slow Campus Safety officer smelled old political science major and of an activity last semester which to the professors, who are reward- Bender sweetened the pot and down enough and his wheel- alcohol on the suspect and chairman of the ASOCC recy- included only the oceanography ing extra credit as an incentive to is offering his class one point of chair hit a male student’s black noticed he was slurring his cling committee said. “They are class which collectively brought participate. extra credit for every 50 pounds Honda CRV which dented and speech. gaining awareness recycling and in more than 450 pounds of re- Baker is offering her class one that is brought in. scratched the passenger door. When the officer asked the doing something good for the cycling. point of extra credit for every 400 “I’m losing and I’m losing The student in the wheel- suspect to step into the hall- environment but they are also Blue bins are placed in front of pounds brought in, with a maxi- badly right now,” Bender said. chair was complaining about way, he noticed the suspect contributing to themselves es- the Robert B. Moore Theatre and mum possibility of five points per “It’s a friendly competition but pain in his right shoulder and having trouble keeping his sentially.” students drop off their recyclables person, and offering an additional designed for the students to get right knee. balance. The recyclables students bring before class, which are then col- reward if they can outweigh the some points and do something Costa Mesa police came out The suspect told the officer in are donated to the Orange Coast lected and sorted by the recycling geology class. worthwhile.” along with paramedics who he has been drinking but had College Recycling Center, which center, Stone said. “I believe in recycling, it’s good The recycling committee will transported the student to Hoag his last drink around 2 a.m. in turn gives the revenue to the Students can bring in recyclables for the ocean as well as the land,” introduce the competition to sev- Hospital in Newport Beach. The suspect also said he was ASOCC who uses that money such as bottles, cans, papers and Baker said. “I normally do not eral more classes next semester in Pissed off on prescription drugs for in- to fund student services and pro- electronic waste including televi- believe in extra credit but it’s for an effort to expand sustainability A urinal in the computing juries relating to a motorcycle grams. sions and batteries, Stone said. the benefit of the students and the awareness, Stone said. center restroom was vandalized race. on March 6 around 4 p.m. ac- Costa Mesa police arrived cording to Farmer. and performed a field sobriety A Campus Safety officer test which confirmed he was received a call from a staff under the influence of alcohol Tiny has big plans for senate seat member about the damage. and a drug. Upon arriving he talked to They did not cite him and Newest ASOCC students as best she can. other candidates because of Philosophy Club, the Spirit of the staff member who said allowed him to go home. “I want to help fellow students her dedication, originality and Ability club and most recently, he walked into the restroom A report has been sent to the senator hopes to find a way to air what they want her qualifications, according to Circle K International. Hyder is around 4 p.m. and found the dean of students for review and help students find to say,” Hyder said. “I don’t want Student Government of Orange also planning to start a club she to speak for them; I want to speak Coast College president Rachel calls R.T.M.O, an acronym for bottom half of the urinal shat- possible disciplinary action. their voices. tered. He said it had been done with them.” Gajardo, a 19-year-old English Recycling Turns Me On. in the last hour. — The Crime Blotter was compiled Hyder’s interest in student major. Hyder did her research “She’s so involved on campus There is no suspect informa- by Sean Miller from Campus Safety BY CATHY QUACH government began two years ago prior to the interview and it and she should really know how STAFF WRITER tion. reports. when she applied as a Campus showed. to represent the students,” Ga- Life Committee volunteer. Hyder “When asked how she (Hyder) jardo said. After competing against a has been lending a hand ever would integrate herself with this Hyder will serve as senator handful of students, Tiny “GG” since and has come to know the pre-established group, she said until the end of the spring 2013 Spills, chills at film festival Hyder will represent thousands members and advisers in student by being myself,” Gajardo said. semester. Senator positions for The Banff Mountain Film Fes- the films are great, the stories are of students as Orange Coast government over the years. “And to me, I think that is incred- the 2013-2014 school year will tival World Tour is returning to great, it’s just a really fun time,” College’s new student senator for “From the first day on I was ible because it’s so original.” be determined in April, accord- Orange Coast College March 20 Morgan said. the remainder of the semester. accepted and they saw the hon- One of Hyder’s qualifications ing to Gajardo. at 7 p.m. The films will vary in length Hyder, a 69-year-old art, hor- esty through my shell,” Hyder is her involvement with groups “She showed so much heart The screening will be held in with some as short as five minutes ticulture and physical fitness said. “This was the first time in and organizations on campus and the whole experience is so the Robert B. Moore Theatre and and others running upwards of 45 major, will fill in a seat vacated my life I earned a position where and her numerous volunteer rewarding,” Gajardo said. “And will feature films from all over minutes. They will be showing by Sol Courtney. As senator, I didn’t have to be a phony.” hours. Hyder is involved in I’m really excited for her to ex- the world with one thing in com- between seven to 10 films at the Hyder hopes to give back to the Hyder stood out among the the recycling committee, the perience it.” mon—outdoor adventure. screening. “It’s a little bit like the Sun- OCC has been the Orange dance Film Festival, except that County location for the Banff all of the films are based on out- Mountain Film Festival World OCC singers to help bring bawdy show to life door adventure and range from Tour for 12 years. All proceeds Choruses will join Robert B. Moore Theatre. choirs. show will be familiar to fans, outdoor sports, expeditions, rock benefit the Friends of the Library, More than 90 singers, two so- The text of the work comes including the opening and clos- climbing, BASE jumping, moun- a non-profit organization that forces to present loists, two pianists and a team if from a medieval manuscript ing movement, “O Fortuna!” tain biking, kayaking, etc,” Carl helps purchase books and other the much loved percussionists bring on the best- of poems and songs, mostly in The song is frequently used in Morgan, a librarian and liaison materials for the Library, along loved works of the 20th century Latin and a early form of Ger- commercials, television shows with the Friends of the Library at with paying the staff to keep the “Carmina Burana.” to life starting at 8 p.m. man. and movies to fortell doom and OCC said. Library open on Saturdays. This Eliza Rubenstein, artistic Many songs are irreverent, destruction. The tune has been Even if outdoor activities are is the largest fundraiser of the year FROM CAMPUS REPORTS director of the Long Beach satirical and bawdy. When the used in such places as a Sims not your cup of tea, Morgan said for Friends of the Library. Chorale and director of choral work premiered in 1937, it was game, a “Shrek” TV Christmas the screening will still be sure to Tickets are available at the door, and vocal activities at Orange an instant hit and its popularity special and even Wrestlemania please. at REI Sporting Goods or by call- Orange Coast College’s Coast College, said she saw a has never waned. entrance music. “The great thing about this ing 714-432- 5880. Admission is Chamber Sinigers will join the unique opportunity to bring the In addition to the OCC and Soloists in the show include festival is that the films usually $10 for advanced purchases, $12 Long Beach Chorale and mem- two choruses together in select- Long Beach choruses, the sing- Jenny Spence and David Stone- have great story lines, so even if at the door and $5 for students bers of the Southern California ing “Carmina Burana.” ers will be joined by Lori Loftus man and pianists Beth Syverson somebody is not into these kinds with a current OCC ID. Children’s Chorus to bring Carl Orff’s piece calls for a large and members of the Southern and Janelle Kim. There is also of outdoor activities, they can Orff’s raucous “Carmina Bura- number of singers, sometimes California Children’s Chorus. an entire team of percussion- still enjoy the festival because - By Sean Miller na” to life Saturday night in the splitting into two dueling Some of the music from the ists.
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This is the second of an occasional column by OCC alum and former Coast Report staffer Eric Lindroos, who left his Blood brings out the best cozy life to hit the road in search of himself. More than 200 Gay rave gone wrong donated at OCC’s I w a s cocktails. Red Cross blood ripped off. I But now, I found myself drive last week. paid 45 euro trying to push hands away (almost $60 from me, because some gay U.S.) and people think it’s a free-for-all BY BRITTEN ANDREWS w a s s u r- when it comes to the bodies STAFF WRITER rounded by of others. 3,000 year So, as my high was wearing March is Red Cross month old, half- off because of my surround- and students at Orange Coast naked men Eric Lindroos ings, and the energy I was College showed their willing- who were expending to execute with ness to give of themselves trying to touch me. friendly hands, I did what during a two-day event hosted I totally blame myself for anyone would have done in by the organization. not doing better research on the same situation – I started The American Red Cross the event, but I trusted a friend drinking. held a blood drive March 6 and assumed there would be a Another 20 euro later, I and 7 in the Student Center. mixed crowd. You know what had a great buzz going and More than 200 people, mostly they say though – assuming was ready to enter the grop- students, showed up to donate, only makes an ass out of you ing crowd of my community. leading to a collection of nearly and me – and my ass was Thankfully, my jeans acted 180 pints of blood, according definitely assuming that I was as a shield and prevented any to Red Cross officials. about to be fondled by a large serious probing to my back- And while Bryan Hunter, group of horny men. side. 33, an undecided major jok- ingly said, “I’m here for the I truly thought I was going While I danced to some Photo by Wendy Birchard to a rave-like venue with a remix-meets-house-meets- free juice and cookies,” most diverse group of partygoers techno of Whitney Houston, students were simply looking The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive on March 6 and 7 in the Orange Coast College Student Center. More than 200 people came out to donate during the two-day event. but I was soon corrected as I noticed what seemed to be for a way to give back. I found myself at the biggest the only other guy in the venue Vanessa Ayala, a 29-year-old gay party in Amsterdam that close to my age. business management and hu- can do it, so can I, so in 2010 I for us to give blood, “Marino In the end, the decision was happens once every three As I finally began to think man resources double major, is just dove in,” Ayala said. said. “You come in, donate, easy. Why was I donating? months. the money I spent was worth no stranger to altruism. Ayala’s willingness to help and maybe you feel a little Well, Why not? I couldn’t in I would not typically com- it because I was dancing with Ayala, who donated blood was mirrored by several stu- woozy for 10 minutes, but then good conscience walk away plain about going to a gay a super hot guy, he went to for the fourth time at OCC on dents, including Joseph Ma- you eat a cookie and you feel knowing that I could have so dance party, but I was caught kiss me and said that we had to March 6, said she regularly rino, 21, a psycho-biology better. You don’t know what easily helped someone, pos- off guard and was not expect- be fast because his boyfriend volunteers for the Susan G. major. that could do for somebody’s sibly saved their life. ing it. I was also horribly over was close by. Um, wow and Komen Breast Cancer walk, Marino, whose sister Marisa life.” After having my blood pres- dressed in my bright blue no thank you. the March of Dimes and the Marino, now 18, received a The blood donated by stu- sure taken and answering a few jeans and T-shirt, when ap- Somehow, my Sunday Fun- Pablove Foundation. blood transfusion during car- dents like Ayala and Marino questions, I laid down for the parently the dress code was day that was supposed to turn This dedication to service is diovascular surgery due to a will go to some of the five dreaded needle-insertion. leather and booty shorts. If into Monday (the event was motivated in part by a friend rare heart arrhythmia at just million people in the US who It was virtually painless, I had only known, I would from 3 p.m. Sunday to 10 who she says is truly inspira- 15, knows how vital donated need a blood transfusion every like a little pinch, and I have have worn my gold number a.m. Monday), felt more like tional. blood can be. year. to admit that watching the – the little shorts highlight my a Friday night but much more “I have a friend who’s sick, However, Marino says that Each donation of roughly blood drain quickly from my calves better. expensive. she’s always in and out of the the memory of his family’s one pint can save up to three arm was a morosely intriguing To make things even worse, Feeling like Cinderella be- hospital. She’s had so many ordeal is not his only motiva- lives, according to the Red experience. I smoked a joint before leaving cause I was biking home be- surgeries. She’s like a Cab- tion. Cross’ website. I left feeling cheerful, happy my house (it’s legal here and I fore midnight alone (no Prince bage Patch doll because she’s “I don’t do it just because Armed with these facts and to have spoken to so many wanted to feel like an Amster- Charming for me), I reflected always so cut up, but she’s still of that. My sister doesn’t even the encouragement of my local do-gooders, and a little damian) because I wanted to on the costly lesson I learned constantly donating. She’s al- really get it, she hates needles. fellow students, I decided to proud of myself too. dance all night to some good from the evening – do a damn ways willing to help out others, I’m interested in the biology of join in. For opportunities to donate music and not spend too much Google search next time you so I was just like ‘I’m not even it, I like watching the process, After all, I was already there blood in your area and for more money drinking over priced are invited to a circuit party. sick, what the hell is my prob- how fast the blood leaves your and my blood was presumably information on blood donation, lem?’ And I decided that if she body. And it’s pretty costless just as good as the next guys. visit redcrossblood.org Making the world better Longtime student Dale Marcelle speaks on racism in America.
BY MARIVEL GUZMAN AND WENDY BIRCHARD STAFF WRITERS Dale Marcelle says he is on a mission to make the world a better place, and those who know him have no doubt that he will. Most Orange Coast College students have noticed Marcelle – the guy with the psychedelic Photo by Wendy Birchard appearance who can be seen at the Longtime Orange Coast College student Dale Marcelle has cafeteria, the Student Center and taken more than 200 units since he enrolled in 1995. most commonly in the Library. His colorful outfits often draw at- racism in America. he worked at Borders bookstore tention to him, but underneath those He has been a speaker for the while attending OCC. The book Have your clothes is an intelligent and refined Los Angeles Police Academy as was published in 2003. man with soft mannerisms. well as lecturing about black his- “Dale is one of my favorite Marcelle is part Native American tory, political science and ethnic people in the planet,” Carl Mor- Choctaw and Seminole and was studies at OCC and on University gan, an OCC librarian, said. born and raised in New Orleans. of California campuses. “Dale likes community college AA Degree? He ran away from home at 13 “Being black is not easy in and this level of education is and came to San Diego, briefly America,” Marcelle said, ex- important in society.” returned home, then at 16 he plaining that racism is ingrained Morgan said people walk up made Southern California his in American society. to Marcelle and debate political permanent residence. Marcelle said he had an inci- issues. You Can Attend A student at Orange Coast Col- dent years ago when police de- “He enjoys talking and edu- lege on and off since 1995, Marcelle tained him just for being black in cating students,” Morgan said. has completed 200 units here. the company of a white person. “He will never finish learning “I like to stay informed and He said that after that day he everything that there is.” Law School. love to read,” he said of his OCC started a journey, searching for Marcelle is also a musician career. “Educating myself is the black history in America. who composes, sings and plays only way to educate others about He based his book, “Fire in the guitar in the band Kickfire. The the nature of the world.” Streets,” on his research and expe- music, considered psychedelic In addition to his studies, Mar- riences with racism, he said, and rock, has released the album, celle lectures and writes about penned most of the tome when “Ghost of Jimi.” CREW: Sixty years of men’s crew members celebrate. You can attend Trinity Law School upon completion of your Associates Degree. From Page 1 the voice of Joe on “Family Guy.” These men were family, and as so Warburton was a member of the ’85 many of them explained, crew is Go straight to law school. Save time, save crew program and coxswain for the crew and though he rushed hastily a sport unique in its cohesiveness. money, and get a great education with 1980 and 1981 teams. away after his closing remarks, he The bonds forged during early The evening included live and did say that Coast crew was a for- mornings on the water do not break unlimited opportunities. Apply today FREE!* silent auctions, dinner and speeches mative experience for him. easily. from members of the ’53, ’73, ’83, “Tonight was a walk down “This is last year’s varsity boat. ’93, and ’03 teams, as well as anec- memory lane for me,” Warburton These guys will be friends forever. dotes from such memorable events said. “Coast crew has such a tre- They’ll be in each other’s weddings as the team’s 1985 trip to compete mendous legacy. Every man who’s and they’ll name their kids after in China. been a part of it will carry that with each other,” said Paul Prioleau, Also represented were crews them for the rest of their lives. It was current varsity head coach, as he who raced in such renowned ven- only one year, but I can say that it gestured to a group of young men ues as the Henley Royal Regatta was an integral part of my life.” standing close by. *Application fee waiver code: JCA213 and the IRA. The event raised considerable But members of crew gain more The event was hosted by Patrick and necessary funds for the Coast than just friendship from their time For more information: www.tls.edu crew program, but the atmosphere Warburton, famous for his role as See CREW Page 4 David Puddy on “Seinfeld” and as was more comfortable than formal. 4 ARTS & CULTURE MARCH 13, 2013
Campus Have harmonica, will travel Events Student finds and yet, he is listening to my best friend’s music.” For information on most musical inspiration After bonding over their love campus events, and fame while of music, Zscholmer said his call (714) 432-5880 exploring life. new friend Jaff invited him to or toll free at have a jam session with him and (888) 622-5376. his friends. BY MALIKA PERRY Zscholmer is a self-proclaimed STAFF WRITER jack-of-all trades playing the piano, guitar, beat boxing and his Dance It’s not often a 24 year old specialty, the harmonica. Student Dance Concert, sells all of his possessions to Unbeknownst to Zscholmer, April 26: OCC students travel to South America and the friends were more than a ga- perform original choreog- ends up in a rock band playing rage band. They were the popular raphy. OCC dance faculty to a crowd of 5,000 people. cover band, Lagartija Blusera, and guest artists are to con- But, that is exactly what hap- and they had a big following. tribute to the evening. In the pened to Orange Coast College The group extended an offer Robert B. Moore Theatre at environmental studies major for him to join their band. 8 p.m. on April 26. Admis- Ryan Zscholmer, 27, while he The first show they played sion is $10 in advance, $15 was on a trek to find himself. was in front of a crowd of 2,000 at the door. What he found was stardom, people primarily of the town’s Photo courtesy of Ryan Zscholmer love and a fascination for a younger generation. Orange Coast College student Ryan Zscholmer spent time in South America perfoprrming with culture’s rhythm. “I got some sort of instant star- local bands and gaining fame before returning to the United States. Film Beginning his time in Peru, dom at that time because every “BANFF Mountain this fourth place winner in the young person in town knew who the eye could see with a carnival ing with another musician, and girl I loved and leave. So, I Film Festival,” March 20: World Bodysurfing Champi- I was,” he said. “The next day, in the background and fireworks joining another band. traveled further up north and OCC will screen outdoor onships found himself fixing everyone was saying hi to me lighting up the sky. This time, however, it was not crossed into Colombia and adventure films during the wetsuits and surf boards to earn and I kind of felt like a celebrity. Before he left on his South fame he found. started all over again,” Zschol- festival. It features films in- money. This was kind of cool.” American trip, his friend, Victor, In his first show with his new mer said. cluding mountain climbing, His stint in Peru only lasted As time went on, the shows had a dream about him at this band, Café i Vino, Zscholmer Before returning back home expeditions and different three months before he found Lagartija Blusera played with very moment. was playing to a crowd of a 1,000 to Orange County, he stayed in cultures of the world. In the himself in a mountain town their new exotic harmonica In the dream, Zscholmer was people. But, only one caught Colombia for a year and also had Robert B. Moore Theatre at above the jungle line in western player grew larger and larger. on stage with a two-euro coin. his eye. a stint in Costa Rica. 7 p.m. on March 20. Ad- Ecuador. Two days before the eve of When Victor awoke from his Like all fairy tales, this one This musical nomad will be mission is $10 in advance In a town where the citizens their biggest show in Zamora, dream, the coin was sitting on was short lived. the first to graduate from col- and $12 at the door. did not speak English, Zscholmer Zscholmer researched the band, his dresser. And in this small town, word lege in his musically-inclined found an opportunity and began Rata Blanca, who they were “He didn’t even know what gets around. family. teaching. opening for. euros were,” he said. “The coin Fast. With a brother who owns a Music “I had only been there for Shockingly, Rata Blanca’s on his dresser was the same coin For two weeks after his first recording studio, a father who three weeks when I opened up website showed the band had I was holding in his dream.” show, Zscholmer spent time is in a punk band and a great “OCC Chamber Sing- an English teaching business,” canceled their performance in And at that moment, with a with the one who had seized his grandmother who played piano ers and Long Beach he said. the festival. euro in pocket, Zscholmer was attention. for silent films, it is no won- Chorale,” Friday: A col- The familiar sounds of Finn- The news took a toll on a few about to play the biggest show “I was deeply in love, but I was der Zscholmer is a jack-of-all- laboration between the two ish metal band Sonata Arctica of his band mates. of his life. an illegal in the country, about to trades. groups, including Orff’s drew Zscholmer to a new pal in They were grown men, busi- “I figured [the coin] was a run out of money and the cops One thing that has stuck with Carmina Burana. Conduct- a stationary store. ness owners and fathers, who symbol of my destiny if it came were pressuring me to get out,” him from his South American ed by Eliza Rubenstein. In “It was weird. It was like were crying, Zscholmer said. from the dream,” he said. he said. adventures is the music. the Robert B. Moore The- seeing a three year old with a With Rata Blanca knocked out Five months later, he decided Eventually, his money supply “I have more salsa music on atre at 8 p.m. Tickets $10, chemistry book,” Zscholmer of the festival, Zscholmer and to quit the band and leave the dipped below $500, and with the my iPod than rap and R&B,” students $10. said. “I was looking at him like his band mates were now the act town he had resided in for more police telling him he could no he said. something is way out of place before the headliners. than 10 months, and travel fur- longer earn money in their coun- Culture to culture and country here: I am in the deep Ecua- This was their dream. ther north. try, he knew his time in Ecuador to country, Zscholmer is a prime Exhibits dorian mountains and this guy Standing on stage, Zscholmer A pattern seemed to form: had come to an end. example of how the power of “California Drawing,” doesn’t speak a lick of English, looked out onto a crowd as far as another mountain town, bond- “I had to break up with a music connects us all. Now through Thursday: Curated by OCC art instruc- tor Tom Dowling and Arts Pavilion Director Trevor Comedy, drama and action all in one night Norris, exhibit includes the work of 38 artists who OCC students thrill lead character. Being in character is always All the people Ed created in use the ancient discipline The play was coherent and better than not being in character, his head were either influencing of drawing in diverse ap- audience with well written and the actors and it shows how dedicated these him to take his life or trying to proaches. In the Arts Pavil- laughter, madness actresses did an amazing job performers were, which was tell him to keep it. ion. Gallery hours are Mon- performing it with little to no quite impressive. Ed’s father, Marcus Beebe, day, Tuesday and Thursday and a flying sword. mistakes. “Nice Guy Syndrome” was called him a coward and said he from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. “Eliza” was about a female up next and it was a straight up knew his son was a weak minded and Wednesday from 11 BY ASHA WASUGE warrior and didn’t forget to in- comedy. person and was trying to per- a.m. until 8 p.m. Free. STAFF WRITER clude sword fighting. I slowly Starring in the play were Mar- suade him to pull the trigger. felt the tension on the stage as cus Beebe who played Adam and Meanwhile, his mother, Megan Three wonderful plays graced they began the sword battle. Kevin Nguyen who played Diego. Brunner, was trying to comfort Dining the stage of the Orange Coast The actors were so in character Not once did they break character him and told him not to. Photo by Asha Wasuge “Eclectic Cafe,” Fridays: College Drama Lab Theatre during the sword fighting that and if they did, I was probably too Eventually, one side of his the sword broke in half and flew busy laughing to notice. delusions was dominating the Students wrote, directed and OCC’s Culinary Arts de- during the Original Play Festival partment offers a low-cost Friday. to one of the members in the My favorite play was “Man’s other, causing Ed to lean toward starred in works during the Original Play Festival. Actors gourmet lunch every Fri- OCC students not only wrote audience. Worst Enemy” directed by the suicidal thought and ignore Luckily, I was sitting in the George Rios. everyone else. (from left) in Man’s Worst En- day in the Student Center. and directed the plays but starred emy are Ethan Hunt, Megan Served from 11:30 a.m. in them as well. right corner of the theater, and Ruben Gonzales did a terrific Ed was battling all these peo- not in the center. Nobody was job playing Ed, a character with a ple that once played a role in his Brunner, Marcus Beebe and until 1:30 p.m., reserva- My night began watching Ruben Gonzales. tions are recommended. “Eliza,” directed by Megan harmed by the incident, but it multiple-personality disorder and life, but the play ended with him and simple, it was interesting and In the Student Center. Call Brunner, who also played the kept me wide awake and alert for this play included him imagining still being indecisive. any other swords that might fly. people that do not exist. Although the plays were brief very enjoyable to watch. 714-432-0202 ext. 26435. Welcome back to adventure in the merry old land of Oz The film was directed by Sam once it was completely wide and on his travels down the yellow An updated Oz Raimi, notable for directing Sony’s the colors were so vivid and bright, brick road, such as the small flying and hilarious “Spider-man” series and the cult it was like looking at a completely bellhop monkey, Finley, voiced classic “The Evil Dead.” different film. by Zach Braff of “Scrubs,” and characters make It was directed well and it felt true After a terrifying crash landing the beautiful China Girl, voiced the film worth it. to “The Wizard of Oz” characters. in Oz, the first person he meets by Joey King from the children’s Oz, played by James Franco is Theodora the Good, played by book turned movie “Ramona and from “Spider-man” and “Pineapple Mila Kunis, who is famous for her Beezus.” BY JENNIFER LANE Express,” is a carnival magician roles in “Family Guy” and “Black His companion characters abso- EDITOR IN CHIEF who wants to be someone great. He Swan.” Once introduced, she finds lutely made the film for me. China dreams of being like Houdini—but out his name, and believes he is the Girl has a sweet innocence to her Munchkins, yellow brick roads working in small towns, like the one who is prophesized to become and Finley was hilarious. His little and the beautiful Emerald City are middle-of-nowhere Kansas, isn’t king of Oz. However, she is a na- quips had me, and much of the back in the first movie about Oz exactly his big ticket out. ïve girl when it comes to men and audience, laughing out loud. since “Return to Oz” in 1985. From the beginning of the film, instantly falls for his charm. Of course, no movie about Oz “The Great and Powerful Oz,” it is clear he is a con man and a When they arrive in the Emerald would be complete without the Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures which is the sort of prequel to playboy, using similar tricks on City, Oz meets Evanora, played by Munchkins and Glinda, portrayed China Girl (Joey King) tries to convince Oz (James Franco) to Warner Bros.’ “The Wizard of Oz,” different women to gain their af- Rachel Weisz from “The Mummy” by Michelle Williams, well known take her with him to kill the wicked witch. based off the book by L. Frank fection. His personality is what gets and recently, “The Bourne Legacy”, for her role on the teen drama Baum, made $80 million at the box him chased away from the carnival, Theodora’s sister and the adviser to “Dawson’s Creek.” opening credits. The score was of selfish desires in order to help office opening weekend. ending with him up in a hot air bal- the previous king. The make-up and visual effects beautiful and fit with the scenes others, making true friends and The film is not a direct prequel, loon that transports him to Oz via They inform him that the only in “The Great and Powerful Oz” in the film, however the only song becoming someone great. Overall, there is no focus on Dorothy, or a tornado. way to become king is to kill the were stunning, but the film lacked that really stuck out to me was the the movie is breathtakingly beauti- many of the memorable characters One aspect that was absolutely daughter of the previous king who in costume design, with the excep- opening. ful, and anyone who has the desire from the first film, however there stunning was the transition from poisoned her own father and has tion of Evanora’s dresses. The movie also ran a little long. to visit the Emerald City, dance are small homages to the original standard screen black and white to become the wicked witch of Oz. Danny Elfman, from “The Night- Clocking in at around two hours with the Munchkins or follow the film, as well as a new cast of lovable the wide screen Technicolor. It was Of course, there is a plot twist, but mare Before Christmas,” composed and 10 minutes was about 25 min- yellow brick road, should definitely characters and a beautifully updated paced slowly, so the screen expan- I will not divulge. for the film and it was apparent it utes too long. give “The Great and Powerful Oz” version of Oz. sion was barely noticeable, but Oz befriends a few other people was his compositions during the It is a movie about letting go a chance.
CREW: The Diamond Jubilee was a successful event and approximately 300 people in attended the event on Saturday. From Page 3 Prioleau said. year schools you have the seniors event since last summer, and community joined by shared dedicated. You had to show up According to Prioleau, events passing down the tradition. Here, one of his goals was to solidify values and shared experience every morning at six. Everybody on the water. like the Diamond Jubilee are they’re in and out so fast, it can alumni lists, which can be diffi- was pervasive. depended on each other, there “Making boats go fast is one invaluable, not only for their be difficult. Meeting the alumni cult in community colleges. James Snody, rower for the were not stars, there’s no one guy of the more minor aspects of my fundraising potential. really brings a sense of history to But, the feeling of the night ’81 and ’82 teams, gave voice to who leads the team to victory. job. A lot of these kids come to “It’s very important for us, these kids,” Prioleau said. was anything but disjointed. As the experience described by so It’s humbling that way, and OCC and they really don’t have because we’re only a two-year OCC Foundation Director current crew members rubbed many alumni. it really teaches you to work a goal, and we push them into school, and it’s very different to Doug Bennett said he and his elbows with alumni from teams “Rowing was kind of a cata- together and the benefits of hard structure, into a higher standard,” keep the tradition alive. At four- team have been planning the spanning 60 years, the sense of lyst,” he said. “You had to be work.” MARCH 13, 2013 VIEWS 5 EDITORIAL Coast Hipster isn’t so hip Report Paws off our A fashion Member: California Newspaper t r e n d u s u - Publishers Association, ally does not Journalism Association define an in- of Community Colleges and the money, district dividual, but College Press Service. high-waisted Orange Coast College Pres- If those funds really were shorts have ident Dennis Harkins and his intended to be given back come to define cabinet met with student sena- to OCC, there is no point in a generation. Jennifer Lane tors Tuesday morning about a first giving any of them to a Students are Virginia Editor in chief memorandum of understand- district that, while cutting vital seen sporting Valencia Open ing compiled by Josh Stone, spending in academic areas, this new fad Staff Writer Managing editor student vice president of fiscal raised the salaries of its own every day, hot affairs, and Natasha Solouki, administrators. or cold. Open student senator. The ASOCC has so far made Many are simply teenagers fol- Features/Arts and The memo addressed the wise decisions on spending lowing the trend of this year, but Culture editor issue of granting the Associ- that money, such as invest- slowly they are getting mashed ated Students of OCC formal ing $1.5 million in a remodel into the term that has come to Open recognition to continue advis- of the Recycling Center and define this generation: hipsters. News editor ing on Recycling Center and $500,000 in bookstore buy- I think I am being too ex- Dean Nothstein bookstore revenue. backs during the 2010-2011 treme in saying I hate high- Views editor After the 2013-14 school school year. waisted shorts because I really year, the contract OCC has In its memorandum, the do not. Anthony Lee with the bookstore will be up ASOCC states that it is a They are cute (if worn cor- Copy editor for renegotiation. Coastline “fundamental organization rectly, ladies), but I have really and Golden West colleges’ allowing for student perspec- come to dislike this hipster Sarah Borean bookstore profits are already tive to be incorporated within generation. Photo editor pooled together by the Coast the processes of funding extra It is annoying and superficial. Community College District’s and co-curricular programs Well, it is now. Not many know Open Board of Trustees, which then on campus which positively what the term hipster stands for Sports editor determines where to spend impact the student body as but embrace it wholeheartedly. Cathy Werblin that money. whole.” Hipster was a word to describe Faculty adviser The Associated Students of If the revenue from the young Americans roaming and Photo by Sarah Borean OCC argued that it should con- bookstore went to the district, bumming as characters of a spe- tinue regulating the money. the ASOCC would be severely cial spirituality. Diana Martinez, 18, life science major, rocks her high-waisted shorts from local vintage store Dee Lux on campus Tuesday. Britney Barnes It should, because the hampered in its ability to Now it has dwindled down Editorial assistant ASOCC knows the school allocate necessary funds to to describe smug, ironic and to The hipsters before the boom from Urban Outfitter and their better than a faceless district critical school services such hit them in the gut, mainstream fed off the irony of making carefree nature became snobby committee which would not as these. individuals. something so geeky become the and all-out rude. Staff Writers have the campus’s best inter- The next step is for Har- Before it hit mainstream, hip- new trend. Being a hipster is more than Monica Alanis ests at heart. kins to meet with the district Above all, they wanted to be the high-waisted shorts and the Britten Andrews ster fashion was considered to Wendy Birchard Essentially, the district chancellor. be thrift-store shopping or mak- known as distinct individuals, cropped tops. Adam Carr would be taking money from Harkins and the school ad- ing your own clothes. Long- away from mainstream, creating So, before naming yourself a Hugo Farias the college and then determin- ministration should do every- forgotten clothing was the new their very own culture. hipster, do yourself a favor and Marivel Guzman Lori Jarvis ing whether to give any of it thing in their power to ensure “new.” Retro was considered Somewhere along the road, learn a bit more than the trends Sean Miller back. the money remains at OCC. cool and the environment was they got lost. Their individual- and try to truly set yourself Ashley Mirabal important. ity became store-bought items apart—that was what true hip- Dylan Moore Beau Nicolette Malika Perry Cathy Quach PRO VERSUS CON Matthew Richards Awsteran Rodriguez Virginia Valencia Is Facebook useful or limiting interaction? Asha Wasuge Against Facebook Photographers For Facebook Wendy Birchard Facebook is a use- buy a domain and hire someone to code Facebook, Face- Plus, people use Facebook anywhere Sarah Borean ful tool that allows for their website has been replaced by some- book, Facebook. that allows them to update people Ashley Mirabal keeping in touch with thing far more practical: a Facebook page. In the world of about their lives as it happens. old friends, organizing This is equally true for small businesses, social media, it is Even though Facebook allows peo- events, journal-keep- especially freelance. hard not to deny how ple to share their lives with others and Contact Us ing, networking and Continuing the theme of practicality, popular Facebook is, stay connected, it takes away from marketing all in one short of wedding or graduation invita- especially since, ac- interactions because people feel the place. tions, the Facebook events and invitations cording to an article need to frequently update and check Newsroom Surely, there are function is infinitely better than snail- on the Business 2 it, rather than enjoying the moment or (714) 432-5561 other websites and Adam Carr mailing invitation cards or adding dozens Community website, Lori Jarvis the people they are with. Advertising offline forums that Staff Writer of numbers to a group text. it has over one billion Staff Writer By using Facebook, people agree to (714) 432-5673 do what’s mentioned On a visceral note, in the same way users. share part of their lives with others. Fax above – possibly even that it’s interesting to go back and read Although Facebook Regardless, if people limit who can (714) 432-5978 Adviser better than Facebook – but Facebook is old journals, it’s interesting to go back has its benefits, the problems with it see their information or how much (714) 432-5094 unique in that it allows you these func- a couple years on your Facebook profile increase as the site becomes more they tell, people can still find out about Offices/ tions from one login. Moreover, the forum and see what sort of music you were shar- popular. them if they share information about Deliveries of Facebook is available to anyone. ing or quotes that resonated with you. As someone who avoids Facebook family or birthdays, if they do not have Journalism 101 I’m always looking for new artists If nothing else, Facebook is a free on- for about 90 percent of the year, there any privacy settings or use Facebook E-Mail and musicians and sometimes will sift line hard drive for pictures, videos and are four main reasons why I hardly, if apps that share information with third [email protected] through the “recommended” pages for notes that can all be set to private. ever, use it. parties, an article on the NBC News Website hours, eager to find those buried gems. Learning to speak Spanish but decid- In an article by JP Mangalindan, website said. coastreportonline.com It’s become habitual that when I do find ing only to learn words that start with Facebook originally started as a net- There is a time and place for every- Editor an artist that I make sure to “like” their the letter “r” would not be very useful; working website for college students. thing, including what information, or [email protected] Facebook page, insuring I don’t miss the learning piano but deciding to only use As the website gained popularity, it how much, people choose to tell others next time they’re gigging locally or put your ring fingers would also not be very made the world seem more connected on Facebook. Articles, comments and editorials out a new film trailer or painting. useful. because it allowed people to keep in There is bliss in not knowing what are those of staff members and edi- Where I used to manually check the In the same way, only using a fraction touch with each other, as well as meet is going on with people, and as inter- tors and do not reflect the views of Orange Coast College, its adminis- tour dates section of each individual of the functions of Facebook and then new people or network. esting of a person you may be, people tration or student government or the website, I now simply keep a casual eye declaring it a “waste of time” is unpro- Now, if someone has a Facebook, don’t need to know everything about Coast Community College District. California law states that college on the news feed. ductive and dishonest to the full range their parents, their grandparents and your life, nor do you need to tell them journalists are assured the same For less-established artists, the need to of its uses. their pets will most likely have one. what is going on as it happens. First Amendment rights as profes- sional journalists. Their work cannot be subjected to prior restraint and the law prohibits college officials College acceptances are coming, but so are the rejections from disciplining a student for activities related to speech or press “I am sorry Some from schools I didn’t even A close family friend, and the in the morning is a sure way to like the photo of that guy from related endeavors. Coast Report welcomes letters from readers. to inform you apply to. family dog, both got into Berkeley. ruin my day, some of you have the group project, and remember Guest Commentaries are the views that we are not Curious timing. They arrived He has 137 likes. been taking it hard. You might to say happy birthday every year, of the writer and don’t reflect the views of the Coast Report, OCC or able to offer just after I finished making the Meanwhile, my profile has re- even be questioning your future, he might like you enough to offer the district. Letters must be signed you admission final credit card payment for the mained dormant since the emails feeling like globalization will you a job later. and are subject to editing for taste, length or libel. Letters are limited at this time,” application fee, but not before began coming in. There are, how- render anybody without a degree People need assistants. to 350 words. Advertising claims said the PDF to my friends and family posted ever, an abnormally high number a modern day serf. Start the networking now. are those of the advertisers and do the now weep- pictures of their acceptance let- of check-ins at Yogurtland. If that’s the case, you might As for me, I’ve found an exciting not constitute endorsement by the newspaper. Coast Report reserves ing student. ters on Facebook. I didn’t get into my fall back be right. job opportunity standing outside the right to reject any advertising Like some Sergio Prepare yourself for the sado- university either. Who would But if those C’s in English the Home Depot. It’s not that dif- for any reason. The newspaper is not liable for return of unsolicited of you, I have Olmos masochism of the Internet: that have known that even in the taught us anything, and at this point ferent from being in a classroom, materials. been receiving Guest Commentary guy you did that group project Republic of Chad, the political it’s arguable that it has, it’s closing about half the people don’t show my official re- with got into UCLA and 87 science major is impacted? with an inspiring message. up regularly and the other half have jection emails. Lots of them. people liked his status. While opening these emails There is a next step. If you degrees in psychology. QUESTION What do you use Facebook for? of the WEEK
Xin Wen Alyssa Lim Rex Hidalgo Kevin Bridenbaker Andrew Stanton 19, business 17, marketing 25, economics 21, welding 18, nursing “For communication and “Well, to stalk people.” “I don’t really use it that much, but “I guess it’s a kind of an update to “I reconnected with some of my sometimes to see some news.” to keep in touch with friends.” what I’m doing, what my friends friends, because someone stole are doing and invitations to a party my phone.” to a sports game.” 6 SPORTS MARCH 13, 2013 OCC gets clawed by Tigers Swinging along
The baseball team mid-season loses in shutout now is staying focussed on win- Both Orange Coast ning matches. during conference teams look toward play on Saturday. championships. Women’s BY TERAN RODRIGUEZ STAFF WRITER BY BEAU NICOLETTE Tennis STAFF WRITER The Pirates were mauled by Orange Coast College’s wom- the Riverside City College Tigers en’s tennis team is off to a 6-3 12-0 on Saturday. Men’s Tennis start this season and is currently Going into Saturday’s game, ranked third in the conference. the Orange Coast College men’s Halfway through season team At the halfway mark, coach baseball team was tied with all play, Orange Coast College’s Janice Maran is looking to upset the other teams in conference men’s tennis team is 5-6. the top-ranked teams and move with two wins and two losses. The team has 12 members in front of Fullerton and River- Unfortunately, OCC was un- and men’s tennis coach Chris side colleges. able to pull out a victory over Ketcham said his returners are “This is a very good team and the weekend and were shut out having a solid year and leading the competition is quite amazing by their opponent. with experience. this year within our conference,” In the first inning, Riverside “My three sophomores are the Maran said. managed to get on the board first, ones that contribute the most The lady Pirates can earn entry as they drove in one run giving and it has paid off a lot that they to the state team tournament with them a 1-0 lead. have one year under their belt, a first place finish or an at large bid with a second place finish in Riverside was far from done Photos by Sarah Borean one year of experience and it really shows in their results this conference play. when it came to scoring. After a Above: Freshman Jacob Hill scoreless second and third inning, season,” Ketcham said. Player Madelyn Koehly, 19, hit the ball to first base. Right: an interior design major, said Riverside drove in five runs in the Sophomore Kyle Dowdy, The team uses its depth of 4th inning to take a 6-0 lead. pitcher, throws the ball in the players to win matches and takes the top two doubles teams are “We were falling behind the 3rd inning while sophomore advantage of the small skill gap strong and her coach Maran pitching count a whole lot and Manny Argomaniz, an infielder, among its players. added that the number three we couldn’t get anything going,” anticipates action. “This year, our team is pret- doubles is preforming stronger assistant coach Nick McDonald ty solid, we have an evenly than expected. balk call on OCC and three more matched team,” Andrew Pham, Good doubles teams need said. runs to put them up 12-0. OCC had no answer for Riv- 19, a criminology major said, good chemistry and the lady For the first time this season, who plays in the number two Pirates have exactly that. erside. They couldn’t capitalize OCC (14-6 overall, 2-3 in confer- when they had players on base spot on the team. “They are a wonderful group, ence) got shut out by Riverside As team play continues, play- they’re like a family,” Maran said. and their pitching got worse (13-6 overall, 3-2 in conference) throughout the entire game. ers are looking toward qualifying “This is the end of my career, I’m 12-0. for the championship tourna- retiring. I’ve coached 36 seasons Riverside scored a run in the “Nothing worked for us all 5th and 6th innings giving them ment in Ojai. Players must and I’m so pleased to finish with game today. It was just that kind first qualify in the conference this kind of a group.” an 8-0 lead when they went to “We need to prepare a lot more will rebound from this ugly loss.” of game for us today,” McDon- tournament before moving to the The women look to play hard the 7th inning. in practice, so we don’t have McDonald said. ald said. championship. Ketcham said all for their coach when they host the The 8th inning was when Riv- another game like this. We still OCC will be on the road According to McDonald, the three of his double teams have a match against Cypress College on erside put the game out of reach. have a lot of things we need to against Irvine Valley College at team still has a chance to win good chance to qualify but for Thursday. They drove in one run due to a conference. improve on, but I know our team 2 p.m. on Thursday.
INK: Musink took over the Orange County Fairgrounds last weekend and showcased colorful body art and great music.
From Page 1 Outskirts Tattoo in Visalia said which is an old nautical theme, it a while to practice his passion. he has practiced the profession showcases a lot of simple lines, “You know, I kind of messed Religion. He and his group said for seven years, and started get- bold color and withstands time, up, I went to art school and they enjoyed all three days, and ting tattooed before becoming he said. after art school I didn’t even do he even took advantage of the an artist. Another artist, Ryan Jenkins, art. I started driving a truck for barber. “Seeing my grandpa with all 35, with Goodfellas on Tustin Coca-Cola and after awhile I “It was awesome, actually. of his old navy tattoos and stuff in Orange, said he has been said you know, I want a career, Way to end it with Reverend growing up, I always wanted a tattooing for five years and so I got back into art, tattooing,” Horton Heat,” Ortiz said. tattoo, and I started getting tat- specializes in the artistry of Jenkins said. Several tattoo artists said toos when I turned 18,” Shaw realism. Tattooing for Jenkins is a lu- they attend the event to pro- said. He too was inspired from fam- crative career choice that allows mote their talents and their He now specializes in the ily, including his mother who him to do what he loves and has shops. same style of tattooing as his was an oil painter, but the Otis the means and the flexibility to Dustin Shaw, 31 an artist for grandpa, called traditional style, art school graduate said he took enjoy his family, he said.
Left: Ryan Jenkins, 35, of Goodfellas on Tustin in Orange, tattooing Brad Ruiz, 22, with a picture of Ruiz’s grandfather. Right: Reverend Horton Heat jams on stage during the Musink festival at the Orange County Fair- grounds over the weekend. The festival featured differ- ent vendors, food and retail, several bands and tattoo artists from all over California providing tattoos on site.
Photos by Wendy Birchard
ALTOBELLI: Coach wants to retire with at least 800 wins. From Page 1 ball at Newport Harbor High the University of Houston where School and after graduating in he was a captain and a two-year years of coaching left. 1981 he went on to play base- starter in the outfield. “I would like to end my career ball at Golden West College in He led the University of Hous- with 800-plus wins, but my goal 1983. ton to the NCAA regional finals is to wake up next morning,” During that year, Altobelli was and he brought them one game Altobelli said. named the team’s “Rustler of the from advancing to the College Altobelli started playing base- Year.” He then went on to play at World Series. FUNDS: Students meet with the college OCC CLASSIFIEDS president over bookstore profits. To place an ad call 714-432-5673 From Page 1 bookstore contract expires next year it will also take over those how the Associated Students of profits. SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER Orange Coast College currently The ASOCC receives as much manage revenue from the Recy- as $750,000 from the bookstore cling Center and the bookstore, each year and parcels it out to Orange Coast College has a variety of HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED and formally asks the district to student organizations and other For research study involving measure- allow them to continue manag- scholarships available. campus groups. ment of hemoglobin. If you are ing it. Stone said Harkins asked a few For more information go to The district already pools questions, but didn’t voice an between 18-35 yrs old, healthy and bookstore profits from Coastline opinion during the meeting. orangecoastcollege.academicworks.com weigh 220lbs or less, you may be eli- Community College and Golden “Yes, we are expecting a posi- gible to participate in a research study West College and officials have tive outcome,” Stone said. “At this speculated that when the OCC point, it’s up to administration.” ADVERTISING with monetary compensation for your time. Multiple blood draws and a Grab a new fluid infusion are required over the Coast Report Advertise in the Coast Report. 90 -120 minutes study period. Contact Kate Mann for more Please call for details. EVERY information at (714) 432-5673 Masimo Corp. Or send an email to 40 Parker Irvine, CA 92618 [email protected] WEDNESDAY 949-297-7137