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'Bomb' loca A call placed to the Sheriff's by officers that there major. was a suspicious pack See related He was also among the students who tion: A suspicious about a 'suspicious package' i package was located age in the Kensco store photo-essay were present at the time of the bomb scare. on the west end of gets students' attention and parking lot, and that on page 4 The police received a, call about a suspi the Kensco store. causes an evacuation she must remain cious package sometime around 9:45 a.m. 57 The bomb squad DAVID GOMEZ behind the police tape which was set up in Just over two hours later, the police offi promptly responded News Editor the northernmost section of the Social cers, who had blocked off Alondra Blvd. BMP and after two hours IB [email protected] from Studebaker road to Elmcroft St. and the ordeal was final Sciences building. ly over when police Jesse Mariscal, community services offi evacuated the homes directly next to the Alondr^a BlyclM announced it was a Beatriz Luis, undecided major, made her cer, was present to ensure that no one parking lot,' stated that there was no bomb, •» 1. (sectioned off from 5tudebcker to £lm Cerritos College Mariachi, danced all over the stage and wore the Mexican flag on this DAVID GOMEZ students bear all, rear end in the swimsuit competi News Editor tion. IBiiitai but only one gets Congresswoman Linda news@talonmarks. com "Just getting out and dancing crowned champion was a blast. Sanchez spoke about .. Women's rights was the topic of "I've been dancing all my life," women's struggles and other the night during Congresswoman JONATHON JORDAN Contreras said. Linda Sanchez's (D-CA-39) speech in Life Editor "Hanging out with the guys is \ topics this past Monday life@talonmarks. com honor of Women's History Month this something I'll never forget," he later added. past Monday. Seth Contreras, sponsored by The event took place after the mgmmmmmmm rnmm. Female students were the target the International Students Chili Cook-Off in the Student audience of Sanchez as she spoke Association, won the Mr. Cerritos Activities Center. about the prejudices a young Hispanic competition last Wednesday, dur woman in congress faces. ing the Hoe Down Days festivities. ''Many people in Washington D.C. The man, who dressed like a See CONTEST page 3 are pretty surprised that I am a mem " The first lesson that I learned ber of Congress," Sanchez comment ed. when I arrived in Washington Students who were present each D.C is that congress is not had their own purpose for being there. Women's struggle Liliana Raigosa, mechanical engi without its own gender-biases neering major, and vice president of •ill and preconceived ideas of FMLA said her main purpose for being present at the speech was because she what women are capable of." lacks support was a woman. Raigosa said she has been discrimi DIONA CARRILLO "Women Change America." nated against herself for being a Opinion Editor "It is important to celebrate "Women's history month is woman, which made Sanchez's speech [email protected] women's history month because it I l^^^^HBIIllSl IB important because women hit much closer to home. marginalizes the movement, and Sanchez spoke about other topics Women's struggles were still to also discuss new goals to have come so far, and after so as well such as the fact that she struggling for recognition when achieve for the future," Barbara much struggle, we deserve the became the first Latino woman to few people attended the Women's Mueller, English instructor and serve on the Judiciary Committee. History Month Film Festival on women's history month commit opportunity to reflect on our She also serves on the Immigration campus Tuesday afternoon. tee member, said. i^iliiiiililH successes before we rejoin the Sub-Committee. The film festival was the first Despite Mueller's remarks on III battle." Sanchez voiced her support for pro- event carried out for the 19 annu the importance of women's histo- choice legislation and immigrant al Woman's History Month cele rights. bration. This year's theme is See WOMEN page 3 "I became the first Latina in Hulmaro Agustin, Chicano studies ••••••••I the history of the United States major, felt the speech was awesome, and was greatly moved that a woman CHOCK FULL OF IRONY iiiiil congress to serve on the of color held such a position. Judiciary Committee and the "I didn't know much about the INS, and that the police were being Immigration Sub-Committee." See SPEAKER page 3 4 m Presidential elections nearing New bus VEIIA BOGDANOIT er running are those who are important for students to under stop to be Staff Writer going to stay at the college for a stand that providing a signature vbogdanoffl @talonmarks com full year, have a sincere interest in is not a vote for the candidate. advocating stu Students can sign as many constructed Cerritos College once again dent issues and petitions as they like, though tackles politics as it prepares for can get along they can only sign each petition NANCY ACEVES its annual Student Body President well with people, once. Staff Writer naceves ? @tabnmarks. com Election. as there is great Upon returning from spring Applications for becoming a diversity within break, the candidates must attend candidate will be available in the the college com a mandatory orientation on April Changes will soon begin to 'Student Activities office starting munity. 5. take place on campus as the build Mar. 7 at 8:30 a.m. FRANCO Those hoping Publicity, such as the hanging ing of a small transit station for BENEDICT OKBASE/JM They will be accepted until 4 to gain the title of Student Body of posters and flyers, will begin the Cerritos on Wheels bus occurs Art Olivares, Culinary Arts major, holds his In-N-Out meal during p.m. on March 31. President must obtain 1000 sig on April 6, when students will this month. Hoe Down Days at Falcon Square Thursday. He was one in a Elizabeth Monge, program natures from students who embark on the campaign trail. The construction of this new group of several Culinary Arts majors standing in line during lunchtime. "In-N-Out is free," Olivares said. assistant in Student Activities, approve of their candidacy. said students who should consid However, Monge said that it's See ELECTIONS page 3 See WHEELS page 3 2 • Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Talon Marks, Cerritos College new Diaza ERICK GALINDO allow parents to be examples for Editor-in-Chief their children, while providing [email protected] self-esteem for themselves," Ruben Beltran, consul general de Mexico Mexican-American relations en Los Angeles, said in English. improved on campus last "I will only say a few words in Wednesday, as Cerritos College in Spanish," he went on, "This proj SAP opened its doors to "immi ect started in Mexico and has grant education" during a ribbon grown with thriving support from cutting. the community." Dr. Noelia Vela, Cerritos The community seems behind College president, gave speeches it if not in it. in both English and Spanish to According to Beltran there are commemorate the grand opening four other Plazas in Los Angeles of Plaza Comunitaria and its liter County with an approximated 157 acy program located on members of the the west side of the Hispanic commu Community Education nity. Building. Juan Mojarraz, "The foundation of who is a student of literacy in ones first the program, said language...provides a he had relearned a good foundation for a lot of what he had new language," Vela forgotten and en said in Spanish and couraged any stu later translated parts of dent to take the her speech. courses. The Mexican Con WERNER GOMEZ/TM Nick Kremer, sulate in partnership Consul: Ruben the executive dean with the Department of Beltran, consul gener of the program, Adult Education at al de Mexico en Los said, that it only Cerritos College is Angeles offers Spanish offering the new pro classes, but left the gram to bring literacy window open to to adult immigrants as Plazas other immigrants. well as promote an "The Mexican atmosphere of stre Paramount: government is pro (562) 408-1855 ngth. viding the pro (562) 220-2145 "The purpose of gram. • Downey the program is to offer "If the Chinese WERNER GOMEZ/TM (562) 922-6505 a new concept of edu government gives Voila: From left to right: Eric Gutierrez, member of the Cerritos Board of Trustees; Dr. Ted Edmiston, president of the Board of Trustees; Palmdale Ruben Beltran, consul general de Mexico en Los Angeles; Dr. Noelia Vela, Cerritos College President; and Aurora Martinez, public relations for cation...more educa (661)456-3079 us money than Constamex at a ribbon cutting for Plaza Comunitaria. 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Imperial Hwy (Imperial @ Smallwood, west of Paramount) • 800.950.7328 • www.fpcu.org' Talon Marks, Cerritos College Wednesday, March 9, 2005 «3 instead will have to wait for the bus on the South side of campus in BOMB: CONTEST: WHEELS: lotC-11. Construction of When asked what the positive Alondra sealed Nine other men effects that this change will have fail to defeat new bus stops on students, Robert Riffle, Director off during of Physical Plant replied, "It will dancing Mariachi hopefull provide a safe location where stu bomb scare dents can wait for the bus without having to be in a tight congested Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Continued from page I area." given to the Talonmarks, John The other contestants were bus stop was arranged by an agree Riffle explained that this new Davis, captain for Engine 115 of Paulo Amaral, Rotaract Club; ment made in 2004 amongst the bus stop will be built in the planter the Los Angeles County Fire Cristian Galvez, Phi Rho Pi; Cerritos Community College area and therefore should not Department, who was also present Moises Gutierrez, independent; District and the City of Cerritos. affect parking in lot C-ll. at the scene, stated that the initial Eddie Rodriguez, independent; The agreement stated that all of call may have come from a Kensco "Hopefully the construction of Isaiah Espiritu, Karbarkada; the costs for this new bus stop employee or shopper. the bus stop will begin sometime Dennis Diaz, independent; being built will be covered by the The fire department was noti this week;" Riffle added. Filemon Garcia, DSCC; James City of Cerritos. fied about the incident by the The completion of the new Pino, Phi Beta Lambda; and Ryan When the construction of the Sheriff's Department. Paragas, CCM. new bus stop is complete, students COW bus stop is expected to occur "They requested we stand by Many women, along with a will no longer have to wait for the towards the end of March or until in case of a fire or in case someone few men, were on hand to cheer bus in lots C-2 and C-3 and the beginning of April 2005. was injured by an incendiary on their favorites. device," Davis stated. speak about what was going on." Carolyn Cortes, nursing major, Sheriff's deputy Randy Spurrier Doing so, she said, creates stu was rooting for Espiritu. was the first to respond to the call. ELECTIONS: dent awareness about the election, Cortes stated that her favorite Yet it was bomb squad deputy and can help get them involved in Mike Digby who approached the part of the competition was the New rule voting. suspicious packages in full protec performances put on by the con s However, some students need tive gear. testants. no encouragement to become According to deputy Digby, "The performances were inter increases signa involved in college politics. they get calls of this nature about esting, unique and very cultural." Ian Van Cong, nursing major, everyday, but to those who were Then there was the talent por tures to 1,000 said, "I plan on voting. I'm look in their homes at the time of the tion of the show, followed by the Continued from page 1 ing forward to it." incident, the ordeal was anything swimsuit competition. Monge believes that the most Monge believes that the experi but routine. Contreras came out in a effective part of the process is ence of the presidency provides Carol Thomas, Norwalk resi Mariachi outfit stunning the when candidates take the time to students with qualities they can dent, was in her home when she crowd during the talent portion. present their positions to other take with them into the world. heard knocking at her door. For losers it was fun despite the students. The biggest thing they walk away "The police told me that I had CATHY LOZANO/TM outcome of the event. She recalled how, as a student, with, she said, is confidence, to evacuate," Thomas stated. MaHachh Contreras came out in a Mariachi outfit stunning the "I entered to have a good time, she enjoyed having candidates knowledge and the ability to work She, as well as her neighbors, crowd during the talent portion. Many women, along with a few men, not to win," Paragas added after come to her classes. "It was nice to with many types of people, which were promptly told by police that were on hand to cheer on their favorites. the show. have somebody come to class and is important in any position. they had to leave their homes. women would have their benefits SPEAKER reduced. Solomon At the conclusion of Sanchez's Sanchez delivers speech, audience members were helps bring able to ask questions. speech for Wo • Among those >vho seized the awareness opportunity was ASCC President education' men's History Josh Franco who asked how males could take part in increasing to campus JONATHON JORDAN equality and opportunities for Ail CHAHINE Life Editor Continued from page 1 women, to whom Sanchez replied Staff Writer [email protected] [email protected] assigned INS duties, that was very that advocacy and being involved informative," Agustin stated. were the most influential methods Born and raised by his grand "Today in Congress, reproduc for change. Dr. Numala Solomon was host parents, Ce'drick Bridgeforth was tive choice is under assault by this After the presentation, Sanchez to an event on California sweat presented with the opportunity to administration, the congress and addressed the issues of people in shops last Tuesday. spread the1 word of how many individuals throughout our coun the audience one on-one. Invited to speak was lead MARIA GUTIERREZ/TM grandparents raise their grandchil try. We have men in the highest Laura Stone, exercise science organizer of garment workers, Onlooker: To the left Carlos Jimenez and Maria Perez look at a dren. seats of government who strongly major, told Sanchez about prob Joann Lo, who spoke on behalf of documentary at the Teleconference Center. After witnessing Bridgeforth's oppose giving women the right to the exploited workers in the Los lems with the city of Whittier. because she needs extra credit for presentation in the doctoral pro Angeles garment industry. make vital decisions about their Stone stated that she really gram, Ni Bueno, health, physical own health," Sanchez stated. She brought awareness of the her class, but that she believes agreed with what Sanchez said education and athletics instructor, Jessica Vasquez, women's stud pyramid of power and profit. WOMEN: women's history month is a won about people getting involved in held a presentation entitled, ies major, agreed with Sanchez's Her concern reached far derful thing, because it recognizes "Parenting 2005: Grandparents what they want done. position on reproductive rights, beyond Los Angeles. Importance the struggles women have gone Sanchez felt that for the com Raising Grandchildren." she stated that she liked the fact She also blamed the world munity college itudent, "involve through. The presentation was held in that Sanchez was a feminist. trade organization for creating overshadows ment and participation in voting Although the! attendance was the Teleconference Center She voiced her opposition to free trade agreements, which cre (is important)., for young people scarce and the reasoning was pro Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 the Bush Administration's focus ate competition for cheaper labor attendance it's critical to educate themselves voked, the Feminist Majority p.m. on abstinence and marital educa throughout the world. about the issues and the candi "I felt that this would be a tion, but diminished focus on fam Lo also stated that "students, Leadership Alliance Club, who dates and to actually vote." Continued from page 1 good topic at Cerritos," Bueno ily planning. According to who are a major part of the pur sponsored the film festival, stands Loretta Sanchez (D-CA-47), said. Sanchez, it is important to equally chasing population, have the abil ory month, roughly around 15 behind the women's movement who was to speak as well, was She later added, "I hope that educate about abstinence and fam ity to provide power to the work people attended the film festival head strong. unable to attend since she was they see how this topic may trans ily planning. ers by demanding it from the and of those 15 people, all of them attending a United Nations "Women's history month is late into their own lives." Violence against women was companies." stated they came in order to necessary and important because Bridgeforth worked on the also a major focus of Sanchez's Symposium in New York at the Students in the audience receive extra credit for one of their it allows people to realize what project while chasing his doctor speech and she discussed her sup time. showed great interest. classes, which included English, ate program at Pepperdine port for classifying such acts as However she left a video mes One student asked why these history, sociology and speech. women have gone through and University. hate crimes. sage for the audience in which she workers don't get legal documents "I honestly came here because with these events, we hope to "I feel it to be a responsibility Sanchez shed light on the Bush stated that the global average of to work; the response by one I need points for my class," Delia bring awareness of the ongoing to make people aware and educate Administration's proposal for pri women in government is only 10 worker who attended was, "It isn't Trujillo, nursing major, said. struggle women are still facing them about the resources out vatized social security and stated percent, and in the United States it easy, especially when we can't Conochita Munoz, liberal sci today," Aubrey Simons-Araya, there for grandparents," stands at 14 percent. that if the proposal were to pass, even get a California license." ence major, said she attended FMLA president, said. Bridgeforth said. One such resource is a program called Grandma House. In a video presentation of Cerritos prepares for half-century mark Grandma House, grandmothers told their stories about how hard DIONA CARRIIXO The honorary committee includes dents and its community was as evi Opinion Editor it is to raise their grandchildren. people Cerritos College has much dent then as it is now." [email protected] There were several students on respect for and whose' names will also The anniversary committees offi hand who were raised by their help promote the event; the steering cially introduced several commemora grandparents. Cerritos College has made its way committee involves employees and stu tive elements for its 50 Anniversary Kassaudra Flippin, child devel over the hill to its 50-year anniversary dents (of Cerritos College); there are Celebration on Mar. 2 . opment major, was amongst those of being an active institution for Los also the sub-committees. One of the elements includes a web students. Angeles County and has plans to cele Chi-Chung Keung, director of pub site featuring historic photos and per "It was nice see how many brate it with a handful of events. lic relations and marketing for the col sonal reflections of former students other people went through what I "It's important that any oiganiza- lege and chairperson of the 50 and staff. went through," she stated. tion or institution that has been Anniversary Steering Committee, said, Celebrations will continue once the Bridgeforth said that there are around for 50 years is celebrated," "Our 50 Anniversary Steering fall semester begins in September with between four and five million Megan Richardson, coordinator of pub Committee has drawn from countless a special convocation luncheon, and lic affairs, said. sources to make this a memorable year. will end in October with a fund-raising children being raised by their IIOS COLLEGE grandparents. These are grandpar The 50-year anniversary is being "Remarkable changes have occurred gala dinner and silent auction. ents who have legal custody of 1955-2005 conducted by three committees, \fi this area during the past 50 years, yet For more info visit the 50-anniver- their grandchildren in any way. Richardson added. the college's commitment to its stu sary web site at www.cerritos.edu/50. 4 » Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Talon Marks,_CerrttojCoUege ABOVE: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Bomb Sqilad arrives at the scene, where the local police explain the sit uation and the location of the potential bomb. LEFT: Tern Ramirez, Cerritos College police officer, seals off the Social Science Building with caution tape. flilj HE • 1 li BOTTOM LEFT: Bomb squad . II PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ERICK GALINDO evacuated near-by buildings and deputy, Mike Digby sets up a till Hi homes. rope trick on the suspicious A potential, bomb threatened the The bomb squad arrived and set packages. south side of Cerritos College as well up a "rope trick." iRiiliiii'" as buildings across Alondra Boulevard Officials declined to elaborate on last Friday. BELOW: Deputy Randy what a rope trick is, but the trick Two suspicious containers were revealed no danger. Spurrier, of the Norwalk found on the east side of the Kensco Sheriff's station, picks up the store. The threat never materialized and After receiving the call at 9:45 officials opened up the street approx packages after finding noth a.m., police and firemen closed off imately two hours after the initial ing inside of them. Alondra for a two-block radius and call. Talon Marks, Cerritos College Wednesday, March 9, 2005 • 5 Evening New election students 'Hoe Down' attracts students rules keep Day one: Chili Cook-Off Day three: Booth Day court busy get activity HERSSON PRECIADO KENNETH PAHNGAN SUNEM RIVAS Online Editor Staff Writer Copy Editor night Srivas 7 @talonmarks. com Online@talonmarks. com Kpakingan 1 @talonma'rks. com ROSALI CASTILLO Booth Day, which was moved Staff Writer How do you like your chili? The ASCC Court prepared for Rcastillo 7 @talonmarks. com • Bertha Barreto, social work from last week due to the possibili the upcoming presidential elec major, prefers it "not too hot," but ty of rain, puts each club in a carni tion last Tuesday, as it discussed val booth in order to raise funds for the updated application, elec The nighttime activity was one found most of the chili made for the Annual Hoe Down Days Chili the individual clubs. They gave out tions board and presidential of several topics discussed during Cook-Off Contest to be just the ASCC-provided prizes to the win forum. Monday's ASCC Cabinet meeting. opposite. ners of the games. Before a candidate runs, he or The nighttime activity is an The contest was held last ASCC student government was she must complete an applica event held by ASCC for students Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the soaked as they participated in the tion; the newly revised applica who attend classes in the evening. Student Center. dunk tank to help Inter Club tion has raised the petition por The event will take place on Eleven participants brought in Council scholarships. tion to 1000 signatures. April 19 and will start at 5:30 p.m. their homemade chili for judging Some of the clubs running Holly Bogdanovich, director This activity is "a way to allow in three categories: Hottest, Most booths included the International of student activities, said, "If it students to meet the ASCC mem Unique and Judges' Favorite. The Students of America Club, which falls short of a thousand signa bers," Jacqueline Benavide, sociol winner of each category received a BENEDICT ORBASE TM ran a basketball booth. tures, you're out." ogy major, said. plaque. Tasty: Shirley Hernandez enjoys her burger while Vanessa Wong Stacy Necato, a member of the The new rule applies immedi takes a drink, bothpre-med majors were hanging out and listening to She also mentioned that "it's a Brenda Scranton, instruction club, said that she noticed there ately for this upcoming election. the Jim Gibson Bund during Thursday's Hoe Down Day event. way to promote Operation al dean of liberal arts and one of were more people this year than Regarding the new change, between classes. Outreach and the ASCC the judges of the event, was not Day two: In-N-Out Day last year. Joe Corbarrubio, ASCC Chief In addition to the free cheese Justice, said, "I think the applica Presidential election." Another too worried about how hot the Rotoract Club wasn't having burger, chips and soft drink stu the same level of interest for its tion is there to see if people want item discussed was the planning chili was. RAYMOND GALLEGOS dents received with a valid it bad enough. I think the impact of a wireless internet service being "I was looking for something Staff Water football tossing game. Vice President Karla Martinez of having such a large application installed on the campus. close to what I cook," Scranton Rgallegos 7 @ta!onmarks. com Cerritos College ID, students were said. also treated to a live jazz/rock mentioned that things seemed to will weed out the candidates." According to business major The Most Unique award was be moving slowly, but that the Depending on the results of David Bronson the results were The line for free In-N-Out band by the name of The Jim given to Subba Freddy Kalam, planning for the event was great. this upcoming election, the new "One-hundred percent said yes, cheeseburgers stretched all the Gibson Band. pharmacy technician club mem Despite the fact that many changes may be repealed. they would be interested in a wire way from the bookstore to the The Falcon stage was full of ber, who could not attend the clubs recorded high participation To help with the upcoming less internet service." library front doors; day two of students enjoying their free meals, event because he had class. in their booths, not everyone was presidential elections, an elec ASCC President Josh Franco Hoe Down Days took place in as they listened to the bahd play. Maria Alvarez, pharmacy tech into the festivities. tions board of three court justices gave updates on the Falcon Square !3st Thursday Viviana Lomeli, architect nician club treasurer, was there to "I just don't have the time for will be created. between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. major, enjoyed herself as she lis Gocerritos.com web site and men represent him. that kind of stuff; I can throw my These court justices will help Kimberly Kendricks, nursing tened to the band, "I like it so far." tioned the increase of visits and "He is from India and it is his money away somewhere else," candidates with immediate prob Gibson has been playing for subscribers to the web site. own secret recipe. Instead of beans major, exclaimed, 'It's worth wait Mario Silva, undecided major, said lems and bridge the gap between He also mentioned that the he uses chicken in his chili. He ing in line...I love In-N-Out." the Cerritos College Hoe Down as he sat on the other side of the the candidates and the court jus idea for a parking structure will also adds other secret ingredients Other students, like Aldo Days for about 10 years. "We like quad finishing classwork. tices. not be followed, but more parking that make your mouth burn after Renteria, teaching md liberal arts coming out here for Hoe Down For a more complete story visit The presidential forum for will be added. you finish eating it," Alvarez said. major, just wanted to kill time Days," he said. www.talonmarks.com. this election will be held April 14. #1 IMF 1" ¥ IMF W> lO IS* G li* A ¥1 #* "Uf QUESTIA RESEARCH. Questia is the world's largest online library. With 50,000 books and 900,000 articles right at your fingertips. Personal project folders to stay organized. And powerful tools like auto bibliography creation to save time. Ordinary online research looks primitive. Mot just more sources. 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Critics claim that his plan is an College Associated Students, the college It is possible that you are sitting outrageous attempt of destroying the administration or there wondering why Social Security program. the Board of reform could even remotely change According to the President's oppo Trustees. your daily life of homework and work- nents he is proposing to solve the cri work and while the connotation of sis by reinstating the same system the program does imply a retired per Social Security is supposed to protect Production and son, it actually depends on younger printing of the the people from. generations to pay for the current sen TALON MARKS is Critics also argue that if the ior citizens. partially funded by Administration was really interested the Associated Social security was created in 1935 in solving the programs problems, our Students of Cerritos by Franklin D. Roosevelt's administra national minimum wage would College. tion as a response to the market crash increase to accommodate the standard in the 1920's. The program is sup Facilities and aca posed to prevent another massive living needs; therefore, our tax dollars demic supervision would increase and our Social Security are provided by the depression, because the market is Department of always bound to crash. funds will receive more funds. Journalism. As an editorial board we feel it is However, it is obvious that the our duty to present both sides of the corporations that oppose social pro argument in our best attempt to grams wouldn't support an increase in Newsroom offices are located in the inform the people we feel we serve minimum wage, or any president that Arts & Crafts and will be most affected by the pro supports it. 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ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERTO ESTARANETTA Vol. 50 ments for and against the proposed His Administration suggests that © 2005 Talon Marks Accordingly, the dministration has opportunity to grow. 1'he Administration insists that this is by the year 2042, Social Security will plan, but the fact remains that this is proposed privatizing the program by The plan proposes a free system in the best solution. be bankrupt due to the 77 million an important issue and we urge you to placing tax dollars into individual which people can manage their own There are many critics to Bush's baby boomers heading toward retire get informed and at all times be stock accounts, giving the funds an finances and build on the r sj\>rgs purposed plan to fix the system. SPRING 2005 ment. involved. . so*,- i t'.J.J U.?;..-!*. ..&J.» ' LETT Iks TO VHE EDITOR are WELCOME. They may be submitted both online'anfy IN person. In all cases'; letters must Vtsigftett with real names before they' Editor-in-Chief will be considered for publication, either online or in print. Campus related issues ARE given priority. Letters may be edited for length, though online versions tend Erick Galindo to include full content, as long as it is not libelous or in poor taste. You nuy deliver letters to AC 42 or contact the editor by email at eililor(alaloiimarks.coin Online Editor Hersson Preciado .91 Managing Editor In regards to the recent hospitaliza Christopher Olivares Stop crying tions of the pope, how do you feel it is affecting the Vatican with the choosing News Editor "Dubya" is in the White House, and That same man is .trying to put prayer back David Gomez Republicans control Congress; under President into public schools. of the next pope? Bush, the religious right has control of Yet the nation is losing its religion. Copy Editor COMPILED BY: CHRISTINA YU Washington. Ever since the peep show at the Super Bowl, Sunem Rivas Co-Sports Editor PHOTOS BY: KATHY LOZANO Yet, some have the audacity to say that [email protected] the FCC has been censoring broadcast media Production Editor America is being stripped of its religious foun left and right, which is a serious threat to the 'It's really up to God and Benedict Orbase dation. about Allah not being included in the Pledge of First Amendment. not about us. He is really The separation of church and state is to Allegiance or monuments to the Koran not There was a nation-wide lynching of the just a leader of Photo Editor ensure that the state does not endorse any par being erected at state courthouses. There has media, because we all saw where babies feed. Catholicism as a whole." Christopher Olivares ticular religion. been no outcry about that. This nation needs to pull the metal rod out Getting rid of "one nation under God" is But let the nation honor its promise of sep Sports Editors of its back side and lighten up. not going to infringe On your right to practice arating church and state by kicking Jesus out of ZEPHANIAH MEL Werner Gomez This is supposed to be a nation of equality, political Science major David Terez your religion freely; no one said you have to the courthouse and all of a sudden there would where everyone is represented equally or not at be uproar. stop praying to your God. all. Community Editor Believe it or not, the phrase "one nation Don't be absurd and cry about your reli So, if you're going to leave God in the Alicia Edquist under God" is an endorsement of the Judeo- gious freedoms being itripped. No one is stop Pledge of Allegiance, then throw Allah and "I dont think his illness Christian God; it does not refer to just any god ping you from going lo church. will affect the Vatican. In A&E Editor Buddha in there too. in general. No one is stopping you from kneeling case of a death, we will Jon Garcia If you're going to place monuments of the The monument of the Ten Commandments down, putting your hands together and asking have another era in Ten Commandments at state courthouses, then Catholicism leadership." at the steps of the Alabama courthouse is of the God to let you win the lottery. Opinion Editor put a monument honoring Islam, Buddhism, Diona Carrillo Judeo-Christian religion. I don't care if you believe in the Tooth Fairy, Hinduism and yes, even something special for PAULO AMARAL When people are sworn into office or sworn the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause or leprechauns. those Satanists that exist in this country. This business/political science Life Editor in when testifying in court, they swear to God. I just don't want to hear about it. How is economics major nation must cater to every group, because the -A Jonathon Jordan To include God in all these aspects of secu this nation losing its religion? Constitution says it has to and that is why this lar life is wrong. We have a president who wants to change Writers nation is supposed to be so great. It is time for this country to endorse our Constitution in order to keep same sex cou "To be honest, I think the Nancy Aceves pope's time has come. I Christianity once and for all (which would be a ples from marrying each other. So those of you who believe that making Ephraim Barrios heard there were talks big mistake) or remove God from all govern A crusade he is at the forefront of, because the public sector a religiously neutral zone is Vetta Bogdanoff about an Honduras pope' his Christian God does not like the idea of two making this country lose its religion and Rosali Castillo ment affairs. being appointed in the morals, then maybe those beliefs weren't that Ali Chahine We need to get rid of this ambiguity. men having sex with each other. past, but it never hap Raymond Gallegos ' After all, I don't hear anyone complaining And yet the nation is losing its religion. strong to begin with. pened." Jeff Linares La Tosha Marks Letter to the £ d i f o r SAUL REYES Kenneth Pakingon business administration major Christina Yu "The pope's illness will Photographers Student government gets big laughs affect mostly the elderly's Raymond Concha I find it funny that the Associated Students faith in Catholicism. Maria Gutierrez Back in 2002-2003 the ASCC president same issues over and over again until the A Questions and doubts will Cathy Lozano of Cerritos College even believe that they make dropped out, serving only half the term, and semester is over without accomplishing any Raphael Maglonzo as huge an impact on the college as they think. during the 2003-2004 semester when Grads thing? That is it? arise as to what will hap Raul Sandoval Honestly, have they done anything for the wanted to run for president, she campaigned Whether ASCC likes to accept it or not, they pen in their leadership." students this semester, or the last or ever? for three weeks and then was disqualified are a joke, they are nothing; all they are getting \ Yes, I see the banners "Hoe Down Days" and because of "unknown reasons;" she failed to are the titles for their resumes. Next time I see ST JESSICA HAMILTON business major Designers "Homecoming," but those events are already meet requirements. one of ASCC's campaigning posters, I will spit Julissa Banuelos made for them. All they have to do is sign a History has shown us that the majority of on it, and nobody will care. Hear that ASCC? Ana Barrera "I don't think his illness piece of paper and that's it. Anybody can do senators drop out of office or are dropped for Nobody cares, nobody vvill notice if you are will affect Catholicism too Cartoonist that, even a monkey. not meeting requirements; meaning that they gone. much, but followers who Roberto Estarnetta Last fall semester, when ASCC wannabes failed a class or two. Just like at a party there's always somebody see him as the basis of wanted to be elected for senator, they all put up So, this brings a .^reat question, what is it that nobody notices, that's yod ASCC. Have fun their faith will be most Faculty Adviser posters to vote for number 11, 4, 8, 19, etc.; all that makes them think they are better than choosing, not electing, your senators and pres affected." Rich Cameron of them promised to do something for the everyone else? Is it that preference parking ident. school, like they will lower students' fees, and spot? Leon Green Instructional Aide create school spirit. Is it being confined in a small room once a Juan psychology major Jorge Medina No changes have been made whatsoever. week, not even arguing, just talking about the [email protected] OPINION Wednesday, March 9, 2005 • 7 ying objects Las Hurracas by startnetta "Hello...is there anybody out Not only do I believe aliens exist, there?" Uiomi but in my mind if visits from aliens to If you're a Pink Floyd fan, then Earth are happening, and the claims you obviously know those were lyrics Opinion fJ/Ior people are making HELLO. LAURA?... R.F.D. by Mike Marl and mw. m, f#0... CM BOV! WINTER WAS PRETTV^006HCN WORKING. TW£ QC 8 ARN, SIM I HOi If©/... fEAH, THAT'S RIGHT. < WAR. ILLUSTRATION BY RCWKRTO ESTARANETTA We don't need no stinking toilets! I fell asleep during my 45- noises that come from a male rest- minute lunch break. When I sat- 1-ri«;k room whose regulars are also only up off the concrete bench, I saw a a few hundred feet away from Taco fJtlot-ai-Uiiii man standing up against the wall €t4HQf®taIottrriari& corn Bell. as if his mom had punished him, The room is alio very small, and then my eyes focused and I about the size of one of the Whitehouse's facilities, I'm pretty realized he was urinating. women's stalls. sure that if George Bush sits on a This is what the men's-rest- If there are three occupants, it's golden toilet, Laura Bush gets to room world has come to. While it pretty much violating the fire fly to Paris every time she has to go is rumored that women have sofas, code. It's like being in a closet with No. 2. Jacuzzis and the technology to pri a horse. vatize their social security right in I've been in some crappy rest- Is it too much to ask to be able the restroom, men's restrooms are rooms, and I somehow manage to to pee and not sttp in another so bad now that we don't have cope, but the restroom outside AC man's stall? doors, walls, a roof or even a toilet 42 in the Liberal Arts building If it is, then whoever it is that is to clog. finally overflowed me with anger. in charge should really, for the While most men's restrooms It has no doors in the stalls and sake of every student, soundproof For a bear, this was a good day. are not as bad as a wall outside the clincher is, the room is not and smell-proof the restroom. "I'm so sorry. I forgot your name Stonewood Mall, not one is close soundproof. Or at least put some doors on to being as good as its female So, you can hear everything the stalls, before we see men, lin counterpart. going on in there; all the splash ing up in Falcon Square, signing TRIVIA TEST JUST LIKE CATS St DOGS j>y pav« T. pupps Although I've never used The ing, dropping, and the various their names on the concrete. Answers online at www.tatonmarks.com Letter to the Editor 1. LITERATURE: Who wrote Clues," what was the name the novel "War and of the dog Blue's human Remembrance?" owner? GOOD deserves another 2. HISTORY: Who was the 7. LANGUAGE: Something I am deeply appalled at your of it in your newspapers, especially papers like you've been pulling. last Norman king of that is cutaneous relates to newspaper staff. in the editorial page. England? what? You guys all come up with You guys don't even deserve to Jeremy Wood 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear 8. MYTHOLOGY: According weak topics and yet, have a bunch run your newspaper. [email protected] is represented by the condi to legend, who was King of spelling errors on every issue. If you guys expect to be suc tion called "ailurophobia?" Arthur's queen? Ihe other schools, even high cessful at producing a newspaper, I schools, produce way better papers suggest either two things: 4. ANCIENT WORLD: Who 9. GEOGRAPHY: The Faroe than yours. In fact, they don't 1. You do something called Editor's note was Hesiod? Islands are a part of which have to do any sleazy advertise 'team work" and work together This is the edited version of this let 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: nation? ter. The original vei:.;on had four ments of themselves just to get ahd get a new advisor and get rid Where did the dance called 10. PRESIDENTS: George spelling errors and werul gram readers' attention. the "samba" originate? of those errors, or matical ones. To see the original W. Bush's brother Jeb is I pity you all. Even whoever is 2. You relocate to somewhere version vMtwww.tulinmarks.com 6. TELEVISION: On the governor of which state? running this staff. else, because there's no way you original episodes of the chil (C) 2005 King Features I hate bigotry and I sense a lot can pull off any more crappy dren's TV show "Blue's Synd., Inc. MMMHMBMMB 8 • Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Talon Marks, Cerritos College New Del Taco "ahhs" WKmW • • i Make Over! 7H> LLLIJ — V*'. > with 10-foot burrito NASA/BOEITIG SITE BEING DEVELOPED TO mm HERSSON PRECIADO j Petty who also later introduced IMPROVE THE CITY OF DOWNEY iV0\ Online Editor \ Dan. [email protected] . \ Dan actually walked :i through the steps of making the "Wow, no way," Michael burrito, as the Del Taco staff Soverigny, social science major,* busily put the 10-foot burrito exclaimed when he laid eyes on • together layer by layer. the 10-foot Macho Burrito being: After the burrito was put served-up last Wednesday dur-s together, the staff, along with ing the grand opening celebra-: help from Petty, Kelley, Dan and tion of the second Del Taco in; other city officials, rolled the Norwalk. ! burrito. The new Del Taco is located Soverigny, who was quite on the corner of Alondra Blvd., surprised by the largest burrito and Piuma Ave., one block west! he had ever seen, was just one of the 605-freeway, kitty corner of several students who made to the southbound 605 at the their way through the sea of Alondra Blvd off ramp, only two Norwalk sheriffs and dignitaries blocks west of the Cerritos at the restaurant to eat at the College campus. establishment during the event. The guest list for the event Erick Abernathy II, robotics included mayor of the City of engineering major, explained Norwalk Cheri Kelley, the presi how he ended up at the celebra dent of Del Taco, Ron Petty, and tion. "I was driving toward even Dan "the Del Taco product school with my friend and the ALICIA EDQUIST The council was shown sketch films in the United States and not ing filmmakers in the Southern guy." balloons caught our eye, and we Community Editor es of some of the storefronts and go abroad to film. California a part of his economic Petty explained that during said 'why not?'" community@tahnmarks. com restaurants. Downey Studios will be host to recovery package. the planning of this new local Abernathy and his friend Industrial Realty Group, repre wardrobe, dressing rooms, post- A representative from Kaiser tion he expressed desire to be as O'Neil Badal, computer graphics owney City Council and senting Downey Studios, also pre production and more. Permanente spoke to the council near to the college as possibly major, were snickering and residents of Downey were sented a good report on their He also showed the council the about the hospital complex that and to have clear access to thf whispering back and forth as updated on the progress of restoration progress and develop murals being painted on the walls takes up 30 acres of the former D freeway. they passed by the crowd of cel the Downey Landing, Downey ment of property. of Downey Studios and said rooms NASA/Boeing property. According to Petty, those are ebrants over whether or not Studios and Kaiser Permanente's Stewart Lichter, representative, for exterior sets are being made. There will be three structures two things this location offers that was Dan from the commer new medical office/hospital at a said that things appeared to be There is hope that there will be on the site, two medical buildings in addition to another location cials or not, until someone special session before a regular good with power being installed in three restaurants going in and and one hospital; the expected in the city that is at an entrywaj7 called Dap over and they con council meeting, held Feb. 22. the back lot and filming continu around Downey Studios. completion date for the Kaiser site to Norwalk. firmed their suspicions. The three developers of the site ing on several major motion pic The developers have three is 2008. "We were offered a location "This is great," Badal said, as said everything is well at the sites tures and about to begin on two restaurants interested and one has He also said that over 150 peo over the bridge farther awaf he finished his free piece of the except for the rain over the past TV pilots. a proposal, though, at this time, ple have been working on the first from the college, but we felt it massive burrito. After the meal, couple of weeks, which caused The TV show 24 will be filming they are waiting until the project medical building. It is the develop was best to be closer to the cam he was poised to get a picture some delay in construction. on the lot soon. gets a little further along. ers' hopes to break ground in April pus and its students," he added. with Dan after the dozens of Downey Landing will be the It is the developers' hopes to There is also talk about an of this year on the hospital portion The event started with ths employees and Norwalk Sheriffs major retail area and restaurants attract more-TV series and it is said inside restaurant with access to see of the complex; it will take about " lntroductfbffof Mayor Kelley b^ had their turn. which council, along with' resi that if they (the studio) creates the the activities on the lot through 44 mdnths to complete. " " ' dents, said the city is in need of. space the industry will come. windows without access to the lot Charles Vose, who is the city's The site is expecting to have The studio has built the world's itself. attorney, also was present as the restaurants such as Elephant Bar largest water tank inside the Meredith Peikins, mayor pro economic director, said, it is the and Restaurant and Chili's. largest sound stage on the lot tem, said, "That lie would like to city's hopes that the former Also stores such as Best Buy, where Lemony Snicket's was see Governor Arnold NASA/Boeing site will provide Ross Dress for Less, PetsMart, and filmed. Schwarzenegger come down and countless number of jobs in all Bed Bath and Beyond, Michael's, Lichter said that with this tank be invited to take a personal tour three projects and little ones in the Staples and Bally's fitness are slat in Southern California they hope of Downey Studios." works, such as the space museum ed to be part of the new Downey it will keep a lot of major water The governor has made keep and park. Landing development of the for mer NASA/Boeing property. Doug Gray, representing Downey Landing site, is hoping that some of the major stores and restaurants will be open by Christmas. Gray also commented that the LLLIILIIILLL developers lost Kohl's and Linens and Things as a part of the retail site and are looking at getting a shoe tenant and having some smaller shops. He said, "We are confident that we will develop what Downey MARIA GUTIERREZ/TM wants and we are trying to build as Monster Burrito: Del Taco President, Ron Petty, along fast as we can, also hoping for RYAN EDQUIST/TM with Norwalk Mayor Cheri Kelley cut a 10-foot burrito. drier weather." Getting Hollywood: Downey Studios is bringing in TV shows along with movies back to California Essay winners awarded at board meeting Election Coverage LA TOSHA MARKS ' Every six years, Cerritos said she injured her leg. The col fall or spring of 2004 classes. Staff Writer • College goes through the accredi lege turned over the claim to the At the meeting, there was also For Tuesday's election results log on to Imarks 1 @talonmarks.com tation process. insurance administrator, Keenan mention of applications for www.talonmarks.com The mid-term accreditation and Associates. Student Body president being As a part of National Women's report is done by the college dur Among other items discussed available at the beginning of this History Month at "Cerritos College, ing the accreditation period. The were prerequisite checking, which week. Applications are available in Barbara Mueller, instructor of college will submit the report on will be implemented in this sum the Associated Students of Cerritos Play Review English, presented three students April 1 to the Accrediting mer's registration. This program College office located next to the who participated and won in the Commission for Schools of the will now allow automotive stu bookstore. essay contest with $100 gift certifi Western Association of Schools dents to keep tabs on classes they The next Board of Trustees cates at last Wednesday's Cerritos and Colleges. will take. meeting is next Wednesday and is Want a full review of the play, "Bye College Board of Trustees meeting. Also, at the meeting, the Board Letters for prerequisite check held in the Board Room of the Bye Birdie?" Checkl it out by logging on The Board accepted the mid denied a personal injury claim ing will be sent out to students Administration Building. It will to www.talbnmarks.com term accreditation report. filed against it from a plaintiff who who were not enrolled in summer, begin at 6 p.m. Cerritos College ARC walk -Registration begins lival at the Cantos ( enter l(8C0)-54O3386 !<.. 11 Ml I '* ll\ (.IP tl 111 'II 1 „ 1 for the Performing Arts it 8 p m Saturday - Fannci s Muket at Car rental fpr driving lest Ihe Ceiritos few no <.«.-ntvr 8 (562)-S63-9515 Talon Marks, Cerritos College Wednesday, March 9, 2005 • 9 hosts Burnett Miller collection KENNETH PACKINGAN and breath of his vision, and him Staff Writer being able TO choose interesting Kpackingan 7 @talonmarks. com work." Miller received his masters of The Cerritos College Art fine arts degree in Art History from Gallery is currently hosting an USC in the early eighties. exhibition called "Selections from He then worked a brief term as the Burnett Miller Collection." a director of Marilyn Pearl Gallery The gallery has been on view in New York and became a curator since Feb. 28. at the La Jolla Museum of The official openir-g ceremony Contemporary Art. was on March 2 from 6-8 pm. He also opened his own gallery The selections from Burnett in Los Angeles from 1985 to 1994. Miller will continue to be on dis An interesting piece called play through March 31. "Aktion Wein 2," is a bizarre black Burnett Miller is an artist who and white photo of a man's hands played a key role in tile contribu holding a fish that is cut open in tion to art history in the 20th cen two. tury. "The overall feeling I get from Although his name is not well this painting is quite interesting," known to the public, he gained Robert Realon said, nursing major. much recognition by working with The artists featured in the exhi other artists, helping him build his bition include: Ian Hamilton foundation. Finlay, Fred Fehlau, Serge Spitzer, Miller brought notoriety to a Anotny Gormley, David Bunn, large number of artists who creat Miroslav Balka, Skip Arnold, Sarah ed several different media such as Seager, Ettore Spalletti, Wolfgang sculpture, painting, installation Lab, Arnulf Rainer, Roni Horn, and performance art. Leon Golub, Rudolf Scharzkogler scene. Miller's work will be on display Art teacher Andrea Bronte, who and Wolfgang Nestler. Miller passed away in 2001. until March 31. is responsible for making the show Gaining much respect as a His collection today is man For more information regard happen, mentioned, 'This is the visionary in the artist community, aged by his wife Tara Guizot who first exhibit since his [Miller] pass Miller had a distinct influence on has co-curated the work currently ing Miller, go to: http://www.cern- COURTESY OF ART GALLERY ing which really shows the depth the national and international art exhibited on campus. tos.edu/gallery. Soulful lyrics prove to be remedy Jazz festival rocks Mayfair High JON GARCIA People," which deals with more of tracks alone. at Cerritos College said. players received a loud A&E Editor a serious matter in Johnson's As always, Johnson's vocals are Both the Jazz and Arts@talonmarks. com Betanchourt played piano applause too. search to find good people in our there for every track. Pop Rock ensembles for the jazz band, and the sax But the band members were everyday society, every song brings His soulful lyrics, combined ophone for the pop/rock band. skeptical about their perform In the age of the singer/song a new theme to the CD. played at the Mayfair with his smooth voice, provide for "I fill in for the people who writer, Jack Johnson brings his Although I'm not a huge fan, I Jazz Festival. ances like Mike Meza, music yet another great Johnson album.( don't shpw,". Betaflchpurt. jpkr most recent collection of songs to do know my fair sliare, of Johnson major*i.!>.!<•.• i »np M«»->I From the opening guitar lick inglysaid. ->...•> • .<*.!• u *<-,<' the< table with HIS newest: studio material; and I have to say that he RAYMOND GALLEGOS ' "Tthiftk I did'alright; if felt' ^ on track No. 1, to the last synco The pop/rock band started albUm, "In Between Dreams." is growing as both a musician and Staff Writer better in practice. I couldn't pated note on track No. 14, the CD off with an instrumental piece, He's a great musician; he sings an individual. RCallegos 7 @talonmakrs.com hear anybody else; I think I did then the vocalists came out to well, plays guitar well and compos Given everyone grows with takes you on a journey that mediocre because I couldn't help out with the remaining es beautiful lyrics, I just have never time, his newest collection of Johnson invisioned; a vision that The Cerritos College jazz hear any one else." four songs. really gotten into his stuff too songs seems to be a bit different he uses so well to connect with his and pop/rock bands performed The cafeteria where the Alexa Macias, one of the heavy...until now. tfran the Johnson we know. audience on both a mental and at a competition Saturday at band was playing was small in vocalists, first sang "Groove I have to admit, I am not a big 'i •• For one, although mainly spiritual level. Mayfair High School. size, but there were many Me;" Theresa Flores, music Johnson fan, but his latest effort acoustic, there are a lot of band Though not groundbreaking, The event included 24 dif bands in attendace and there major, then sang the second did manage to get me humming to tracks on his newest CD. ferent ensembles from differ were a lot of bands playing in this CD is a great one to add to song. Iam Van Cong, nursing his tunes, while bobbing my head ] But the "new" sound (so to ent schools. the gym as well. your collection of great major, sang "Another Sad Love in the car to songs that have speak), worked for me. The event was sponsored Tom Philips, the director of singer/songwriters. Song;" finally Macias finished become quite familiar to my stereo I liked this CD more than any by the Southern California the event, said that this year's Dare I say, though some might the bands set by singing "1, 2, CD player. other Johnson album. School Band and Orchestra event has grown from the mere disagree, this is the best Johnson 3." ^ " "In Between Dreams" surprised The first four tracks are great! Association. 15 bands that played last year, Album yet. "I was nervous, but excited me; it's a darn good CD. The songs, "Better Together," to the now 24 bands playing in First, the jazz band went on at the same time," Flores said From the friendly "Banana "Never Know," "Banana Pancakes," With each new CD, Johnson the competition. stage, comprised of a large about singing in front of the Pancakes" track, which is a very pd "Good People," start the CD tells a story with his lyrics, his horn section, drums, guitarist crowd. Yet it was not a competi light-hearted, fun song, to the off on such a good note, heck, I music, and his emotion; his and piano. Cong said, "The excitement tion, because every band got soulful thought consuming, "Good would buy the CD for these four newest does not disappoint. The jazz band started off made me nervous, but I wasn't an award for showing up and with a slow melody, and then really nervous; it was a great individual awards,were given went into some "Glenn Miller." crowd." And the crowd was, out to soloist. Contest: "When you hear it (the. very energetic after hearing The event started at 8 a.m. Win four song) on a CD, by Glenn and ended at 5 p.m. Between only instrumental jazz all Miller, it sounds distorted; we morning long, they seemed to bands the spectators and band passes to Write a one sentence tried to bring this song to you like the pop/rock band. members, could buy anything the way it was meant to be The vocalists did not get all from barbeque to a fruit caption on this photo heard," David Betanchourt, the credit though; the smoothie in the middle of the and email it to director of bands and orchestra pop/rock band instrument Mayfair Campus [email protected] You could win four advance Ring Two Open University at CSULB Screening passes, Have a great Summer at lite Beach! and have your caption • 1 -i * * ' posted on our online • Over 1,200 day and evening courses to newspaper. choose from •No formal admission to CSULB required It is easy to win. * Earn units toward your degree For results check the Three Summer Sessions; Talon Marks Session 1 Ivlay 11-July 8 web site at Session 2 June 20-July 29 www.talonmarks.com Session "h . July 11-August 19 Open legist] a tion begins CVifli serve bleachers well LATOSHA MARKS small-time gambler who keeps an Staff Writer eye out for any participants willing Imarks 1 @taloni narks.com to accept a bet. Greg (Kevin Mansell) is a blind Whether you are familiar with guy with a great sense of humor, the game of baseball or not, you who seems to have a more keen will truly enjoy this play. observation of his surroundings With no intermission and a then his friends with sight. cast that delivers electrifying per formances, the Cerritos College Zig (Gilbert Martinez) is a frus Department of Theatre and ASCC trated fan who is pestered by his presents Bleacher Bums. wife Rose (Barbara Lopez), who is a A play by Joe Maritegna and fun loving woman, who's patience the Organic theatre company, seems to still be intact despite all Bleacher Bums, takes us to the the money her husband has lost bleachers of the Chicago, IL. on bets. Wrigley Stadium on a hot day, as Melody (Rebekah Parkinson) spectators of various ages, atti who sun bathes as she keeps an tudes and interests collide to biker, PHOTO COURTESY OF: ARTIST wager, and oh yeah, watch the eye on the game. game. The cheerleader's (Tony These truly dedicated Cubs, Bartolone) love for the cubs seems fans cheer for their beloved cub to rest on a different level than the Jankovic brings bies. rest of the crowd, as he is chased The cast stars Decker (Justin by the security guard (Matthew Murphy) who is a generous good- Sanchez) who has seen his share of natured guy who is obviously crazy antics. class to Cerritos financially well-off to support a This play will keep you laugh few bets. ing as you watch the relationships DAVID GOMEZ style," Jankovic elaborates. Richie (Angel Castellanos) is a News Editor "Since the author had been gullible and friendly guy who between the characters escalate, news@tatonmarks. com clinically dead for a period of looks up to Decker. and keep you wondering just why RAPHAEL MAGLONZO/TM time." Marvin (Arnold Sullivan) is a they come back. Bums: Fans root for Cubs from bleachers; set at Wrigley Field. In the near-darkness of a By preceding the song with classroom, only a spotlight illu the story behind it, Jankovic minates Petar Jankovic and his states that he is able to connect guitar. his audience to the music. The small audience sits, "I want to evoke passion and ^KSHSKhsm^ hushed by the music produced emotion. I communicate W#l!wJvMiH0lH|i;SJ)1.U Ola (ouiijcijunij by the classical guitarist; some through my guitar and to reach sit with their eyes closed, while out with artistic values," others watch as his hands and Jankovic concluded wsns fingers work their way up and That was exactly what he down the guitar, picking the did. Graphics no noticeable slow-down or pricing. nagging animation glitches. strings in rhythmic motion. "He made me feel amazing," Without doubt, the MVP "Mini Games" ha\e also . Ne\^»to this year's game is been added, such as hitting Leonard Reed, attorney, who commented Andres Avehdarid/ franchise remains the most the-'"Hitter's Eye," a system and pitching challenges that was in the audience, said music education major. "It's visually appealing baseball video game on the market. where players can recognize both teach the game's fun Jankovic was fantastic. kind of hard to explain how he The players' faces have been the pitch type coming out of damentals and serve as fun "He creates a beautiful made me feel, it was just a big restructured, stadiums have the pitcher's hand. Several diversions. sound, it was perfect," Reed stat rollercoaster of emotions." been shaded and the sky colors differentiate the pitch Score: 4.5 out of 5 ed. "It's like a different way to lines are mostly accurate. type and flash on the screen Jankovic, who has played express yourself, not through Several signature player prior to delivery. Double plays run much smoother, Overall: classical guitar since age 8, regular language, but through celebrations have also been as well as outfield cut-offs The game has a long played a variety of songs includ music. He inspired me to prac inserted, such as Sammy and bunting situations. shelf life due to its deep ros ing one titled, "Libra Sonatine," tice a lot more," Avendano Sosa's hop and Manny Ramirez's bat toss. EA Sports Score: 5 out of 5 ters and "Owner Mode." which before playing, he intro added. failed to reconstruct the The graphics are solid and duced, giving the audience the Jankovic was on tour from player models, however, Features: gameplay is extiemely story behind the song. San Diego to Santa Barbara. He, clean. While the music fea leaving some of MLB's A new "Owner Mode" "This song was dedicated (by is currently a faculty member at biggest stars without accu has been added, a feature tured on MVP Baseball 2005 the author) to his heart doctor. Indiana University School of rate body types. akin to Madden 2O05's ver does hurt the game a little, The sharp guitar sounds were Music of Indianapolis and at Score: i.S out of 5 sion. 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Moore St • Cerritos, CA 90703 Equal Opportunity UNIVERSITY Ph: 562-404-3322 Employer Talon Marks, Cerritos College Wednesday, March 9, 2005 • 11 Schwarzenbach Falcons look for big gets Falcons' improvement after a tough losing streak third win DAVID PEREZ In order to get back on the Co-Sports Editor right. track, Falcons' shortstop WERNER GOMEZ [email protected] Nicole Deel has assumed a leader Co-Sports Editor [email protected] ship role and hopes to motivate After starting the season at the club. 6-1, the Cerritos softball team Deel said, "I lead by playing. I With bases loaded and no outs dropped its third-consecutive just try to set the example by mak in the top the 11 inning, the game last Thursday, 8-2, to ing the plays, hitting the ball and Falcons called on Brad Pasadena City College. staying strong for the team. Schwarzenbach to get them out of a The Falcons have been "They can look and say, 'She jam and to win the game in the outscored 22-6 in their last can do it, so-we can do it too.'" bottom half. three games, dropping their Deel leads the team in slugging The Falcons beat the El Camino overall record to 6-4 and 0-2 percentage (.758), homeruns (3) College Warriors last Saturday 2-1 in conference play. and total bases (25). But Murray in extra innings as Schwarzenbach, However, those same three notices other qualities that Deel who had started the game at catch first in the second defeats have come at the hands of provides outside of numbers. er, singled in center fielder Dave inning when desig Palomar College, Mt. San Antonio "Nicole has taken this team Balandran from second base in the nated hitter Sal College and the Lancers. over," Murray said. "In a leader bottom of the 11 inning to end the Dorado singled in Combined, the schools hold a 28- ship role, sometimes you have to game. third baseman Gabe 5-1 record and are all ranked in the say things to help your teammates "I just wanted to go in there Santos. state's top 10. step their game up. and throw strikes," Schwarzenbach Santos doubled to Despite the losing streak, "In general, a lot of people said. start the inning and Falcons' head coach Kodee Murray don't like confrontation. Nicole "Just happy that I had the was sacrificed to third remains confident that the recent has completely stepped-up." opportunity (to win the game)," he by Schwarzenbach, to performances are not indicative of Murray believes that the rest of added. "I knew I had the confi record his first RBI of her team's quality. the season will hold more success dence to get it done." the season. "We have to look and see that than recent times. The Falcons are now 7-5 overall Schwarzenbach was brought two of those three losses are to the "We just need to focus on our and are undefeated since starting in to replace pitcher Jerome Fortin state's top two teams," Murray own game, and if we do, we conference play at 3-0. who had got into the jam. said. should have no problem," she The Falcons were unable to cap The first hitter he faced ground "The fact of the matter is said. italize on the performance of start ed to second baseman Luyben's Palomar is loaded. (Against) Mt. Although the game against Mt. ing pitcher Stephen Luyben (2-2), brother, Daniel, who threw home SAC; we beat ourselves. I don't feel who went 8 2/3 innings, allowing where Dorado (replacing SAC ended in a 9-4 defeat on that we have really played to our six hits while striking out seven and Schwarzenbach at catcher) tagged March 1, Deel feels that the game potential at all." giving up one run, a home run to out the runner. was winnable and that the Falcons Over the past two games the can compete with the best. Billy Hernandez in the sixth Then the warriors attempted a Falcons have squandered scoring inning. squeeze bunt, but Dorado jumped "If that's the No. 1 team in the opportunities, having left 18 run "Our bats didn't wake up early on the ball and got the runner state, then I think we can win ners on base,. state,? Deel said. "I think that if we enough>" Luyben said. coming from third, f Murray recognizes that the. "Brad deserved the win," he \ The Falcons will now travel to have the determination, we can Falcons haven't produced many added. "He did the job." f£ce Los Angeles City College and win it. Although he was glad to get the will look to extend their three- clutch hits of late. "I don't think they're better win, Schwarzenbach was not game win streak. "We take ourselves right out than us. We can beat Mt. SAC." of things when we do that. A pleased that the game went as long Luyben is excited to start con The Falcons were to host El key hit at anytime makes a as it did. ference play undefeated, and looks Camino College on Tuesday before "It's a job that we should have for the team to improve. difference in those games," hitting the road Thursday to take Murray said. finished earlier in the game," he "It feels awesome," he said. "We on Long Beach City College. said. were a little shaky in the presea The Falcons got on the board son." Leading the way Leading the way Batting Average: Cynthia Leyva (.515) t Runs: Mayra Oliden (11) \ Batting Average: Bryan Kepner (.415) Hits: Cynthia Leyva (17) Runs: Dave Balandran (11) Home Runs: Nicole Deel (3) Hits: Bryan Kepner (17) Runs Batted In: Cynthia Leyva (14) j Home Runs: Earl Powell, Gabriel Santos (1) Stolen Bases: Joanna Navarro (4) j Runs Batted In: Bryan Kepner (7) Earned Run Average: Tricia Lee (2.30) | Stolen Bases: Daniel Luyben, Phil Van Doren (4) Wins: Alex Castillo, Tricia Lee (3) \ David Perez Tennis Co-Sports Editor • [email protected] CROATIA ACES USA roundup anking on steroi Men's tennis In a season when Major League I, too, agree that steroids prob Get my drift? Singles: Baseball's best player is pursuing ably do not help hand-eye coordi While it is unfair to tag players • Cooper Lee lost 6-4, 2-6, 5-7 its most hallowed record, it turns nation. as steroid-users without hard evi • Pat Vivatpattanakul won 6-3, out that; the man chasing the But what about steroids' ability dence, Bonds has already admitted 6-3 career homerun title is the game's to* maximize a player's stamina to using steroids, albeit "unknow biggest liar as well. and double a player's strength? • PJ Angcaco won 6-3, 6-3 ingly." \ Barry Bonds of the San Bonds has testified before a fed • Matt Bote lost 6-4, 3-6, 2-6 However, is it reasonable to Francisco Giants continued to eral grand jury to taking two sub believe that multi-million dollar • Tim Chang won 6-2, 6-1 smear his own name Feb. 22 dur stances in the middle of the athletes don't altogether under • Glenn Upshaw won 6-0, 6-2 ing a climactic press conference at BALCO scandal, the "clear" and the Giants' spring training facility the "cream," both of which are stand every supplement that goes Women's tennis in Arizona. steroids. into their bodies? Singles: Amidst many inquisitive jour At 40, Bonds must need a stam Hardly. nalists, Bonds spoke harshly about ina boost in order to keep pace in An athlete's body is his temple, • Mara Petrini won 6-1, 6-0 the steroid allegations surround a game that wears on players half as it provides for the amount of • Ashley Vachirajongkol 7-5, ing him, going as far as to say that his age. money and fame he can accrue steroids do not help baseball play Steroids have probably aided over his career. •Kenya Fregoso 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, his longevity. ers. Both clean and tainted players "I, don't believe steroids can For a hitter, being able to wait • Berenice Ceja won 0-6, 6-4, constantly work hard to perform help you, eye-hand coordination, on a pitch longer allows him to 6-3 at their physical peak. Now, it is technically hit a baseball; I just read the ball's location, speed and commonplace for players to push don't believe it and that's just my type much easier. Hence, more their workouts long into the off RAPHAEL MAGLON£O/TM opinion," Bonds said. strength leads to more bat speed, For the story on both Andy Roddick (above) serves to Mario Ancicfrom Croatia during Sure, if you limit the effects of meaning more time to "sit" on a season to gain the "competitive malihes, visit www.talon- Davis Cup play. Roddick defeated Ancic in four sets (4-6, 6-2, 6- steroids to' the parameters that pitch. It is widely recognized that edge." maiks.com 1, 6-4) but it was not enough as the U.S. lost to Croatia 1-2 and was eliminated from the Davis Cup tournament. Bonds set, you could make a case Bonds can wait much longer than Too bad players like Bonds for his statement being valid. the normal hitter can. need to push needles to achieve it. Talon Marks, Cerritos College Wednesday, March 9, 2005 • 12 SUNEM RIVAS Jeremy wasn't answering. That's Copy Editor "Even though they took him from me, I know he is wutihing me. when the phone rang," she said. srivas 1 @talonmarks.com I know he is here next to me, hut I ain't touih him, utnl that h what hurts the most." It was one of Jeremy's friends. His father answered and turned red yelling, "No," said Jeremy's mother. eremy Adam Lara's life Jeremy had been the victim of revolved around three things: a drive-by shooting. His friend, family, baseball and winning, Carlos Luna, had also been shot. Jliis parents describe him as a The family believes the bullet joker and a trouble maker, but his perforated his lungs when it struck horseplay was harmless. his back, causing him to collapse. Tt was only to have fun," said They have not asked for the Martha Lara, his mother, describ autopsy report; they don't feel ing Jeremy, who was killed Jan. 23 ready to hear the results. in a drive-by shooting. Jeremy's friends said he tried to And Jeremy was having fun as help Luna up, but collapsed after early as 2-years-old, when one day, putting his hand to his back. Jeremy was nowhere to be found. When the paramedics got His parents searched inside and there, they didn't know he was outside their apartment, but he injured. His wound did not bleed. seemed to have vanished. Jeremy died at the hospital before They decided to call the police; his parents could reach him. that is when his father spotted him The Laras rushed to the hospi on top of the refrigerator. tal, but did not receive any infor "He was sitting there eating mation on Jeremy at the front cookies," his mother said. "Until y desk. They were placed in a room now, we don't know how he got up until a doctor, hesitant to tell them there." the news, entered the room. At 6 years of age, his mother "I told him to tell me straight did not know what to do anymore. out how my son was. That's when "He was too hyper," she said. he told me Jeremy had just passed "They (his brothers and away," his father said. cousins) all were. We had to find a Jeremy's mother ran out of the way to keep them entertained." hospital, crying and yelling. That is when Jeremy's baseball career began; he and his brother, n the day Jeremy was sup Giovanni Lara, were named to posed to be playing his their league's All-Star team. Ofirst league game with "I remember him sitting at the Cerritos, he was being laid to rest end of the curye where the catcher at Cypress Forest lawn. stands, legs crossed, with his hands According to the family, there on his face, crying," his father were more than 300 cars and over recalls. 600 people present at his burial. Jeremy was too small to play. "Until now, our life has been "He told me, "Just watch filled with pain; only God knows daddy, next year I'll be right there when it will stop," his father said. playing with them,'" his father "I lost my idol." said. Jeremy's brother has shut down His brother quit baseball, but since his death. He doesn't want to Jeremy remained active with the be home, he sleeps most of the team until he was 13-years-old. time and has isolated himself from hi elementary school, Jeremy i his family. was doing great in school, winning 8f hey took a part of my heart; spelling bees and math contests. we were always together," he said. "We knew when he was nerv Jeremy's mother says she does ous because he would extend his n't know how to feel. arm and twist his hand," his mom Pill "Sometimes I am confused, remembers. other times sad, but mostly I am angry," she said. "We are all going n junior high, Jeremy found to die some time, but he didn't himself bored in class, but for have to die so young, especially Idifferent reasons than other when he had such a bright future teens. ahead of him." "His teacher called us for a con The shooters were caught three ference and we thought, 'My God, days after the incident and are fac what did he do?'" his mother said. ing criminal charges. But the news was actually far The family now believes from what the Laras had in mind. Jeremy was not supposed to die Jeremy was finishing one-hour that day. One of his friends had tests in 20 minutes and doing well. received death threats in the form "The teacher had to give him of letters and he was simply in the books and high school level work Ok4 A >Aa wrong place at the wrong time. to keep him entertained, because "He was everything to me," his he would sit in his desk drumming mother said. "He used to say he his fingers for the rest of the time," Jeremy was a mama's boy. We were very his mother explained. close." The school recommended Power player: Lara at age 17. He turned down a full athletic scholarship to the University of Miami to be closer to his family. His family was not the only enrolling Jeremy on the "gifted" too became friends with the singer. love for baseball. never play again. training, but did not get to play one who lost with Jeremy's death. program, which focused kids on Sanchez introduced them to In 2002, he joined the Long "He told me, 'In five weeks I am when the season started; his life The Breakers retired Jeremy's academics after school, but he other famous Spanish singers like Beach Breakers while playing base going to be pitching again,'" his made a sudden turn. number (50); their hats will carry refused to give up baseball. Lupillo Rivera and Valentin ball for his school. There, he met father said. "In three weeks he was "That whole week he was act his number at the start of the next His mother recalls repeatedly Elizalde, his favorite singer. The Sal Dorado, who remembers him already at practice and in five ing strange," Dorado said. "On season. asking Jeremy to turn off the TV group liked to go to night clubs as a quiet guy but "very social" if weeks he was pitching again." Saturday (Jan. 22), out of nowhere, Jeremy's Falcon uniform still while doing homework. He would and mingle with the famous faces you were his friend. By that time, Jeremy's fastball he started to thank me for being hangs in his locker. reply, "It's easy mom. Test me." of Spanish TV. They even joined "He didn't like to see anyone hit 95-mph at only 18-years-old. his friend and helping him out. The Dodgers were waiting for "He loved to play video games," Sanchez in a music video. sad," Genesis Lara, his sister said. In a practice game against Los "I told him, 'you're talking stu Seattle and the Angels to come up his mother said. "But in three days His senior year, Jeremy was While playing in Miami, Ostioneros de Guaimas, Sonora, he pid... that's what friends are for.'" with a figure to sign Jeremy to the he would go through an entire named Mr. GQ and was a prince at Jeremy was offered a full scholar struck out "El Camaron" Diaz, a The next day, a group of friends team; they had been watching him game and grow bored with it." his Winter Formal dance. ship to play for the University of major league player from Mexico. met at a house two blocks from since high school. While in high school, Jeremy's But his interest in friends did Miami, but refused to be far from "That's when I knew he was Jeremy's home. But when the Angels looked for popularity grew. not override his interest in school. home. going to be someone big in life," His mother watched him leave Jeremy, he was no longer playing His brother became friends Jeremy was the first male in the In 2003, he broke his collar his father said. from the door saying, "Bye papas, baseball. He had already passed with famous Spanish singer Adan history of Paramount High School bone while dirt biking in Mexico. In September of 2004, Jeremy be careful." away. "Chalino" Sanchez, who was killed to receive the Scholars Award in The doctors told him to stay off his enrolled in Cerritos College and "I called him like 15 minutes "He loved to win," his dad said. in March of 2004; since Jeremy Home Economics. shoulder for at least six weeks. joined the baseball team. later and he wasn't answering. (My This time, Jeremy lost in the and his brother were very close, he It also did not take over his His father thought he would Jeremy went through spring husband) walked in and I told him worst way possible. Left: Luni, aye 6, ur Right: Lara at his the start of his baseball high school prom in careen 2004, wearing a suit he was very anxious to buy, not knowing it would be the same suit IBs \ he would be buried in. / Right! Giovanni Lara Above: The last family photo of the Laras taken during and Jeremy Lara, age Christmas Eve, 2004. From left to right: Giovanni (brother), 4. The two were very Martha (mother), Genesis (sister), Carlos (father), Jeremy. close. AU I'HOrOS ON IHIS PAfcE COLMtSY OF IHE L.VRA IAMI1.Y