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Volume 71, No. 13 coastreportonline.com April 5, 2017 Demands aimed at district Cox was awarded the honor requests, asking more than 20 be a readily available reporting Letitia Clark, the district’s di- publicans, said the party sent out OCC Republicans earlier this semester after a vid- instructors and administrators at button on student’s (sic) home rector of public affairs, marketing a press release to alert the public eotape of her making disparaging the college and the district office pages where students can send and public relations, said the dis- about what the college’s Republi- plan to ask officials remarks about then just elected to hand over public and private in reports and complaints about trict board of trustees has no au- cans club is doing. to rescind Olga President Donald Trump went emails that pertain to a variety faculty, staff, and fellow students. thority over OCC’s faculty mem- “We support and echo the ob- viral in December. Caleb O’Neil, of topics. (See related story this This is to ensure that an easily ber of the year award. jectives of what they are trying to Cox’s award. the student who videotaped her page) accessible method for reporting “She (Cox) is at this point ac- accomplish at the meeting tomor- without consent, approached On a bulleted list of goals from is available to all students, just as cepting the award so it sounds row,” Babbitt said when reached BY ISABELLLA OCC president Dennis Harkins the Republicans club, students are one exists for faculty and staff,” like they’re (the Republicans Tuesday. BALANDRAN AND about the incident and when no asking that the board “amend col- Recalde-Martinez wrote in a pre- club) making a request to the Republican Party of Orange DEVIN MICHAELS action was taken took the tape to lege policies to protect students pared statement. faculty committee and whoever County Chairman Fred M. Whita- STAFF WRITERS the college Republicans. from discrimination as a result The club also wants the board else is on the committee at OCC ker called for support of the OCC Former Republicans club pres- of their political affiliation and to rescind Cox’s Faculty Member because it’s not a board decision club in a statement he released. Members of the Orange Coast ident Joshua Recalde-Martinez ideological beliefs,” as well as of the Year award and open the who’s faculty member of the “The College Republicans College Republicans club, along posted the video online and Cox “provide students with the ability award nomination process to all year,” Clark said. need support in their effort to with members of the Orange was forced to leave the state be- to report faculty, staff and other professors. The Republican Party of Or- ensure that conservative students County Republican Party, plan cause of threats. She returned to students for violating prospective “The action on the part of a ange County sent a media adviso- receive equal treatment on cam- to present a list of demands to the the classroom this semester. amended policies.” committee of only 10 people to ry to its members requesting they pus and have the ability to report Coast Community College Dis- A move to sanction O’Neil The college Republicans also make Olga the Faculty Member “stand with the Orange Coast discrimination they experience,” trict Board of Trustees tonight, with suspension was overturned intend to ask for an easy way to of the Year is one which is not College Republicans” and attend the statement said. including that the board rescind by the district. complain about faculty, staff and only insensitive but one that is tonight’s meeting. The meeting is tonight at 5 Olga Cox’s Faculty Member of Recalde-Martinez has also students on campus. irresponsible,” Recalde-Martinez Julian Babbitt, executive di- p.m. in the CCCD offices, 1370 the Year award. filed three Public Records Act “We’d also like their (sic) to said in his statement. rector of the Orange County Re- Adams Ave. in Costa Mesa. OCC looks at the environment Email Earth will be highlighted on campus this month. grab BY MARGHERITA BEALE, STAFF WRITER lacks t’s April and that means it’s Earth ago by planting a tree, which has since tainability will be in the Quad from 10 make a difference. You can actually do month. been torn down due to construction, a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of these participants it on your own.” Orange Coast College will host near the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Her will include the OCC Recycling Center, Mike Carey, architectural technology its 12th annual Green Coast Day presentation will focus on environmental Horticulture club, CalTrans District 12, instructor and the Environmental Sus- clarity withI a focus on environmental aware- engagement and plastic pollution. BikeWays and Food Riders. tainability Coordinator, will host a walk- ness on April 19 in the Quad. There will “Felicia was the one that started it, “We want to promote student clubs through of the OCC Recycling Center. be a short presentation and awards cer- completely on her own. It was her idea. and organizations to come out and be “Not a lot of people know where [the BY CLAYTON SPIVEY emony in the Robert B. Moore Theatre It wasn’t an honors program idea or any- there and talk to other students. We just recycling center] is or what it does but EDITOR-IN-CHIEF before an array of green-themed vendors thing like that. It ended up growing into want to bring students together with the it’s actually one of the biggest revenue and exhibitors take over the Quad. that but she’s the sole reason why this community,” Kadi Ali, a 20-year-old generators for our campus,” Ali said. Faculty and administrators “The point of Green Coast Day is to is here today and why we’ve continued communications major and president of According to Eichman, most people at Orange Coast College and not only make students aware of what’s it for so long,” Stephanie Eichman, a the Honors Student Council said. don’t realize the impact they have on the the Coast Community College going on in the environment but it’s also 20-year-old political science major, pres- The theme of the day is going to environment because we live in a place District are preparing to release to bring the community together and ident of Omega Psi Sigma and student center around student engagement and where we don’t have to see the direct their public and private emails help them realize that there is something coordinator of Green Coast Day said. environmental awareness. impacts of what we are doing to the to a student who requested them you can do to help the environment,” The Garrison Fellows Awards will “It’s going to be about how one person environment. Eichman said she hopes under the California Public Re- Kat Sotoodeh, a 21-year-old communi- be held following Vargo-Johnson’s can make a difference,” Eichman said. the event will help spread awareness cords Act, but there is confusion cations major and vice president of the presentation. The awards are an annual “It’s kind of a focus on how you, as a sin- to OCC and the community about the about exactly what needs to be Honors Student Council said. recognition of academic achievement gle individual, can make a difference on reality of our situation. included. The keynote speaker will be Felicia and leadership for the top student in each the environment. That you don’t have to “It’s very important, especially since The last of three public records Vargo-Johnson, who started the annual department or division. be part of a larger group, or part of some requests came in mid-March Green Coast Day tradition 12 years Vendors and exhibitors related to sus- agency or anything like that, in order to See COAST DAYS Page 4 from student and former OCC Republicans president Joshua Recalde-Martinez and asked for all email communication regard- ing the videotaping of Olga Perez New sustainability program aims to provide internships. Stable Cox. According to Gary Hoffman, a part-time English instructor who BY CLAYTON SPIVEY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF was included in the most recent request but not the others, many on the list didn’t know what they had to send. Hoffman said people range Coast College is about an architectural technology instructor, “I have been getting the word out,” is the new recycling program. He did are sending personal emails that to get a little greener with also oversees the recycling program at Trevino said. “I’ve been working on say, however, that there were no definite don’t need to be turned over. the help of a new program OCC. finding project partners who will really project partners at this time and has been “Somebody in the (first) re- aimed at promoting sus- According to Carey a textbook defi- give students valuable experience.” working on nailing some down since he quest must have sent (unneces- tainability.O nition of sustainability is “meeting the According to Trevino, internships will came to OCC on March 1. sary emails) over even though In an effort to broaden student’s hori- needs of the present generation without include hands-on experience through While Trevino is heading up the pro- they didn’t have to,” Hoffman zons in green careers, OCC is working compromising the ability of future gen- projects that cover a variety of fields. gram, Carey was actually the man who said about why he was included with a program called Energize Colleges erations to meet their needs.” Specifically, Trevino said, through got OCC’s foot in the door. in the third records request. to create internships and energy projects Energize Colleges aims to promote the program he is looking to guide stu- According to both Trevino and Carey, While some of the names on campus and in the community. such sustainability, Trevino said. dents on eight career pathways — all of SEI spoke at the California Higher Ed- listed on the request attended a “I’ve always been passionate about The program originated from a green which are considered green industries. ucation Sustainability Conference and general counsel meeting with the sustainability. It’s really pushed me to get corporation called Strategic Energy Among them are energy engineering, sparked Carey’s interest in the program. district’s attorney Jack Lipton for involved and push others to get involved Innovations, or SEI. According to the environmental controls technology, solar, It was after hearing the presentation that advice just before spring break, in sustainability as well,” said Tristian program’s mission statement, it was installation and maintenance. They also Carey approached them some instructors on the list are Trevino, the Energize College fellow launched to “advance energy and sustain- focus on energy auditing, energy and en- “Energize Colleges was primarily saying the process is still confus- for OCC. ability education and workforce devel- vironmental management, energy storage involved with colleges in northern Cali- ing— especially when it comes to Working with Trevino as the staff lead opment through experiential learning.” and architecture. fornia,” Carey said. “They were looking at OCC is Environmental Sustainability That experience, according to Trevino, One of the existing projects that Trevi- See EMAILS Page 4 Coordinator Mike Carey. Carey, who is is what he is here to provide. no is trying to get students involved with See ENERGIZE Page 4 On the inside Artistic social Honor Society to host casting mixer and scripting contest. Page 2

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Joy ride Stolen devices Two maintenance carts According to Farmer, a were stolen from the main- male individual reported tenance yard on Saturday that over $950 worth of elec- around 7 p.m., John Farmer, tronics was stolen from his chief of Campus Safety said. vehicle during the OCC swap The next morning Costa meet on March 25. When he Mesa police found one of the returned to his car the victim carts parked illegally in front noticed his rear door was of a fire hydrant and contact- open and two boxes full of ed Campus Safety to remove dozens of cellphones, tab- it. The cart was undamaged, lets and device screens were says Farmer. missing. Security camera footage Surveillance cameras cap- shows two unidentified sub- tured two unidentified sub- jects jumping over the main- jects opening the victim’s tenance yard gate, starting trunk then entering a parked the carts, forcing the gate tan Toyota Corolla and leav- open and driving away. ing. Though he claimed he locked his car, it did not seem Used to abuse to be tampered with. An individual under the influence of a controlled substance was found uncon- Side-swiped scious in the men’s restroom A male student reported his in the science building on cellphone was stolen from his Photo courtesy of JACC March 29. vehicle in the Adams Avenue When asked by a Cam- Parking Lot on March 20 Coast Report staff (from top left) Adviser Cathy Werblin, Margherita Beale, Zach Boetto, Spencer Golanka, Sara Teal, Clay- between 9:35 and 11 a.m. ton Spivey, (from bottom left) Lizzy Brent, Isabella Balandran, Sarah Hernandez and Devin Michaels pose for a photo after pus Safety officer to exit an awards ceremony at the Annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Conference. the handicap stall, the male The student left the phone in nonstudent rapidly flushed his car and hurried to class, the toilet several times. The forgetting whether or not he subject was lethargic and a locked the doors. There are tourniquet commonly used no suspects and no cameras Honor society holds artist mixer for intravenous drugs was in that area of the parking lot, Farmer said. found nearby on the floor, BY LIZZY BRENT “It’s not everyday students have There will be many activities for open until April 21. Farmer said. STAFF WRITER an opportunity to come out of an visual artists, such as free head- The rules are that the script must Costa Mesa police took event with a client or a business shots for actors and networking be 10 pages or less and must be him into custody upon learn- — The Crime Blotter was com- Orange Coast College’s Pi Tau partner,” Enzo Flores, 19, the pres- activities. structured around the template “A ing of an outstanding felony piled by Winston Payne from Epsilon Honors Society, is hosting ident and founder of PTE Honors One networking activity will person wakes up in an unfamiliar warrant for his arrest. Campus Safety reports. a casting mixer and a screenwrit- Society and a film major said. consist of people putting their location with no memory of how ing competition for creatives to This is not OCC’s first casting contact information on a card, and they got there.” connect with one another and mixer. In the past, the film club has posting it on a board. Other people It is free to enter in this contest exercise their writing skills. been in charge of the casting mixer. can save the posted contact infor- and there are no qualifications DESIGN YOUR FUTURE Pi Tau Epsilon Honors Society But this year the honors society is mation for future projects. other than the writer submitting is the nation’s first two-year col- striving to make this event more “The most important aspect of must be an OCC student. Learn to design news pages lege visual arts honors society and inclusive of all visual arts majors, the film or visual arts industries Although there is no cost to the OCC chapter will be holding extending from the scope of film. is networking. It’s important to enter, there are prizes. First place using InDesign. Join the both events for free. The majors included in the know the right people,” Kyle wins two Universal Studios pass- Coast Report by signing up for The casting mixer will be held casting mixer are film, fashion, Clayton, 20, the vice president and es, second place wins two Regal on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 interior design, architecture, art, co-founder of PTE Honors Society Cinema movie passes and third Journalism 115. p.m. at the back of the Art Center illustration, marketing, theater, and a screenwriting major said. place wins a Starbucks gift card. in the Art Center Parking Lot. music, journalism, digital media Another important aspect of The winners will be announced arts and design. The event is open visual arts besides networking via email once all the submissions for all students, non-students and is the practice of competing and have been read and judged. alumni. submitting work on a deadline. The judges for the contest are “We’re mainly looking for peo- The PTE Honors Society is anonymous industry professionals, ple who are passionate about their also hosting a screenwriting com- faculty and staff. For more infor- field of study inside visual arts,” petition. The submission window mation and to send submissions Flores said. opened March 22 and will stay email [email protected]. Vote for student senate seats BY LUAN ALENCASTRO budget of over a million dollars. guages building and then outside STAFF WRITER “Student senators allocate mon- Starbucks on April 18. On April ies, vote on student selected issues 19 and April 20 elections will be The Student Government of and act as the standing legislative held in the Quad. A barbecue will Orange Coast College will be branch at OCC,” Karen Caspa, be held on either April 19 or 20, holding its annual student senate student senate president said. and offer students free hot dogs, elections starting April 17 to “They vote on pressing issues ice cream, chips and candy. Two April 21. and act as representatives for the HydroFlasks will be raffled off There are currently 12 stu- student body.” as well. dents running for the nine seats The SGOCC elections will be Students may cast up to nine available. Student senators are held from 9 a.m. to noon on April votes in person or online at oc- responsible for administering a 17 outside the Literature and Lan- cvotes.com.

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Funded by the Counseling Division & ASOCC. Sign-up in the Counseling office or call (714)432-5078. PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES APRIL 5, 2017 Features 3 Wiccans try and reclaim their name Modern witches modern Western country, it has the values of modern Westerners. The are gathering all values of modern Westerners are across Orange individualism, freedom to practice as you choose, no authority above County. you, no official doctrine that forces you to stick to a certain way and BY MARIAM ZAGUB very, very few moral mandates. VIEWS EDITOR The only moral mandate is harm nobody. Do what you want, but Looking for a new wand? May- harm nobody,” Golden West Col- be some chrysanthemum flowers lege anthropology instructor Kaine or mandrake root? Fini said. How about some azurite and According to Velasquez, Wicca malachite or blue chalcedony? is about kindness and service. You can find all this — and so “For me, Wicca means be- much more — in a shop hidden ing able to connect with others inside an industrial park on Grand regardless of their background, Avenue in Santa Ana. being kind to others no matter Called The Dragon and the what. Spiritually, it means being Rose, the store is filled with col- of service. And of course freedom. orful crystals, books, oils, incense Here, there are people that enter and alter supplies for those who Wicca and find they are able to be practice the new age religion of what they want within it,” Velas- Wicca that began in 1959. In addi- quez said. tion to items, the shop offers drum Among the hundreds of prac- circles, workshops, classes on titioners in Orange County is one witchcraft, rituals and craft nights. Orange Coast College student who It’s also a place where an eclec- uses witchcraft in her everyday tic circle of witches gathers. life. “Anyone is allowed to join as Sara Kassouf, a 21-year-old art long as they come with an open major, said she and her family use mind and an open heart. We usu- witchcraft but are not Wiccan. She ally help each other with problems said that her upbringing, followed because we’re like family. We like by living in Morocco for a brief Photo courtesy of The Dragon and the Rose to think of this place as a temple period of time, helped her find her The Dragon and the Rose is a store located on Grand Avenue in Santa Ana and sells magical products like crystals and wands. and their sanctuary,” Addie Vel- inner witch. asquez, manager of The Dragon “I believe that witchcraft is just and the Rose and a teacher of a method of obtaining your own devil worshippers. I’m spending all my time with “My personal practice is more on it. witchcraft said. personal power by combining But Fini counters that image. were actually Wiccan. You know in vein with what’s considered “When friends started calling Modern Wicca, established the elements and channeling your “Wiccans are not, as you know, the whole ‘like attracts like’ kind traditional witchcraft. So I do a me and saying I was on the front around 1959, draws from an- higher self,” Kassouf said. “I devil worshippers. They don’t of thing. That’s how I fell into lot more of the crafty type things, page I kind of panicked. Being cient pagan practices and rituals. don’t believe in karma. I think it’s even believe in the devil or a it, so to speak. When I found it dealing with actual spell work, public amongst your community Because there isn’t a written another spiritual dogma. I choose Christian god, or for that matter an felt like coming home,” Yvonne and connecting with the ances- is one thing, being completely record of the practices, academ- not to rely on universal power or Islamic god or a Jewish god. They Conway-Williams, an ordained tors, and things that could also public in a community known for ics point to Gerald Gardner, an karma or God. I take full respon- don’t believe in that so they don’t elder high priestess of Wicca and perhaps be itching upon what being conservative is a little more author and anthropologist, as sibility for what I do. I would like worship anything close to Satan,” co-founder of United Pagans of some might consider Shamanism,” nerve-racking,” Conway-Williams the father of the modern religion to live heaven on earth. Heaven on Fini said. Color, said. Conway-Williams said. said. because he wrote several books earth for me is seeing my creations One of the more famous witches Conway-Williams said that Despite the time she puts into She also began meetups for on witchcraft. come to life and seeing my power in Orange County said she began witchcraft feels more intuitive her spirituality, she is also a lead- pagans and witches in Orange While people tend to think of and the relief after the difficulty,” practicing witchcraft in 1982 and for her. At one point in her life, ing figure in Wicca across the County to keep this community witchcraft as evil, Velasquez said Kassouf said. became Wiccan 10 years later. She when she stopped doing witch- nation. Ten years ago, she success- thriving. This year will be 15 years the opposite is actually true. The Although there are probably is now “out-of-the-broom-closet” craft, she said she felt something fully fought to have the pentacle as since Conway-Williams began only rule is that they do not harm millions of people practicing Wic- and has been in a coven for almost was missing from her life. She an option on government-issued running the Orange County Pagan others. ca worldwide, most people don’t 20 years. says that in her personal beliefs tombstones. The OC register, and Orange County Witches meet- “The important thing is that as know much about the religion and “About that time is when I she is guided by spirit and tries where Conway-Williams had her ups, which were the world’s largest this is a modern religion, born in a see them as users of witchcraft and recognized that the people that not to force it. first job, wrote a front page article groups when they first began. Jane got going in OC Women are being offered female drivers to transport them around town.

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See Jane Go, a Laguna Hills- based company, aims to provide a comfortable ride-hail service to women of as an alternative to Uber and Lyft. Since September, See Jane Photo courtesy of See Jane Go Go has recruited women of all backgrounds to offer women for a fact services like Uber are have so many employees, which a safe and reliable mode of way less attentive and too easy is great, but because of that they CSUDH alumnus transportation from exclusively to apply for.” don’t keep close contact with Glenn Matsushima female drivers. Some students at Orange Coast all of the drivers and its nearly According to the founders, College feel a female-powered impossible to ensure they are all created one of the nation’s their intentions are not to char- ride-hail service such as See appropriately doing their jobs. most successful prosthetics acterize men as dangerous but Jane Go would help eliminate the At See Jane Go, making our pas- rather to ensure the safety of stress women often face in a so- sengers feel safe and comfortable and orthotics companies. female passengers and encour- ciety that leaves them no choice comes first.” age them to be aware of their but to be conscious of men and Whether women have person- surroundings. their surroundings. ally experienced uncomfortable “Personally I am more com- “For some reason I always situations with male drivers or fortable driving with females,” feel uncomfortable with male not, the need to keep women safe Monica Gogue, a 44-year-old Uber or Lyft drivers, especially is undeniable. See Jane Go driver said. “I at night,” Estefania Mendoza, “I have never had a bad en- Improving lives is my don’t have a problem with men an 18-year-old liberal arts major counter with an Uber, Lyft or at all, I just believe See Jane said. “I think having something taxi driver, but I know of peo- Go offers the safest option for like this would be such a great ple who have,” Julia Arjona, business. And my passion. women who are skeptical about option for us girls. I feel like it a 23-year-old forensic science getting in cars with random men has always been like that since major said. “I actually have a and I’ve had so many people tell I was little. Society has made friend that was kidnapped by a me that.” it really easy for us to feel ner- male taxi driver in Brazil. They In recent years, Uber and Lyft vous around strangers and men found her and she was OK, but have dominated the ride-hail because we always hear stories scary situations like that do service industry. Despite the con- about services like Uber and happen. I would definitely prefer Learn how CSUDH Toros use their venience aspect these companies Lyft on the news.” women drivers.” offer, many women have found According to Gogue, See Jane See Jane Go was founded by degrees to make a difference. themselves in uncomfortable sit- Go currently provides ride ser- Savannah Jordan and her father uations with drivers due to a lack vices to women of Orange Coun- William Jordan in 2016 when of thorough background checks ty and parts of LA County, and the two became skeptical of the CSUDH.EDU/Alumnus and driver monitoring. are expanding to other regions. idea of unknown male drivers. According to Gogue, the ap- While the company intends to The service operates similarly plication and training process for grow, drivers such as Gogue to Uber and Lyft as far payments the women-driven company is feel the locality of See Jane Go and overall concept. According extensive in order to ensure that allows for efficient communi- to Gogue, male passengers are drivers are qualified and reliable. cation between the drivers and welcome as long as they are The application process begins headquarters. accompanied and vouched for with an online registration and “I speak with one of our found- by a female. the company conducts thorough ers, Savannah Jordan, all the “I believe See Jane Go’s mis- background checks that take time and every driver has weekly sion is to make female hail-riders about three weeks, she said. meetings with their mentors as and drivers to feel comfortable in “Once you are accepted, each well as the company executives. their surroundings,” Gogue said. (310) 243-3696 driver is assigned a mentor We are constantly communicat- “Us being moms and women, we 1000 E. Victoria Street | Carson, CA 90747 who checks in and talks to you ing with each other,” Gogue said. will get you where you need to consistently,” she said. “I know “Companies like Uber and Lyft go safely.” rts ulture APRIL 5, 2017 4 A & C Campus Events For information on most campus events, call (714) 432-5880.

. Campus “Ready to transfer to UC?” Tuesday: A workshop to help students optimize their opportunities to be accepted into Universities, the work- shop will go over transferring requirements, academic plan- ning and preparation for your major. In Watson Hall room 262. Free. “Spring Plant Sale,” April Who to catch at Coachella 14, 21, 28: Horticulture stu- dents will be selling the plants they have planted from seed. In the Horticulture garden Friday Saturday Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Financial Aid Aware- TRAVIS SCOTT KENDRICK LAMAR SuperStar: SuperStar: FUTURE Super Star: ness Day,” April 15: Fi- DENZEL CURRY LIL UZI VERT nancial Aid hosts an event New Name: New Name: THUNDERCAT New Name: to announce that it is not MAC MILLER KAYTRANADA too late to apply for finan- Can’t Miss: Can’t Miss: SCHOOLBOY Q Can’t Miss: cial aid and staff will be DILLON FRANCIS WHAT SO NOT on site helping students PLUR: PLUR: DJ SNAKE PLUR: fill out FASFA forms. In the Quad at 10 a.m. Free Indie: MAC DEMARCO Indie: TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB Indie: JUSTICE Theatre “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind,” Sat- What to do if you’re not at Coachella urday, Sunday and April 15: OCC Student Repertory will o your April isn’t looking too lit but you’ve got some time on your hands to make this spring one to remember. Luckily we are in Southern California, the place to be performing one of the be in spring and we have the biggest festival in the world in our back yard – Coachella Festival of Music and Arts. You may not have the funds for the $400 bracelet longest plays in Chicago S to get in but because people come from all over the world to see how we’re living – there is so much to do outside of Coachella. So if you’re looking for something history. The REP will present fun - here’s a list of stuff to do in the if you’re not going to the festival. 30 two minute plays chosen and performed in random + Desert X: free art installations around the Coachella Valley + Desert Gold Day Party: Ace Hotel order with an interactive + Adidas Do Over Day Party: Ace Hotel + Vestal Village Day Party: Location TBA audience. For mature au- diences only. 7:30pm. $5 + Pandora Indio Invasion by TMOBILE: Cree Estate advance, $7 at the door. Play to the whistle Make Coachella great again From dusty fields boasts of Radiohead’s third turn The inclusion of these names Life lessons are Some would say that’s a red feasts where we would have a to VIP packages, as a headliner, the spotlight is broadened the market for festi- flag. Parents are constantly in potluck dinner with our whole being shared with an unlikely val attendees but it also seemed often learned the youth sports spotlight for football team before the high Coachella goes Coachella hero with Lady Gaga. to enable festival organizers to through youth the wrong reasons. When those school games,” said Williams. mainstream for Gaga stepped in, to replace abandon the organic free spirit types of parents become coaches, Traveling to cities like Comp- original headliner Beyoncé, of Coachella and began to man- sports. subjectivity is at a premium. ton and Inglewood gave us ex- good. who had to withdraw due to her ufacture Bohemian lifestyle. We didn’t know it at the time, posure to parts of Southern Cali- pregnancy. Coachella was once a sweat BY SARA TEAL While both women are un- and dirt-filled trek to the desert BY SPENCER GOLANKA but our coaches were as authori- fornia that were unfamiliar to us. SPORTS EDITOR STAFF WRITER tative and imposing as they were It also introduced us to some of deniable music icons, they are spent missing showers and grab- pop icons and not the obvious bing street dogs off the rickety rational and supportive. I think our parents’ favorite rock and roll The Coachella Valley Music those are the most important legends. Ozzy Osborne’s “Crazy choices for what originated as a food carts provided by local food and Arts Festival has drawn rock festival. This move is indic- vendors. Combined with out- The youth football team I qualities a coach should possess, Train” was our anthem. countless music fans under the ative of a shift in the heartbeat of rageous VIP packages ranging played for, the South Orange finding the perfect balance be- “For road games, we would guise of a unique experience that Coachella. anywhere from $900 for tickets County Patriots, officially ter- tween discipline and enjoyment. carpool. I always remember get- finds attendees in an effervescent After its 2008 lineup failed to to $7,500 for lodging, the ruse minated its existence one month Our head coach Kevin Murphy ting in coach’s car and blasting desert abyss of colors, lights and sell out, Coachella’s 2009 line- of roughing it has been replaced ago. instilled this philosophy through- music the whole ride up to our pulsating music since its 1999 up seemed to make an obvious by the unobtainable mirage of A program that once had 12 out the team. He knew what was games,” Williams said. origins. change, abandoning the indie glamping. teams and supported thousands important, and tried his best to Some of the players from our Coachella has long been re- feel of its origins and pandering With brand-name restaurants of kids for over 20 years has eliminate the aspects of youth team have maintained incredible vered as a slightly tamer version to a more general crowd with setting up shop and huge cloth- now disappeared, mostly due to sports that hindered player de- success in football. of its grittier older brother Burn- the likes of Paul McCartney as ing companies like H&M releas- changing demographics. velopment. USC quarterback Sam Dar- ing Man. The pulse of Coachella a headliner. The following years ing official Coachella collec- While playing for the Patriots, “Coach Murphy has been one nold, University of Arizona has always been one of sheer saw larger hip hop moguls join tions, the focus no longer seems the values my teammates and I of the most influential men in linebacker Corey Selinski, and intensity but in recent years it in the party with everyone from to be on the music or the art but learned set a standard that we my life. He taught me how be Nebraska quarterback Patrick has begun to twist and curl to fit modern-day icons Jay-Z and instead on how easiest to bleed hold dear to this day. tough and work together as a O’Brien all played for this Pa- a more mainstream mold. Kanye West to hip-hop OGs Dr. dry the wallets of well-wishing No one desired to be the star group.” said Jay Schuyler, who is triots team. Although this year’s lineup Dre and Snoop Dogg. free spirits. or got upset when touchdowns about to begin his second season Overall, nine different players were scored by other players. playing baseball at the University from this team went on to play Each of us had one job on every of . Schuyler played division one or professional EMAILS: Request from OCC student lacks clarity. play, whether it was a lineman quarterback and wide receiver. sports. An astonishing feat to say making a block or a receiver Murphy was instrumental the least. From Page 1 and secret surveillance. routed to the board office once running a route. in molding us into young men Other players have gone to col- While the deadline to comply they’re ready.” In turn, this gave us a deep whether we liked it or not. lege and found what they loved, turning over private emails. was on March 26, executive According to Glynis Hoffman, love for the game, because of the “He [Murphy] would make us whether that’s producing music After a recent decision in the director of OCC’s Foundation her inclusion in the request could success we could achieve when run until we threw up, and make or enlisting in the military. City of San Jose v. Superior Court Doug Bennett said that the 10 have been motivated by a formal working as a team. us do leg lifts until we couldn’t Regardless the path, the unity of California, public employees’ days to adhere to the request only grievance she sent regarding “Playing for the Patriots taught feel our abs, but he sure cared we possessed at such a young age private correspondence is subject meant that the district had to ac- Edwina Recalde — Recalde-Mar- me structure, hard work and about us and I think he would gave us hope. When life got chal- to California Public Records Act knowledge that they received the tinez’s mother who works in competition, but also my love have done anything for us,” said lenging, we learned that working requests. Hoffman’s wife and request and intended on following OCC’s Human Resources depart- for sports that I continue to have Luke Williams, the team speed- hard and loving those around you fellow OCC English instructor through with it. He clarified that ment. Glynis Hoffman said that today and will have for the rest ster, who now finds himself is what’s most important. Glynis Hoffman was also named the emails themselves didn’t have she expressed concern over Ed- of my life,” then-quarterback and playing baseball in the Philadel- Football became more than just on the request. to be turned over yet and that they wina Recalde serving as the OCC defensive end Rex Pflueger said. phia Phillies organization. a game. It provided us the oppor- She said those included in the were given a reasonable amount Republicans club faculty adviser Pflueger now plays guard for Murphy made sure every kid tunity to get into arguments, deal request only have to send over of time to do so — not 10 days. and the prospect of working with the Notre Dame men’s basketball got in the game and every player with failure and persist through personal emails that contained “I’m sure Josh (Recalde-Mar- her in the English department since team. had an important role in helping adversity. the flagged words if it was for tinez) told you it was 10 days,” it’s in the middle of hiring. The adoration we showed the team. Most importantly, football business or school related matters Bennett said. “But Josh doesn’t “My department doesn’t want towards football would’ve never Outside of football, our team gave us independence and taught and not subject to all general always give accurate information to work with her,” Glynis Hoff- existed had it not been for the had plenty of opportunities to us to never give up. emails. Personal emails, emails when he talks to the press.” man said. coaching staff. A few of our have fun and form life-long re- The phrase our coach used the with students and those that don’t Thuy Nguyen, executive as- While both Glynis and Gary coaches were full time police lationships. most was, “Play to the whistle!” pertain to public business don’t sistant to OCC President Dennis Hoffman said they are planning on officers, but most had sons on “Some of my favorite memo- In life, we won’t stop until we need to be handed over. Harkins, said she is handling the complying with the request, Gary the team. ries were the weekly Friday night hear ours. Recalde-Martinez issued his request for those involved at OCC Hoffman said the motivations request asking for information and will be handing them off to behind the request don’t seem to concerning the OCC Repub- the district board’s secretary Jane adhere to what he thinks the CPRA COAST DAYS: The environment will be featured in April. licans, the faculty union, the Burton. is intended for. Planned Parenthood and Feminist “Our campus is still in the pro- “They are just trying to drag From Page 1 to listen, because this is our of the Honors Program. cess of gathering the requested dirt up for their own selfish and planet,” Sotoodeh said. “It’s not Green Coast Day will take clubs along with keywords such as recording policies, academic documents,” Nguyen said via monetary reasons,” Gary Hoff- just a thing to which we can do place on April 19 from 10 a.m. email. “The documents will be man said. we do use a lot of our resources whatever we want and not think to 2 p.m. in the Quad. A pre- freedom, criminal investigation in comparison to other countries. there’s going to be any conse- sentation will be held from 11 We do it without even thinking quences.” a.m. to 11:25 a.m. in the Robert ENERGIZE: New program focuses on internships. about it and if we have a day to The event is being organized B. Moore Theater. Following bring awareness to it and how by the Honors Student Council, the presentation, the Garrison From Page 1 is at OCC, Trevino and Carey at local high schools as well you can make a difference and which is advised by Teresa A. Fellows Awards will take place hope that is will give students as OCC. do something, people are going Scarbrough, office coordinator from 11:25 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. valuable experience that can For Carey, programs like En- partner with colleges in SoCal lead to careers in the sustain- ergize Colleges are invaluable. and I was as interested in doing ability industry. “The interns will get actual Advertise in the Coast Report. Cal1 714-432-5673 that.” According to Carey, the pro- living knowledge,” Carey said. Now that Energize Colleges gram is aiming to help students “ It’s like a living laboratory.” APRIL 5, 2017 iews EDITORIAL V 5 Coast I am her daughter Report #notmyfaculty My mother Member: wakes up most California Newspaper In no uncertain terms, Olga more — unnecessarily so. mornings ever Publishers Association, Perez Stable Cox should not OCC and the faculty union since the elec- Journalism Association have been named Faculty stood with Cox. They held of Community Colleges and the tion, in panic College Press Service. Member of the Year for Or- rallies and issued statements and with ag- ange Coast College. giving her their full support. onizing fear Less than a week ago, OCC That was perfectly appropri- that one day Clayton Spivey selected Cox for the honor ate and should have ended she’ll run out Anonymous Editor-in-Chief Guest Commentary and she accepted. According there. of luck and be to the Coast Report Editorial Unfortunately for OCC, it separated from Open Board, both Cox and those didn’t. the family. News Editor who nominated and voted We urge our readers and the She wakes up in disillusion and for her made a categorically faculty to look at the argu- with the upmost feeling of disap- Sarah Hernandez Features Editor irresponsible decision. ments used to attack both her pointment because regardless of We as editors are not seek- and the college. They have her legal status, she’s lived her life Semaza Azhak ing to yet again beat the horse labeled OCC as an institution as an ideal “American” citizen. Arts and Culture Editor that has been bludgeoned to that cares more about their Every morning she remembers Photo courtesy of ibtimes.com death for months on end. This liberal professors and less everything that is on the line. She Mariam Zagub stance is not a condemnation about their students’ voices. drives through the bustling streets It’s entered a grey area that for whole shouldn’t be as divided as Views Editor of Cox’s past actions but in- While we at the Coast Re- of her city, looking in every which so long was so well defined. it is now. stead a condemnation of the port don’t agree with that direction, as if she was a prisoner In the 19 years of my existence, I’d like to be believe that one Sara Teal decision to pour gasoline on label, Cox becoming Faculty on the loose. I can never recall a moment my day, my children will be fortunate Sports Editor a fire that had almost, finally, Member of the Year rein- She looks back on the days she family feared for their future in enough to live their years in the been extinguished. forces it. Open would force her body to not give the country or a time when my country that I once knew. I hope Copy Editor Cox, whether you agree If simply giving Cox this up while working day-long shifts transgender friend feared for that they will have a country that with her comments or not, title added fuel to a fire, the for less than half the minimum her life. will fight for every right, every Cheyenne McCarty has been the epicenter of manner in which OCC gave wage. However, regardless of My generation is supposed to preference and ideology an indi- Photo Editor controversy and turmoil that it is an explosion. Normally, the emotional abuse and pain she be responsible for the progress vidual can have. In one that will has brought severe scrutiny faculty at OCC votes for the went through for being undocu- this country has made. We were accept diversity for what it is and Open and backlash aimed at not just title after nominations are mented, she fought through. proud and responsible for how will continuously fight for peace Social Media Editor herself but at OCC altogeth- made. This time, in what From the day my parents accepting, forgiving and open and union. er. According the Editorial seems like an attempt to arrived to the U.S. in hopes of minded we had become. But I am the daughter of undocu- Board, this should’ve been circumvent the process to achieving the American Dream, Cathy Werblin now? Now my country is letting mented parents. And that label Faculty adviser disqualifying. hand Cox the title, a select it was instilled in me that my fear, hate and resentment take defines me. Are we criticizing her mer- committee made the decision. country was one to be immense- the lead. I yearn for a time in our country Annie Hsu its as an instructor? No. What Clearly, those in the com- ly proud of. Here in the land of The endless riots and hate where those that are undocument- Editorial assistant we are criticizing is the lack mittee are trying to make a opportunity and progress, they crimes aren’t something our ed are given a chance to live in of foresight by OCC in giving point. We, however, want prospered and grew from nothing country should be experiencing peace and be fearless. Staff Writers her this high honor amid her them to realize the point they to something. at such a developed time in our I will continue to hope for a day involvement in such a fiery were trying to make isn’t Joel Ruditsky Here they made a successful history. when my mother can purchase her Kassidy Dillon controversy. worth the damage it will most life and provided unconditionally But that’s exactly the problem, own home, perhaps open her own Luan Alencastro Caleb O’Neil, the student certainly do. for me and my siblings. This our society is going backwards business and feel like something Maggie St. Thomas who filmed Cox, violated the Simply put: The Coast Re- country in which I was born in on the progress it’s made. It’s more than just a statistic. For a Margherita Beale law with his actions but it was port Editorial Board believes never failed me. That is until as if history is repeating itself day when she could be recognized Mariam Zagub Cox’s words that brought so that the Faculty Member of now. into those times of interpersonal in one way or another for her pos- Obeydah Darwish much ire to OCC both on- the Year should be someone My country has decided to give violence. itive contribution to this country. Paolet Guzman line and in media across the who uplifts OCC and hasn’t up on the battles that it had fought Kids shouldn’t be fearing Until then, my mother along Ryan Cross country. Choosing Cox does done something, intentionally for so long. It’s given up on the Spencer Golanka for their futures, our families with millions of others will con- Zach Boetto nothing but damage the col- or not, to damage it. Cox isn’t battles for equality, individualism, shouldn’t be getting separated tinue to live in fear and will be lege’s reputation that much that person. expression and will. so suddenly and our society as a just that, a statistic. Photographers Aly Armour Devin Michaels Commercial fishing is destroying our oceans Hector Vergara Videographers The ocean Just like tuna, commercial fish- but more importantly it is a key Isabella Balandran may be full of erman set out packs relying on species to help balance the food Lizzy Brent mysteries but costly fishing technology and chain in the ocean’s ecosystem. one thing is for tracking migration patterns. 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Journalism 101 Photo courtesy of sustainabletable.org.au becoming a serious problem as There are several types of tuna The process involves casting E-Mail fast casual restaurants serving tuna species but the most common type out enormous nets which stretch so when caught “unintentionally” on customers and the fishing [email protected] are popping up all over Southern that is found in poke shops is the out for miles to reel in the big their fins become another prof- industry. Website California Yellowfin tuna, also known as Ahi bucks. itable product that can be sold. Tuna has been clearly over- coastreportonline.com Some restaurants compile these tuna, and officially categorized Imagine millions of animals Thankfully California made it fished and for what? For sky Editor dishes with healthy vegetables, as overfished. The second most including sharks, dolphins and illegal to possess or sell shark fins rocketing profits and to sit pretty [email protected] crunchy condiments and sauces commonly used type is the Blue- even turtles ferociously flapping in 2011. in round plastic poke bowls with Articles, comments and editorials in the to compliment the fish. However, fin tuna, which is categorized as their fins, attempting to escape an According to National Geo- condiments. Coast Report’s print and online editions are those of staff members and editors what some people might not know endangered. economic death net but unable to graphic “an estimated 40 million Additionally, unsustainable and do not reflect the views of Orange is that most tuna used in the U.S. Despite tuna being overfished escape the fishing trawls. sharks are killed yearly for their fishing practices have taken over Coast College, its administration or fins. They add to the devastating sustainable fishing practices like student government or the Coast Com- and the rest of the world is that it is and endangered, the industry In addition to bycatch, sharks munity College District. Articles and overfished, driven by an industry’s will not stop fishing. According that are unable to escape the nets global fish catch: nearly 100 mil- the pole fishing business who are photos posted on CoastReport- greed for money and devastating to reports collected by the PEW are often robbed of their fins and lion tons.” unable to compete with commer- Online.com are a matter of record and can’t be removed. California law states the oceans. Charitable Trusts in 2016, total thrown back into the ocean left Sharks are, if not, the most im- cial operations. that college journalists are assured In the tuna industry, profits are tuna fishing was estimated at $42 to die. portant species to maintaining a If fish is your thing become the same First Amendment rights as professional journalists. Their work the main goal regardless of unsus- billion dollars to the worldwide This is often done because many stable ocean ecosystem and with aware of the kind of seafood cannot be subjected to prior restraint tainability and negligent fishing economy. countries have strict laws and bans sharks also being jeopardized for you eat check out seafood- and the law prohibits college officials the sake of a lunch is ignorant watch.org. from disciplining a student for activities practices. A profitable fish it is indeed against the direct fishing of sharks, related to speech or press related en- deavors. Coast Report welcomes letters from eaders. Guest Commentaries are the views of the writer and don’t reflect the views of the Coast Report, OCC or It’s as good as it’s going to get: Gorsuch for SCOTUS the district. Letters must be signed and are subject to editing for taste, length or libel. Letters are limited to 350 Neil Gor- successfully cleared the Senate good man. He is man that has ded- approximation of the Scalia-level opposed to Democrats’ sensibil- words. Advertising claims are those of such wasn’t judiciary committee on Monday. icated his life to bringing justice to conservatism. However, that point ities but opposed to American the advertisers and do not constitute Democrats’ The Democrats also successfully his community and his country. of contention should rightfully fall sensibilities altogether. endorsement by the newspaper. Coast Report reserves the right to reject any first choice secured the requisite 41 votes to Congress agreed on this very by the wayside since he was nom- Gorsuch isn’t that person. He’ll advertising for any reason. The newspa- but he may filibuster him just like the Repub- fact when they confirmed him to inated by a Republican president. be a champion of conservatism but per is not liable for return of unsolicited be their best. licans did to Barack Obama’s last his last post in the 10th U.S. Circuit What did they expect? I expect- not at the cost of the Constitution materials. Gorsuch, nominee Merrick Garland. Court of Appeals. He has been fair ed much worse. Knowing Trump, and Supreme Court’s credibility. President My plea to them is that they in his rulings despite his political who any real conservative knows That is someone I can sign off on. Donald J. don’t. I’m asking Senate Demo- leanings. That, I would argue, is is a terrible bastardization of what — Totally Trumped is a week- Trump’s crats to be the bigger people and perhaps the most important qualifi- conservatism is, he could have ly column in print and online nominee to replace the late Jus- turn the other cheek, hard as it cation aside from experience itself. nominated someone truly radical. tackling the Trump Adminis- tice Antonin Scalia on the Su- may be. Sure, Democrats may hem and He could have chosen a potential tration: the good, the bad and preme Court of the United States, At the very least, Gorsuch is a haw at the fact that Gorsuch is an justice that wasn’t just radically the ugly. QUESTION “What should we ask you next?” of the WEEK 6 Sports APRIL 5, 2017 Season Opener: Angels and Dodgers If you go Coast Report sports writers predict favorable seasons for both SoCal What: teams but think Dodgers will take it all the way. OCC Day Angels vs. Blue Jays BY JOEL RUDITSKY 20 stolen bases. His strikeout rate BY SPENCER GOLANKA a 4-0 record, 1.34 ERA and 33 Dodgers from a 2017 World Where: STAFF WRITER of only 16% combined with 26 STAFF WRITER strikeouts in his last eight ap- Series title is their notoriously Angel’s Stadium walks shows just how advanced pearances. dreadful pitching late in the When: his eye is at the plate, especially Although Urias won’t start postseason. Usual Suspects Usual Suspects April 22, 6:05 p.m. at such a young age. the season with the Dodgers, After a disappointing 2017 The Dodgers’ core Cost: Combine that with an excep- his youth and experience in the Final Record campaign for the Los Angeles contingent from last season’s $25 includes ticket and OCC tional glove and Jones may be minor leagues will benefit him 93-69, National League West Angels of Anaheim, the locker National League West winning once he solidifies his place in the Angels’ baseball cap ready to help the big league club Division Winners for a 5th con- room saw itself go through a for the 2017 season. squad will be revamped in 2017. Dodgers’ starting rotation. secutive season. Info: major makeover. Clayton Kershaw is expected (714) 432-5599 With veterans being For the Future to continue his dominance and Problem Solving Making Playoffs? will be seeking his fourth Cy shipped out the door, Tyler Skaggs, a 25-year-old The lack of star talent in the The Dodgers will beat the Chi- Young Award. two time-MVP Mike California native, will be a key back end of the Dodgers bullpen cago Cubs in the NLCS, going Last season’s reigning National Trout will be once young piece to the Angels ball will provide several difficulties on to win the World Series for League rookie of the year Corey again asked to car- club for the upcoming season. as the season wears on. the first time since 1988, beating Seager will be in the conversa- ry the load. In what was a limited 2016 Nevertheless, closer Kenley the Boston Red tion for MVP once again come His dynamic due to a wretched Tommy-John Jansen is poised for Sox. bat and sure surgery, Skaggs came back for ten October. another quality glove starts in which he hurled a career With a supporting cast of Adri- season and the low 4.17 ERA. Skaggs’ ability an Gonzalez, Joc Pederson, Yasiel addition of to give the Angels a lively young Puig, Justin Turner and veteran former San arm in their starting rotation could newcomer Logan Forsythe, this Francisco prove to be potent in their quest to Dodgers lineup will be its most Giants make for a wel- return to success. potent in years. closer coming attrac- Sergio tion for fans. Problem Solving Dark Horse Followed by After a season that saw the An- Keep an eye on left power bat Al- gels finish tenth overall in pitching, fielder Andrew Toles bert Pujols,and the offseason focus was on pitch- who is entering his key offseason ac- ing and there was an immense shift second season with quisitions in Ben of balance. the Dodgers. He had 105 Revere, Luis Val- They brought in quality bats at-bats last season with an im- Romo buena and Cameron but left the rotation in the hands pressive .315 batting average. will Maybin, Trout will of injury risked pitchers in Skaggs Toles will likely be the first prove to have a strong cast and Garrett Richards, as well as up choice left fielder for the Dodg- be valu- to help him out. and down pitcher Jesse Chavez. ers after having an impressive able in With the tough division Expect the Angels to put up spring training. tight games. the Angels find themselves in, more runs but give up more as He is known for his speed and This expect them to be competing for well. instinct while running the bases team is a wild card spot. but has sneaky offensive power arguably Final Record that adds to his already impres- the most Dark Horse sive bat speed. 86-76, achieving the 2nd Amer- balanced in all One player to watch out ican League wild card. of baseball. In for this season is 19-year-old For the Future 2016, the Dodgers outfielder Jahmai Jones, Making Playoffs? Julio Urias, a 20-year-old set an MLB record who is entering his third pitcher from Mexico, was hurled Yes, however it will be short for having 28 dif- season in the minors into the Dodgers’ rotation in lived. They will find themselves ferent players on since being drafted. 2016 after the bullpen sustained on the road in the dreaded wild the disabled list but Jones had a stellar injuries. card playoff game playing at the still managed to make 2016 campaign in the He instantly proved to man- grand Yankee Stadium. The An- the National League Champion- minors, which saw ager Dave Roberts that he be- gels’ youth and lack of big game ship Series. him hit .302 with longed, ending last season with pitchers will prove detrimental. The only thing keeping the

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