VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE AM AGE R October 19, 2016P | Volume 41| No. 2 “Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” Aristotle VVC Board of Hillary Vs Trump Trustees By Brittany Nistler By Sierra Warwick Entertainment Editor Sports Editor

With the first Presidential On Thursday September debate over, more is to come 22nd, 6pm, VVC ASB and before the election date, No- The Daily Press hosted the vember 8th. Presidential can- VVC Board of Trustees Can- didates Hillary Clinton, Demo- didates Forum. The forum was cratic, and Donald Trump, held in the S.A.C. at VVC and Republican, have already start- the six candidates included ed to fight it out on the stage. Bob Conaway, Thomas J. Ker- man, Joseph W. Brady, John Some of the topics from who will rise to the top or fall a shadow over Trump involv- Pinkerton, David “Wes” the first debate included: short. During the debate, both ing a video from 2005 and his Gregg, and Margaret H. Kagy. America's direction, achieving failed to show America who ‘disrespect for women.’ From Political Science Department prosperity, and securing they were. Kaine threw a lot of there, accusations were thrown Chair, Dave Dupree, moderat- America. insults at Pence regarding about Clinton, her husband, ed the night's proceedings as While the Presidential de- Trump. While Pence refused and her email scandal. the candidates answered vari- bates are the highlights from to defend or explain Trump’s Both were more interested ous questions from, ASB stu- September to October, the views no matter how many in attacking each other rather dents, submissions to The Dai- Vice-Presidential debates are times he was asked to. than talking about their poli- ly Press, and audience submit- just as important. With Mike The most recent Presiden- cies and hopes for the future. ted questions. These questions Pence (Trump) and Tim Kaine tial debate was on October 9th Trump admitted to taking ranged from candidates back- (Clinton) arguing it out Octo- and had an interesting out- grounds to the changes they ber 4th, it is interesting to see come. The debate started with Continued on page 2... wish to see with the campus, students, and academics. Bob Conaway a self- ‘Clowning’ Comes to VVC employed attorney, says, “existing leadership: should By Randy Noxon “We responded within 30 sec- safe on campus. We received you recycle or bring some- Features Editor onds of receiving the report good follow-up information thing new.” Conaway states he from Excelsior and checked and we will work to get to the can bring can-do leadership to The “clowning” phenome- the area. We were not able to bottom of this.” VVC. He calls for an increase na that has swept the nation VVC Public Information of communication and com- has made its way to VVC. On Officer and ASB advisor, munity in the manner of, “if Thursday, October 6, two Ex- Robert Sewell adds, “All they call, we answer.” Cona- celsior Charter School students potential threats are taken way wants increased clarity in reported seeing a small grey seriously. Situations such as pathways from high school to import vehicle occupied by these remind us to be aware. VVC and an increase in allo- two individuals, one wearing a If you see something, say cation of VVC funds to en- clown mask, shortly after something. Especially if it is hance student lives. He wants 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot out of the ordinary.” To re- this improvement because next to the Reddy Health and port an incident contact the community college is “a criti- Sciences building. locate the vehicle after check- campus police, or call 911 cal component to modern VVC Campus Police Ser- ing the entire campus.” Gonza- directly. But should we be economy.” geant Fred Gonzalez was quot- lez added, “The last thing we ed in The Daily Press saying, want is for someone not to feel Continued on page 2... Continued on page 2... News pg. 2 Features pg. 5 Entertainment pg. 11 Sports pg. 12 Victor Valley College RamPage • [email protected] • issuu.com/vvcrampage•vvcrampage RamPage Victor Valley College News October 19, 2016 Page 2

Trustees from page 1 community. These candidates and learn the needs of the stu- Debate from page 1 believe there has been major dents by going to them instead Thomas J. Kerman has 22 advances in meeting student of waiting for complaints. advantage of a loophole that years in education and states needs and financial stability at Margaret H. Kagy worked allowed him to not pay federal he can “bring variety and di- VVC and both are hopeful to as classified staff for over 20 income taxes. In turn, he versity to solve problems and continue their work. years and has retired, but still pointed a finger at Clinton by advance goals and needs of David “Wes” Gregg gradu- wants to use her “God-given saying that the people funding students.” Kerman focused ated from VVC in 1993 as Phi talent to help the students.” her campaign were doing the mainly on increasing collabo- Beta Kappa and is convinced She emphasizes increasing same thing. One highlight ration in the K-12 system with that students “can’t get this recruiting and providing ser- from the debate was when VVC as an option for college, experience anywhere else.” vices to the student and has the Hillary stated, “It’s just awful- not a backup knowledge of ly good that someone with the plan. Kerman how most of temperament of Donald also has some the processes Trump is not in charge of the new ideas to work from law in our country.” Trump move the personal expe- responded with, “Yeah be- college for- rience. Kagy cause you’d be in jail.” ward in a wants the stu- By the end of the debate, thoughtful dents to feel one member of the audience and proper welcome and asked each candidate to say way. not have to something nice about the oth- Both Joseph jump through er. Clinton went on to talk W. Brady and hoops to meet about Trump’s children, say- John Pinker- their goals. ing how “incredibly able and ton are for- Kagy wishes to devoted” they are. While mer VVC restructure the Trump spoke about Clinton’s Board of Trustees members Gregg is a system trouble- system at VVC to allow all the refusal to give up and her and focused on the progress shooter and organizer and be- policies of processing students strength to keep going, “I con- that they have helped make in lieves strongly in the support to reach their full potential. sider that a very good trait.” VVC over the past four years. of the community. Gregg The VVC Trustee Candi- The loser of this debate? While Brady focused more on would like to see the commu- date Forum 2016 can be The people of America. With practical job creation and path- nity grow with career path- viewed at http://youtu.be/ the candidate's’ refusal to truly ways to get VVC students into ways in high school and elec- NGeHYl4wX3g speak in depth about their pol- the workforce, Pinkerton em- tronic textbooks to make their icies, America is left saying, phasizes that job preparation is way into the VVC system. He “So who should I be voting just one element of being in a wants an increase of resources for?.” Clowning from page 1 turned out to be a article, David G. combination of real Myers, a professor afraid of “clowning?” Since clowns and irrational of psychology at the first reports of creepy, po- panic, as when a 12- Hope College in tentially murderous clowns year-old Virginia boy Holland, Michi- began surfacing across South with autism dressed gan, attributed the Carolina in August, there have up early for Hallow- epidemic of sight- been supposed sightings in at een, only to become ings to “mass hys- least 10 states, as well as parts the subject of a viral teria” as people’s of Canada. Social media has social media post and fears and feelings been recast in its timeless role a local news seg- fed on one another. as the perennially loud and ment. Somehow, Nothing grips the wrong town crier, helping police dispatched to imagination of far spread misinformation and all the remaining sightings apples before it. Scary clown too many Americans quite like “clown threats” across Twitter, have found no red noses left sightings have trickled in from an imagined monster, come to Facebook, Instagram, and behind at the scene and not a around the country since the threaten your home and take Snapchat. single oversized floppy shoe early 1980s, when “stranger your kids away. When a fear Most of the reports have for the forensic team to study. danger” first became the natio- prone populace finds itself in a been revealed as pranks. The The real mystery here is nal concern that launched a particularly frightening cultur- New York Times noted late how long the clown menace thousand social panics. But the al moment—for reasons real last week that at least 12 peo- will continue to be a story question remains, after 30- or imagined—the hive mind ple had been arrested for before it fades from popular something years of clown can run amok. “clown hoaxes,” and there consciousness, like satanic sightings here and there, why have been multiple arrests ritual abuse, recovered memo- the sudden peak in reports? since then. Other cases have ries, and razor blade-stuffed In the New York Times RamPage Victor Valley College News October 19, 2016 Page 3 Tic Tacs and Assault By Diallo “Markus” Kahin do anything. Grab them by the ment in part saying, “This was the presidential nominee of a Reporter p***y, you can do anything.” locker room banter, a private major political party, but be- Billy Bush released a state- conversation that took place cause his words are also sym- On October 7th footage of a ment saying "Obviously I'm many years ago. Bill Clinton bolic of how casual it’s be- 2005 conversation between embarrassed and ashamed. It's has said far worse to me on the come to openly disrespect and Donald Trump and former no excuse, but this happened golf course.” assault women. Access Hollywood co-host, eleven years ago—I was After the negative reaction Bush has since been let go and Today Show co-host Billy younger, less mature, and act- many had to that statement, he by NBC, and many notable Bush surfaced online. In the ed foolishly in playing along. tweeted a video apologizing. Republicans have fled the video, Trump is heard brag- I'm very sorry, “Later that Trump’s comments are prob- Trump campaign. Friday’s ging about his failed attempt at night Trump released a state- lematic not only because he’s comments should come as a pursuing a woman say- shock to no one. While ing, “He later goes on the footage is not new to describe his ap- and didn’t occur while proach to pursuing he was running for presi- women, saying “I took dent, it also wasn’t the her out furniture shop- mistake of someone who ping. I moved on her misspoke at a young age like a b***h, but I due to immaturity. This couldn’t get there, and was a 59 year old man she was married.” whose interactions with Later in the video women can also be de- Donald discusses using scribed as sexual assault. his celebrity status to get women, “Just kiss, I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can Vital Community Member Lost By Diallo “Markus” Kahin The foundation was originally and made an enormous impact as this scholarship is, it’s also Reporter established by her husband on all of us with her sweet important and can potentially Sam, a well-known member of personality and compassionate help fill the gap Carol’s pass- Carol Pulice was an es- the High Desert community spirit. She will be greatly ing created. Every year there teemed Apple Valley High and local business owner. missed.” will be a new student who can School counselor who tragi- Over $10,000 were raised in Carol’s passion for helping hopefully live up to the incred- cally passed away on Septem- just 3 short weeks. Carol’s others will live on through this ible reputation Carol left be- ber 14th. Her death, although effect on the community will scholarship. As heartwarming hind. sad, has resulted in an endow- live on with- ment establishment with Vic- out her. tor Valley College in her hon- According or. The scholarship benefits to the Daily Apple Valley High graduates Press VVC attending Victor Valley Col- Foundation lege. Students who are eligible Board Presi- for the scholarship will be on dent Eric the path to pursuing a career in Schmidt said, teaching or counseling. Ac- “We are all cording to a news release, the grieving the scholarship will annually con- loss of a very tinue. special At the memorial service friend….. her family asked for donations Carol touched toward the VVC foundation. countless lives RamPage Victor Valley College Features October 19, 2016 Page 4 I Woke Up Like This Real Men By Carmen Mejia zits, hair, or crooked teeth, sible for most humans to look Reporter everyone is insecure about like that but that doesn’t stop Wear Pink something. people from trying. Some In Beyonce’s “Flawless” The media has had a nega- people turn to anorexia, buli- By Barbara Tevis video, a confident woman is tive effect on the way people mia, steroids, or dieting pills Reporter ready to take on the world see themselves. Mcadoo says, to try to look like the models, despite what others think of “All over media in Snapchat, actors, and singers that they On October 30, at 2 pm on her. However, in the music Instagram, and Facebook see in the media. In the pro- the V.V.C. football field is video, “Pretty Hurts” there is a women are portrayed as ob- cess of doing so, they destroy the third annual Ribbon different Beyonce. A vulne- jects.” Nowadays, it is normal their body. Game. Anyone can attend or rable Beyonce who feels a to see “perfect” women on It’s okay not to meet the play at no cost. The money need to fit in with society’s covers of magazine at a super- media’s beauty standard, so raised from donations and the definition of beauty. Many market, or turning on the TV little people do. Everyone is concession stand sales will go people can relate to what at home to find a man with an insecure about some things, directly to Breast Cancer Beyonce is saying. VVC stu- insane amount of muscle but VVC student Diane Villal- Awareness. This year Jimmy dent Dakoda Mcadoo says, mass. People then wonder why pando says “Start by find little John’s Subs is sponsoring the “Social media portrays women they don’t look like that. Well, things you like about yourself game and donating the profits negatively. It promotes bodies here’s a secret: the women on and go from there.” Create from all the sandwiches sold. being more important than the those covers don’t like that your own beauty standard in Three years ago Ben Tiz- mind or intelligence.” People either. Photos can be altered to which you are part of. That zard and Lemuel Callender think they’re too big, too skin- make a model look polished. way when you wake up the ny, need more muscles, and The man on TV has to go next morning, you can be need to be a certain size to be through extreme lengths to proud to say, “I woke up like pretty. Whether it’s freckles, achieve that body. It is impos- this.” Are You an Anime Fan? By Linda Perez vides exclusively subbed con- experience for all fans. Anime Reporter tent, fans will now be able to is a lifestyle experience shared watch selected titles from Fu- by millions, and we look for- Before September 19th the nimation, which provides ward to new ways to delight two leading anime streaming dubbed content, and vice- fans together.” services, Crunchyroll Fans who love were at church and one of and Funimation, were anime and want to be their leaders told them of a in constant competition more involved in the friend who was struggling for subscribers. Fans no industry can find cours- with breast cancer. This same longer have to choose es at Victor Valley Col- friend was raising an autistic between subbed or lege. Steve Nelle, ani- child and they wanted to help dubbed content. The mation professor at the family. Tizzard and recent Crunchyroll and VVC, says, “The Ani- Callender decided to create Funimation distribution mation industry offers a the ribbon game to raise partnership has made it tremendous amount of awareness for Breast Cancer. easier for fans to watch opportunity for both Their plan was to donate their favorite anime on versa. The cost will not in- jobs and in the way it can be all the money raised to the one platform. When the part- crease for Crunchyroll, and applied (games, special FX, woman and her family, but nership was announced, social Funimation is now offering a anime, architecture, medical, she wanted them to donate it media went crazy! However reduced price for their dubbed etc.). Our program can posi- to breast cancer research in- amongst the hype, many fans streaming service. Many titles tion an individual for either a stead. were confused as to how the have been added to both fun and creative hobby or a Since then, Tizzard and partnership would affect them. streaming services and there is financially-rewarding career in Callender have been fundrais- Crunchyroll and Funima- still more to come. Says Kun the field.” The beginning ani- ing in honor of Tizzard’s tion’s intent is to bring more Gao, Crunchyroll founder, mation classes, CIDG 160 or mother who died of breast content to fans on both ends of assures fans that, “Funimation MERT 50, require no experi- cancer when he was 12. The the spectrum. Fans will not shares our passion of bringing ence and are available during Michelle Lee Tizzard Ribbon have to pay the monthly sub- amazing content to viewers. the Spring, Fall and Summer Game is named in memory of scription for both streaming This partnership will allow semesters. Ben’s mother. services. Now with a Crunchy- Crunchyroll to continue mak- roll subscription, which pro- ing the best subtitled simulcast RamPage Victor Valley College Features October 19, 2016 Page 5 No Butts About It By Jessica Vaughan place for students to learn. ing on campus. Unfortunately, issue a citation. Editor-in-Chief This rule includes cigarettes, due to weather conditions and The only place someone is medicinal marijuana, e- vandalism, some of the signs permitted to smoke is inside Victor Valley College is a cigarettes (or vape), and any may not be in the best condi- their personal vehicle in a smoke free zone. On January other tobacco product. tion. parking lot. According to a 2, 2015 a no smoking policy Sergeant Fred Gonzalez There is action taken when letter posted in front of the was implemented on campus stated that there is a no smok- a student or staff member is ASB office written by Chief of to create a safer and healthier ing sign located at every build- caught smoking on campus. Police Leonard Knight, On the first offense, a $30 "Discarding cigarette butts out citation is issued. If an individ- of the vehicle is a California ual is a repeat offender of four Vehicle Code Violation, Sec- or more times, he or she can tion 23111 VC, and violators get fined up to $80 or more; will be cited accordingly." $10 is added for each addition- The Board of Trustees al offense after four. The hard- approved the policy. "It was in est part, however, is being able the best interest of VVC to to catch people in the act. It is have a no smoking policy," an easy thing to hide. If it is Sergeant Gonzalez explained. brought to the police depart- "We just want to have a safe ment's attention that someone environment for students. In- is smoking on campus then cluding a no smoking policy someone will go to the area to would support in that belief." speak with the individual and Freaky Fun in the High Desert By Barbara Tevis sticks or flameless battery ends. Located at 9976 Joshua Harvest Fest at the Apple Reporter operated candles are less dan- in Apple Valley. Costs are $3 Valley Community Center, gerous. The High Desert has a for kids and $5 for Adults with 13467 Navajo Road from 6- variety of events for people of a 2 can per person food dona- 8pm, geared for kids 12 and October is upon us, the all ages to participate in. tion. After 10 p.m. is not rec- under, games, treats, costume parties and holidays will Local fun activities: ommended for children. contest, pumpkin decorating. begin. Here are some tips on All Saints Lunatic Asylum 13th Annual Spooktacular Dungeon of Doom! keeping safe and having some will be open every Friday and Apple Valley Community local halloween fun. Saturday and the 30-31 from 7 Center, more fun! The cost is Halloween has the most -10 admission is $8.00 located $2 and 2 nights of chills and fatalities with drivers ages 18- at 22521 Shawnee Rd. Apple thrills in the Town of Apple 25 between in the hours of Valley. Valley Oct. 30-31, 6-9 pm, 5pm and 9pm, according to Phelan Fear Farm at 6275 admission $2, repeat $1. Spellings Findings. If you plan Sundown Dr. Fear Farm will Victor Valley Christian to drink, don’t drive, designate be open from October 28-31 at Church Harvest Hoe-Down on a driver or call BeMyDD 7pm Free admission but dona- October 31st at 4:30-9pm lo- Phone:1-877-823-6933. A tions are appreciated. cated at 11th & Eucalyptus in driver takes you home in your San Bernardino Fair- Victorville. own vehicle, it is a safe alter- grounds is hosting it’s annual Hot Rod Halloween at native. If you have children, a Trunk-or-Treat on October Hesperia Civic Plaza Park few ways you can keep them 29th from 12-4pm and from 15833 Smoke Tree St. Oct. safe. Use makeup instead of 6:30-11 is Haunted Nights 31st From 5-8pm. masks, and use reflective tape which will run until the 31st. on costumes. Always have a The Deadwood Ghost responsible adult with chil- Town is a fully detailed west- dren. When decorating pump- ern town that is kid friendly. kins use markers or paint, if Open October 24th, 25th, 30th Softball Tournament at Lime you do carve pumpkins glow and 31st from 7:30 p.m. until St. Park in Hesperia on Octo- 11:00 p.m. or when the line ber 27th-28th. RamPage Victor Valley College Features October 19, 2016 Page 6 Getting to Know Your Fellow Rams

By: Carmen Mejia It’s been 5 years since this By: Barbara Tevis after her general ed is com- Reporter Adelanto native stepped into a Reporter pleted. Forensic chemistry is class and she is enjoying it, her major but she enjoys hik- Some people choose to go “Sometimes it’s really hard Sylvester Perkins, 20 and ing and poetry. to college directly after high after work to go to class or do Maria Munoz, 19 have been school, but other’s choose to homework and a lot of stu- dating for 3 weeks. Sylvester return after years of being dents are much younger than is a full time student who away. One of the hardest deci- me but I'm really glad to be moved here from Louisiana. sions for many, is returning to back at school. I’m really Sylvester had been recruited school. Adriana Barbosa is learning a lot and meeting new by our football coach and is one of those who made that people.” now the defensive end. Per- choice. Sometimes people feel out kins said “I had to get out to The 23 year old graduated of place for being a bit older get a career,” although not from Silverado High school in than their other classmates, but sure which way Administra- 2011 and has had different it is more common than you tive Justice will take him, he jobs before enrolling at VVC think. According to the Na- wants to join the SWAT team. including her current job at an tional Center for Education Munoz is a second year elementary school. Earlier this Statistics 37% of students at part-time student that works year however, she decided go VVC are over the age of 25, two part time jobs. Munoz will to continue her education, “It’s proving it’s never too late to be transferring to Humboldt hard doing both school and attend college. work, but if I want to get By: Mercedes Cannon ing how to save lives, Martin ahead I’m going to have to Reporter enjoys the local hiking trails to work hard for it.” regain balance. He said that he Bright eyed, professional tries to get out in nature as By: Curtis Taylor Although, she puts herself and friendly are three words much as possible due to all the Reporter in a hole she churns out better than can be used to describe time he spends indoors at the work, “Sometimes I would put this student. Joshua Martin is a hospital. Another way he says Emily Romero is a contin- work off on purpose because I student enrolled in the nursing he keeps his center is enjoying uing student at VVC majoring knew my work would be bet- program on campus. When his frequent trips to Disney- in Spanish. Romero is sched- ter if I work under a deadline.” asked what made him choose land since he is an annual pass uled to graduate this winter Romero knows she must fix his major, Martin replied, holder. Martin hopes to further and plans to transfer to San this habit before transferring, “I’ve always had compassion his nursing studies obtaining a Diego State or CSUSB fall but she’s up for the chal- to help others. I always en- Bachelor’s degree at a CSU or 2017. lenge. joyed a challenge so nursing UC he will decide upon later. Romero likes to read when seemed perfect for me!” Mar- After he has gained experience time permits, to mentally es- tin is an exceptional student, and hopefully great stories, cape classwork. Recently, she and has been awarded the De- Martin has thought about may- read, “The Fault in our Stars,” sert Valley scholarship for be teaching other nursing by author John Green. While nursing. When he’s not learn- hopefuls in the future. attending VVC Romero has faced some daily challenges. By: Sierra Warwick dents to help them learn life The biggest challenge is trans- Reporter skills like conflict resolution,” portation. Currently, Romero’s says Morgan. vehicle is under maintenance Morgan Warwick is a 20 She has been involved with leaving her to rely on others year old college student at working with kids since an “It’s hard to have reliable VVC. Morgan not only takes early age and her favorite part transportation when your fam- full units but also has a job at has always been helping them ily shares a vehicle.” Camp Wrightwood doing eve- learn how to interact with oth- One of Romero’s weak- rything from cooking, clean- ers. Morgan has been a con- nesses is procrastination. “At ing, maintenance, lifeguard- sistant Sunday School teacher times I plan out task, but ing, and watching kids. She is and has had many children go things come up or I’m just not majoring in Psychology be- through her lessons. The chil- feeling the subject and I pro- cause she loves looking at dren love her and both the crastinate. I know it’s a bad people and helping them im- children and parents are habit that I’m trying to get prove their lives. “I want to be touched by the patient man- better.” a school counselor, and work ners Morgan uses to make an with elementary school stu- positive impact in their lives. RamPage Victor Valley College Features October 19, 2016 Page 7 Getting to Know Your Fellow Rams By: Lorena Lemos assistant she knew that she By: Randi Dominguez said it was the great experi- Reporter “want[ed] to do something Reporter ence. She became very inde- more.” pendent and matured in such a Blanca Flores, an 18 year Flores will continue with After high school Sasha short amount of time. Sasha old freshman at VVC, has her education to earn a degree Valencia found herself at the found her true self in Mexico. aspirations to become a doc- as an RN, and then eventually University of Oregon but only Realizing she wanted more tor. When she was a Silverado go back to school to become a for a term. The in life she de- high school student, Flores pediatric doctor. She devel- school got too cided to come enrolled in the ROP program oped a special interest in ped’s expensive and back and go to which sparked a hunger for after working with kids at the things were not school. Sasha medicine. Flores was given the clinic. She mentioned, “I like working out for wants to trans- chance to work in a medical kids- they’re hard- but I like her. She ended fer to UCSB to clinic as a medical assistant them.” Flores expressed her up coming back major in Psy- where she was able to do concern that working with sick to Victorville in chology. She hands on work with patients. children will be mentally and November 2014, realized she is She payed special attention to physically challenging job, but and got a job at doing this for the doctors and was mesmer- she is up for the challenge Coco’s Restau- herself now so ized by the job they do. because she knows that this is rant and Bakery. she can support She realized that being a what she is meant to do. Sasha did not her family she doctor is what she wanted to like where her is older. do for the rest of her life. Alt- life was going at “Everyone hough she began as a medical that time, so she finds them- took all the money she saved selves in different ways and By: Bert Taylor that involves law enforce- up from working and moved mine just happened to be in Reporter ment”. Vargas hopes to be to Mexico with her aunt. Sasha Mexico.” stated by Sasha Va- sworn in as an officer one day ended up staying out there for lencia. Juan Vargas, a second year however for now his focus is a total of five months and she student at VVC majoring in administration of justice Var- criminal justice Vargas states, gas said about his justice clas- By: Lexus David Aces and Eights has booked “I want to work with anything ses. “It was pretty cool be- Reporter “a gig almost every weekend,” cause they showed us playing at local bars, and different kinds of One moment she’s sitting events down the hill. “Music laws and hands on in class looking up at her pro- makes me feel happy,” Aguiar techniques.” fessor, and the next she’s on states, “I like being able to Vargas mentioned stage looking down at her au- look at the crowd, knowing that he wanted to dience. Victor Valley Col- they all share a love for music. make a change in the lege’s Sue Aguiar is not only a Aguiar finds herself capti- criminal justice field. student, but lead vocals in the vated by music’s “powerful “I want to be a Proba- band Aces and Eights. Her force,” and has “always loved tion administrative passion stems from music be- it.” She has written a few assistant or anything ing “relatable,” “motivating,” songs of her own, and in addi- else like that so I can and “inspiring-” it has drawn tion to vocals, she also “plays get the feel of things her in “since she can remem- piano and a little guitar.” As behind the scenes. ber.” Aguiar continues to chase her The classic, southern rock, dreams, she will continue to country band was already es- take classes at VVC in hopes By: Shelley Johnson grams. He is currently taking tablished by the time Aguiar of becoming an accountant. Reporter classes to achieve his dreams joined a year ago. Since then, to become a movie actor, look- Rashad Johnson is a talent- ing up to Will Smith for moti- an actor, is by creating his own future, he plans to start his ed individual planning on ma- vation. The genre of movies YouTube channel to "broaden own clothing line and give joring in Fine Arts at Victor Rashad favors the most is his characteristics". Rashad back to the community. "Show Valley College. His goal is to comedy. He is enrolled in has also done drama produc- people you can be kind and finish his general education many acting and performing tions at the college such as still live your dream". Staying then transfer into Cal State art classes at the college and is Kiss Me Kate in the Spring of in school and for filling his Fullerton, believing that he currently in the dance produc- 2013. Rashad is currently dreams is Rashad's end goals. would further better his future tion. A way Rashad keeps looking to minor in Business within their Fine Art pro- up with his dream to become for fashion purposes. In the RamPage Victor Valley College Features October 19, 2016 Page 8 Training Students for a Safer Future By: Sierra Warwick RPSTC, in particular, has de- students and Sports Editor veloped programs and imple- those in the mented technology to make work force. The Regional Public Safety simulations in all areas of A large por- Training Center (RPSTC), learning as close to real life tion of the located in Apple Valley, is the field work as possible. While RPSTC pro- home of Fire Technology, keeping high safety standards, gram is ob- Emergency Medical Services, and having trained and experi- served in- and Administration of Justice enced teachers, the programs ternship and programs at VVC. allow students to learn how to practice with The RPSTC program is function as a team and inde- licensed pro- highly competitive both aca- pendently to accomplish their fessionals in the field. The vices, loves about these pro- demically and physically and tasks. local stations have a large part- grams is that “public trust is VVC is one of only three Community College makes nership with the program and very high.” There are many schools that offer the programs this program affordable and it teaches the students a valua- jobs offered from these pro- in the high desert. The VVC schedules to accommodate ble lesson in accountability. grams and they can handle The level of technology simu- everything from childbirth to lations, class lessons, and field death and everything in be- work is balanced to give stu- tween. dents maximum learning expe- Thursday November 17th rience. 9am-4pm VVC RPSTC and There are various students Nursing programs will be from different backgrounds coming together to do a day of that come into these programs. simulations at the Apple Val- Most of them have a desire to ley Training Center. For more learn and an even greater de- information see the RPSTC sire to help others. One of the page on VVC’s website. things Dave Oleson, Director of Emergency Medical Ser- Too Cool for School? Think Again! By Lorena Lemos Reporter er is selected to be an honoree. VVC.edu with a brief descrip- pervisor. The teachers R He- The honoree is chosen based tion of why their teacher de- roes program reminds us all Victor Valley College (along on a plethora of traits. Sewell serves the Hero Award. When that you don’t have to wear a with El Dorado Broadcasters said that nominees tend to a teacher wins, they are cape to be a hero, you just and San Bernardino Co.) has possess qualities of “Humility, awarded with many gifts col- have to be passionate about realized just how much teach- [and] Focus- They’re not do- lected from the community, what you do. ers do for their students. For ing the work to be recog- and the students that reason VVC is a sponsor nized.” Sewell also mentioned win a party in of the Teachers R Heroes pro- that “Each and every day their classroom. gram. Teachers R Heroes rec- teachers make a difference Not only are the ognizes teachers from all dif- through their communities one teachers ferent grade levels that con- student at a time, they help the acknowledged in sistently go above and beyond students become the agents of their classrooms, for their students. Robert Sew- change.” That is what truly but they also ell, Director of Marketing and makes a teacher qualified for receive acknowl- ASB advisor, believes the recognition. edgement at the “excellence exists every- Students themselves along congressional where,” so the search for a with others in the community, level, as well as deserving teacher must be are able to nominate teachers acknowledge- thorough and can’t leave any- just by filling out a form ment from the one out. Every month a teach- online which can be found on first district su- RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment October 19, 2016 Page 9 Dueling for Charity By Christian Celis social. Jose Rodriguez, a stu- socially active and also help us To join the next Yu-Gi-Oh Reporter dent and Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiast provide scholarships for Veter- tournament, look in the cafe- said about the Yu-Gi-Oh com- ans. So, it’s a win-win situa- teria for informational flyers Any student that’s attended munity, “[Yu-Gi-Oh ] tests my tion.” Students pay to enter the or visit the VVC website for Victor Valley College has, at mind in ways no other game Yu-Gi-Oh tournament and by information on the Veterans one time or another, noticed a seems to. We also get to meet doing something they love Club. large group of students sitting new people and establish rela- they also help others. around playing Yu-Gi-Oh in tionships.” the cafeteria. Yu-Gi-Oh is only Amazingly, the stu- a game, however it is impact- dents in the Yu-Gi-Oh ing students at VVC in very community are not the surprising and positive ways. only ones benefitting The Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card from their playing. These Game is a two player game in students have managed to which people collect then duel turn their leisurely play- with an assortment of Monster, ing time into a charitable Spell, and Trap cards in hopes act. Tapping into an al- to defeat their opponent’s ready large growing com- monsters. The game-play is munity, Miguel Magal- complex, requiring concentra- lon, the president of the tion, a meticulously chosen VVC Veteran’s Club, deck of cards, and dedication. began holding Yu-Gi-Oh For students here at VVC, tournaments last spring. it challenges their critical Magallon said, “It’s a thinking skills and keep them way to get all the students The Lilies of the Field

By Lexus David hope, and persever- All performances will take showings on the 16th and Reporter ance.” Valencia believes that place in the Black Box Thea- 23rd, starting at 2pm. Student the play should give the audi- tre, located in the Performing admission is $7, or free with This month, Victor Valley ence a good sense of history. Arts Center. Opening night an ASB card. Seniors Citizens College will present their ren- According to Trejo, the play is begins at 7pm on October will also be charged $7, dition of The Lilies of the “based on true events, but 13th, and showings will con- whereas adult admission is Field, which was adapted to some parts have been fabricat- tinue at 7pm until the 15th. $10. the stage by F. Andrew Leslie. ed.” There will be two additional Director Alan Gildard says that it’s, “a pretty inspirational play, and hope[s] that the audi- ence goes away feeling good about themselves.” Assistant stage manager, Jamie Trejo, believes the play will, “leave the audience amazed and speechless.” Vi Valencia, casted as Mother Maria Martha, states that the scene is set “in the cold war era… where an ex- soldier helps nuns build a chapel in New Mexico.” Throughout the play, there are religious undertones, but the the audience will be encap- tured by the theme of “faith, RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment October 19, 2016 Page 10 Box Office Clash By Diallo Kahin excellence of Nate Parker’s Months and months of many have had since Sun- Reporter directing, acting and writing. speculation and intrigue all dance. 7/10. The film even garnered a seem rather pointless in retro- The Girl On the Train is The Birth of a Nation is standing ovation and a bidding spect. Both of these movies so incredibly boring. The mys- one of the most hyped and war with just about every ma- disappoint in spectacular fash- tery is boring, the usually great anticipated movies of all time. jor Hollywood studio. Nate ion. The Birth of a Nation has cast is boring, and the director would go on to sell the distri- moments of brilliance that far who’s trying his hardest to do bution rights for a record price exceed anything most first a David Fincher impression is of 17.5 million dollars. time directors are even capable also boring. There are two The Girl on the Train was of, however Nate Parker’s film good things in this movie. also highly anticipated, not isn’t without its rookie mis- One, Emily Blunt’s portrayal due to its subject matter or takes. The pacing suffers of the divorced alcoholic, Ra- early rave reviews, but for its throughout and one of the chel, is strong enough to en- incredible first trailer and best most important relationships in sure you won’t fall asleep selling book it’s based upon. the film seems to go from zero within the first 40 minutes. The mystery surrounds three to 100 just so Nate can drag Two, somebody had the good women, one of which is miss- the film to its otherwise satis- sense to keep this train wreck ing and the other two who may fying third act. As well acted under two hours. They’re the or may not be involved in her as this film may be it doesn’t real MVP. 3/10 disappearance. The trailer was live up to the expectations set to a slowed down version of Heartless by Kanye West It chronicles the story of Nat and had a similar tone to an- Turner who was a slave and other murder/suspense/thriller, preacher who went on to lead 2014’s Gone Girl. The intri- a revolt against the local slave guing, even if somewhat cop- masters. Since its premiere ied marketing strategy, com- back in January at the Sun- bined with the popularity of dance Film Festival many top the book setup for a huge box critics and reporters left that office clash with The Birth of screening fawning over the a Nation. Dr. Linda Minasian Shines On Stage

By Christian Celis practice, no students per- dating-montage of a romantic played the first key on the Reporter formed. Fortunately, by the comedy. It was playful and piano, the audience was end of the show, the audience gave the audience a sense of amazed. Her finale, Rigoletto According to Dave Graham, was not disappointed. warmth. Fantasy, was what seemed like the director of Victor Valley The only performers, Dave The next performer was Dr. nine-minutes of repetition and College’s Music Department, Graham, Carolyn Graham, and Linda Minasian, a pianist with contrast working effortlessly two things are needed to en- Linda Minasian produce a a long resume of prestigious together, creating a beautiful sure a pleasing musical experi- total of seven songs. The recit- work. Her performances ex- ebb and flow. Although there ence: repetition and contrast. al started with an educational ceeded the expectation placed were no student-performers, Repetition to help memories break down of music by Mr. upon the audience when read- the show was an excellent produce the recognition of Graham, in which he ex- ing her credentials on the pro- presentation of the most pleas- familiar sounds and contrast to plained to the audience what gram. From the moment she ant musical experience. introduce new sounds that they would be listening to. Mr. keep it interesting. When these Graham played the piano and come together in unison, was accompanied by Mrs. which is when music is most Graham on the viola. They interesting. began with an Allegro Mode- On Friday Sep, 30th 2016, the rato and ended with a Rondo. Victor Valley College Music Their standout performance Department presented the Fall was the Scherzo and Trio. The Student Faculty Recital. Un- piece sounded like it would fortunately, due to lack of play in the background of a RamPage Victor Valley College Entertainment October 19, 2016 Page 11 Which Haunt Do You Want?

By Mercedes Cannon considering old horror villains looking for a little scare or a than the other Halloween Reporter were involved and reimagined chill to the bones experience, events. With Fright Fest, at- Moving to Dark Harbor by both Universal Studios and tendees have to purchase an The Queen Mary, has its own The Queen Mary are dishing additional maze pass for up to Dark passages, lurking lineup of original mazes in- up frightfully good attractions. an additional $29 on top of the monsters and swirling fog is cluding its popular “Circus In addition to park admis- something both of these events Big Top of Terror.” The Universal and sion price. have in common. Universal Queen Mary has an advantage The Queen Mary, The mazes Studios’ Halloween Horror on Universal due to the fact there are also two are not Nights and The Queen Mary’s that most of its mazes are held other major op- included Dark Harbor, are both fright- on a historic cruise liner ru- tions; Knott’s with park fully fun events to attend this mored to be very haunted. Scary Farm and admission Halloween season. Along with the made up Six Flags Fright like they Beginning with Universal, ghouls, you very well could Fest. Knott’s are with attendees have highly im- encounter an actual ghostly Scary Farm is Knott’s, pressed with the incredible specter. Though both events celebrating its 43rd year of Universal, and Queen Mary. makeup on all of the ghouls. were highly enjoyable and frights and ghouls this year. Six Flags also does not have It’s a movie studio so one can scary in their own right, I have Along with its nine mazes and extended park hours on all expect nothing less than movie to give my vote to the Queen five scare zones they also have event nights. In a survey con- quality monsters and scares. Mary. There is no denying the exclusive shows such as the ducted by the Rampage out of Universal is known for their natural spook factor they have “Elvira Dance Macabre” and 100 students on campus, 45% movie and show themed maz- with the antique ship. It caters the ever popular “The Hang- liked Universal, 30% liked es such as; American Horror to a more mature crowd and is ing” comedy show. It is also Knotts, 15% liked Six Flags Story, The Exorcist, Texas a lot more affordable with the on the more affordable option and 10% liked The Queen Chainsaw Massacre, Freddy vs average ticket being about $30 as well with tickets running Mary. There are four horrify- Jason, Krampus, and Hallow- compared to the hefty $75 $49 or less. ing options this Halloween een. A horror movie buff general admission price tag for Six Flags Fright Fest it season, what are you waiting would be especially excited Universal. Whether you’re operates a little differently for? Go get freaked out! School Spirit! Where Is It? By Yienessa Warren The lack of engagement, the cial Science Senator for the students to engage in campus Reporter ladies feel, may be shared ASB, mirrors these statements events and bring awareness to amongst other students. How- by saying, “it’s just a really upcoming events. Victor Valley College ap- ever, Francisco Camonlingo, great event for students to... Victor Valley College has pears to be a typical commut- Fine Arts Senator for the As- come by to see what’s of- over two dozen social media ers’ campus. There are few sociated Student Body, provid- fered,” she continued, “I know accounts to stay connected posters displaying upcoming ed several instances where without that event many stu- with current students, faculty, events, no pep rallies to attend events were held on campus to dents may not be informed of staff, and alumni. In an effort which may explain the lack of engage the student body popu- what clubs there are.” to create official communica- enthusiasm for school involve- lation including the blood Varsity.com has created a tion methods, ASB is in the ment. drive that took place on Sep- 3 page pdf providing several process of creating official Students Alexandria Cas- tember 28th. ways to increase school spirit. student e-mails in order for tillo and Bianca Flores share Despite the lack of adver- One suggestion is to create a them to stay up to date on cur- this sentiment. Castillo states, tisements, VVC’s ASB coun- group of lively supporters that rent events. Sewell stresses the “It’s my first year and [I] cil, supervised by Robert Sew- attend sporting events and need for students to actively haven’t really seen any school ell, is determined to bring provide encouragement to participate in engagement. He spirit as much.” For first year community engagement aware players. They would get their states, “Students need to get students, Castillo and Flores, -ness to the entire student own name and banner to des- past the apathy of not partici- the lack of campus engage- body. Events such as Club ignate the group. Other ways pating.” This, in conjunction ment is bewildering to these Rush, a yearly gathering of all to improve school engagement with campus activities, will friends. Flores stated, the clubs to present themselves include planning a “Meet the increase overall student en- “It…..feels kinda off because to passing students and show Team” night or a bonfire the gagement. we figured it’s college. We what interest the campus has night before a game (if permit- would want the excitement to as well as what they have to ted). Incentives such as food, be more than high school.” offer. Celeste Amezquita, So- coupons, and discounts entice RamPage Victor Valley College Sports October 19, 2016 Page 12 Heading Strong Into Conference

By Randi Dominguez hough four of my starters are Reporter injured we still competed the way we should have.” He went On September 23, 2016 the on to say, “My team is in the VVC Women's Soccer Team middle ranking for conference battled Cerro Coso on the right now, but I am sure we Rams’ field, in a nonconfer- will end up second or third ence game, and ended in a because how hard we are undeniable victory. working at practice; it is really The Rams took instant paying off in the games.” control of the game as soon as Goalie, Emmy Rodriguez, the whistle was blown to start stated, “Overall, we did good. the first 45 minute half. They We had a lot of shots and of had possession of the ball ma- course we need to improve on jority of the time, so they were some things, but it was a good able to set the tone early on game and we played together against the Coyotes. Passing and with another 45 minute that communication was need- well as a team.” It was a great the ball constantly to keep the half still left there was much ed to finish a play and seeing win for the Rams and hopeful- defenders guessing and apply- more damage to be done. The how they worked together as ly they are able to maintain ing pressure nonstop really Rams scored five goals after one was quite mesmerizing. this momentum as they enter took Cerro Coso by surprise, the half. The final score 9-0 Head Coach Walid Jomma, conference. because they had no way of showed how much teamwork had nothing but good things to stopping the Rams. and hustle the Rams executed say about his team, “We exe- VVC lead the first half 4-0, on the field. The fans agreed cuted the gameplan, and alt- Rams Run Like The Wind By Bertram Taylor III finisher for the Rams. Godinez Lemus stated, “This is a tough able to run a little bit smarter.” Reporter commented about the difficul- course so they did pretty good. These young men and ty of the course stating that, There is obviously room for women wake up for practices Victor Valley College “There was a lot of hills and improvement, but I think that at 5:15am, because they are men’s and women’s cross dust and the dirt was rising so they are hard workers so I eager to put the work in to country teams ran their second it was hard to breath.” Howev- know that they will be moving succeed. “It’s tough to get race of the season at the Coy- er, Godinez felt that she im- up soon.” these kids up at five in the ote Challenge, hosted by Cali- proved from her last race. Following the women’s morning. I’ve see that they are fornia State University San Jessica Godinez and race, the men’s team was un- committed to do that and I Bernardino. The women ran a Alex Mischke joined Godinez derway. Leading the Rams think that said a lot about 5k and the men ran an 8k. and finished not too far behind was Roy Vazquez, finishing them, just everyday to meet up The Lady Rams started at 100th and 104th with times 80th with a time of 32 minutes there when everyone is want- first. Jennifer Godinez finished of 25 minutes and 56 seconds 54 seconds. Not far behind ing to sleep,” says Lemus. 98th with a time of 23 minutes and 26 minutes and 8 seconds. him was Oscar Orantes and The men and women’s team and 33 seconds, as the top- The women’s coach, Gloria Alfredo Arellano finishing consist three women and three 87th and 90th with a time men. Head Coach replied, “ I of 35 minutes 1 second and think they are getting the 37 minutes and 11 seconds. [program] started. All it takes Head Coach Oscar is one person to keep making Lemus, new to VVC, has it consistent and we have three been able to get the pro- [women] that are doing it and gram up and running again. three [men] that are doing it.” Lemus said, “I think they Lemus also mentioned that have been pretty consistent. there a couple of men got hurt I think the guys had a little in summer training and could tougher day today. But I not return, but overall the team think they did well. I was looks consistent and strong. pretty excited that we were RamPage Victor Valley College Sports October 19, 2016 Page 13 Rams D Drops the Hammer to Deliver Coach Hoover’s 100th win By Curtis Taylor goals. The defense held their Reporter own as the undermanned of- The Rams improved to fense struggled producing only three wins and two losess this a field goal by kicker/ week after delivering a crush- quarterback Austin Williams. ing 26-7 defeat to Citrus Col- “We had 3 receivers sit for this lege. The Owls, ranked 4th in game, so not a lot of options,” the American Division until said Head Coach Dave Hoo- running into the Rams smoth- ver. A high snap from center ering defense. The Rams held with no recovery led to a safe- the Owls offense to a negative ty and no less than 3 minutes 22 rushing yards and forced 2 the Rams star safety Jenkins returned a punt 35 yards for a turnovers and a safety. The high 69 yards on 9 carries. key players and every drive touchdown. Quarterback Sam Rams defense was led by two Coach Hoover knows the run- Taylor struggled in the first was shut down by the Rams standout freshman, Safety Da- ning back has upside, “It just half completing 6 passes for defense. The Owls finally na Jenkins and Linebacker seemed like Sultann finally 18 attempts for 90 yards and scored with an 8 yard passing Harold Bell. Jenkins had 5 had a breakout game, I finally throwing an interception, be- tackles and an interception, saw him.” Later in the third touchdown, but it was too late fore being replaced by Wil- while Bell delivered 2 sacks quarter Rams deep threat re- to mount a comeback. Wil- liams after halftime. and 6 tackles. ceiver Malcolm Bynum caught liams ended the game com- Coming into the third quar- After last week’s loss the a 28 yard touchdown giving pleting 7 passes on 11 at- ter the Rams offense found Rams played with a hangover Williams his first passing their way via the ground game tempts for 101 yards and a effect: beginning the game touchdown of the year. The lead by running back Sultann touchdown. The Rams defense with penalties, failed scoring Ram receivers had no problem Sullivan who ran for a season played a big part in the win possessions and missed field adjusting to the quarterback Saturday, but coach Hoover change, “We rotate with both of them throughout practice, knows his offense isn’t far so I’m used to them,” said behind, “Everybody had great receiver Elijah Creighton. moments, but we haven’t just As the fourth quarter rolled put it all together. Once we do, on so did the Rams rushing we can be a little scary offen- attack. Midway into the quar- sively.” Next week, the Rams ter the Rams had a quick 6 will face their toughest test play scoring drive ending with against the undefeated South- a barreling touchdown run by western College, but the Rams running back Sean White. The coaching staff believes they’re worn down Owls offense more than ready. couldn’t overcome injuries to Rams Servin’ It Up By Shelley Johnson III knows what the team needs to based on the past games. Kait- Reporter improve on. Which would be lyn Jones #2 is the defensive mostly the team’s offensive lead who the coaches rely on Volleyball season opener play style on the court. Coach throughout the pre-season. Wednesday, October 5th White says that she has, "very Jones says, “Preseason was against Moorpark College. The high expectations for effort” rough but the more games we team ended their preseason for her players. This type of play as a team I believe we will with five wins and nine losses coaching mentality helps her improve in our teamwork. The playing. During pre-season maintain a positive outlook on team will need to focus more against College of the Can- the future season that is under- on having an aggressive strate- yons, San Jacinto, and Citrus way. Taryn Kelley #21, is one gy in order to have a more im- the team had difficulty in of the top defensive players on pressive season. maintaining a lead on points. the team. Kelley is what Coach Head coach Crista White, White refers to as a kill-lead RamPage Victor Valley College October 19, 2016 Page 14

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