Grossmont College’s Student News Media | September 2015 Nearly 15 years later, 9/11 still weighs heavily on our nation, whether we think about it or not. ARAB IN AMERICA SUMMIT STAFF Alexis Arambula is in her third semester at Grossmont and first semester writing for The Summit. Her current focus is journalism, but Alexis would also like to go into the public relations field. She is a “makeup junkie,” Alexis loves watching makeup tutorials in her spare time and spending time with family and friends. She hopes to someday work for a big magazine or company in New York City. A publication of Grossmont College’s Media Communications Department. Octavius Hunter is a Flint, Mich., native and in his Vol. 42 | Issue 1 | September 2015 first semester at The Summit. He is heavily involved in the hip hop culture and is a member of a local group SUMMIT STUDENT STAFF “Militia” under Royal Empire Records. Octavius is Editor-in-Chief also a combatant U.S. Marine veteran, serving four Ashley Stout years in aviation. He loves sports, especially football and basketball, and his favorite team is University of Deputy Editor Michigan Football. Go Blue! Rodney Ousley Staff Reporters Rodney Ousley is The Summit’s deputy editor. He Alexis Arambula is a Navy vet who loves stand-up comedy, writing and the Knicks. A self-diagnosed Netflix junkie, Octavius Hunter he speaks almost entirely in movie quotes, and his Evon Qula favorite compliment is, “You have a great taste in Adviser/ Instructor: Jeanette Calo movies.” When he’s not on the couch, you can catch Rodney playing basketball or long distance running. He also makes himself laugh...a lot. GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Evon Qula is in her third semester at Grossmont 8800 Grossmont College Drive College. Her first languages are Arabic and Assyrian, El Cajon, CA 92020 and her major is mass media communication. Evon 619-644-7454 | grossmont.edu works as a reporter for Iraqia Tv, a Middle Eastern network, and this is her first experience writing for Governing Board Members an English publication in the United States. However, Greg Barr, Bill Garrett, Edwin Hiel, she is passionate about writing and her motto is, Debbie Johnson, Mary Kay Rosinski “Never say ‘I can’t,’ unless you try,” since we have to face the challenges of life wherever we are. Student Members Evan Esparza, Rafael Navarrete Ashley Stout is the editor-in-chief of The Summit. Chancellor : Dr. Cindy Miles Ashley loves writing, making videos for her YouTube President: Dr. Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh channel and going to the beach in her spare time. She is a journalism major who hopes to transfer to SDSU Contact us at or CSUN and eventually write for a big-time fashion [email protected] magazine in Los Angeles. Ashley loves writing about fashion and entertainment, but also enjoys writing hard- hitting stories from time to time. She is very excited to see where The Summit takes her in her writing. VISIT US ONLINE COVER IMAGE BY BOUSHRA ALMUTAWAKEL. gcsummit.com THE HIJAB SERIES © 2015 2 | THE SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 2015 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Dear Reader, TABLE OF CONTENTS Each and every issue we put out is full of love and hard work. Early mornings to late nights, we work on every 8 New Presidents article. We may be a small group, but we are mighty! Grossmont welcomes new leaders. This semester is going to test what we can do. 10 We Will Never Forget The Summit is going to make strides it never has Nearly 15 years later, 9/11 still weighs heavily before, starting with a new website that will let on our national consciousness. you read our most recent issue, and all our past issues, on any electronic device. We will also be 12 Vetted Memories active in social media to connect with the students For many, the events of 9/11 were a catalyst for of Grossmont and hear what you have to say. military service. Want to be a part of The Summit but didn’t sign 16 Latino Heritage Month up for the class? No worries, we are starting a Grossmont hosts clubs and events to celebrate. Journalism Club led by former editor-in-chief Sheridan Martinez. This club will be open to 18 Battle of the Sexes? anyone, and can share your writing, photography Is a Mayweather-Rousey fight brewing? and designs. Come one, come all! This issue is centered around heroes, whether it 19 Free Rein This years VMAs were for the history books. be past, present or future ones. We hope you think about the heroes in your own life and thank you them for all that they do. 4 Rod’s Reel Referrals We are very excited for what is to come this 7 San Diego Live semester, and we hope you are too. 14 Football Central 17 Grossmont Briefing + 18 Face Forward Martin Luther King truly changed the world and made such a huge Thomas Edison impact. His words live on, even is my hero. I chose today. He is a true hero. him because his invention brightens — Alexis Arambula our world and makes the days longer after the the sun sets. —Evon Qula Malcolm X was a very passionate leader in the Civil Rights Movement Harry Belafonte, the iconic and is influential to many black singer, actor and political young African-Americans activist, used his celebrity status inspired today because of many of as a platform to raise awareness Mahatma Gandhi many to have the same his famous speeches. of real-world issues. Aside from being a Grammy-, Emmy- and strength and passion for — Octavius Hunter Tony-award winning performer, independence. Gandhi Belafonte was one of the many reminded everyone to live to famous faces behind the Civil the fullest: “Live as if you were Rights Movement, and was a to die tomorrow; learn as you STAFF PICKS: personal friend and confidant to were to live forever.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — Ashley Stout WHO’S YOUR HERO? —Rodney Ousley THE SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 3 Rod’s Reel Referrals UNCONVENTIONAL COMEDIES Traditional humor’s ugly cousin makes us think … and cringe. | STILL BY MARY CYBULSKI | BY RODNEY OUSLEY | TRAINWRECK et’s face it: Everyone you’ve ever Amy Schumer”) stars in the semi- STREAMING ON NETFLIX met thinks they’re funny. And we autobiographical comedy about all are, to an extent. The virtue modern-day woman, totally FRANK L Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. of comedy is in its diversity. There opposed to the idea of monogamy, is literally something for everyone. who unexpectedly falls for a Starring Michael Fassbender, While shtick flicks geared towards Maggie Gyllenhaal and Domhnall Gleeson. 2014. the college student demographic typically fall somewhere between This alternative black comedy the clumsy, quirky girl who falls in somehow manages to be thought- love while trying not to fall down provoking and absolutely and get-laid-before-the-last-day-of- ridiculous at the same time. See summer high school bro-mances, this Hollywood heavyweight Michael month’s picks are dedicated to the Fassbender (“X-Men: First Class” comedic films that are a bit more non- and “Prometheus”) like you’ve traditional, to say the least. never seen him before— behind a giant, creepy paper mache mask. CURRENTLY IN THEATERS TRAINWRECK | © GETTY IMAGES Fassbender plays the titular TRAINWRECK successful sports doctor played character, Frank, the enigmatic Directed by Judd Apatow. 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Starring Tessa Thompson and Tyler James Williams. 2014. Social satire meets coming-of-age HISTORY traditions in a story inspired by Straight Outta Compton offers a the films of Spike Lee. lesson in the story of hip-hop. Set against the backdrop of a predominantly white Ivy League | REVIEW BY RODNEY OUSLEY | School, black student activist Samantha “Sam” White — played ith a $56-million grossing even make it to the big screen. opening weekend, by Tessa Thompson (“Selma”) — “Straight Outta Compton” is “Straight Outta Compton,” uses her racially charged student W the story of “the world’s most produced and directed by 1990s radio show, aptly titled “Dear dangerous group,” N.W.A hip-hop aficionado F. Gary Gray White People,” to openly criticize (N***** With Attitude), the brazen (“Friday,” “Set It Off,” “The Italian white students and faculty pioneers of the West Coast hip- Job”), is the surprise late summer members. hop sound from the late 1980s to blockbuster hit. Tensions come to a head when the early 1990s. Led by frontrunner This summer’s film explosion Emcee’s Eazy E and Ice Cube, the college’s fraternity decides to contained and backed throw a blackface-themed party its usual by founder to court reality show producers barrage of and producer considering to film a show based high-octane Dr.