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Junior college representatives from all across the state observe Professor Sophia Lee’s corequisite support intermediate algebra class, during the Math Department’s Open House on April 29 in MA 125.

It was 8:10 p.m. and mathematics professor Sophia Lee’s intermediate algebra corequisite support class was already in full swing. “Let’s start with a nice little problem to get our feet wet,” Lee said. Unlike a traditional lecture class, several groups of two to four students stood at each of the whiteboards surrounding the room, discussing and working on the functions problem that Lee had just assigned them. The students did not just work within their own groups, but moved around the room to help other students tackle the problem. “When students are working together on the whiteboards, that’s where the magic happens,” Lee said. “I love being able to look around the room and see all the thinking happening at once. Students are able to peek at other boards to get ideas when they are stuck. In this setting, natural leadership occurs and students jump into helping one another S E E R EM ED IAL • PAGE 5

Political science professor retires after 25 years BY ALEJANDRO HUERTA FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR AHUERTA@CCCLARION.COM

Glen Ross, 65, who has taught political science at Citrus College for the past 25 years, announced he will retire from teaching this year. The upcoming summer semester will be his last time teaching. Ross was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a young man, he was interested in getting an education in geography. However, Ross was also interested in politics, which motivated him to dive into the world of political geography and international relations. “I was fascinated with how geography affects political decisions and how political decisions affect the outcome of political terms and issues,” Ross said. “If I’m going to go into politics, then I should probably gain more knowledge and pursue getting a masters degree in international relations.” Ross went on to feed those educational ambitions by graduating from the University of Utah in 1978 with a degree in political geography and international relations, just as he hoped for. He also accomplished his goal in getting a master’s degree in those same fields of study from Brigham Young University in 1981.

Professor Glen Ross poses for a self-portrait on April 23 inside his office at Citrus College.

Prior to his educational accomplishments, Ross was an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army and was with the U.S. National Guard from 1975 to 1983. “I was going all over the world to assist different military units in their intelligence needs,” Ross said. “I was thinking to spend my whole life and continue on with that career, but I

got really interested in politics within society.” Ross’ first opportunity to teach as a professor was at Ohio State. He taught at Ohio State from 1983-1986. Ross believed that his time teaching at Ohio State is what solidified his love for educating students. “I understood I had the power of the students’ attention, that they’re

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ready to learn and get educated,” Ross said. “That’s when I fell in love with teaching.” Ross then gained a one-year position as a visiting professor at University of California, Irvine in the early 1990s. After transitioning in teaching from the East Coast to the West, he decided he wanted to stay in California. Ross expanded his teach-

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ing career in California by applying to teach at Citrus in 1994. Ross had impacted Citrus right from the start. He helped develop new innovative strategies and ideas that would affect Citrus both inside and outside the classrooms. Ross was one of the first few faculty members to instruct a Distance Education program with full online courses for Citrus in 1997. In 1999, Ross took a year off from teaching and was hired as a planner to contribute toward the educational master plan, which constructed the CI building on campus. He would also lead students in semester-long study abroad programs in Spain throughout his time at Citrus, with his first trip in 2001. Ross has always been impressed and amazed with how Citrus has continued to strive for a better future overall. “One of the things I’ve observed over the years is that Citrus has been very innovative to bring new ideas and new approaches to anticipate the way the world is going, for the direction of new and better,” Ross said. Fellow staff faculty who have worked alongside of Ross throughout his career, Dr. Eric Rabitoy, dean S E E R ET IR ED • PAGE 5

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Debt forgiveness plan FAILS REALITY BY TANNAN LUZZO SPORTS EDITOR

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Nobody wants to be in debt due to student loans. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (DMa.) has created debt forgiveness plan to make two-and four-year public colleges free for students and cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans. Warren’s debt forgiveness plan is not the right way to handle the situation of student loan debt and the plan is not a fair solution. The National Student Loan Data System, which takes into account all students in college in the United States said, among the students in the class of 2018, 69 percent took out student loans. Those students graduated with an average debt of $29,800, including both private and federal debt. The National Student Loan Data System is the U.S. Department of Education’s central database for Federal Student Aid. The database receives information and numbers from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of Education programs. Meanwhile, 14% of their parents took out an average of $35,600 in federal Parent PLUS loans. Americans owe over $1.56 trillion in student loan debt that is spread out among roughly 45 million borrowers. The amount that Americans owe on student loan debt is $521 billion more than the total U.S. credit card debt. “We got into this crisis because state governments and the federal government decided that instead of treating higher education like our public school system — free and accessible to all Americans — they’d rather cut taxes for billionaires and giant corporations and offload the cost of higher education onto students and their families,” Warren

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wrote in a post on medium.com. Warren’s debt cancellation plan would cost $640 billion, and the free college idea for “all Americans” would add another $600 billion, essentially bringing the total price tag for her ideas to about $1.25 trillion. Her plan may be a virtuous one, however, it comes with issues. Warren’s plan is not considering the people who have worked most of their adult life to pay off the debt of the costs incurred by being a college student. Some of these people have already paid off tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Warren’s plan does not offer forgiveness for those who have already paid off their debt and there is no reimbursement in Warren’s ideas.

This is why Warren’s debt forgiveness plan is a flawed one that will never work. With the government recently warning that social security has already dipped into it’s $3 trillion trust and expects the expenses to exceed the income by 2020, clearly, we have a shortage of funds as a nation. Social Security is a system that has been in place for decades so if that is failing, there is no possible way a new system could thrive without the necessary allocation of funds needed to support the plan. The question of where the money will come from to relieve those in student loan debt isn’t clear and remains unanswered. It won’t come from anywhere because it doesn’t exist - or at least not yet.

Warren believes that the costs of her plan would be fully covered by her suggested “millionaire tax” - an annual tax of 2 percent on the wealth above $50 million, with an additional 1 percent tax on fortunes above $1 billion. While the discussion is a good one to have it simply doesn’t make sense and cannot move forward into action. Even though students at Citrus College do not have tuition prices that are comparable to that of private or even four-year universities, we still endure the costs of being a student in college – books, supplies, transportation and for some out-ofstate students tuition is as high as $269 per unit as opposed to in-state tuition at $46 per unit. It’s a good thing that the dis-

cussion about the importance of education in politics occurs and we need more of it. But ideas like Warren’s have the ability to shift an entire election and therefore have the ability to impact the course of a powerful country like the US for the upcoming years should a candidate back this plan and win the election. It is nice to know as college students that the government cares about our future and well being, enough to even forgive us of the debt. At the moment it’s simply a conversation and idea that would be nearly impossible to fulfill. Education matters and should be an important topic, but with ideas that actually make sense and that are realistic to act on.

Assembly bill could save police lives if passed BY LOGAN GRAY PHOTO EDITOR

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There were only 23 days in 2018 without a police killing, says mappingpoliceviolence.org. However, the other 342 days somebody was told one of their loved ones was killed by someone paid to protect them. Assembly Bill 392 would put restrictions on California police officers using deadly force into law. The bill says it would “redefine the circumstances under which a homicide by a peace officer is deemed justifiable.” This is a necessary bill that needs to be passed, so the officers who commit these killings can be held accountable for their actions. AB 392 does not ask anything that a good cop shouldn’t already do. When you boil the bill down, it is only asking for police officers to really think about the situation before resorting to deadly force. Police shootings in America are a problem that needs to be addressed and AB 392 could be a great breakthrough in fixing the problem nationwide. The bill also wants to implement more training on non-violent ways to deescalate situations. This training could help save lives in the future. If more lives are saved by the police, their reputation will start to mend.

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Keeping officers consistent and well trained can only be beneficial in the long run. Well trained officers are quality officers and quality officers save lives. This could lead to an image change for police, an image that has faltered in recent years. Law enforcement advocates who oppose the bill such as Shane Lavigne, a lobbyist for the California Fraternal Order of Police said that it creates an “impossible standard.” But it is a standard they should live by. Deadly force is sometimes ”necessary” and AB 392 supports that openly. That is the underlying

principle of the whole bill. The bill is asking for accountability and protocol, something that comes with every job. Those guidelines should already be attached to a dangerous and important job like police officers in California. This bill has a lot of promise and is a great step forward towards shrinking the divide between police and civilians, state vs. the people. The police should be synonymous with the postman. They’re something that every town, every city needs to function. The police should be the people in the neighborhood for help. They

shouldn’t be viewed as a pseudo military branch. If we hold the police accountable for their mistakes, the trust for the judicial system will grow. When held accountable with a stricter regimen, there will be better trained police officers protecting society. People who oppose this bill believe it will put officers in danger, that the officer will be too worried about the restrictions to make a split second decision that could cost their life. But there is nothing in AB 392 that officers should not already be thinking about. AB 392 just put it

into law. The officers who use deadly force when “necessary” will be protected by this bill. AB 392 will hold the police officers who truly messed up accountable and could prevent unnecessary civilian and police deaths. No police officer leaves their house in the morning with the intent to kill a civilian. When it does happen, it is tragic. AB 392 puts saving lives first and that is every officers’ first priority. It is a good day when a police officer doesn’t fire their weapon and there should be more than 23 good days in a year.

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Biology major Robert Fraijo solves trinomials with nursing major Stacy Amhaz in Professor Sophia Lee’s corequisite support class on May 1 in MA 125.

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learn deeply and organically. Students are more engaged and enthusiastic than ever in a math class.” Students at one whiteboard were in mirthful, animated conversation over a minus sign and some parenthesis. “See how the students are happy,” Lee said. “The students are teaching

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of sciences, and the only other fulltime political science professor at Citrus, Gerhard Peters, believe that Ross has an impactful role within his position throughout his time at Citrus. “Professor Ross is an enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed instructor who truly cares for the success of his students, and over the past 25 years, hundreds of students have benefited from his instruction,” Rabitoy said. “Professor Ross is one of the most gracious, generous, and kind people I have ever had the opportunity to work with in any capacity, and he was a true political scientist who brought his advanced knowledge of theory to the department and classroom,” Peters said. Ross believed it was important for him to try to provide as much insight that he could from his life experiences to inform his students about the world of politics. “It’s been beneficial to share with my students over the years my stories about being in the military, traveling around the world, and simply being involved in teaching and experiencing politics,” he said. “I’ve always tried to encourage students to contribute in class discussions, to learn the basics of politics, such as information about the house of representatives and so forth.” Ross has embraced and appreciated the entirety of all the respectful relationships that he’s built.

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Student success sets standards BY ELIZABETH MONICO STAFF REPORTER

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Citrus College received an award in student success from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) on April 15 in Orlando, Florida. Citrus was the only community college in California to be recognized at this national award banquet among over 1,100 colleges. Superintendent/ President Geraldine M. Perri was in Orlando at the Awards of Excellence Gala to accept the award on behalf of Citrus. “I was really filled with a great sense of pride,” said Perri. “Knowing that so many people who have worked so hard for so many years could be recognized and validated with this award.” Back in Glendora, the award was celebrated on April 29 with a party in honor of the faculty, staff and students who contributed to the level of success that earned Citrus the award. Hayden Hall was filled with a cheerful spirit as people enjoyed food, drinks, Night Shift’s set and each other’s company. The awards Citrus earned were on display at the entrance in a glass case for everybody in attendance to admire and photograph. “When I walked in this room today, I was absolutely joyful,” said Susan M. Keith, president of the Board of Trustees, “with Night Shift playing, with everybody gathering and seeing the award, and seeing everyone here— all representatives of the people who brought that award to us, it truly felt just absolutely joyful.”

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Awards from American Association of Community College are displayed on April 29 in Hayden Hall.

Perri, Keith, Gerald Sequeira and Arvin Spor gave a round of congratulatory speeches and shout-outs before handing the microphone back over to Night Shift to keep the party going. All four speakers attributed the ability of Citrus to achieve this recognition to the many programs that have

been carried out aimed directly at student success. These contributions include the Promise Program, the I Will Complete College program, the introduction of Associate’s Degrees for Transfer and the Dual Enrollment program. “So much of what we do is a team effort,” said Sequeira, “it’s not like any

one group on campus is the only pivotal piece of what we do.” After the round of speeches was complete, the music and the celebration proceeded into the early evening as faculty, staff, and students gave themselves some well-deserved pats on the back for their achievement.

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Cosmetology department presents their ‘Galacti

The smell of hairspray clouding the room, music blasting from speakers and lots and lots of glitter. The cosmetology students were preparing for their annual spring show and competition on April 30 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. This year, the show was titled “Galactic Heroes and Villains” where up to 75 students created a hero or villain makeup, hair and costume look. Cosmetology club president Jonathan Aguayo said each of the students had to participate in the show in some way, whether it was being a model, makeup artist, hair designer or costume designer. “Once you start building people’s creativity they start to realize ‘oh this is fun—let’s participate,’” Aguayo said. Creative director Patty Glover said the students are only limited to their creativity. Besides running the show, Glover teaches hair, skin and nail classes within the cosmetology program. Depending on the design of their character, students brought their own materials to work with–the professors were there to provide instruction. “The first thing they do is conceptualize,” Glover said. “It’s a concept they have to come up with, it depends on the student.” After students decided whether they were going to create a hero or villain look, they began designing the theme of their character. Students Jasmine Romero, 22, Desi Michel, 21, and Sabrina Knebel, 22, chose to do a villain based on their love for aliens. Their character was inspired by the film, ‘Mars Attacks.” “His goal is to annihilate the human race and take over planet Earth,” Romero said. “You know the usual.” Though the show took place at 7 p.m., the students were judged upon their appearance hours prior to the show.

Glover said students were required to be ready by 3 p.m., four hours before the show starts. The students were graded upon their hair, makeup and costume, and their workmanship, originality, creativity and execution. “Each of the judges are professionals,” Glover said. “Makeup artists, hair designers, colorists.” The awards were granted in three separate categories: Avant Garde (new and unusual), hair and makeup. The grand champion winners of the show were students Denise Allen, Amanda Moroney and Shanye’

Jones-Martin. Those who won were granted hair and makeup classes taught by professionals. The show was a collaborative effort among the whole campus. Cosmetology students were photographed by photography professor Amanda Konya before the show started. Citrus’ performing arts department provided music and set design. It was a show dedicated to student-based cosmetology work, but it also provided entertainment from student band “Superhero” run by Gino

Munoz and Citrus’ dance company run by Renee Liskey and lighting and set design from technical theatre instructor Dan Volonte. The show is also a fundraiser to raise money for students that will allow them for more resources. Glover said the money that is raised will go towards field trips for the cosmetology students to improve the skills they have obtained in the industry. “It’s an out of this world hair adventure,” Aguayo said.

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Marissa Babcock, 24, applies makeup on Anika Romero, 21, for the “Galactic Heroes and Villains” show on April 30 in the PC building.

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Wyatt Daley, 21, applies glitter on Emily Gruen, 28, on April 30 in the PC building. The theme for their character was “Space Barbie.”

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Desi Michel, center, 21, gets her makeup done by Sabrina Knebel, 23, for the cosmetology show on April 30 in the PC building.

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Knebel does Michel’s makeup for the cosmetology show. Their look was inspired by the movie “Mars Attacks.”

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Phi Theta kappa vice president wins two Awards Philippe Schicker to accept Phi Theta Kappa award, named to All-USA academic team BY ISAIAH WESBY STAFF REPORTER

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Philippe Schicker, a sophomore international student, accepted two distinguished academic honors on April 4 and 13. Schicker received the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Hites Transfer Scholarship on April 4 in Orlando, Florida at the annual PTK Catalyst Convention. Schicker was also honored for his All-USA Academic Team selection by the American Association of Community Colleges at their 99th annual convention on April 13. The Hites Transfer Scholarship is the most distinguished scholarship offered to PTK members, $7,500 in total. Long before the engineering physics major was winning national awards, he was a second-year exchange student at Claremont High School in 2013. After returning to his home in Hamburg, Germany, Schicker was drawn to the U.S., he applied for schools in America where he could play baseball, but faced the realization many prospective students experience — college can be expensive and hardships are a part of the journey. Schicker wasn’t able to find

himself in a position on the field, but due to his strong work ethic, he was able to channel that into finding other positions around campus and beyond. “I’m really ambitious, I think that’s what makes me want to do the work, I want to succeed,” Schicker said. “The one thing I promised myself is that I wouldn’t let any opportunities slip by when I moved moved to the United States.” Placing himself in a position to win these achievements was not an easy task, according to history professor and Citrus College Honors Transfer Program Coordinator Brian Waddington. As part of the requirements to gain a position in international office at PTK, Schicker gave a three-minute speech in front of 5,000 people about his qualifications. “I’ve never given a speech in front of that many people and it’s fairly daunting, let alone doing that in a second language,” Waddington said. Waddington, who is also a faculty adviser at Citrus College for PTK, believes that Schicker is now the premier face for what the group represents. “He fully took advantage of the opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa can allow for you to step into

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Citrus College student Philippe Schicker was elected international vice president of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Division IV in April of 2019. PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students.

leadership positions.” Waddington said. “The way we describe Phi Theta Kappa is ‘It is what you make it’ and Philippe is sort of the poster guy for that now.” Schicker’s story will continue ADVERTISEMENT

beyond Citrus at the semesters end, but International Student Director Coe Lamoureux believes his impact will be encouraging for all students long after his departure. “With these awards I feel it

reflects great on school and this program and its goodforinternational students to see how other international students could go achieve these awards that are open to everyone,” Lamoureux said.

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A portrait of 78-year-old Micky Dolenz. The musician was a member of The Monkees and performed on May 4 at HPAC.

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Micky Dolenz, 78, performs with former band The Monkees on March 18, 2016 in Mohegan Sun, Connecticut. Dolenz and his current band performed on April 4 at HPAC.

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Micky Dolenz, famed drummer of the 1960s rock band The Monkees, performed May 4 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center. As one of the two remaining Monkees members, with Michael Nesmith, Dolenz, who sold over 75 million records with the Monkees, has his place in American music history. After 50 years, his career may be wrapping up, but the 75-year-old Dolenz still has some spring in his step. Accompanied by his sister Coco on back-up vocals and a young, talented band, there were times throughout the show where it seemed Dolenz hadn’t lost a step. Most notably, Dolenz cover of “Purple Haze” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience who were the Monkees’ first opening act on tour, which they bombed due to crazed Monkees’ fans demanding the

world-famous quartet. Dolenz and his band, however, did not bomb their performance of “Purple Haze.” Dolenz’s voice—which as always been unique due to his gravelly tone complemented the classic song. Dolenz and his new band also performed sound renditions of Monkees’ classics like “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer.” While the music throughout the show was consistently well performed, a lack of audience engagement and an increasingly frustrated Dolenz caused the show to fall off a cliff. While the show was only a little less than an hour, technical difficulties continued to show up and frustrated Dolenz throughout the performance. The backdrop of the show, a projector screen that showed clips of the Monkees, yearbook photos of Dolenz

and lyrics that were out of sync were only a handful of technical difficulties in the show. None of the difficulties were major, but a build-up of minor issues like inadequate sound in his headphones seemed to put Dolenz out of the show. One of the show’s lowlights came during Dolenz performance of “Daydream Believer,” one of the Monkees’ biggest hits. The song started off on the right track as the crowd seemed engaged. With the crowd into the beat, Dolenz got cocky and turned to the crowd for the chorus. The lights were turned on brightly on the crowd like 100 deer caught in the headlights, the audience collectively struggled to remember the lyrics of the 50-year-old hit. While there were some struggles late in the show, Dolenz still invoked nostalgia and put on a pleasant show.

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ closes a chapter for marvel fans BY LAUREN MANN STAFF REPORTER

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After 11 years, Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” not only lives up to the hype, but marks the end of an era for a generation that grew up inspired by these superheroes. Despite the lengthy three-hour run time, the film serves to conclude the stories portrayed by the franchise’s distinguished characters. The visual effects are up to Marvel’s usual standards, amplifying the actor’s representation of the comic’s most notable heroes. “Endgame” continues the pattern of outdoing earlier films using visuals to showcase surprising new capabilities demonstrated by the Avengers. While the computer generated effects and action-packed fight scenes are well-crafted, the actors’ performances given to develop and build emotional responses to their characters are what elevate the movie. The film’s superheroes face an incredible loss at the end of the previous film, “Avengers: Infinity War,” leaving them devastated. Through this tragedy, directors Anthony and Joe Russo allow the Avengers to appear more human than ever before. The heroes react to their situation realistically, each different from one another. For example, Hawkeye and Black Widow contrast in the way they handle their hardships, allowing the audience to truly empathize with their heroes who once seemed larger than life who now face their greatest loss. For fans of the franchise, many had anticipated what would become of their favorite characters. “Avengers: Endgame” time effectively displays how the film’s plot has affected each of the numerous characters. This film gives each character a

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A still of Captain America played by Chris Evans from the final film in the Avenger series, “Avengers: Endgame.” The film premiered on April 24.

well-rounded story. Highlighting Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, some characters who have not had major roles in the series are given the opportunity to successfully delve into their roles and showcase

another side to the Avengers that fans haven’t seen yet. “Avengers: Endgame” wraps up over 20 previous films made in the last decade and brings up nostalgia for fans. Usually, similar conclusive films like “Harry Potter and the

Deathly Hallows-Part 2” play up the emotional appeal of bringing back familiar faces and recalling events from earlier films. “Endgame” cleverly uses familiarity as a plot device to move its story forward. By balancing nostalgia with

a consistent flow of new information, audiences can feel sentimental about the past while still being engrossed in the current film. One of the most common concerns with films like “Avengers: Endgame” is if it is possible to enjoy the movie without watching the prior films. While moviegoers don’t need to see all 21 previous films to understand “Avengers: Endgame,” the plot of this film may be difficult to follow those who haven’t seen “Avengers: Infinity War.” Even if the context of the nostalgic elements of the plot are lost on some audience members, the sentimentality still resonates through a combination of Alan Silvestri’s score and the actor’s performances. Silvestri’s music illustrates a sense of comfort using iconic themes, such as Captain America’s, to recall the history of these characters. Many fans have grown up with actors like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth portraying heroes Iron Man, Captain America and Thor, respectively, who have worked with Marvel for the past decade. From moments of intense fear and anguish to profound triumph, these feelings are reciprocated by the audience and the heroes on screen through Silvestri’s score. Wrapping up so many storylines may seem like a daunting task, but the Russo brothers and the enormous cast and crew succeed undoubtedly. While the runtime may be intimidating, there wasn’t a minute wasted. Every scene is a necessity in an attempt to do right by these beloved characters and the story they’ve told. Whether someone is a fan or is just trying to understand the hype around the series, “Avengers: Endgame” is a bittersweet end to an era that will leave audiences satisfied.

CAMPUS QUESTION What was your reaction after watching Avengers: Endgame?

Nancy Castro, 19 Music

Gwen Kikkert, 21 Biology

Caleb Castaneda, 19 Biology

“I recommend people watching it if you’re a really big fan with comics—with the old. It’s a really good movie to watch.”

“It made me cry, it made me laugh. I think everyone had that experience when they saw it. It’s the end of an era, but the beginning of a new one.”

“It’s definitely a childhood dream come true. Thor is better looking than Captain America.”

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Slow bats end postseason for baseball team BY TANNAN LUZZO SPORTS EDITOR

TLUZZO@CCCLARION.COM

After making the playoffs for the first time since the 2011 season, Citrus’ run did not last long. The 15th seeded Pasadena City College Lancers’ 3-1 victory over the 18th seeded Citrus College Owls catapulted the Lancers into the next round of the playoffs. The Lancers’ pitching staff was exceptional all game long, only giving up one unearned run due to an error by Lancers’ third baseman Marco Martinez. Pasadena starting pitcher Patrick Pena went out and secured his ninth win of the season, pitching seven innings while giving up no earned runs. At multiple points in the game, Pena was able to get out of high pressure situations, including one jam that resulted in bases loaded for the Owls. “Obviously the pitching was outstanding, Patrick did a great job,” Lancers head coach Pat McGee said. “I was hoping we would score more to make it easier for him, but he’s been outstanding and he’s really put us on his back and carried us.” The Citrus College Owls baseball team was coming off a five-game winning streak that elevated them to second place in the Western States Conference East division, which ultimately put them in the play-in game against Pasadena. Pasadena and McGee had other plans in mind and did not want the Owls to continue their hot streak.

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Freshman reliever Sam Gomez throws a pitch during the Owls' loss in the playoffs against Pasadena City College on April 30 at the Jackie Robinson Memorial Field. The Owls finished 19-20-1 in head coach Steve Gomez's 15th year.

“We were playing a red hot team there and a team that played with a lot of courage down the stretch, credit Citrus they did a lot of great things,” McGee said. After an error in the first inning by Owls shortstop Isaac Luevano, the Lancers scored three quick runs, all unearned by way of the error. “It was a great game, just one mistake early on in the game for Citrus and that led to a lot of runs for us,”

McGee said. “They can swing the bat and they’ve been playing some great baseball.” The pitching staff for the Owls during the game was spot on. Had it not been for the error in the first inning, Pasadena would not have scored. Enrique Zaldivar started for the Owls on the mound. “I thought Enrique came out and gave us a good shot right off the bat ADVERTISEMENT

getting ground balls and forcing contact, unfortunately we just didn’t make the plays behind him,” pitching coach Justin Grijalva said. After Zaldivar’s two innings, Mario Castro came out of the bullpen and pitched two innings of his own, giving up no hits and only one walk. Following Castro on the mound was first-team all-conference reliever for the Owls, Sam Gomez who trotted out to the mound.

“Castro came in and did his job and they didn’t score after the first inning and then Sam came in and competed his tail off and kept us in the ball game, but unfortunately we just didn’t get the runs across,” Grijalva said. “But I thought the guys came out today and they competed and they left it all out on the field.” The skipper for the Owls, Steve Gomez, was pleased with his pitchers not only in this game but all season long. “The biggest pitcher by no doubt in anyone’s mind and everyone would recognize is Sam Gomez,” coach Gomez said. “Every time he came out of the pen he pitched very well. He was the biggest guy, he’s going to be special.” Gomez is excited about the players that are returning next season and talked about Sam Gomez and Zaldivar specifically. He also mentioned outfielder Kanta Kobayashi and infielder Tyler Kretschmar as notable returners. Despite the loss, coach Gomez appreciated the effort and hard work from his squad all season long. In several games, it was the relief pitching for the Owls that carried them to their 13-7 record in conference play. The bats came alive in conference play as the Owls were able to drive in 119 runs, 51 extra-base hits, and eight home runs in 20 games. Prior to conference play the Owls went 4-10.