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Club offers study abroad trip to Ireland automatic payment plan and will have access to financial aid. Staff Writer Friday is the last day to receive a $200 discount. ELAC works with Professors Diane Mannone and Education First College Study Mandy Kronbeck briefed students Tours to provide Thursday on an students with opportunity to study opportunities to The cost of the trip study abroad. abroad in Ireland. Participants will covers lodging, Education visit Dublin, Belfast First allows tour guides, and Galway in participants to transportation and use Tripfunder summer 2017 on a literary tour. Students (the company’s some meals. can earn four general version of elective credits for GofundMe) to English 102 or 103. help fundraise However, participants money. are not required to be The cost of the enrolled in either course. trip covers lodging, tour guides, Participants who want to earn transportation and some meals. credits for one of the two courses Participants are recommended to need to be enrolled in the first have $500 to spend during the trip session of summer classes. Mannoe but are discouraged from carrying will be teaching English 103 and large sums of cash during the trip. Kronbeck will be teaching English 102. The trip costs $3,964 and participants can choose to set up an ABROAD Continued on page 3
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Free legal assistance offers help with DACA BY FRANCISCO PORTILLO Staff Writer Undocumented students at East Los Angeles College have the opportunity to receive free legal assistance from attorneys by applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in E1-227. A partnership between the Dream Resource Center and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC), students can meet with an attorney that specializes in immigrant justice for free. DACA, created by President Obama in 2012, offers temporary deportation relief for two years. This allows undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States in accordance with the law and to be able to apply for employment. Applicants must have arrived in the U.S. before their 16th birthday, or have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007 to be eligible. Applicants must currently be enrolled in school, completed high school or be a veteran of the armed forces. Applicants must also not be a convicted felon or perceived to be a threat to national security. When approved, individuals will be eligible for a I-766 Employment Authorization Card for work purposes only. While beneficial to many undocumented individuals, the program still presents challenges. The ability to remain in the U.S. is financially challenging as the total cost of the application is $465. To receive assistance in paying the application fees, the applicant’s must earn an income less than 150 percent of the U.S. poverty level, are under 18 years old, homeless, have a chronic disability, be in foster care or have accumulated $10,000 or more in debt from medical expenses.
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On top of the financial challenge, the process can be confusing for individuals who have no experience with legal forms. Therefore, the applicants are usually in need of legal aid from attorneys which can be expensive. ELAC student Oscar Rodriguez was among one of the students to take advantage of the opportunity. During the meeting with an attorney, Rodriguez was asked a series of questions to establish his eligibility for other services such as Advanced Parole. The service acts as a travel permit and allows students to travel outside of the country for work, educational and humanitarian purposes. It will allow those who qualify to return to the country with no hassle from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “With the DACA, I didn’t know that I could study abroad. I was really happy about the information I received in order to expand my rights. The attorneys were relatable,” Rodriguez said. The response for students has been positive. On the first day that the services were made available the spots for appointments were full. Marissa Montes is one of the attorneys assisting students and relates to undocumented students as she was once in the same position. “One of the biggest issues (with applying for DACA), is evidence requirement. Part of applying for DACA, is that you have to prove that you've been in the U.S. continuously from 2007 until now; nine years of documentation,” said Montes. For more information that is specific to undocumented students visit the Dream Resource Center in E1-227. Students can also obtain more information on financial, academic and legal resources that are in the community.
Funny or Die and NextGen Climate will host a comedy show featuring Sarah Silvermen and Reggie Watts on Thursday at the Ingalls Auditorium. Free tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
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Voting league to educate Elans BY JAVIER LOPEZ Staff Writer
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles is teaming up with the East Los Angeles College Associated Student Union to discuss this November’s propositions on Oct. 3. One of the propositions that will be discussed is Prop 57. If passed, it will grant parole for non-violent crime offenders and juvenile offenders. Prop 57 would bring forth more parole opportunities for good behavior for felons that have been convicted of non-violent crimes. The prop also plans to ratify juvenile court requirements by having judges decide whether juveniles will be tried as adults or not. Currently, prosecutors are the ones who make this decision. Prop 55, is a tax extension that has been in place since 2012 through Prop 30 and only affects individuals who make $250,000 a year and any couple making $500,000 dollars or more a year. The funds collected from this tax would partially fund California’s K-12 educational system, it’s Community College system and health-care programs for children from low-income families. Various guest speakers will debate with one side explaining why the propositions should be supported, while the other explains why they should not. Oraiu Amoni, Political Director for United Teachers Los Angeles, will defend Prop 55. Mona Field, an retired Glendale Community
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College professor, will oppose it. Kim Mcgill will argue in favor of Prop 57. Mcgill is a member of the Youth Justice Coalition and is working toward ending mass incarceration. In opposition of Prop 57 will be Jeffrey Monical, who is a strategic communications professional. Monical works for the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs. This event is intended for students and community members to hear both sides of the propositions’ issues. In a press release sent out by Phyllis Eckler, event coordinator, who is working with ASU, stated that the purpose of the event is to give the attendees an opportunity to learn about some California propositions that appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. Rebeca Jimenez, ASU Commissioner of Social and Behavioral Science feels this event will be beneficial to students. “The event will inform students about the political process and guide them toward becoming more involved in the political process,” Jimenez said. Jimenez also believes that it will show students the importance of voting. Students will have the opportunity to register to vote at the event. The event is non-partisan, meaning that organizers are not endorsing any propositions, just simply informing voters. The event will take place in ELAC’s F5 building on Oct. 3 in room 209 at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.
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Dodger fan thanks Vin Scully BY DAN GUDINO Staff Writer After 67 years as the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully gave his final home performance at Dodger Stadium Sunday afternoon. Scully referred to us as friends and not fans. His gratefulness and humbleness refused to use the word fan because it stems from the word fanatic. Instead he always made sure we were having, “A pleasant good evening, to wherever you may be.” Scully brought a soothing calmness with his voice, day in and day out, even when the Dodgers were at their worst, and he’s never been afraid to criticize the Dodgers. He called it like it was. Back in the early ‘90s, when the Dodgers struggled to make the playoffs, the reason we watched and listened was Scully. He made simple ground balls to second base, with a short throw to first base, sound so smooth. We’re all convinced he was the greatest in the business. He brought us to tears when he shared his thoughts as to why he was leaving. Scully said he doesn’t have many days left on Earth. It would be selfish of us to ask the 88-year-old back for another year. He will be spending his retired days alongside his wife Sandra, their five children, 16 grandchildren and three-great grandchildren. The transistor radio brought the voice to our homes. When we could not make the walk or the horrendous drive to the Ravine (Dodger Stadium), as he referred to it regularly, he talked to us personally through his microphone. I remember walking from Chinatown to the “Magic Castle,” another nickname Scully gave the stadium, when I was 8 years old with my parents, and later I would came back down the hill excited to listen to the last innings of the ballgame from my bedroom. My parents always left early from
home games to combat the typical early departures of all the Dodger faithful trying to beat traffic. My weapon of choice was my baseballshaped radio. Underneath my pillow I’d put the radio on low volume so my mom would not storm in and interrupt Scully. He spoke to us until the late innings of games. Going into extra innings meant more of Scully. We trusted him because he painted a picture game after game. His descriptions made sense to my rested head and closed eyes on the pillow. We slept calmly knowing that whatever happened, win or lose, it never mattered, Scully finished strong. After spending his entire career
with the Dodgers, Scully never chose sides. He stayed neutral like a pro-broadcaster should. He told stories, of players, coaches and personal experiences, proving he definitely was not like any of us. There’s no way any of us could go through three hours of public speaking, reach into the back of our minds for stories of late ‘40s baseball. Then to put the icing on the cake, make us crack up. One of the most bizarre stories he ever told, made us cringe, laugh and shocked us - was the one he told of rival San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner. He started the tale with typical stats like a pro, then talked of Bumgarner’s personal experience of saving a bunny. Bumgarner, a southern boy, was in his ranch near the woods roping
cattle. Bumgarner and his wife were shocked when they came upon a giant snake. Bumgarner, in country fashion, hacked at the snake to death with an ax. His wife then finds two baby rabbits, one still alive inside the snake. The Bumgarners raised it because it reminded them of the perseverance it takes to be a ball player. As Scully put it, you have to be tough like the rabbit to be a pro player. Only Scully could tell a story like that. The most famous call Scully ever made was in the first game of the ’88 World Series. A home run from the injured Kurt Gibson to win game one for the Dodgers. “It’s a deep fly ball to right field. She-Is-Gone!” For almost a minute, Scully said
nothing. The roar of the crowd said it all. What he said after a long pause was so fitting to his career. “In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” No one will ever replicate what Scully did, impossible. Scully called his first World Series in 1950 when gas cost just 50 cents a gallon. Now in a world filled with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Scully shuns the attention away from himself. Even on his last day he remained modest. During the broadcast at Dodger Stadium, he said people jammed the stadium because it was Fan Appreciation Day. He was wrong. They filled the seats in 90-degree heat to witness the history of a humble man. He was in awe when Dodger players all tipped their helmets in Scully’s direction in their first atbats. He was so surprised that it was happening, helmet after helmet, wave after wave, players saluted Scully from the batter’s box to the press box. The Dodgers made Scully go out in extra innings. It was magical. His story must have been written by a higher power. Down 3-2, to the Colorado Rockies in the final inning, Dodgers’ shortstop Corey Seager whacked a homerun to right field to tie the game, reminiscent of Gibson’s ’88 World Series homer. Then in the 10th inning with a swing from Dodgers second baseman Charlie Culberson, the National League West Division was won with a solo-home run, a 4-3 finale. An incredible win that brought chills to us with a Hollywood scripted ending. But Scully was not done, he surprised us with a gift. A recorded rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings,” by Bette Midler. Originally given to wife Sandra one Christmas morning, it brought her to tears, it made many cry. From us to you: Thank you, Mr. Scully.
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BY DORANY PINEDA Staff Writer Opposing Proposition 60, a November ballot initiative known as the California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act, would protect workers in the pornography industry from being sued and harassed by anti-porn communities. Voting “yes” would increase r e g u l a t i o n s i n t h e i n d u s t r y, including mandated condom use when shooting a scene involving anal or vaginal intercourse and would require producers to pay certain health costs and checkups for their performers. All of this sounds great, as it normalizes condom usage, protects performers from sexually transmitted infections and viruses, and makes porn companies cover their performers’ work-related health costs. But there is one caveat: it is not the safety measure it pretends to be. The language in Section 6720.6 of the proposition states that any person who violates any aspect of this law can be sued by an individual residing in the state of California. This section of the act suggests that any person who lives in California can sue any on-set worker if they
see that condoms are not being used in an adult film, threatening their individual privacy and safety. This includes producers, distributors, agents, on-set crew, cable and satellite television companies, even couples producing content from their own home. While the proposition states that performers cannot be sued, many of them are also considered producers, uploading their content on their websites or social media. If a fine is imposed, the person who filed the lawsuit can receive a portion of the penalty fees. This “right to private action” could easily be exploited, leaving thousands of people who work within the porn business vulnerable to harassment and at risk of lawsuits by anti-porn communities. The Coalition Against Worker Harassment is leading the campaign in opposition to Prop. 60, and they are supported by the California Democratic, Republican and Libertarian Parties. It is the only proposition on the November ballot that is opposed by both the left and right wing parties. Public health and civil rights organizations such as the AIDS Project of Los Angeles, Equality California, the Free Speech
Coalition, the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee and the Transgender Law Center are also in opposition of the proposal. Though Prop. 60 is well-intended its potential to incite frivolous lawsuits by anti-porn Californians on the porn industry is just not worth it. If this law passes, it will take away the government’s responsibility to enforce these public safety laws and put it in the hands of self-interest groups and individuals. Besides, a law requiring the use of condoms in porn is already in place, and is regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Prop. 60 could potentially destabilize an industry that brings in large sums of money to California’s economy, pushing production out of the state or underground. If improving the health safety of adult performers is truly the aim of Prop. 60, it won’t do that. Rather, it’ll leave performers naked to the morally strict and religious, who will, by law, be allowed to harass and scrutinize them. If health is really the goal, Prop.60 would include the concerns of the performers themselves.
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“The way he described the game. You’re sitting there not even watching it, but you’re excited .”
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Health fair educates Elans on body wellness BY JOHANNA CALDERON & DORANY PINEDA Staff Writers
The East Los Angeles College Health Center held their first ever health fair on Thursday promoting healthy living. One of the booths was dedicated to nutrition, which had useful information that addressed student eating habits. The information included how to read the nutritional labels on packaged foods, how to keep track of their caloric intake and the foods they consume, and how to get the most nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables. Some vegetables, for example, lose important vitamins when they are cooked.
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check up on their health at the HIV testing bus at the health fair on Thursday. CN/JORDAN ELIAS
Nutritionist Laura Perez was at a booth surveying students about how much attention they give to food labels.
“How often do you read the warning or caution labels on products you buy or use? How often do you read the ingredient list
of food you buy or eat?” Perez asked the students. She said there are three main things to look for in food labels:
saturated fats, dietary fibers and the nine teaspoons of sugar,” according amount of vitamins per serving. A to a DPH representative. person on a 2,000 calorie diet should The representative said that too not consume more than five percent much sugar can clog your arteries of saturated fats, Perez said. and spike your insulin, which often “When you leads to diabetes. look at your “You can put a ingredients list, “Gatorade has about little water into a it’s actually in Gatorade to reduce nine teaspoons of order. The first the sugar,” Jon Alan sugar.” ingredient you from the DPH said. read is the most it Besides nutrition, has,” said Perez. the fair had T h e DPH REPRESENTATIVE information about Department of safe-sex practices Public Health and habits. was also at the Project Choice, an HIV/AIDS fair. They presented a demonstration and Substance Abuse program, called “Rethink Your Drink” that demonstrated to students how to use highlighted the high sugar-content male and female condoms. in popular drinks. They offered students resources “Women are only supposed to for more information about sexually have about five to six teaspoons of transmitted infections and other sex sugar per day. So if you’re having and health related concerns. one of these, Gatorade has about
Walk/Run promotes community health, raises money for programs BY FRANCISCO PORTILLO Staff Writer The 27th Annual Aztlan 5K Classic presents an opportunity for Elans to gather for a day of fun on Oct. 30 The event will begin at 8 a.m. at Weingart Stadium. The 5K is a distance of 3.1 miles. There is a $40 fee to participate in the event. The event is designed for participants of all fitness levels. They can choose to walk, run or participate in the other available activities. “It’s going to be an introduction on how athletic , kinesthetic and body movements work,” said Edgar Lightbourn, event coordinator. Students are welcome to bring their families to the event. Activities for children and for people interested in health and wellness will be offered.
There will also be face painters, water balloon fights, jumpers and other competitive games. “Some of the other activities will include wellness booths that are dedicated to educating others on the ways that wellness and physical fitness come together,” said Lightbourn. Ex-Raider Greg Townsend will be joining the ELAC community and will serve as the spokesperson for Aztlan Athletics. He’ll be promoting the health and wellness portion of the event. “He is going to be taking the lead on the Q&A. Questions will be asked, and Greg will be able to provide more specifics about what we are promoting,” said Lightbourn. “Him coming in and being a part of this is a huge deal. Coming from his background, being a Super Bowl champion is a big deal, so we're excited to have him on-board to support us in this cause,” said
Lightbourn. On the day of the event, participants must pick up their packets two hours before the start time. The packets will be available at the pre-registration booth and will include a t-shirt, BIB number and other information. “(The packet) is also going to tie into information about East LA itself,” said Lightbourn. A portion of the proceeds will go to ELAC’s running program, the Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine & Science scholarship programs and the Aztlan Athletics Foundation. For those who don’t pre-register, they will be able to register the day of the event from 6 to 7:45 a.m. at the pre-registration booth. Free parking will be available in the P3 structure. All participants of the 5K will receive participation medals at the end.
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WHEN OCEAN MEETS IRELAND—Giant’s Causeway, a famous location in Northern Ireland, is known for its rock formations.
Abroad: Students given opportunity to study Irish literature in Ireland comments on England’s economic
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“I’ve always wanted to study abroad. I had some opportunities in high school, but I didn’t think I could afford to go. My professor (during the spring semester) encouraged all her students to participate, and I think it's a good moment in my life to start traveling,” Study Abroad Club member Nancy Morales said. Morales said she was encouraged by Mannone’s and Kronbeck’s stories about their experiences studying abroad.She said she thinks that traveling to Ireland will be a learning experience and that it will help her grow as a person. The trip to Ireland will be a scheduled tour focused on the country's literary history. Notable Irish writers include Jonathan Swift who is best known for his satirical work, “A Modest Proposal,” in which the author
Mannone said she is working on a scholarship that will be offered specifically to club members. The club will also fundraise to pay for the trip, however they have not verified how they would raise money. An automatic payment plan requires a $95 deposit to enroll. The participant would then pay $430 a month 30 days after enrolling. If a participant prefers a manual payment plan twhey would be required to make a $95 deposit to enroll and pay a $50 plan fee. Those who agree to the manual payment plan would then have to pay $500 a month 30 days after enrolling. The final payment for those who agree to an automatic payment plan would be due 30 days prior to the trip. The final payment for those paying manually would be
due 95 days prior to the trip. The departure date has not been finalized and both Mannone and Kronbeck encourage students to reach out to them. They insist that there are options for students to afford the trip and that it is worth the price. For more information contact Mannone at mannondr@elac.edu or Kronbeck at concofme@elac.edu. For advice on financial aid and scholarships contact financial aid counselor Julio C. Alvarado at (323) 265-8710 or at alvarajc@elac.edu. To get involved and informed on this and future study abroad trips email Morales at nancyymoraless@ gmail. The Study Abroad club will host its first meeting on Thursday in E3-335 at noon to discuss fundraising opportunities. Information sessions will be held October 20 and November 17.
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Olympian returns to ELAC as track and field coach BY BROOKE GEMINA Staff Writer After spending several years as a professional track and field athlete, East Los Angeles College alum, Edgar Lightbourn, has returned to ELAC. Lightbourn transferred to the University of Southern California, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, before performing at the professional level in track and field. He has participated in several world - level competitions, like the Central American Championship games, the Pan American games, and the 2008 Olympics, representing his home country, the Bahamas, in all events. Competition at the 2008 Olympics included some of the world’s best athletes, including Javier Sotomayor who still currently holds the world record for the high jump. At the time, Lightbourn had been competing at the World Junior Championship level. While he did not receive any medals, Lightbourn commented that it was a very humbling and exhilarating feeling and opportunity to compete against such athletes. His path to competing at the worldwide level was not an easy one. “Everyday that I woke up, I had to balance everything that was for or against me. And I had to take the positive from the negative and have the positive outweigh the negative, even in circumstances when the negative seemed overwhelming,”
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SPEED DUO—Track and field heach coach Edgar Lightbourn (left) trains Damond Burns and Jacob Thorton after practice at the Weingart Stadium. Lightbourn said. Obstacles came in the form of the unknown for him – not knowing if the opportunity and the time put in would be enough to accomplish his goals. “I knew failure was not an option”, Lightbourn said. A lot of self reflection and internalizing helped him to overcome the hurdles in his life. Besides competing in track and field, he has played a wide variety of sports including cricket, rugby, swim and volleyball. Volleyball, Lightbourn says, is his “actual heartstring.” He still currently plays volleyball whenever he gets a chance on the
court, but he stopped pursuing it at a higher level due to a poor experience earlier on. Lightbourn commented that he enjoys being a part of a team in sports. He felt that the volleyball team’s energy and effort didn’t reciprocate his own. This experience led him to the pathway of track and field. Lightbourn said,“track and field was so natural. I enjoyed what I was doing, work became play.” Academics also holds an important position in Lightbourn’s life. “I did a three - two program at California Baptist University and USC, in kinesiology and
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SMOOTH RUN—Edgar Lightbourn (right) practices with Jacbo Thorton on Thorton’s speed during practice.
engineering,” Lightbourn said. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Kinesiology at California Baptist University. Engineering became a magnetic attraction for Lightbourn, and it spawned from his interest in deconstructing things. His interest led him to study kinesiology, the study of the human body and its movement. “I had to master how to slow down time and space to understand kinesiology,” Lightbourn said. Coach Lightbourn tells his athletes that “education is a vehicle used to navigate and get through difficult circumstances.” Lightbourn has a few hobbies,
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such as paintballing, backgammon (board game) and traveling but he has been unable to enjoy these hobbies because athletics consumes his life. “I love his passion for coaching his athletes, that’s all he talks about,” Assistant Coach of Track and Field, Milton Brown said. Brown met Lightbourn at Long Beach City College in 1996. Among his coaching, academics and athletics, family ranks number one to Lightbourne. While athletics take up a large portion of his time, he enjoys spending time with them when he can. He has five children, ranging from
his oldest of age 18 to his youngest, of age 4. “My greatest accomplishment is my kids,” Lightbourn said. His oldest son, Caleb Edgar Lightbourn, shares his first name. This is a tradition in his family as Coach Lightbourne’s full name is Edgar Errington Lightbourn, named after his own father. “Everybody says that their family is number one to them, but nobody can define what family means.Always remember others came before us and allow us the opportunities we have. Your parents make those primary sacrifices for you.”
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Local festival to return to Monterey Both contests are open to anybody and all dogs so long as Staff Writer they have a good temperament Monterey Park will host its third around other dogs and people annual Geranium Festival on Oct. and have a dog license as is 8 at Barnes Park from 11 a.m. to mandatory in Monterey Park. The first contest will 4 p.m. b e held at 1 p.m. for dogs There will be a nominal charge weighing under 40 pounds and at for a ride on the electric train and 2 p.m. for dogs weighing over 40 to rock climb. pounds. Activities available at the “Dogs will be judged on festival will include face overall presentation. We’re painting, three-legged races, leaving it open because some Dunk-A-Principal , sack races, dogs know tricks, and some are just pie-eating contests and two dog cute themselves,” Real Sebastian contests. said. A few bands, baile folklorico and Dogs are welcome martial arts group to the rest of the will be performing. festival so long as The Geranium they are on a leash. Festival will Dogs are W a t e r bowls include an art a n d b i s cuits welcome to walk which is still will be available taking applications. the rest of the throughout the park. The applications festival so long as Real Sebastian can be found online h a s contacted they are leashed. at .montereypark. and confirmed a c a . g o v / Water bowls f e w participants DocumentCenter/ for the Dunk-Aand biscuits View/5807. Principal The deadline to will be available J a c k F .including Macy submit applications throughout the I n t e r m e d i a t e ’s for space or stage principal, Jacinto park. time is Sept. 30. Zavala. This deadline Several groups will is so that be present artists can have and providing demonstrations or their names printed in the festival exhibits including the Monterey program. However, organizer Teresa Park Fire Department and ELAC’s R e a l S e b a s t i a n s a y s , “ i f very own Biology and Chemistry we have any stragglers, we Club. Parking can be found might put them in.” o n residential streets A $5 entry fee will permit artists surrounding the park and at the a 10’ x 10’ space or stage time. Langley Center on West Emerson A $15 entry fee Avenue. provides applicants Real Sebastian has been with a 10’ x 10’ space plus a table organizing festival for three years and two chairs. which she originally came up with. Entry fees can be paid “It’s supposed to be like a country t o M o n t e r e y P a r k A r t Wa l k fair,” Real Sebastian said. and are due before the submission Last year’s festival had several deadline on Sept. 30. science and technology booths Entries are limited to the first 100 and was themed around S.T.E.M. accepted applicants. research. Artists and artisans of all mediums “Bring your camera; you’ll be and ages are welcome to apply. sure to get some great pictures,” said The artwalk is a new addition by Real Sebastian. Real Sebastian. The festival is so named because Real Sebastian said she wishes the geranium is Monterey Park’s to “encourage that other part of the city flower. brain.” Admission and most activities There will be two dog contests are free. in celebration of Monterey Park’s
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SKILLED SHOT—Chris Pratt as the gunslinger Josh Faraday, drawing his weapons on his next victim.
All-star cast shines in remake BY GUSTAVO BUENROSTO Staff Writer An action filled film with a lack of innovation is what audiences get when they watch the remake of “The Magnificent Seven”. “The Magnificent Seven” is a fun film to watch, whether people are a fan of westerns or not. “The Magnificent Seven” is a modern retailing of the original film with good acting, slow pacing and entertaining action scenes yet having almost no innovation. Compared to the original “Magnificent Seven”, this film has more violence and the action sequences are much longer. The explosions in the film are intricate and add fun to the film the original never had. The special effects are better than the original’s. The blood does not look fake and there are no jarring cuts which the original suffered from. This film has a smoother transition from scene to scene. The camera work is done well in this film. It combines old camera techniques, with the modern technique of filmmaking. The film is about the town of
Rose Creek, used by a corrupt industrialist named Bartholomew Bouge, played by Peter Sarsgaard. A woman from the town named Emma Cullen, played by Hayley Bennett, goes out searching for help. She comes across a bounty hunter, Samuel Chisolm played by Denzel Washington, who agrees to help her and recruits six skilled outsiders. Some of the outsiders are Josh Faraday, played by Chris Pratt, Goodnight Robicheaux played by Ethan Hawke and Jack Horne played by Vincent D’Onofrio. There is also Billy Rocks played by Byung-Hun Lee, Vasquez played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Red Harvest played by Martin Sensmeier. The film offers a lot of action and gunslinging, which pays tribute to old western films, as well as the original film. There is a scene where Chisolm is riding a horse and the camera pans right on Chisolm’s face, just like they did in the original film. In another scene there is a panning shot of all the seven riding to Rose Creek. The camera pans from an angle and moves past the characters, putting the town in the middle of the
frame, which is a modern technique used today. Some characters in the film are more three-demensional out more than others, including those of the actual seven. The film gives each of them a reason to join. Some do it for money, others owe favors and some just do it because they believe they were set on a path. Sam Chisolm was the most threedemensional out of all the characters in the film. His reason to help the town is that he feels bad for the people and wants justice, but as the movie carries on, Chisolm’s motives are revealed to be more personal than he led others to believe. Yet other members of the seven don’t get the same treatment as Washington’s character. One thing to note is this cast is much more diverse than the cast in the 1960’s version, which does have some impact on the story. In the original, the characters helped out a town in Mexico and the Mexicans needed help from Americans. In that film the seven actually leave, but come back to help. In the 2016 version the seven stay
and help the townspeople protect themselves, by teaching them how to fire a weapon. The films are representatives of their respective times. The 60’s would never have a diverse cast as the heroes. In the present, it’s more common that a race other than the caucasian race become the heroes. The 2016 film did not do anything new with the genre of westerns, it was formulaic. It is the story of good and bad. The film was slow paced, which is expected in westerns. The actions of certain characters were predictable. There was nothing added to the genre to make it fresh. The reason this film stands out is the predictability. Many of modern films try to trick the audience by making the audience feel sympathy for a villain. Modern age films have more convoluted plots and are more serious. “The Magnificent Seven” brings it back to a time where good guys and bad guys were defined. Despite this, the film is still very fun to watch on the big screen and should be checked out.
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Classic horror film receives television adaptation BY JULIE SANTIAGO Staff Writer Fox’s new series “The Exorcist” isn’t a remake, but a smart adaptation of the classic 1973 horror film. Before horror fans get upset and think Hollywood is ruining a classic movie by not doing it any justice, they should give this new series a chance. In this story, the Georgetown exorcism (from the original 1973 film, “The Exorcist”) happened years ago and now takes place in present-time Chicago where a similar spiritual problem is arising. Director Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and writer-creator Jeremy Slater do a great job of introducing the story. The series opens and builds an atmosphere of uneasiness and fear almost immediately. Disturbing images are introduced within the first five minutes. Much like the horror films of today, the series uses a desaturated look that helps build fear. Television pilots are usually trialand-errors and its weakness lies in its cheap jump scares. There are different kinds of scare takes that directors can use. Some examples can be relying heavily on the use of special effects, sound or the content of the script itself. The original movie was notably scary for its psychological themes
such as having faith in the face of Ben Daniels plays priest evil. Father Marcus Keane and The director of the original Mexican novela star-and-singer “Exorcist” didn't have the special Alfonso Herrera Rodríguez plays effects of today but still managed Father Tomas. to make a classic. People might recognize him from I f F o x c a n c o n t i n u e t o the novela and Mexican pop-music u s e t h e s i m p l i c i t y a n d group “Rebelde.” horrifying tactics that made the The story centers around the two original film popular, they can make priests and the Rance family. this show successful. The Rance family has The exorcist does not many problems including need unnecessary loud one family member who background music to startle has a form of early onset dementia. audiences, but can be used once Angela believes that a demon in awhile Jump scares only last has possessed her daughter and momentarily is haunting her and the true home. Father Tomas and Father fear should Angela goes to come from Father Tomas for Marcus are not your content of the help. typical priests, as each story. Father Tomas has his own problems with a n d F a t h e r A successful Marcus are faith. horror show not the typical should bring priests, as each fear in people has his own even after it’s problems with over. faith. The tension build-up felt like it was When an unusual turn of events rushed in order to establish the plot brings Tomas to Marcus, Tomas early and stay within the shows time is convinced that there must be a limit ,due to the fact that Wyatt is a higher-being. movie director and is The realness and complexity may not be used to the time o f t h e s e c h a r a c t e r s m a k e limitations of a series. the show relatable and However, the shows overall entertaining to watch. appeal comes from the story and If the series continues to use its cast. storyline, characters and affective The impressive cast includes imagery they could have something G e e n a D a v i s a s A n g e l a real great. Rance, who plays a mother “The Exorcist” airs on Friday and businesswoman. nights on FOX at 9 p.m.
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FACING THE DEVIL—Ben Daniels, as Father Marcus Keane, comes face to face with a boy who is possessed by a demon as objects begin to fly across the room.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 2016
Offense leads football in victory BY DAN GUDINO Staff Writer The football team matched the win total of last year (two wins) with a high-powered offense, defeating San Diego Mesa College 42-23 on Saturday at Weingart Stadium. The response from all players and coaches was the same, this is a brand new team and last year does not matter. The Huskies’ offense capped off the night with six touchdowns and 459 yards of total offense. The ELAC faithful gave the team a standing ovation at the end of the game. Four of the six TDs came from sophomore quarterback Jonathan Santos, who in the opening drive of the game fumbled a snap, giving Mesa an easy touchdown on its first play of the game. “No way did we ever worry about the first fumble. We (the defense) didn’t worry. We knew it was a
small mental mistake. We all knew as a team that we would come back quick, and the offense did, putting up 42 (points),” ELAC sophomore cornerback Cinwon Whitehead said. Santos recovered well and threw TD passes of 20 and 40 yards to sophomore tight end Ceejhay French-Love on consecutive possessions. French-Love fired up the Huskies with his second touchdown, dragging one defender on his back for eight yards and giving a stiff arm to the chest of another to walk in for the score. French-Love, with his 6-foot-5 frame, dominated the smaller Mesa defenders and finished with five receptions for 111 yards. “I was always thinking, ‘I got to get in there, I got to get in there,’ each time. “This is big for us, but next week, just wait, we’ll be even better. We feel good and we trust everybody on this new team,” French-Love said. ELAC’s former head coach, Eric Marty, was mentioned a few times
by returning players and all said this year will be better with first-year head coach Bobby Godinez. “Matching last year’s win total does not really matter. We have high expectations for this team, this year. The (coaching) staff sets the bar high and we want to reach it. I have full faith in this team that it will respond in tough situations this year,” Godinez said. ELAC wide receivers contributed heavily. Freshman wide receiver Kenny Allen caught three passes and led all receivers with 133 yards, while sophomore Kyree Wallace caught two TDs for 80 yards. “I wanted the ball badly. I was determined to have the ball. “I want the ball as soon as a play starts. Practice has been elevated now. That’s how we get better,” Wallace said. The last time ELAC scored 40 or more points was in 2014. ELAC produced 60 of its total rushing yards with seven different runners, all while missing two
starters on the offensive line and losing starting sophomore running back Shaq Shelton. Shelton went out in the first half with a shoulder injury and did not return. “Two freshmen (lineman) stepped in and played their behinds off. That’s who we are. We have the capability to do some big things because of the great talent we have on this team. I give credit to offensive line coach (Tyrone) Carter,” Godinez said. The ELAC defense played mean and aggressive, sacking the Mesa quarterback five times and forced an interception caught by freshman safety Trevon Bordrick. “We (the defense) can cut back on penalties, but overall we played a good team and came out with the win. We had a bad taste in our mouth from last week, and we came out playing physical. It’s a mindset, a mentality, play fast and strong,” Whitehead said. ELAC will prepare for the first
game in the inaugural year of the American Metro Conference. ELAC played in the American Mountain Conference for six seasons and will now compete in the American Metro, which is the combination of three former conferences. With four of the seven teams in the American Metro still looking for its first victory (0-4), ELAC’s game against Pasadena City College on Nov. 5 might determine the champion. ELAC’s last conference title and bowl appearance was in 2011. No team within the American Metro has a winning record thus far. PCC and ELAC are currently tied with 2-2 records. Conference play starts on the road at Santa Ana College on Saturday at 6 p.m. Coach Godinez said a few weeks ago that it was not certain what to expect from Santa Ana, calling it an unknown within the conference and should not be taken lightly despite its winless record (0-4).
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Volleyball executes well in five sets at home BY GUSTAVO BUENROSTRO Staff Writer Volleyball won in a five-set match against California Lutheran University’s junior varsity squad 3-2 last Wednesday. “I feel the team executed a Bperformance. There were things we worked on in practice that was not done well, but the team was very effective. We have a skilled team, very sharp. Overall I was satisfied with how the team performed,” ELAC head coach Elliot Walker said.
Cal Lutheran had an early point advantage, but the Huskies caught up when a sequence went in the Huskies favor. The final set ended when Cal Lutheran hit the ball to the outside, giving the win to the Huskies. ELAC freshman middle hitter Esther Duru spiked the ball to win the second set 26-24. Duru led all Huskies with 19 kills, 10 more than any other teammate. In the second set, both teams were neck-and-neck in points. When one team would score, the other team
would score, it was back-and- forth the whole set. There were many sequences where both teams just kept hitting the ball, not letting it touch the ground. The Huskies had multiple substitutions before the beginning of each serve throughout the match. “We want to keep the energies (of players) fresh and keep the other team wondering. One comes in and takes an assignment to take back to the team and try something different. It’s all to keep the other
team on their toes. It’s good to change patterns so the opposite team can try and decipher what our team is actually doing. It’s like a game of chess, you have to be strategic,” Walker said. Cal Lutheran was moving the ball to the left in the first set in an attempt to create plays for junior Mikayla Dobson. The Huskies pulled away in the third set and won 29-5. The Huskies had 10-point leads whenever a timeout was called. When Cal Lutheran reached 9 points
the Huskies did not allow them to go any further than that. It seemed every time Cal Lutheran would try to come back and score points, the Huskies would shut them down. Cal Lutheran could not rally for that, and the game was 2-1 in the Huskies favor. The Huskies had some miscommunication in the fourth set, with players would not being ready to serve, or others getting in front of each other and missing the ball. “We talk afterwards, if there is
miscommunication, to find out what it is that happened, so that next time, it won’t happen.” Duru said. Cal Lutheran won the fourth set 25-20. This was the second time these two teams faced off against each other with Cal Lutheran winning the last game. ELAC has won all six of its games in the month of September, and is currently 6-4 on the season. The next volleyball game will be tonight at Rio Hondo starting at 6 p.m.
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SCORING DRIVE—East Los Angeles College sophomore Juan Garcia Flores scores from
the left side of the field in the closing seconds of the first half in a 2-1 loss against Chaffey College.
Men’s soccer fails to score equilizer in away game BY DIEGO LINARES Staff Writer Men’s soccer lost 2-1 in a matchup where they controlled possession of the ball at Chaffey College yesterday. East Los Angeles College started the game intent on scoring goals. The offensive attack was effective in penetrating the opposing team’s defense, but was unable to come up with a score. “There were three goals we could’ve had there. It could’ve been 3-0. I think we played well at times, but those three (attempted) goals
in the beginning are tough,” ELAC head coach Eddie Flores said. Chaffey retaliated by scoring two consecutive goals, both by sophomore forward Adrian Moreno. One of the scores came off a penalty kick lobbed over the ELAC goalkeeper midway through the first half. ELAC did not let up on the offensive attack once down, and managed a goal before the half was over to keep hopes alive. The lone ELAC goal was scored by freshman Juan Carlos Garcia in the last minute of the first half off a pass from teammate sophomore Jorge Chavez.
In the second half, ELAC consistently moved the ball upfield, but were unable to finish. All the while, Chaffey looked to get control of the ball. “They were better than us overall. We had a couple opportunities in the first half we were able to put away, and that ends up being the difference. You scrape it out at the end, weather the storm, and come away with a 2-1 victory,” Chaffey head coach Ben Cooper said. ELAC’s next game is against conference opponent Rio Hondo College this Friday at Weingart Stadium at 6 p.m.
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