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Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Volume 177 Number 1

NEWS BRIEFS

The Voice of Los Angeles City College Since 1929

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registration remains open for Late start classes There is still time to enroll in fall 2016 late start classes. The late start sessions begin Oct. 24 and end Dec. 18. Registration is open online through the student information system until the first day of class. After the first day students must obtain an add card from the professor to enroll in the course.

ITT Technical Institutes closed its doors nationwide after providing 50 years of education to students. Corinthian, Everest, City University of Los Angeles and now ITT Technical Institute are part of a growing list of forproﬁt colleges that the Department of Education has shut down in the Los Angeles area.

assistance with the cost of textbooks available The Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S) is a state-funded supplemental support services program designed to assist qualified low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. Students can get help with purchasing books, academic counseling, tutoring and food vouchers. Students can contact the EOP&S office at (323) 953-4000, ext. 2300, or visit the Student Services Village located in Room 119.

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Become a radiology tech Patient caretaker Patient Care Skills certificates are now available for LACC students. The certificate can be earned in just one semester. Entry-level positions are available after completion, and hourly wages range from $10.50-$15.00. Visit the Radiologic Technology’s website for more information.

Free Health services accessible to city students The Health and Wellness Center serves current LACC students. The center offers basic primary and non-emergency care, mental health and behavioral counseling. Hours: Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building in Room 101.

on-campus Preschool open to Parents Parents at LACC are encouraged to visit the Child Development Center. The center offers a preschool program for children ages two to five. Priority is given to low-income families and full-time students. The center is open from 7:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and every Friday from 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Legendary musician Herb Alpert and his wife, Lani Hall give a multi-million dollar grant to the surprise of many within the Los Angeles City College Music Department. The East Los Angeles native donated a $10.1 million gift to LACC’s Applied Music Program, that will help students cover the cost of tuition and private lessons during their enrollment in the program.

By clinton cAMeRon eenagers drift into the band room in small groups of four or five, ready to play music. Two female students remove trumpets from their cases and sit in the middle row of chairs. Then, the rhythm section arrives consisting of a bassist, pianist, guitarist and vibraphonist. Other instrumentalists arrive including a flutist, trombonist and saxophonist. The students tune their instruments and warm up to Duke Ellington’s “C Jam Blues.” Band room décor includes a poster of jazz musician Miles Davis, a guitar tablature chart and other generic classroom posters. Some include music theory and others have inspira-

tional quotes. It is just two miles from Los Angeles City College. Shakespeare Bridge leads to John Marshall High School, where band instructor Emerson Cardenas prepares freshmen, sophomores and seniors for the challenges of higher education. LACC and Marshall High School have something in common. Both schools serve the surrounding communities of Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Glendale, East Hollywood and Echo Park. Music students from Marshall High School will more than likely be among those who benefit from Multi-Grammy Award winning musician Herb Alpert’s donation to LACC’s Applied Music Program. He announced his foundation’s $10.1 million endowment on Aug. 25. “I think [Alpert’s donation] will help expose students to be more musically educated,” Carde-

nas said. “It will give them a higher appreciation of the arts, not just rock ‘n’ roll but jazz, chamber music and other higher forms of the art.” John Marshall High School Senior, David Kevorkov plays the electric bass in the ensemble class. Upon hearing about Alpert’s gift, he considers attending LACC as an option before transferring to a four-year school. “I think it’s absolutely amazing to be honest,” Kevorkov said. “I can’t believe some person would actually donate to LACC that much money. Especially a community college instead of like a private university or something like that, right? It’s amazing.” Twice a year, J.B. Dyas visits Marshall High School to give private instruction to music students. He also serves as the director and vice president of education and Curriculum Development for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. His familiarity with Alpert’s generosity hits close to home. The Herb Alpert Foundation acts as the lead sponsor for one of the Monk Institute’s graduate programs. SEE MUSIC PAGE 7

It is an academic dream deferred as ITT shut down campuses in 38 states this September, leaving students burdened with overpriced loans and no clear direction in which to continue their studies. The U.S. Department of Education is cutting down on all financial assistance to small for-profit colleges and universities. Critics of the for-profit industry say students do not gain the right tools for the real world. The Department of Education also says ITT forced students to apply for additional loans to cover the cost of tuition. The Collegian used social media channels and personal connections to track down students who had attended ITT Tech and were willing to share their experiences. In 2006, Ryan Clifford attended ITT in Oakland. Two years later he graduated with an associate degree in computer graphics. In 2009 he received a bachelor of arts in construction management from ITT. SEE ITT PAGE 7

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Students who want to transfer to a UC, CSU or an out-of-state college are welcome to visit the University Transfer Center, located in the Administration Building in Room 109. Get all the answers to questions regarding the transfer process, and meet college representatives and advisers from across the nation during transfer fairs throughout the fall 2016 semester.

Free Microsoft office 365 available to Lacc students All actively enrolled students at LACC are eligible for Microsoft Office 365 free of charge. For more information, visit: www.products.office.com/en-us/ student?ms.officeurl=getoffice365.

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Mayor Eric Garcetti looks on as Dr. Jill Biden addresses students and staﬀ at Los Angeles City College’s El Camino Theater on Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. The Los Angeles College Promise will provide one year of tuition at any of the nine LACCD District campuses to all full-time enrolled qualifying students graduating from LAUSD and charter high schools, starting in 2017.

Dr. BiDen Brings Promise to CitY Longtime educator Dr. Jill Biden, who is also the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, was in town to promote the free tuition initiative with Mayor Eric Garcetti. The Los Angeles College Promise would cover the cost

of free tuition at L.A.’s nine community colleges. For more about the initiative scan here.

Math and technology wiz John Niroula received acceptance letters from Yale, MIT and California Institute of Technology, and came back to Los Angeles City College recently to help other students do the same. Niroula was also the winner of a Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, which is good for up to $30,000 over three years. He visited LACC on Sept. 1 to talk to students about the possibility of transferring to a private school. Niroula spoke to students and faculty about his successful transfer to MIT as well as his interviews with other universities and about the benefits of considering a private education. “Private schools actually give more financial aid,” Niroula said. “Most privates don’t distinguish international and domestic students as far as financial aid is concerned.” Niroula pointed out other positive aspects that students should take into consideration when choosing to transfer to a private school. SEE MIT PAGE 7

Opinion & editorial

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Editorial

Olympic Shame: Media Portray Women as Girls

he International Olympics are not just a time for competition but also the joining together of nations in the spirit of the games. When Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand and Abbey d’Agostino of the US collided on the track during the 5,000 meter race, they helped each other up and to the finish line, coming in dead last. They were eventually given the Pierre de Coubertin medal for Sportsmanship, only the 18th time the honor has ever been given in the history of the Olympics. They are an inspiration to all and they are women. Sadly, the same pride and inspiration cannot be applied to the news outlets covering the Olympics. Coverage from this year’s Olympics portrayed men as athletes, and women as glorified cheerleaders. Comments about the ways female athletes dressed or how they wore their hair abounded, while male athletes swam in complements of strength, endurance and valor. Attacks on their character and the way they carry themselves often competed with reports of their victories. Gymnast Gabby Douglas was criticized for not putting her hand over her heart during the national anthem. Why she faced such con-

demnation is unclear, since we do not place our hands over our hearts for the national anthem, but instead to the pledge of allegiance. This criticism competed with the fact that Douglas took home medals and wowed judges. Commentators even went so far as to suggest that Douglas did this to dig at Simone Biles. By contrast, swimmer Ryan Lochte vandalized property, lied to international authorities and the world. He left Brazil quickly after the incident, leaving his teammates to deal with being detained and interrogated. Lochte has been all but formally excused for this by the international community, with comments about him being young, and making mistakes. This difference in the way women were portrayed is not a new trend. In the 2012 London Olympics, Gabby Douglas, the first African-American woman to win an individual gold medal in gymnastics in Olympic history, was criticized for not having hair worthy of gracing the covers of magazines. During those same Olympics, a commentator asked one of the Russian gymnasts if she had “seen any diva moments” during the Olympics. Men are just as capable of having diva moments during competition. In this year’s Olympics, Mack Horton, a swimmer for Aus-

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tralia, harassed and mocked his Chinese competitor, Yang Sun, for failing a drug test some years prior. Instead of being sportsmanlike and giving Sun a chance to redeem himself, Horton chose to be a bully -- a message no role model should be sending. Women are often referred to as “girls” instead of women or females. Men are men, plain and simple. They are skilled athletes with strength, endurance and de-

termination. Women are talented, graceful and beautiful girls. Comments about how attractive male athletes are almost never come up while commentators chatter away. But in a majority of the competitions involving women, their level of beauty and the forms of their bodies take precedent over skills and accomplishments. Of the 121 medals the U.S. won -- gold, silver and bronze -- 61 of them were won by women or 50.4

Punishment Must Fit the Crime By Yoselin Flores Brock Turner is the product of rape culture and a prime example of white privilege. Turner, who served three of his six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, was released from county jail on Sept. 2. This is ridiculous. Turner was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault, but he got off easy. He sexually assaulted an intoxicated and unconscious woman behind a dumpster, and was sentenced to a mere six months in county jail. That sentence was nothing short of a slap across the face to sexual assault

survivors throughout the nation. Many people were outraged the judge’s ruling, but shockingly many others agreed with it. Some went as far as to say that the trial should have never gone to court, as it was just a waste of time and way to slander Turner’s name. Comments like these say a lot about us as a nation. No criminal trial is ever too small or a waste of time, especially when the trial revolves around a rape case. When discussing Turner, we in turn must talk about white privilege. Every year numerous people of color are wrongfully convicted, or given lengthy sentences for minor felonies. Yet Turner gets off easy. His sixmonth sentence was too short for an indefensible crime. Throughout the trial social media participants defended both the victim and the rapist. But the number of comments that blamed the victim for being drunk and for not staying home was too many to

count. Those comments reflect a rape culture. No amount of alcohol can pardon a rapist and blame a victim. Women shouldn’t have to feel like they have to monitor their every move. The best way to prevent assault is to educate men and women about rape. We can prevent rape by teaching respect for boundaries and understanding the value of consent. The amount of alcohol the Turner victim drank did not take her behind a dumpster. Her bra was not ripped off by the alcohol. Her dress was not dragged down below her breasts and shoved over her hips by the alcohol. The alcohol did not heartlessly violate her. A state of intoxication isn’t a green light that gives an individual the right to abuse another person. Silence does not mean yes. Being too intoxicated to make proper decisions does not mean yes. Being passed out does not mean yes.

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percent. Women also brought home nine more gold medals than the men did. These accomplishments have been played down, and trumped by the men’s victories. Playing down the accomplishments of athletes like Biles or Simone Manuel, who both won gold and set Olympic records, shows a level of unfairness that is out of control. This type of coverage sends the wrong message to viewers, and re-

inforces stereotypes about women. It places the value of a female athlete on her face and body, not her hard work and determination. It devalues her record-breaking accomplishments for comments about her hair. It tells young people across America that men are athletes and women are cheerleaders. Fair and equal coverage should be given to women in all sporting events, while snarky comments have no place in the press box.

Drop Stitch Liar, Liar Pants on Fire By Ande Richards When I was eleven, like many little girls, I took dance classes. Ballet and tap. Once a week I walked from 220th street all the way north to 231st street to a dance studio in my Bronx neighborhood. The IRT #2 train was elevated above me, it roared and screeched with each passing. Accustomed to this noise, I walked on the street below undisturbed. My journey took me past the candy store, the five-anddime and the movie theatre. Once the home of John Wayne, “Lady and the Tramp”, James Bond and Shaft movies, it eventually became the purveyor of XXX films. At about a third of the way to the studio I could see the brick building and asphalt playground of my elementary school, P.S. 21, and the Carvel ice cream store on the corner, which was home to my favorite treats: chocolate bonnets and flying saucers. I would make one pit stop on the way to class and that was to pick up my friend Michelle Reid. In the hierarchy of friends I didn’t consider Michelle a best friend, but we liked each other enough and her mother was friendly with my aunt Fay. Normally we would walk the rest of the way together, ballerina bags packed with dance shoes and different color leotards: blue for tap, and black and pink for ballet. One brisk spring day I made my regular pilgrimage to Michelle’s apartment. I walked down the

immaculate black and white subway-tiled hallway to her door, but instead of Michelle I was met with the towering presence of her mother. All at once she was yelling at me, her face twisted in anger and her strong Jamaican accent loud and booming her attack on me. Slam! Now facing the door and not knowing what else to do I continued to dance class. I was confused, shocked and shaken. When I got home from class I told my aunt about the incident. It turns out that Michelle was being regularly beaten by her mother - a detail I do not remember - and told our teacher about the experience. I was a strong presence in my 5th grade class, and not always in a good light, so I was the perfect scapegoat. Michelle lied and told her mother that I reported the beatings to our teacher. She made me her fall guy. It has been decades since that incident, and I had forgotten about it until Ryan Lochte told the world he was held up at gunpoint by Brazilian stick-up men. Lochte used Brazil’s questionable reputation for safety as a smoke screen to hide his bad behavior. He created an international incident and sparked a firestorm of comments, ranging from “boys will be boys” to “white privilege strikes again.” Lochte’s lies damaged his image, lost him endorsements, got him suspended from his sport and made him a punching bag for nighttime talk show hosts. In my situation, Michelle’s lie

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altered my reality and took away a bit of my innocence. Her abuser abused me with her venomous words. My aunt maintained a friendship with Michelle’s mother, and that hurt even more. It felt like a betrayal to me. If the situation were reversed, I’d have nothing to do with someone who hurt my loved one. Lies of this nature have a way of sticking to the perpetrator and with those in their wake. Lochte may think “Dancing with the Stars” will cleanse his dirty behavior, but some people are long to forget. This was evidenced by the on-camera protest after his first DWTS performance. Throughout history there have been many liars who have made convenient scapegoats of others. They have been the catalyst for men being hung, towns being burned to the ground and for wars being waged. Lochte’s lie backfired. In a twisted way his social disgrace and punishment vindicate those of us who have been sacrificed for the folly of others.

Drop stitch is a knitting term. It happens when a stitch falls from the needle and creates a run in the fabric – it’s a mistake. However, sometimes stitches are dropped on purpose to create a new design. Ande Richards is an L.A.-based artist who does not know how to knit, but knows a lot about mistakes and reinvention.

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Campus Life

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Meet Your ASG President

A presidential election is coming, but the Associated Student Government (ASG) election has already passed and the results are in. The Collegian will spotlight a different member of the ASG so you get to know who you voted for and what service they provide. By Richard Tzul

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Cub Clubs: Students Share Interests, Meet New Friends By LaVielle Hibbert There are approximately 53 clubs to choose from here at Los Angeles City College. In every issue a new club will be featured, and the Psych Club is up first. Their mission is to promote, encourage, and build a greater understanding about the field of psychology.

Club members enjoy an array of activities including hosted speaker events where invited guests give mind-blowing talks. Members also host movie nights in the Student Union Building, and occasionally they encourage students to join them in the Quad under the shade trees to engage in stimulating conversations. Complimentary snacks are served at many of their events. Psych Club meetings are hosted on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. in Holmes Hall, Room 106. For more information email the club directly at psychclublacc@gmail.com. There is a group dedicated to community service and to

changing the lives of others. They help feed the homeless, volunteer at animal shelters, decorate floats for the Rose Parade and volunteer for the Ronald McDonald Foundation. They are the International Circle K Club. Circle K offers leadership training to develop their members’ careers and personal goals. The organization is established worldwide and works with other Circle K groups from schools such as Cal State Los Angeles and Pasadena City College. Members also attend films and plays, or you might find them playing a game of Muggle Quidditch – ask a Harry Potter fan if you’re not

familiar with that game. Circle K meetings are on Tuesdays at noon in Holmes Hall, Room 002, which is located in the basement. Email lacccki@gmail. com for more information. There are many clubs on campus that welcome new members, don’t be shy, join one. You never know what you may learn, or who you will meet. For more information about the clubs that are listed above please send them an email, or just drop by on the days they meet. Do you want readers to know more about your club? Contact Lavielle HIbbert at l.hibbert.collegian@gmail.com.

Star Sightings By Josie Santos Astronomy is the branch of science that studies celestial objects, space and the physical nature of the universe as a whole, or as I like to call it: the reason to stay up at night thinking about the endless number of objects in the sky. Some people think of astronomy and immediately have thoughts of complex scientific calculations and mathematics. For others, thoughts are simply about the sun and moon. Some even confuse it with astrology. While astronomy certainly includes the sun and moon, there is so much more to it. Yes, there is quite a large amount of math and complex sciences involved, but that is only once you get deep into the details. Anyone can be an amateur astronomer and enjoy our universe – you don’t have to get into the complicated aspects of it. There are many ways for people to learn about the universe, say the Science Channel for example. They provide astronomy based programing such as “Through the Wormhole” or “How the Universe Works,” which focus on many aspects of the universe. Here at LACC, astronomy courses are provided, and come

In this issue the spotlight is on Mandy Dixon the ASG president for the 2016-17 term. Mandy was excited and determined to talk with us and despite her busy schedule she sat down with the Collegian for an interview. Collegian: What exactly do you do in this position? Mandy: Ultimately, I oversee all the duties and occupations within our student organization. I make sure everything is under control, and keep us advocating for students. I’m kind of at the top of the pyramid, so I make sure we’re organized and we don’t fail. In the past, I feel that we haven’t been as passionate for students as we should be, and as president that’s what I bring to the table. I’m extremely passionate. I might have a big title but I am a student, we might even go to class together. I’m in my position to help. Collegian: What is your message to students here at LACC? Mandy: Just be aware we have a very beautiful campus out of our nine colleges [in the district]. And just be aware of the programs that we have. I tell students about Ralph Bunche Scholars, EOP&S, FYE. There’s various programs on this campus a student can utilize to help them transfer to four-year universities, and help them get to the next level. Unfortunately, a lot of students don’t know about that. I want students to be aware, and to empower each other. Ultimately yes, we have the administrators and faculty, but none of them would be

Mandy Dixon, 2016-17 Associated Student Government president. here if it wasn’t for the students. Ultimately we need to help each other and empower each other, so we can walk this process together. Collegian: What is the biggest goal you’d like to accomplish by the end of this year? Mandy: My ultimate goal is to make a community out of the campus. We need unison. I feel that there is no sense of community right now. There’s a gap between administrators, faculty and students. I want to fill those gaps. Yes, we’re ASG, but we’re also the school. So, when we have events we want students to come. For example, if the English department has an event, we want to help put posters up, help with anything they would need. Ultimately, I want us to be one entity. That’s the problem here, there’s all this division and I don’t believe in that. I believe we’re all one campus so why don’t we all help each other and work together.

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with no prerequisites. There are three courses taught by great professors, and I encourage everyone take at least one. You will learn a lot and they are not very difficult. We also have the LACC Astronomy Club. We discuss the latest astronomy news and plan awesome trips. Everyone is invited to join, and I encourage everyone to do that. Talking about the latest astronomy news, did you know that NASA’s astronomers have just found water

plumes erupting from Europa, using the Hubble Space Telescope? Europa is an icy moon that orbits our neighboring planet, Jupiter. Do you know what this means? There could be an ocean on Europa. A potential ocean can mean life, which is ironic that we may find life on a moon instead of a planet. Come on, don’t tell me that’s not cool. Everything you see in science fiction has been inspired by science,

and space is a big part of that. Taking an interest in astronomy helps broaden your imagination and makes you think outside the box. That is why I am here to introduce you to a whole new world – actually, many worlds when you think about it. It might be difficult to grasp at first but it is extremely interesting and great food for thought. And, Bill Nye the “Science Guy” would be proud of you.

Eyes to the Sky: October Looks Meteoric Draconid Meteors Sky watchers mark your calendars for the return of the Draconid Meteors, which astronomers say will peak on Oct. 8, 2016. A first quarter moon may make it difficult to see many meteors according to Timeanddate.com. Viewers in North America, Europe and Asia have the best view of the Draconids, which owe their name to the constellation Draco the dragon.

Orionid Meteors The Orionid Meteor showers will appear between Oct. 2 and Nov. 7, 2016. Peak dates are on the nights of Oct 20 and 21. The Orionid meteor showers come from dust created by Halley’s Comet. Up to 20 meteors are visible every hour at the peak of this meteor shower. Source: Time and Date.com and NASA

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Arts & Entertainment

Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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Russo Mutuc worked on Mexican singer Juan Gabriel’s last music video shoot on Aug. 24, 2016 at a soundstage in Burbank, California. According to Mutuc, Gabriel showed no signs of bad health.

Mexican Superstar Lives on in Photos

By Hector Lopez

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L.A. City College alumnus Russo Mutuc says he attributes what he learned during his time on campus prepared him for his career.

ormer Los Angeles City College student Russo Mutuc was working on the soundstage for the late Juan Gabriel’s music video shoot, on the Wednesday before the iconic singer’s death on Sunday, Aug. 25. Mutuc never thought he would be in this particular position. He never imagined he would be involved in something as special as a famous singer’s last music video shoot, especially for someone as famous as Gabriel. “I was in the middle of history unfolding,” Mutuc said thinking

of his unprecedented situation. “This is a historical moment. This is the Michael Jackson of Latin America that just passed away.” After Gabriel’s death, Mutuc was put in an unexpected situation. He had offers from various television channels and sites such as Telemundo, KMEX and Univision, all bidding to publish the photos and videos he had taken during the music video shoot. All of this was possible because Mutuc decided to go back to school after already earning his Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications. During his time at LACC he learned the skills needed to work in his current trade. “For the last five years I’ve ap-

plied the skills I learned as a cinematographer and photographer at LACC,” Mutuc said. “I now work as a photographer and cinematographer for CINEMILLS sound stage, and also do work as a freelancer.” Mutuc says he is proud that he attended LACC and knows that what he learned on campus has been great for his career. He also shared a little advice that helped him to be successful in his career. “Work and study hard,” he said. “Learn to network, as you never know who you might end up working with down the road for those opportunities. Volunteer as much as they can to gain more experience in the field. Lastly, be humble.”

Theater Preview

Model Behavior By Hector Lopez Curtains will soon come up in the Camino Theater as the latest production by the LACC Theatre Academy presents “Model Behavior,” set to hit the stage on Sept. 30. Directed by Tina Kronis, Mod-

el Behavior is an adaption of the Theatre Movement Bazaar’s version of the novel “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” first published in 1886 by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The novel follows a lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who

investigates strange occurrences between Dr. Jekyll and his alternate personality, Mr. Hyde. Showtimes are: Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m., and final shows are on Sat-

urday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets can be bought online through LACC’s website, by clicking on “For Students,” then “Theater Academy Season” listed under “College Life.” Students, seniors and veterans pay $10. Regular admission is $14.

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Photographer Henry Walton presented a collection of photographs titled “Bad times; good people” at KAOS Network Gallery in Leimert Park on Aug. 8, 2016. Walton received an honorary degree from Los Angeles City College in 2014, more than 50 years after he stopped attending classes after being told African American people were an unacceptable subject for black and white film.

Photographer Documents Bad Times, Good People in Black and White By Eve Moreno Since the inception of photography at Los Angeles City College in 1937, the black and white film photography program offered here has seen artists from diverse communities all over Los Angeles. Henry Walton is an LACC alumnus, whose journey out of the institution has been a transformative one. In 1958, Walton’s photography instructor at LACC criticized the subject matter of his photograph during a class critique, which featured a black women posing for a portrait. The instructor argued that dark skinned people were “unacceptable” for black and white film photography. It was that moment that caused Henry Walton to step away from studying photography. Despite the irreversible words from the institution, his passion to document marginalized communities using the medium of black and white film photography continues. Walton’s photography exhibit “Bad Times. Good People. Watts 1965-1975,” is a collection of 15 photographs that hang in the KAOS Network gallery. This Leimert Park community art center has been a space for multimedia training, community healing and political activism for the past 30 years. “Kaos Network, and the art that occupies this space, acts like a sentinel for Leimert Park,” said Ben Caldwell, KAOS Network’s owner and organizer. Leimert Park is a neighborhood in South Los Angeles. It is named for its developer, Walter H. Leimert, who began the subdivision project in 1928. It is also considered the center of both rich historical and contemporary African American art, music, and culture. One resident, filmmaker John Singleton, has called it “the black Greenwich Village”. It has jazz clubs, venues for hip hop, and theaters for dramatic performances and poetry readings. “The enslavement of people began thousands of years ago, 1,737 years before Christ. We are left with thousands of years of suffrage. All I was doing, but didn’t understand at the time, was capturing the continuation of that,” Walton said, as he gave an explanation for each photograph. Walton’s body of black and white photographs documents the Black Panther Party movement in South Central Los Angeles. The founders of the organization were women of color, and these leaders lead the party with many fundamental values and ideals. Walton explained that the Black

Panther Party helped people from the community understand the root and cause of the oppression people of color were experiencing. “The experiences of many people are here, and now we are here. These are all reflections of my own youth,” Walton said. The Black Panther Party introduced a program to Congress that would have provided breakfast for marginalized youth in Los Angeles on a day-to-day basis, called The Breakfast Club. After the Party presented the program, Congress refused to provide direct financial assistance to poor communities in Los Angeles. These areas were deemed “too expensive” for the state to fund. The Black Panthers took matters into their own hands. They began to resource expired grocery store food and utilize it for next morning consumption. A church provided the Panthers with a house to be used specifically for The Breakfast Club program. One of Walton’s photographs portrays a group of black youths. These ten youths were in the Breakfast Club program, and all have one arm raised in a power stance position, half gazing into the camera, and the other half looking at each other and laughing. “At the time, there were no people of color in the city council. The only way to function was to become political,” Walton said. Shortly after the inception, federal agents raided the program’s base and designated the space as “unsafe” for children. The Black Panther party originated from the Bay area in northern California, and organized over 100 other programs for community relief. Another one of Walton’s black and white photographs demonstrates woman cooking for the youths who were a part of the Breakfast Club, inside the house that federal agents raided. “It is my hope that the work I have created stimulates what is inside of you, inside of us,” Walton said as his show “Bad Times. Good People. Watts 1965-1975” came to a close. The photographs that hang in KAOS Network gallery are a tribute to those good people, the good people that should have had equal access to resources in a system created to help its citizens. Several LACC art students attended the event. “I learned a bit of the history I was already a part of,” said photographer Val McAlpin, a Ladera Heights native. The legacy of the Black Panther Party movement, and the people they helped lives forever in Walton’s photographs.

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Marshall High School band instructor Emerson Cardenas gives his morning band class a lesson on the use of dynamics as they play a Duke Ellington song. High school graduates accepted into LACC’s Applied Music Program will benefit from the Herb Alpert Foundation’s $10.1 million donation, which will cover tuition among other costs of attending. musiC From Page 1

LeGenDarY MUsician Donates to Lacc “I just love what [Herb Alpert] is doing here in L.A., because he’s giving students an opportunity to continue studying music who might not otherwise have that opportunity,” Dyas said. “Studying music prepares you for life not just a career in music. So, I think it’s fantastic not only for the people who are seeking careers as professional musicians, but for everyone that is able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.” Robert Schwartz executive director of the Los Angeles City College Foundation relaxes in his well-lit office on the third floor of the Student Union Building. When it comes to philanthropy at LACC, the buck starts here. Nearly a week after the an-

nouncement of the $10.1 million donation Schwartz speaks of the gift with a practical tone and attention to detail. “Well, the gift is split up so that it’s $10.1 million,” said Schwartz with an emphasis on the word, point. “So, $10 million is going to be used to go into an endowment. When it goes into an endowment, it takes about 12 months for it to generate enough interest to start paying out. So the plan is to put the endowment in a matter of weeks from now and start stirring that interest so that in the fall of 2017 we’ll be able to fully fund 250 music majors tuition and private lessons through the Applied Music Program.” Once word of the generous donation was made public, calls

flooded the LACC Music Department office. Current and future students wanted to know the qualifications for participation in the program and details about the grant. Schwartz describes this as a good and interesting problem. “We need to figure out one way to accommodate these students assuming to the extent that they can qualify to be a music major,” Schwartz said. “They can’t just walk in the door. They have to audition. It’s a process. They have to maintain a certain grade point average. So, Christine Park [LACC Music Department chair] actually establishes all [of the] criteria. So, we’re addressing that as well.” Park spelled out the qualifications in an emailed response to the

Los Angeles Collegian with details about the academic requirements. “To qualify for the tuition scholarships, one must be a full-time music major declared by LACC and taking a minimum of 12 units, audition in their area of expertise -- strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar, composition, piano, music technology -- for the LACC Music [Department] Audition Committee, [provide] proof of financial need, letters of recommendation [and] must agree to receive an associate of arts degree, skills certificate or transfer to a four-year university [or] conservatory,” said Park in the email. Charles Suovanen and his siblings grew up playing instruments and listening to Herb Alpert’s band, Tijuana Brass. He now teaches guitar at LACC. According to Suovanen, Alpert’s gift is exactly what the students and staff need. “Some here in the city coming to City College, don’t always have the funding and the support to develop their talent and with the grant or the money that they receive, it’s gonna really help students get the training they really need to hone their art,” Suovanen said. According to an Aug. 25, 2016 broadcast on Los Angeles news station KCAL 9 philanthropists tend to overlook community colleges. The report stated that major universities benefit the most from million dollar donations. However, 50 percent of students enrolled in higher education schools are in community colleges, but the amount of money they receive does not match the need of these institutions. “Of the $40 billion donated to higher education, only 2 percent goes to community colleges,” KCAL reported. Alpert’s actions show that he understands the need to give. “LACC is a true gem in our city and we should all be proud and lend our support,” said Alpert to an audience at Clausen Hall during the Aug. 25, 2016 announcement of his Foundation’s contribution. Lynn James contributed to this story.

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aLUMnUs sHares Mit eXPerience WitH stUDents Unlike public schools, private colleges and universities have smaller classes and a larger faculty-to-students ratio. Students also have the option to transfer in both spring and fall semesters using Common Application (Common App), a service that allows students to apply to multiple schools with one application. Niroula discussed the two main types of admissions essays colleges and universities use. He first type is the Common App General Essay that asks for more general information, such as a student’s reasons for transferring, and their academic goals. The second essay students can write is called University’s Supplemental Prompts, which could contain a wide range of questions that are related to school. “When it comes to essay writing, especially if you want to apply to several schools, you need to start early,” Niroula said. “Get people to read your essay, especially professors you know. That will help you a lot to write a good essay and not be pressed by time.” Niroula has an entire list of application boosters that can help students get to the top of the list and get accepted to the college or university of their choice. “GPA is important, but you will

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FUtUre Uncertain For itt GraDUates Although he received federal aid, Ryan says he took out large loans in order to attend ITT, a 70-year-old business school offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. “When I attended ITT, Sallie Mae was no longer offering loans to students who attended ITT Tech,” Clifford said. “I had to take out private loans in order to continue my education.” Clifford says he still owes approximately $70,000 in student loans, but he earned a degree. According to CNBC.com, there are 40,000 students without any hope of graduating or earning their desired degree, now that ITT has closed. This is part of a troubling trend. In 2013, Propublica.org researched ITT Technical Institute in Norwood, Massachusetts, and found that only 16 percent of the tuition is covered by federal help. The balance of student tuition is paid for with student and private loans. ITT tuition was $27,016 a year, and only $4,340 was covered through federal aid. That means students at ITT Tech had to fund $22,676 in non-student loans to continue their education. Kenny Allen went to ITT in 1993 and received an associate degree in Computer Drafting. “Back in the 90s, ITT didn’t offer as many degrees and didn’t accept as many students as they do now. It was only five students who graduated in my class,” Allen said. “I honestly went to that school because my old job at the time asked me to get certified in computer drafting. I didn’t get much from ITT school but $30,000 debt in student loans. It doesn’t surprise me at all that ITT schools was shut down... They had it coming for a while.” ITT is not the first for-profit institute to shut down after finding itself under the scrutiny of the federal government. Last year, Corinthian College closed all of their campuses due to misleading students into taking

student loans, and making false promises about their career prospects after college. Everest Institute, Wyotech and City University Los Angeles are among the list of schools that were shut down by the Department of Education within the past five years. The government is not finished. “ITT was among 28 for-profit colleges that had been under government investigation in the past decade”, said Randy Tucker, a reporter for the Dayton Daily News in Dayton, Ohio. “Other schools on the list with local campuses include National College in Kettering, Devry University in Beavercreek and Brightwood College, formerly Kaplan College.” James Nelson had a completely different experience at ITT Tech. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 3-D Animation in 1993. “At the time, I worked fixing air conditioners and heaters,“ Nelson said. “Going to ITT Tech was the best decision I made in my life.” Nelson says he continues to work in 3-D modeling more than 15 years after he earned his degree. However, students who do not have a success story to share must now make difficult decisions about their education. Katie Lobosco from “CNN Money” says ITT students have two options: Give up and have their federal loans wiped away or transfer to another school – although ITT admits credits from the now defunct school are unlikely to be accepted elsewhere. The U.S. Department of Education has also asked all community colleges to accept displaced ITT students with full credit. Dan Walden, vice president of academic affairs at Los Angeles City College, acknowledges the U.S. Department of Education’s request. “We are working on it,” Walden said. “We want to make sure we are all on the same page, so we are absolutely going to reach out to [the ITT students].”

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Award: up to $500 Deadline: Oct. 21, 2016 Eligibility: Students must have completed 24 or more units, be enrolled at least halftime, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and must have received the Board of Governors (BOG) fee waiver. Also, students need to submit copies of transcripts, registrations receipts and their financial aid award letter. For more information and to apply visit: www.laccfoundation. scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com

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John Niroula (center) reunites with two of his former LACC professors Derrick Kiley Ph.D and Danielle Muller Ph.D during a transfer presentation at LACC. John Niroula, winner of Jack Kent Cooke scholarship is currently enrolled at MIT, after being accepted to several top universities in the country. need solid letters of recommendation, and internships,” Niroula said. “But don’t forget that universities don’t only look at your academics, they also look at your community outreach activities, clubs and any activities and hobbies that will give them an idea of who you are.”

Community Outreach and extracurricular activities help boost common applications, highlighting the intellectual curiosity and humanitarian aspects of one’s personality. “I recommend volunteering with the OSS Tutoring program,” Niroula said. “Helping tutor students with disabilities, working

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for STEM Academy Tutoring or getting involved in clubs that interest you will give you a great books on the common app ladder.” Students who intend to transfer to a private school and would like more information may contact the Collegian for Niroula’s contact information.

Award: Each year, 250 fouryear scholarships of $10,000 and $20,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2016 Eligibility: High school seniors carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply for four-year achievement-based scholarships offered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. For more information and to apply visit: www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org

“Hit the Books” scholarship

Award: $500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2016 Eligibility: Students between the ages of 18 and 25; a maximum 500-word essay on the importance of education in their life, and how the scholarship money will assist them in achieving their goals. Bonus points will be awarded to students who can find a creative way to include their passion for coffee within the essay, without losing sight of primary topic. For more information and to apply visit: www.coffeeforless. com/scholarship

Jack Kent cooke Foundation

Award: Up to $40,000 Deadline: Oct. 25, 2016 Eligibility: sophomore status or recent graduate, a GPA of 3.5 or higher, plan to transfer to a university in the fall. Students who have previously attended a four-year institute cannot apply. This scholarship will cover things from tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. This foundation will select up to 85 recipients. For more information visit: www.jkcf.org

Dr. Pepper 2016 tuition Giveaway

Award: Over $100,000 Deadline: Oct. 17, 2016 Eligibility: Students must be between 18 and 24 years old, write an essay of up to 350 words, have friends and family vote for your essay. Visit: www.drpeppertuition.com

ron Brown scholar Program

Award: $10,000 a year for four years Deadline: Nov. 1, 2016 Eligibility: Must be Black/African American. Must participate in community service activities. Demonstrate financial need. Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. Current college students are not eligible to apply. For more information and to apply visit: www.ronbrown.org/ section/apply/rbsp-application

Lacc Foundation scholarships

Eligibility: The foundation has various scholarships with different requirements for each. For more information visit: www.laccfoundation.org/ students/apply-for-scholarships

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Los Angeles Collegian — Wednesday, September 28, 2016

L.A. RAMS REMAIN A MYSTERY AFTER 2-1 START

Rams may have weathered the storm in Florida against the Buccaneers, but they have a long road ahead of them if they’re going to maintain a NFC West championship contending record. They are currently 2-1 making them No.1 in their division but their fate remains a mystery.

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he Rams have come away from stormy Tampa Bay with an East Coast victory and actual touchdowns during a weather delayed game. The first game against San Francisco was a national embarrassment. The win over the Seahawks was bittersweet, a game where the offenses tried as hard as they could to do worse than the other, however the field goal contest ended in the Rams favor 9-3. The Rams are currently in first place in the NFC West. However, of all the teams with at least two wins the Rams have the worst point differential at minus 17. Thus far the offense and defense have traded off doing their jobs during the games. The offense came alive against the Bucs, after a three field goal perfor-

sports bin Students Snub L.A. City College for Lack of Sports Program

BY ANGEL JOHNSON

As a first-time college student and a former high school athlete, I never would have applied to Los Angeles City College if I had known they didn’t have sports. There are so m a n y students who att e n d L A C C w h o w a n t to play sports. Knowing that there are no intercollegiate sports here, students may transfer to another school in the LACCD that offers what they need. For the past four years, I played volleyball and have loved every second of it. To compete in volleyball you have to make goals,

conquer fears and learn how to be part of a team with different personalities, just like in the professional world. The positions I play are middle hitter and middle blocker. In my 2014-2015 season, I made the All-City 2nd team. Winning that award gave me confidence that volleyball was a sport I needed to continue playing after high school. I’m glad that volleyball is offered here as a course, but I’m upset that I won’t be able to compete against other schools. Having stats over the national average and winning awards stops after high school for me, since LACC doesn’t have an athletics program. LACC has two gymnasiums, a track and a pool that are only really being used for classes people need to take in order to complete their general education requirements; so why not bring sports back to LACC? And if the school doesn’t

Former Los Angeles City College coach Mike Miller has been named the head coach of the Los Angeles Skyline, the newest expansion team in the California Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA is a semi-profession-

al league with both men’s and women’s divisions. The players make up to 25k per year. Teams in the league include the Beverly Hills Palms, The Compton Airmen, The Hollywood Stars, The LA Transits, and the Orange County Waves. Miller coached the LACC men’s

mance the week before. Todd Gurley averaged only 3.1 yards per carry, but was able to get in the endzone twice. Quarterback Case Keenum connected on some deep passes but his stats were still a pitiful 14 passes for 26 completions, 2 touchdowns, but also an ugly pick-6. The Rams defense played a hit-or-miss game. Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston carved the Rams up for over 400 yards and 3 touchdowns, but in the end the Rams defense was able to force the key turnovers, and a Robert Quinn tackle on Jameis Winston sealed the Bucs fate. Jeff Fisher’s coaching acumen remains statistically mediocre. Coach Fisher barely has a career record over .500, and is nine losses away from becoming the least successful coach of all time. He is closing in on the shameful record of 166 career losses. Two weeks ago, the Rams owner Stan Kroenke announced an extension for Jeff Fisher. A move that has everyone scratching their head. He has been with the Rams since 2012 and has not made the playoffs in three years. The average coach today can barely keep his job after two unsuccessful seasons. Fisher has not won a playoff game or put a competitive offense on

However, his winning streak ended at LACC when he was placed on administrative leave in 2009. Miller was accused of destroying documents on his hard drive during a college investigation. Following his departure, Miller launched his own basketball

the field in over a decade. On the East Coast, Carson Wentz has been putting forward dazzling performances in the opening month of the season. The Eagles chose him second overall after the Rams chose Jared Goff number one overall. Goff has yet to take a snap. The Eagles, on the other hand, are one of the most intriguing teams in the league, led behind Wentz’s stellar play they are currently tied with the Vikings at the top of the NFC. We can only wonder where the Rams would be with Wentz. The Rams aren’t winning by design. The talent on the field is making things happen, despite the quarterback play. Beating Seattle consistently has been Fisher’s only merit. Having that tiebreaker over the Seahawks is a good position to be in. Better news for the Rams is that the Cardinals have played even worse so far this year after controlling the West last season. Can the Rams win this division? That’s a difficult call even for week three. The division is a mess, but perhaps the Rams can be the least messy. Perhaps Jeff Fisher’s trademark 8-8 season will be enough to compete beyond New Year’s Day.

school. In 2014 players alleged that Miller was secretly videotaping them showering at his home. The LAPD accused Miller of secretly filming four male students without their knowledge. According to an Oct. 28, 2014 article in the LA Times these

allegations led to an arrest, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department reported that Miller was later released after posting $50,000 bail. Ultimately all charges were dropped. Shaundra Major, Naomi Johnson and Kyle Blaylock contributed to this story.

have the money for sports, then why spend valuable funding on a new track? There’s little purpose in having a track without a track team. I understand that there is a volleyball club here on campus; it’s not enough. The school has the equipment to start a volleyball club and offer volleyball as a course, but does not have the money to bring sports back? It’s unfair to everyone who loves sports and wants to continue playing. I want to stay here to get a good education. But given the chance to play volleyball at another school, I would transfer in a heartbeat. I don’t want to leave LACC because I really enjoy the atmosphere of the school and the great professors here. However, at the end of the day, sports are a huge priority for me, and hundreds of other people who will never consider attending school here.

Former Coach Rises Above the Rim BY STAFF

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Robert Quinn lays out Russell Wilson during a defensive struggle in week two of the NFL season. The Los Angeles Rams were victorious in their ﬁrst oﬃcial home opener at the Memorial Coliseum Sept. 18, 2016.

basketball team from 1992 to 2008. He was successful during his 16-year tenure as he led the team to 14 conference titles. The team won an average of 30 games per season, with two perfect consecutive seasons in 2002 and 2003. Miller became the winningest coach in LACC history.

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