COLTON COURIER We ekly
February 02, 2023
Vol 151, NO. 06
S B V C ’ s Wo l v e r i n e C o n i s s e t t o c o m b i n e f i l m a n d m u s i c , from creators across the globe
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At the 2022 Wolverine Con & International student Film Festival participants from the IE and countries like Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom uniting over their love of film.
By Manny Sandoval
he 2023 Wolverine Con and SBVC International Student Film Festival is a five day filmmaker premiere, workshop, and networking extravaganza that brings together creators from across the globe. What’s special about this
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“We’re excited to bring a music element into this year’s
Wolverine Con because music is so important to film; and what better way to do that than celebrating with local bands. Music truly allows the audience to feel every aspect of film - the performance, the quality, and the score are elements that help tell a story,” said SBVC Film Student Briana Navarro. The 1930s, 40s, and 50s themed event is set to open with
professional film industry panelists on February 28th, 1-6 PM, in the library viewing room; an Expo and Zine Fest on March 1st, 10 AM - noon, outside of the SBVC Art Gallery; followed by an Opening Night Red Carpet and Film Premiere on March 2nd, 5 - 9 PM, at the SBVC Art Complex; the International Student Film Film, cont. next pg.
Sto p the guilt, yo u deser ve to be alive: Exposing sibling sur vival guilt
By Manny Sandoval
Crafton Hills College breaks ground on new $9.5 million Public Safety Training Center
year’s Wolverine Con is the integration of music into its programming. Some of the top bands from the Inland Empire will be performing live at the kickoff on February 28th, in the SBVC Greek Theater at 7 PM, the first 100 guests will get tacos from the SBVC Culinary Department Food Truck.
ust as many people who have experienced the passing of a sibling, for many years I also felt guilty for being alive. This month marks 20 years since my brother Sonny passed away of Leukemia (cancer) and just like many of you, I’ve also been through the trenches, just to reach peace.
This is not to draw sympathy, it’s about bringing attention to a feeling and experience that is real - sibling survivor guilt.
When I think back to that time as my 12-
year-old self, and the 10+ years following, I truly felt like I was the o n l y kid/teenager/young adult who felt guilty for being alive and guilty for enjoying life and accomplishments.
But, I was never the only one. It’s actually a common emotion that millions of siblings across the globe experience after such a traumatic loss; and I wish more of us knew this at the time. But WE as a society don’t discuss it as much as we should. In my experience, for about a decade I continuously questioned if my parents wished it was Sibling cont. next pg.
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Manny sandoval (left) and sonny sandoval (right): sonny was three years old when he passed away on February 6th, 2003 at Loma Linda University Children’s hospital.