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Union votes out president
Volume 131 - Issue 3
The AFT Local 1521A executive council voted Monday, September 16th, to remove current president Velma Butler immediately. According to the results of two internal investigations, Butler is accused of allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the union treasury for personal use and retaliating against members who spoke out against her. Butler was replaced the following day by Ruby Newbold, a temporary AFT administrator. jbertel.roundupnews@gmail.com
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Impeachment ASO senators discuss removing new president JACKSON HAYANO News Editor @HayanoJackson ASO members requested an impeachment hearing for ASO President Miguel Orellana during a senate meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Vice President Stephanie Lopez, Club Council President Nicole Alfaro and Treasurer Brandon Le read off a list of offenses that they believe Orellana committed during his presidency. One of these offenses included breaching privacy by taking senators applications when he wasn’t supposed to. Le claimed that the applications contained sensitive materials such as student transcripts, addresses and I.D. numbers. “Taking the senators applications posed a security beach, specifically a breach in privacy because of the potentiality of replicating or revealing the private documents when they were supposed to be disclosed in a private place,” said Le. Orellana is also being accused of missing mandatory meetings, not being present during his office hours and not participating in the ASO booth during Club Rush. Orellana claimed that these offenses are misconceptions and that the mistakes he made were unintentional. “As a non-traditional student, I have a non-traditional way of doing things. I believe that this is a big misunderstanding,” said Orellana. Orellana said that these offenses should not warrant an impeachment hearing, and that the ASO should be focusing on more important issues. “This is so early in the semester to be nit-picking at someones learning process, and I think that’s a big waste of time,” said Orellana. ASO voted on a motion to move the meeting to next week. The motion was passed by a vote of 4-1, with one abstaining. jhayano.roundupnews@gmail.com
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Promoting student success, one necessity at a time BRYAN CARBALLO Reporter @BRCreport
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tudying for tests and finishing homework are obstacles for most students, but what if they are hungry and have no place to lay their head down? The Brahma Pantry is initiating a Basic Needs Support Program. In addition to offering support by providing food, the Brahma Pantry will now be helping students with other necessities, such as housing, toiletries and counseling. Jocelyn Sarria, a neuroscience major and a member of the Students Against Student Hunger Club (S.T.A.S.H.), has been utilizing the pantry since its opening last year. “I want students to know that it’s free,” Sarria said. “I want them to know that no one is judging them and that it’s a safe space for them.” Sarria also mentioned that the pantry provides students with resources that will benefit them academically. “Looking into research and statistics, students do better when they have a full stomach,” said Sarria. D’arcy Corwin, the Brahma Pantry Leader, said that she holds meetings with students so that she can understand any individual necessities they might have.
Kevin Lendio / Roundup Neuroscience major, Jocelyn Sarria, picks up her choice of protein bars from the black cabinet inside Brahma Pantry, Sept. 18, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif.
“Those one-on-one meetings are when I get to really connect with students to see what their needs
are, so I can get them those support resources” Corwin said. Students work with Corwin to see
Kevin Lendio / Roundup Jorge Marroquin grabs his snack from the fridge inside Brahma Pantry, Sept. 18, 2019, in Woodland Hills, Calif.
what resources are available to them, on and off the campus. Jackie Macon, a student who goes to the Brahma Pantry, explained how you can get up to 10 snacks a week, and can also get two meal vouchers that can be used for either a subway box or a meal from the cafeteria. “My favorite snack has to be the honey chips,” Macon said. “ And - Jocelyn Sarria my favorite meal is the Subway tuna Member of the Students Against sandwich.” Student Hunger Club Another student who visits the Brahma Pantry is Quarterback Luke Flanagan, who comes by everyday to get something to eat before his five- they may interest them. hour practice. The Brahma Pantry is located “D’arcy is a saint, she's the best next to the old library building, and is person.” Flanagan said. open Monday and Wednesday from In order to qualify, students have 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Students can also sign to sign what is called a “Welcome up for one-on-one meetings, which Form”. They provide their name, are held Tuesday and Thursdays. student I.D. and check off a list of additional support resources that bcarballo.roundupnews@gmail.com
“I want them to know that no one is judging them and that it's a safe space for them.”
But this time it's Pierceonal Wide receiver won the Victory Bell game last year in the rivals' uniform
BRYAN CARBALLO Reporter @BRCreport Football players often consider the gridiron a battlefield where the opponent is thought of as an enemy. Last season, wide receiver Kareem Miles was fighting for the Victory Bell as a player with Los Angeles Valley College. Now, Miles is looking to win the Victory Bell for the second straight season, but this time it’s with Pierce. Every year, the Brahmas and Monarchs participate in a rivalry game dubbed the Victory Bell, where the winner gets to take the bell home until the following year. Valley College has held onto the bell for the past four years, but the football team is hoping it makes its way to Pierce.
Miles is doing everything he can to ensure that the bell does come back to Shepard Stadium. “I just go hard at practice,” Miles said. “Just building chemistry with my team and letting them know how important this is.” Although he’s a transfer student, Miles isn’t an unknown face to the team or the coaching staff. Earning 828 yards and 10 TDs last season, Miles caught the eye of John Austin, the wide receivers coach. Austin has been coaching at Pierce since 2014, and he sees a lot of potential in Miles. “He's a freak of nature, has great speed, great hands. He is a big playmaker for us,” Austin said. “He’s gifted, has a lot of talent, and has so much room to grow.” Austin explained how when Miles is on the field, he’s all
about business. He said Miles is a quiet guy who keeps to himself. It could be tough to get words out of him, but he said it could be a good thing for him, as it potentially limits distractions. Jeremy Boyle, special teams coach, had similar high regard for the esteemed wideout. “He’s a great guy, not one problem with him, he’s getting good grades,” Boyle said. “He drives 2 hours to get here so he is dedicated.” Miles recently got an offer from Southern Miss. Whie Miles has only played one season of college football, there are people out there who are keeping a close eye on him. Miles said he is thinking about signing with Southern Miss, but his focus is on this season. Coming off a tough loss against West LA on Sept. 14, Miles was in high spirits and
seemed hopeful as he prepares for the big game.
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Ben Hanson / Roundup Kareem Miles jukes during a game against West L.A. College at Shepard Stadium in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Sept 14th, 2019. The Brahmas lost 6226.
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