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Symphonic Band Spring Concert The Symphonic Band Spring Concert will be on
Friday at 8:00pm at the S2 recital hall. Tickets are $5 for students with ID, $10 pre-sale, and $12 at the door.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015VoluMe 72, Issue 22 sIngle copy free - addItIonal copIes 50 cents
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Death and the Maiden The Theatre Arts Department presents “Death
and the Maidan” at the P2 Black Box Theater on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for ASU students or presale, $10 general, and $12 at the door.
Pup Edition This week’s issue of Campus News was
written, produced, edited, and photographed by the Journalism 101 classes held at East Los Angeles College campus and South Gate College campus.
The May Revise for the 2015-2016 budget proposed by Governor Jerry Brown includes an inpouring of funding for California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the United States.
The system services more than 2.1 million students on 112 campuses. These funds will aid colleges in their continued recovery from the funding reductions of the
economic downturn. During the economic downturn, community colleges were forced to cut course sections. Course sections were reduced by approximately 25 percent and non-credit course sections
decreased by approximately 38 percent. Community colleges also had to turn away hundreds of thousands of students resulting in an
enrollment decrease by more than 585,000 students in four academic years (from 2008-09 to 2012-13), all as a result of the severe budget cuts.
Community colleges were also forced to reduce student support services, as well as tighten operational budgets.
Districts with relatively low proportions of full-time faculty would be required to hire more than districts with relatively high proportions of full-time faculty.
For the upcoming 2015-2016 budget year $2.7 billion will be added.Seventy-five million dollars were allocated to increase the number of full-time faculty at
each district. Six-hundred and nineteen million dollars were geared toward the community college system
operational budgets. Two and a half million dollars were approved toward programs, which include EOPS, DSPS,
CalWORKs and the Childcare Tax Bailout programs.Two million dollars in one time funds for a pilot program are being used to foster collaboration
between colleges and CSU campuses relating to basic skills instruction.A twenty-five million dollar increase in Proposition 98 funds, for the Awards in Innovation
in Higher Education, coordinated by community colleges.One hundred and forty-eight million dollars have been allocated in one-time funding for
deferred maintenance and instructional equipment. Forty-two million dollars have been allocated to allow colleges to regain enrollment funding
for declines in enrollment over the past two years.Sixty million dollars have been allocated to one-time funding for the Basic Skills and
Outcomes Transformation Program. This seeks to improve basic skills instruction through the adoption of evidence-based models
of placement, remediation, and student support. It will aid the progress and success of basic skills students.Fifteen million increase for Student Equity Plan funding requiring the implementation of SB
1023, authorizing a pilot program to provide additional support of foster youth who participate in EOPS.
Overall, significantly more resources were approved in Governor Jerry Brown’s updated budget plan this month, in comparison to the proposal made in January.
Given the circumstances that community colleges are still under as they try to recover from the economic downturn, as well as the general volatility of the state’s revenue system, it has been suggested that districts plan carefully now so they are prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
Because the legislature accepted Governor Brown’s revision of the proposed budget without any changes, the next steps in the budget process include a review by the budget committees of each house and a legislative conference committee to iron out differences between the two houses.
The budget is expected to be approved and signed by the Governor prior to July 1. The numbers do not add up to $2.7 billion because of allocations to program outside of community colleges.
Governor Brown proposes to increase college funding
AWARDS Continued on page 5
BY YANNDERY FLOWStaff Writer
ARTSLet’s Dance Company
hosts Repertoire Concert
NEWSUSC, UCLA
representatives inform students on transfering
ARTSStudents perform at the Vision Club Talent Show
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USC UCLA
financial upsurge
The Administration of Justice Club at East Los Angeles College gives students an opportunity to receive scholarships.
The club’s scholarship committee h a s b e e n o f f e r i n g s e v e r a l scholarships for students majoring in Administration of Justice (A.J.) since 1999.
The award is available to community col lege students who are either continuing or t r ans fe r r ing to a four-year institution.
The number of applicants gives staff and leaders an idea of how many scholarships to offer each year.
Two ELAC professors, Wayne Posner and Patrick Hauser, started this organization, and this year will mark the 16th year the club has given out scholarships.
The Administration of Justice Club was created for students who want to have a career in Criminal Justice.
This club helps prepare students for a career in criminal justice by offering police ride-alongs and by scheduling field trips to county jails and shooting ranges.
The students also get to hear guest speakers who have professional careers within the criminal justice system.
The speaker s sha re the i r experiences and knowledge with students.
The club also participates in var ious communi ty se rv ice projects.
In addition to preparing students for their careers, the club teaches students to give back to their communities.
Throughout the year students and faculty collect food, such as canned goods and turkey, which the club gives to various need-based organizations during the holiday season.
Each year, the club has a toy drive for less fortunate families and for different organizations.
Members of the Administration of Justice Club consider themselves to be more than just a club; they consider themselves as family.
“I have seen so many students throughout the years achieve so much, being a part of the Administration of Justice Club,” Janis Cavanaugh said.
All scholarship applicants must have six units of Administration of Justice courses at ELAC and must be A.J. majors as well.
AJ Club gives 39 Scholarships
BY DOMINIQUE PORTERStaff Writer
Amount allocated to increase the number of full-time faculty at each
district:
$75 million
Amount geared toward the community college
system operational budgets:
$619 million
Amount approved toward programs, which
include EOPS, DSPS, CalWORKs, and the Childcare Tax Bailout
programs:
$2.5 million
Amount of one time funds for a pilot
program used to foster collaboration between
colleges and CSU campuses relating to
basic skills instruction:
$2 million
Amount increase in Proposition
98 funds, for the Awards in Innovation in Higher Education,
coordinated by community colleges:
$25 million
Amount allocated in one-time funding
for deferred maintenance
and instructional equipment:
$148 million
Amount allocated to allow colleges to regain enrollment
funding for declines in enrollment over the past two years:
$42 million
Amount allocated to one-time funding for the Basic Skills
and Outcomes Transformation
Program:
$60 million
Amount increase for Student Equity
Plan funding requiring the
implementation of SB 1023:
$15 million
Total amount added to the 2015-2016
budget year:
$2.7 billion
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015Opinion2 EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAMPUS NEWS
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ELAC recycling lacks attentionEast Los Angeles College should
provide a more noticeable recycling program.
The solar compressors and recycling bins located on campus are a step in the right direction, but tend to go unnoticed to the average student.
Simply promoting the program and giving the existing bins a face-lift could potentially increase the revenue and overall benefit of the bins.
ELAC has taken steps to become a green campus. A substantial amount of money has been saved since the installment of solar-panels, but there is always room for improvement.
Putting a cap on litter and the decreasing the amount of reusable waste that is thrown into overflowing landfills is beneficial to the campus as well as the environment.
Since ELAC is a commuter school it makes sense to provide more waste options to keep the campus looking its best.
One location where a recycling bin is needed is by the food truck.
The trash bins there are filled with plastic bottles.
With the addition of new buildings for both campuses enrollment is bound to increase and with it a larger amount of students with trash to throw away.
That amount of awareness is necessary to assure that the program is reaching its fullest potential and to make sure it wasn’t implemented in vain.
truck available to students the first day of the semester.
There aren’t very many garbage receptacles available at the South Gate Education Center much less one for plastics.
As an extension of the main campus, it was given one garbage receptacle for a 50,000 square foot building housing at least 1,500 students daily.
Providing more recycling bins in areas where there is foot traffic could boost the amount of revenue received by recycling the cans and bottles sold by the food truck and vending machines.
It would also bring the program to light since many students have no idea that the campus even provides recycling bins.
Different colored receptacles
could be the solution. Recycling bins are usually blue
on campuses and even in streets to make them visible and catch a person’s eye.
The National Recycling Coalition provides blue or green cans that stick out on the city street making it obvious that that type of can is for either plastic, paper, and/or glass.
Most people associate colors with
different meaning. Cerritos College has a student-run
recycling program. The Associated Students of
Cerritos College use the money they make from recycling for the student union.
Their efforts of uniting the campus funded partially by the campus and recycling program.
They have had an In-N-Out food
BY CRYSTAL CERECEDESStaff Writer
Scholarships ease students’ financial burdens
With the rising cost of college, students should spend more time researching and applying for scholarships.
Many students, especially at the university level, quickly apply for loans, yet fail to apply for scholarships.
Every year tuition fees, books and general living expenses all increase, making it difficult for the average student to complete their desired degree program and embark on their planned careers.
As a result, many students drop out or take on work schedules that limit their potential for academic success and prolong their graduation.
Recent government budget cuts on education have led to significant changes in the administration of federal grants, which may limit many students’ access to the financial aid they need to complete their degrees.
One significant financial aid reform is the 600 percent Pell grant lifetime maximum.
Scholarships can be a solution
to these issues that many students overlook.
This grant, previously a lifetime opportunity, now has several key limitations that affect a student’s financial planning at ELAC and beyond.
Students are encountering more imped imen t s to completing their education that prolong graduation and therefore increase their overall costs.
M a n y s t u d e n t s r i s k d e p l e t i n g certain financial aid opportunities, such as the Pell Grant, which may jeopardize their academic plans.
Another significant result of the budget cuts in education is the limited-repeat clause for courses taken at various community colleges.
Several community colleges now limit the number of times a student can repeat a course as a means of pushing students through their programs quicker.
This means students who have
work schedules or other important matters now have additional pressure to complete programs and related courses with less flexibility (of withdrawing) to accommodate need to work.
Students should v is i t the financial aid office to gain a clear
understanding of this important change.
I n a d d i t i o n to the ELAC F o u n d a t i o n S c h o l a r s h i p s and Endowment, t h e f i n a n c i a l a i d o f f i c e provides links to several college s c h o l a r s h i p opportunities.
M a n y o f t h e s e a w a r d s are unclaimed because students don’t apply.
Scholarships can range from $500 to $100,000.
Many scholarships can be applied to books, fees and other school related expenses.
Some scholarship checks are even
cut directly to the student, instead of being sent to their colleges.
Scholarships are available for students at both the community college and university levels.
There a re even t r ans fe r scholarships available.
M a n y s t u d e n t s o v e r l o o k scholarships, opting for loans instead.
This approach has proven itself costly for many young adults as they struggle to repay large amounts.
These loans can amass to over $30,000 for a bachelor’s degree alone, with a resulting monthly payment ranging from $200 - $300.
S t u d e n t l o a n s c a n n o t b e bankrupted off, which can place former students in financial peril, during harsh economic times.
Large amounts of collegiate debt also hinder former students’ success and happiness beyond their college years.
According to the Huffington Post, America is in a “student loan debt crisis,” in which Americans now have more loan debt than either credit cards or auto loans.
With this type of debt, college graduates are having difficulty living the lifestyle they envisioned.
This debt hinder young adults from marrying, raising a family, purchasing a home or simply enjoying life.
Graduating with large amounts of college debt gets young adults off to a bad start in life.
Some students receive more than $30,000 in scholarships upon graduating high school, which they can use for college necessities.
Many scholarships are renewable for up to four years and therefore can significantly reduce or prevent the need for student loans.
Various organizations such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offer multiple scholarship opportunities on their website, hsf.net
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People provides scholarships on their website, naacp.org.
The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund website, apiasf.org, has information on scholarships.
Associated Student Union members also have access to the ASU Scholarship.
For more in format ion on scholarships visit the finacial aid office or visit elac-foundation.org.
BY MAURICE NICKELSONStaff Writer
“Recent government
budget cuts on education have
led to significant changes in the
administration of federal grants.”
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Energy drinks, such as Monster, are marketed to an ever-growing segment of the population that simply has too much to do.
Working students depend on caffeine to keep them alert.
An energy drink’s main goal is to boost energy levels to get people through the day. The appeal of energy beats being frugal despite a market price of more than $4 for a 16 oz can.
Popular caffeinated energy drinks are available at almost every supermarket, convenience store, and vending machine near you. These energy drinks are readily available at ELAC too.
The aluminum cans they come in are quite appealing and somewhat resemble bullets.
According to ABC News, energy drinks are the fastest growing sector of beverage industry.
Energy drinks, such as RedBull, are even mixed with alcohol and available at most bars.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s 2013 report, there were more than 10,000 ER visits solely involving energy drinks.
The staff at Garfield Medical Center said many of their ER visits are also from what can be described a s c a f f e i n e toxicity.
BY VINCENT ESTRADAStaff Writer
Energy drinks produce bad side-effects
Studying abroad pushes you to adapt and think outside your normal boundaries, compels you to consider that cultural and lifestyle norms aren’t the same everywhere.
Living in a different country isn’t the same as being a tourist on vacation.
Staying for a longer period of time and having a place to return to every night opens your eyes to a different kind of life.
There it was, right in front of me the Colosseum. How did I get here?
An unimaginable experience with a million excuses not to: family obligations, job, and above all the price.
But here’s the kicker: if there’s a will there’s a way, and if not , there’s an excuse.
Years ago, I applied to the study abroad program at ELAC. With three days before the deadline and a reluctant attitude, I turned in my forms as a result of the urging of a friend who had just finished the program.
Less than a year later, I was living in a lovely high-ceilinged apartment in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Rome, Italy.
Those five months changed everything.
It isn’t just living in another country that makes the experience extraordinary, it is learning so much in a different cultural context that is never even considered in Los Angeles.
Gone is the daily stress of driving, gas prices and traffic.
There is a whole new world and culture to explore.
Somehow I had found more time in a day, even with a full schedule. I developed an appreciation for what I’d normally consider to be mundane.
I reveled in a newfound freedom that comes with living in an initially strange place and became a different side of myself that had always existed, but was never given the
I would buy four energy drinks, enough caffeine to get through three classes.
I took the last sip of Monster just as Prof. Stapleton was wrapping up the class at 10p.m. I noticed I felt odd, but I figured it was fatigue.
As I walked out the classroom and down the stairwell my face felt numb almost as if I was under anesthesia.
I went into the bathroom to look at my face; I looked pale and I couldn’t move my left side. I poked my face and I couldn’t feel a thing.
As I walked towards the parking structure, I lost my balance. I fell to my knees and experienced incredible pain and shortness of breath. I looked around and the campus was desolate.
I couldn’t even yell for help and even if I could who would hear me? I whipped out my iPhone and called 9-1-1, but then my battery died. I thought I would die too.
The Monterey Park Fire Dept. arrived and found me across the street from the main
college entrance. I was transported to Garfield
Hospital where I underwent hours of EKG’s and x-rays.Energy drinks are currently
sold a t ELAC and easi ly accessible. Energy drinks can
become a deadly habit.ELAC should n o t a l l o w p o t e n t i a l l y d a n g e r o u s b e v e r a g e s to be sold on
campus.
Benefits of studying overseas
chance to thrive.“Many students who go on these
programs have never been out of their own communities and then suddenly they find themselves in Paris; it opens their eyes to the world and gives them a new perspective on life,” Professor of Spanish and French in the Modern Languages Department Dr. Vogel-Zuiderweg said.
You may have seen flyers around campus promoting ELAC Study Abroad (ESA).
ESA currently offers summer and winter study abroad programs to four different countries; France, Spain, Mexico and Japan.
French Club Vice President Christian Jiminez participated in ESA to Paris, France in 2013 and has recommended it to everyone he knows since.
“One of the biggest benefits (of the program) is learning to be on your own and getting away to experience some new perspectives,” Jiminez said.
BY ELIZABETH TOYStaff Writer
Most ELAC students live at home and never experience living on their own, much less with peers.
The Study Abroad program is a great introduction to developing that independence because students are given a level of freedom not easily found while at ELAC, but guidance is always available.
Not only does the program teach about the history of the country, but it helps students to adjust to culture, even if they do not know a single word of the native language.
“Many students who go to France have never studied French. We call that Level 0 and teach them from the very beginning,” Dr. Vogel-Zuiderweg said.
Many students believe that the ESA program is only open to language and humanities majors.
“The programs are open to every student in every major,” Dr. Vogel-Zuiderweg said.
The only requirement is that the student must be 17 years old.
The most common concern is the cost of the program.
“It is worth every penny considering there are similar programs at other universities with higher prices and less activities and bonuses than ESA provides,” Jiminez said.
“Regarding financing the trip, they should plan ahead and save money,” Vogel-Zuiderweg said.
“They should be aware that they can use their financial aid for these programs.”
Studying abroad is one of the most valuable and life changing experiences students can take advantage of during college.
“I honestly believe 99 percent of the people come back (as a new person) from a trip like this,” Jiminez said.
“Just do it. It’s not as easy as I make it sound, but with some patience, hard-work, and good financial advice, anyone willing will not regret it.”
For more information, contact the Modern Languages Department D e p t . L o c a t i o n : C 2 - 1 0 9 Phone: (323) 780-6799
VOICEC A M P U SWhat are your thoughts on energy drinks?
“I used to drink Redbull a lot. I
would drink them for their taste because the
caffeine wouldn’t affect me. I drank four Redbulls once
and didn’t feel anything bad.”
- Nayib Cruz
“They’re horrible for you. Try to rest instead.
Other things like teas and fruits are healthier alternatives.”
- Jocelyn Cortes
- Manuel Cruz
“I know they’re bad, but they help
me stay up for finals. I like them
and they sells them everywhere.”
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BY ANGELA SANTIAGOStaff Writer
Masa of Echo Park is a local Bakery and Café that uses organic local produce and “imports” Chicago favorites to Los Angeles.
Several of the dishes served at Masa are old family recipes that have been passed down from generations.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner with everything from soups, salads, burgers, paninis, and tasty desserts.
What they are widely recognized for is their popular Chicago deep-dish pizza.
All the “masa” (dough) is made and baked freshly daily in the bakery along with the sauces and dressings which are also made from scratch.
Masa serves specialty pizzas: the Traditional pizza, Lots of Meat pizza, Classic Vegetable pizza, and Lots of Cheese pizza.
There is also the build-your-own pizza option.
The price for a small 10-inch pizza starts from $13.45 and a large 14-inch pizza starts at $16.95.
The price varies depending on the toppings of choice.
The Chicago deep dish pizza takes approximately 45 minutes to make and serve.
To speed up the process, a host asks if a party is interested in ordering the deep dish pizza, that way they can get it started right away.
For vegan customers, Masa has created a vegan menu that offers vegan pizzas, burgers, panini’s and salads.
M a s a u s e s Te e s e Ve g a n Mozzarella from Chicago soy dairy, that way everyone can enjoy the Chicago deep dish pizza.
For desert they serve chocolate silk crème brulee, grandma Dorothy’s carrot cake, classic cannoli Italiano, but their most popular desert is the “Masa Signature Desert”, a Warm Croissant Bread Pudding, which consists of chocolate, almond and butter croissants, pan baked in a vanilla custard, drizzled with warm caramel sauce for $8.95.
In the bakery, they sell butter and almond, and chocolate croissants, Cuban rolls, chocolate chip walnut cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies.
All breads and pastries are priced from $1.00 -$3.50.
Masa offers a variety of beverages ranging from soft drinks, hot or iced teas, coffee, soy-milk, lattes, beer
The City Of Hope National Care Centers tried to reach a goal of 50 blood donation signups a day, although they could not reach this goal because of the low number of attendees.
Its care center blood donation truck was at East Los Angeles College May 13 and 14, for anyone interested in donating blood.
The City Of Hope, like most blood donation groups, has many regulations when it comes to a donor.
They require an ID, which can be a school ID, California license or state ID card.
A donor must answer a questionnaire about his or her health. This includes height, weight and current state of health.
One of the questions includes whether the donor has gotten tattoos or piercings in the last 12 months. One reason for this is the concern of spreading Hepatitis to a blood recipient.
The Community Service Center will be offering summer courses ranging from “Bartending the easy way” to “Becoming a Notary in just a few days” from May to September.
These courses are for children, students and adults who wish to improve personal skills for school, their current jobs or want to find better job opportunities.
These courses are a good way for children to get ahead in school during summer vacations.
The children’s courses include: early education courses, English, reading, mathematics, science and engineering, music and test preparation college courses.
Children’s courses will be divided in three groups: group one for kids ages 6-8 years, group two for kids ages 9-12 years and group three teens ages 13-18 years.
Prices range from $40-$100 per course.
Adult courses include personal finance classes, career opportunities courses and business courses that award a certificate upon completion.
For students who wish to develop skills in a new field, there are courses in medical training, bartending, cake making, make up artistry classes and many more.
Adult course prices range from $35-$100 per course
Scholarships are a great way to earn free money for tuition, food or any other educational needs.
Thinking outside the box can help students earn some extra cash.
Many students do not fit in the typical scholarship mold of having an amazing GPA or qualities that college boards desire.
Certain scholarships cater to different types of people with different talents and passions.
Chegg.com has a no purchase necessary $1,000 scholarship for college students who apply on the site, the application only takes two minutes.
The next deadline is on June 1.For students interested in zombies
and have a well thought out idea on how to survive an apocalypse, there is a scholarship worth up to $2,000 for the best short response.
The response should be 250 words or less answering the following a specific prompt.
S u b m i t e n t r i e s a t Scholarsh ipExper t s .com by
October 31. For students with amateur
illustration talent or writing, the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future offer small winnings throughout the year and the opportunity to win the year’s $5,000 grand price.
This scholarship is for writers and illustrators interested in sci-fi and fantasy genres.
More information and entry rules at Writersofthefuture.com.
For females, scholarship pageants exist that focus on inner beauty, community service and personal interests.
Some grant big scholarships for the crowned winner after a year of fulfilling her contracted duties.
The winners represents their cities and take part in volunteer activities with city chambers or organizations that promote positive female values.
Local cities such as Commerce, South Gate and neighboring cities have scholarships and pageants for their local women.
The Miss America Organization produces the local Miss East Los
City of Hope is working on changing some of the health regulations to permit more people to donate.
“We are working on a rule that allows anyone who has gotten tattooed within the past twelve months to donate,” Clerical Specialist Claudia Acevedo said.
Other donating centers like American Red Cross have already implemented changes, allowing tattooed patients that have obtained tattoos in state regulated facilities.
After the donating process is over, patients are welcome to wait for 15 minutes and enjoy free drinks and snacks.
Donors are able to donate again after 56 days.Information about the blood donated is confidential and cannot
be released to the donor. City Of Hope is not scheduled to be on campus for the remaining
of the spring semester. They may be on site during the summer and fall semesters, but
scheduling is up to the school.
All courses are scheduled during weekends, offering morning or afternoon classes.
There will be courses for students and adults who are looking to gain skills for entry-level positions in Medical Billing Programs, Pharmacy Technician or EKG technicians.
These programs will be offered as 10-week courses Saturdays only and will cost $999.
Vocational schools usually offer eight-month AA programs for $34,000.
ELAC student Ruby Castro said her sister-in-law attended a bartending course and got jobs working at local bars in the Long Beach area soon after.
“She said the courses helped her build confidence in the bartending field, from mixing great drinks in a fast pace to dealing with customers,” Castro said.
She is planning to take the bartending course during the summer.
These community service courses are useful to help children, students and adults build skills in a short period of time and are economical.
People don’t need to be registered students at ELAC to enroll in these courses.
People can register at the main campus in the A4 bungalow, over the phone and through email. Registering on time is recommended to avoid course cancellation.
BY TERESA ZAMORANOStaff Writer
ELAC offers skills certification courses for summer
Angeles pageant. Winners have a chance to earn
hundreds in cash and networking opportunities.
Interested students can talk to local city Chambers or simply go online to check out all the rules and dates of these scholarships.
There’s also a Greeting Card illustration competition offering a $10,000 scholarship.
Currently Prudent Publishing Company/The Gallery Collection has a scholarship open for college students to submit their best original greeting card illustration for publication that will be for commercial use.
The scholarship is open until February 18.
Students must be older than 14 years, a US citizen or an international student with a legal student visa.
The top 100 illustrations chosen will be voted on Facebook for the best design.
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For their draught beer, they present different ales, and bottled beer like Miller Lite and Stella Artois.
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The restaurant provides indoor and outdoor seating.
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Masa is usually very busy so r e se rva t ions a r e h igh ly recommended for fast seating.
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East Los Angeles College Huskies Transfer Club brought representatives from USC and UCLA to an informative workshop about the transfer opportunities available at both institutions.
The Huskies Transfer Club’s primary goal is to provide ELAC students with help and resources they will need in their journey to a four-year institution. A combined number of 100,000 applicants apply each year to UCLA and USC.
Eric Felix, educational researcher at USC, began the workshop by discussing the topics that would be covered by all the representatives. These topics included the process of admission, transfer programs, scholarships and student experiences found at UCLA and USC.
Felix discussed the three major components students should have on their pathway toward their bachelor’s degree. These components are aspiration, planning and preparation. Felix said that students should have these components when they begin their journey at the community college.
Felix says, “Students must have aspiration and know why they are at ELAC. Staying motivated and finding meaning is crucial to having positive results during a student’s journey in college.” Felix also said that planning correlates to aspiration.
Transfer utilities, such as assist.org and USC’s articulation agreement, help transfer students find classes they need to transfer to a four-year institution, but also
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The amount of time a student can receive financial aid services could be taking a cut, says an employee at ELAC’s financial aid office.
Aside from shorter time limits, Jose Cortez also feels that several other aspects of the financial aid process are getting too strict, such as holding Satisfactory Academic Progress status.
“SAP status is getting tougher to hold and students get dropped from financial aid. Before students could’ve gotten financial aid, even with lower GPAs,” said Cortez.
T h e c u r r e n t standard for SAP status is to hold at least a 2.0 GPA, and to not have dropped more than 50 percent of classes.
Students must also be sure to not have more than 90 units accumulated at any college or their financial aid may be affected.
This can also affect fee waivers,
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so not only could s tudents have trouble paying for expenses while taking classes, they could have trouble taking the class at all.
“The Pell Grant used to be given out to students for an unl imited amount of t ime,” Cortez said. “It was then cut down to being sent out to a student
for nine years.”The Pell Grant is
a form of financial aid which, according to the f inanc ia l a id website, can provide up to $5,775 a year.
Cortez worries that the government might cut the number of years the Pell Grant is distributed to students even further.
On July 1, 2012, the amount of time was cut down to the current amount of six
years total. This could potentially make
getting through college extremely difficult for students who don’t have outside help.
Without scholarships, six years
of financial aid makes it difficult to complete two years at a community college, and four at a university.
Since students have next to no margin of error when it comes to classes, they can’t risk failing a class, dropping a class or spend a lot of time taking multiple classes that could interest them, if they rely solely on financial aid to help them through college.
Even with these issues, Cortez noted that other aspects of the financial aid process are improving.
One of these aspects that were praised was registering for FAFSA online.
Students no longer have to find, fill out and deliver a form to apply for financial aid.
Many of the quest ions on the FAFSA are becoming more straightforward and easier to answer.
More students signing up for FAFSA would also help.
“From 2009 to 2012, the number of sign ups were increasing, but for the last few years, the numbers have stayed the same,” Cortez said.
“If more students begin signing up, it could prove to the government that financial aid is still important, and should be improved for students by receiving more resources, not losing them.”
Financial aid adviser fears more cuts
“According to how many applicants we receive, it will determine how many scholarships need to be awarded,” Posner said.
“The students that are involved in the club hold fund raisers a l l year long to help make it possible for the A.J. club to continue on with the scholarships,” Hauser said.
Students help raise funds by selling food, baked goods, flowers and shirts.
S t u d e n t s a l s o h e l p t h e club gain sponsors by writing le t te rs and reaching out to different organizations, including private organizations.
“The s tudents rea l ly take advantage of the opportunities here at ELAC,” Posner said.
“They do whatever there is to do to make it possible to keep having scholarships awarded to different students each year.”
“This year the club raised $13,600 for scholarships. There are 39 appl icants th is year and 24 scholarships that we are awarding.”
The A.J. Club will be having their sixth annual scholarship award banquet at Almansor Court on May 28 at 5 p.m.
The scholarship awardees will be recognized at the banquet.
prepare them for their respective majors. Felix said, “Preparation is vital to knowing when deadlines are coming, along with challenging yourself.”
With the three major components being important steps to transferring, Felix says, “that the average time-to-degree for transfer students is about 2.4 years.” He continued by saying, “Transfer students who attain their associate degree are most likely to attain a bachelor’s degree and perform better than native transfer students.”
Former Los Angeles Trade Tech student and USC graduate, Adrian Trinidad, said, “Despite private universities having a higher tuition rate, first generation and lower income students receive more financial help due to the school’s funding.” Trinidad also spoke about USC’s Norman Topping scholarship which is an award for low-income students who are incoming USC students.
Trinidad also says that, “USC’s Norman Topping scholarship helps students adjust to the university setting and informs them about available resources such as the study abroad program.” Having this type of aid can helps students stay on the right path and encourage them to take advantage of everything USC has to offer.
Trinidad’s best advice for students who are undecided on their major is to talk to their professors and ultimately find out what field of study they are getting into. He encourages students to “not be intimidated by the tuition number due to the many financial opportunities available at USC.”
Kari Dickson, assistant director of admission evaluation at UCLA, informed students about the unique opportunities that a public school can offer to community college students. With organizations such as the honor
program at ELAC, Dickson says “79 per cent of honor students are admitted to UCLA.”
Dickson states that admission to UCLA composes of many factors such as “the completion of major prep, personal statement, and meeting a 3.2 requirement.” Dickson advises students to do volunteer work and be open about their personal life on the prompt to demonstrate to the admission officers the kind of individuals the students are. First generation college students are taken into consideration when their application is reviewed.
With UCLA’s acceptance rate decreasing to 19 per cent, Dickson encourages students to get involved with the Center for Community College Partnerships program since it is designated to develop and strengthen academic partnerships between UCLA and community colleges like ELAC.
Dickson also says programs like this allow prospective students to “get a foot in the door” earlier than those who are not a part of the CCCP.
Felix, Trinidad and Dickson agreed that going to a major university does not make students more competitive than someone who goes to a California State University for example.
Dickson says, “It all comes down to a student to take advantage of everything the university has to offer.” Felix told the students that “building connections open the door for employment; regardless, a student should always have a strong profile to complement qualifications for their desired field of study.”
For further questions, students can visit the transfer center or talk to a university representative for guidance and support.
“SAP status is getting tougher to hold and students get dropped from
financial aid. Before students could’ve gotten financial
aid even with lower GPAS.”
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“Death and the Maiden” showed audience members the injustices endured by Chilean civilians under the rule of General Augusto Pinochet at ELAC last Friday.
The play was written by Ariel Dorfman, an essayist and human rights activist from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dorfman was a cultural adviser to the 1970s President of Chile, Salvador Allende. When conservative politicians staged a military coup that ended with the President’s suicide, Dorfman fled Chile, concerned for his safety.
For 17 years, citizens of Chile were treated horribly under the rule of General Pinochet. Citizens were unable to trust the government. Civilians were detained, tortured, and estimated thousands disappeared.
Dorfman returned to Chile in 1990 and was greeted by a completely different country.He responded by writing his play “Death and the Maiden” to help his country heal
from its unspeakable wounds.“I can’t help but ask if 20 years from now I will be writing this phrase all over again.
This story happened yesterday, but it could well be today,” Dorfman said in the “Death and the Maiden” program.
Although the play has only three main characters, it has an intensity that makes up for any extra cast members that would have been necessary.
Lucia Estevao Lopes plays the role of Paulina Salas, a woman suffering from untreated PTSD for 15 years after being tortured by the government.
Lopes is captivating in her role and although she starts off weak in her emotions, she steadily becomes stronger as the play goes on.
By the end she is intense, to say the least, and portrays a victim of untreated PTSD well.
Cesar Carmona plays the role of Gerardo Escobar, Paulina’s husband and a lawyer who works for the government and recently receives a promotion.
Carmona is a good actor, but lacks an emotional connection with the character.During sad and angry scenes, he isn’t as emotional as he could be with a character as
emotionally complex as Gerardo.Roberto Miranda is the third character and equally important as the others. Michael
Correa portrays Roberto Miranda, a doctor who helps Gerardo on his way home.Correa starts off weak in his portrayal. It seems like he is going to simply be a
background character until the twist in the play. From the twist, his character is certainly the backbone of the play. Correa gives a
realistic portrayal.The scenery and props are all well done. Not a single prop on stage is there just to
be there.The costumes and lighting are what tie the whole play together. The lights are a key
element to any performance and this play is no different.The costumes are also a vital point to any play and the costumes for this one are
perfect. They add to the scenes in a special way. Overall, the acting is weak at some points, but it is a very enjoyable and dramatic
play.
“Pitch Perfect 2,” a sequel to the original 2012 film “Pitch Perfect” brought laughter to the audience but lacked a strong plot line.
The film is a musical comedy about an all-female a cappella singing group. The Bellas reside at the fictional Barden University.
Following an embarrassing performance by the Bellas, due to a wardrobe malfunction involving group member Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), the group is suspended from the circuit of a cappella.
They are forced to surrender their tour to their intimidating German rivals, Das Sound Machine.
To regain their status, the Bellas must compete and win at an international competition involving
Xoia (SOY-uh), is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Echo Park. It’s known for its delicious Pho Ga Vietnamese chicken noodle soup.
The restaurant is medium-sized and the music, paintings and interior design are unique.
It is a very clean restaurant and has great customer service. The waitstaff create an inviting, comforting and familiar ambiance.
The waiters are friendly and frequently check on the customers in case they need anything.
It is truly an extraordinary restaurant. It is evident the cooks take their time and put effort into preparing the food. The way it is set up says it all.
There is a variety of plates to choose from, from the Pho Ga chicken soup to French fries.
For starters, they have Crispy Egg Rolls, Spring Rolls, Banh Xeo/Vietnamese Crepes, Vietnamese Hot Chicken Wings and Seasoned Fries.
Customers can also order a Pho Ga chicken soup for only $8.99 and
The fourth annual Talent Show hosted by the ELAC Vision Club saw the return of several acts from previous years last Friday.
“I think it was a privilege to be in this talent show. This year had so much talent.” Joey Rodriguez said, a returning contestant from previous years. Rodriguez performed to Ricky Martin’s “Maria.”
The show featured a variety of performances, from poetry recitation to stand-up comedy. Contestants impressed the crowd with their musical as well as their senses of humor and dance skills.
Opening acts included covers of music by Theory of a Dead Man and Prince, as well as spoken word poetry. Fans were captivated by the various talents these ELAC students possessed.
Vision Club spent around $1,000 on the trophies for the talent show.
The winners of the talent show were determined by ASU officials who served as judges.
At the end of the show, an extra
five minutes were given to the judges to finalize their answers.
During that time the crowd was invited to dance and entertain themselves on stage to the tune of Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” until the judges were ready to announce the winners.
First place was awarded to Santo Gonzalez for his beat-boxing performance. Second place went to the band Elephant Hill for its performance of a Kings of Leon song and third was awarded to Jessymar Gallaga for her cover of Celine Dion’s “Surrender.”
Honorable mention was awarded to Ehectl Rojas for his spoken word poetry. All contestants were awarded custom ribbons for their participation.
Vision Club’s mission statement is “to develop and inspire leaders with vision, insight, and integrity, skilled in applying critical thinking strategies to solve problems and positively contribute to the world.”
As a result, a lot of preparation was put into producing this talent show.
Preparing for the show is “almost
a whole year process, but we really start getting to work during the spring semester,” club adviser Randy Ludwig said.
Ludwig was pleased with Vision Club’s efforts and the outcome of the show. “These guys worked extremely hard to put this event together,” Ludwig said.
“They gave 1000% working as a team. And we solved the little glitches and problems that came up at the last minute as a team; never criticizing each other, just supporting each other,” Ludwig said. And this is what makes Vision Club strong. We’re here to recognize the amazing talent that ELAC has to offer, trying to do something positive.”
Ludwig encourages everyone to come to next year’s talent show, either as a spectator or as a contestant.
Prior to the show, a street festival took place in front of the auditorium from 5-6 p.m. Attendees were able to buy food, get their faces painted, and many other activities, with entertainment provided by Power 106 FM.
get full. It’s a delicious hot soup that will make patrons want to return.
The soup contains chicken broth with white meat. Side condiments are available as well to make the soup even more delicious.
They also have a salad menu in case customers want to keep it simple. They have the Vietnamese chicken salad (most popular) for $9.99 and it’s guaranteed to satisfy.
The salad contains chicken, banana blossoms, red onions, julienned cabbage, Vietnamese coriander, crispy shallots and scallion oil, all tossed in Xoia’s signature fish sauce vinaigrette.
Monday through Friday, there is a lunch special for dine-in customers only from 11:30 am – 3 pm. It offers a half soup/half sandwich combination for $7.75 – the customer’s choice of each.
Customers can also try the Xoia originals – Lemongrass Pork Carnitas Banh Mi Sandwich or the original Pho Beef Brisket Banh Mi Sandwich with pho au jus dip, for $8.50.
Xoia is located at 1801 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles.
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their rivals DSM, a task which seems impossible due to the lack of any American victory in the past.
They are forced to overcome doubt, both within themselves and from others, their dissolving unity and harmony, and of course, their rivals.
The film is successful in what it was meant to do, entertain. The tunes are catchy and sweet. Naughty jokes are incorporated appropriately.
These factors are responsible for the cheerful vibe radiating from the film.
The plot itself feels more like an excuse to give the characters something to do when they’re not singing or acting silly.
This does not take too much away from the film. If anything, the comedy within the plot makes up for it.
Subplots in the film kept the film
more interesting. These include personal conflicts and romantic ties between characters.
Beca, (Anna Kendrick) becomes unsure of her devotion to the Bellas. She receives an internship at a record label, however she is unable to let go of her emotional ties with the Bellas.
Fat Amy runs into some trouble of her own. Hers is more romantic in nature after she and her friend-with-benefits, Bumper, (Adam Devine) get into some love trouble.
There is also a new addition to the Bellas.
F r e s h m a n E m i l y ( H a i l e e Steinfeld) attends Barden University specifically to join the Bellas in order to follow in the footsteps of her mother, (Katey Segal) who had also once been a Bella.
While Emily has trouble fitting in at first, she is determined to prove
Xoia innovates Vietnamese, Mexican cuisine
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SAVORY SENSATION— Xoia in Echo Park, offers a variety of dishes including Vietnamese beef pho, crispy chicken tacos and french fries.
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she has what it takes to be a Bella and gets a romantic subplot of her own.
Chloe (Brittany Snow) is also faced with personal conflict: graduation means moving on and leaving the Bellas behind.
The film also includes celebrity cameos from Snoop Dogg and the Green Bay Packers. President Barack Obama, also appears in the film.
The main focus of “Pitch Perfect 2” is the devotion and loyalty to friendship and the ambition and will of young women.
The film also leaves the audience with an “anything is possible” feeling.
Although the film integrates plenty of comedy and music, it ultimately executes an uplifting message to refocus on the true meaning of the film.
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The Sociology Club will host a free screening for the film “Dear White People,” which follows the lives of four African-American students in an Ivy League College.
The screening and Q&A discussion will take place at 7 p.m. at the S2 courtyard on Friday.
“Dear White People” is a dramatic comedy that was funded with an Indiegogo campaign.
The four African-American students attended Winchester University where a controversy breaks out over a popular, yet offensive black -face party thrown by white students.
The film originally premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014. It was released in U.S. theaters on October 17.
“One of Sociology Club’s goals is to make people aware of racial issues. They chose to show the film because they thought it was informative, entertaining and critical,” Dr. Marcel Morales, Chair of the Social Science Department and adviser to the Sociology Club said.
“The movie was about experiences of black college students and the challenges they face at an Ivy League school. It talks about several different experiences of African-American students. The film isn’t about the black experience; its about a black experience,” Michael Guerra, historian for the Sociology Club said.
“Dear White People” was written and directed by Justin Simien.
The film managed to make more than $25,000 when a concept trailer for the film was released.
“The first time I saw it I felt it was pertinent to a Sociology class I had taken here called Race and Ethnic Relations,” Guerra said. “We want to discuss things like this that actually happen, like black-face, since it helps us be more conscious and aware of these issues.”
“Right now, we’re really working on spreading the message of the club, which is to be conscious of what’s happening around the world,” Guerra said.
Sociology Club meets in room F7-215 on Thursdays from 12:15-1:30 p.m.
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The Let’s Dance Company opened their annual 10th Repertoire Dance Concert with a stunning and seductive musical theater-influenced Jazz routine last weekend in the S2 Recital Hall East.
The 23 LDC dancers performed 11 pieces choreographed by Artistic Director Kimberly Rabins, Co-director Kristin Reutimann, and Rehearsal Assistant Breanne Genite.
“Cel l B lock Tango” took the audience off-guard as the provocatively dressed LDC ladies mesmerized them with their sultry moves to a song popularized by Broadway’s “Chicago.”
Following was “Circularity,” a smooth-as-silk graceful modern arrangement, exemplifying the title.
The dancers demonstrated their
multiple talents in a variety of dance genres, electrifying the audience with an upbeat modern hip hop number to Justin Timberlake’s “Dirty Pop” and a passionately suave “Salsa” sequence.
“I love that audience members can be transported to different parts of the world, reconsider key moments in world history and experience a mix of emotions in one concert,” Reutimann said.
“Remembrances,” was a heavy, emotional recollection of the Holocaust, appropriately set to the film score of “Schindler’s List.”
Following intermission, the LDC went on to perform “Retrograde” and moved the audience with the expressive lyrical piece, “Never Give Up,” set to a song performed by A Great Big World.
Breanne Genite made her debut that evening as LDC’s new rehearsal assistant, evoking emotions of audience members as she and dance
partner Michael Veluz performed her passionate choreography set to Des’Ree’s, “ Kissing You.”
“It was easy to put (the show) together because the dancers this year are so dedicated and hard-working. It’s an honor to be part of this dance company,” said Genite.
Genite began with LDC in 2005 and since has performed in LDC Repertoire Concerts and was also a teaching assistant.
“I danced for LDC for nine years but this is my first year as the rehearsal assistant, so I’m definitely looking forward to the years to come,” Genite said.
The LDC dancers caught artistic director Rabins off-guard as they dedicated a surprise tribute video to her.
Both former and current dancers contributed to the video, thanking Rabins for her unwaver ing dedication, encouragement, patience and hard work in the LDC.
The dancers congratulated Rabins, also the Chair of ELAC’s Dance Department, on the milestone of executing 10 years of LDC’s Repertoire Dance Concerts.
C o - d i r e c t o r R e u t i m a n n was thrilled with the evening’s performances.
“One of the artistic characteristics of the Let’s Dance Company I value the most is the diversity of company repertoire,” Reutimann said. “Each piece has its own voice.”
The LDC showcased its skills in transitioning between the various styles of dance, blending together elements of jazz, modern, ballet, hip hop, and rhythm tap.
“Dancing with Kadafi,” was arranged to the progressive Israeli music of Infected Mushroom.
“This diversity of Repertoire helps make the Let's Dance Company a viable training company for aspiring dance majors and dance artists,” said Reutimann.
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POP LOCKING IT DOWN—The Let’s Dance Company strike a pose while performing “Turn Down For What” at the 10th Repertoire Dance Concert on Friday at the S2 Recital Hall.
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Water polo looks to new seasonHead Coach Erik Matheson is
excited about the upcoming East Los Angeles College women’s water polo season this fall.
“I have a solid core of starters returning,” Matheson said.
The Most Valuable Player from the 2014-2015 school year, Brandy Macias formerly of Bell Gardens, will be returning. Former team captain Wendy Centeno will also be returning.
Players expected to return as well are Yvonne Young and Ameyali Martinez, both formerly of Mark Keppel, and Ashley Alfaro formerly of Marquez.
Each of these experienced players make up the strong backbone of the team.
Experienced high school water polo players will be entering the ELAC water polo program this fall.
They come from local high schools that have water polo programs participating in Southern Section Division II Girls Water Polo.
Some of these schools include Schurr, Montebello, Alhambra, Mark Keppel and Bell Gardens. Coach Matheson is confident that his returning starters will lead the new recruits toward higher ranking this season.
Last year, the women’s water polo team had five wins, six losses. This placed them in fifth place at the close of the 2014-2015 season following the first place team Mt. Sac.
The current women’s water polo program at ELAC is relatively new. Water polo reemerged after a
14-year hiatus in June of 2013. During the 2013-2014 season,
its first year back, the team placed eighth in the conference.
Matheson is seeing the team get stronger each season. Players normally transfer out of ELAC after two years on average, so there is a lot of turnover.
Matheson seeks the most experience as possible in his potential players.
He does not hold official tryouts and encourages any interested to try the program. A strong swimming foundation is preferred, but he does accept beginners.
If a student is interested but does not have the necessary experience to play, Matheson encourages them to try out and he won’t turn them away.
Ma theson encourages a l l interested students to take one of the swimming classes offered on
campus and to try the swim team in the spring semester.
Students interested in possibly joining the team are encouraged to enroll in the summer class that is aimed at conditioning the players for the upcoming season.
If a student does well in that class, they have the possibility of joining the team in the fall.
Matheson expects commitment out of his athletes demonstrated through good attendance and participation.
The ELAC pool will be closed this summer and the team will practice down the street at Belvedere Community Regional Park Pool from 6-9 a.m. on weekdays.
If students are strong swimmers and interested in finding out more, they can contact Matheson by email at [email protected] or by calling (323) 415-5054.
BY YANDERRY FLOWStaff Writer
important in a sport like badminton. Nguy wanted his team to push
each other to become better players and teammates.
Team captain Chuyan Lao showed the most improvement on the team this season
Lao was a positive influence on her team mates, being a helpful assistance to the team and coach.
The teammates learned a lot from her as a leader of the team and a second year player. Positive attitudes influenced the p layers th i s season.
No matter whether they won or lost, Nguy would take them out to eat after their matches. It was a celebration of the team, but also great bonding.
“Try your best and have fun, and practice what you l ea rned in your matches,” Nguy said.
Nguy wanted his team to stay focused
but also have fun and enjoy the game.
Out of the 12 matches played the overall record in the South Coast Conference was 8-4, which showed the programs growth.
The team was able to reach the State Individual Championships, where they placed fifth in conference in women’s doubles.
The amount of hard work that was put into the season paid off.
Nguy’s team grew close and stuck together through the adversity at the beginning of the season, creating special moments for the badminton team.
Nguy wanted the team to be proud of what they had accomplished this season with new players.
The East Los Angeles College badminton team’s Head Coach Qui Nguy wanted this year to be about building new team leaders and finding out who wants to excel.
The team began the season with a loss against P a s a d e n a C i t y College 21-0, the eventual winners of the South Coast Conference.
ELAC’s number-one doubles team players, Chuyan Lao and Cova Camino went into battle for the first game.
T h o u g h t h e y may have started the season with a t o u g h l o s s , t h e badminton team turned i t around and became stronger a s t h e s e a s o n continued.
N g u y ’s m a i n f o c u s f o r the season was for the players to bond and improve individually and as a team.
Nguy t ra ined the team to have better mental toughness in such a competitive game.
This resulted in a season of mental preparation.
“The number one key to success is consistency during practice and the game,” Nguy said to his team.
The main objective was to come into the game with a strong focus on what they had to do to win.
He believed if the team stayed focused, they could do extremely well this year.
Motivation and team work are
BY ALIYAH ALLENStaff Writer
LOB PRACTICE—Alexandra Reyes, left, takes her turn at lobbing with teammates Jingrvi “Kiki” Wang middle and Carmen Portillo right.
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“Try your best and have fun, and practice
what you learned in your
matches.”
QUI NGUYHead Coach
Badminton finishes season strong
