100 years a happy feat

By Kaily SandersCity Times

It was all fun and games until the police showed up.

Interim President Lynn Neault was addressing the crowd at the first Centennial celebration, “Launch of a Legacy” on Jan. 29 in Gorton Quad.

Then, officers Sean McPhearson and Angie Kasinak appeared.

Neault appeared shocked and con-fused as they asked her if there was a permit for this event and told her to put her hands behind her back.

McPhearson playfully ordered Neault to “get with it or get a ticket,” which queued the beginning of a flash mob dance, coordinated by dance instructor Ruby Wilson.

Students, faculty, staff and even the officers followed Wilson’s lead and got down to the “Wobble.”

“When the students see the fac-ulty out here dancing and supporting them, they are going to be proud to be a San Diego City College student,” Wilson said.

The celebration drew more than 1,000 students visiting red tents pro-moting campus activities including club rush.

While cutting the cake and feed-ing all the crowd members, Neault explained that there will be a number

of events coming up to celebrate the Centennial.

On Feb. 19, the new science building will open. For this event, Neault said they have a lecture series planned as well as a display of City College history.

Then, a 100-year commencement ceremony will take place on May 23 in Balboa Park.

Looking forward, Sept. 8 will be the City College Founder’s Day Cel-ebration. This day marks the first day of class at City College.

City College was San Diego’s first community college, opening before both Mesa and Miramar in 1964 and 1969 respectively.

“City is a special place,” proudly stated Neault.

By Kaily SandersCity Times

The San Diego Com-munity College District (SDCCD) Board of Trust-ees raised the non-resident tuition fee by $3 per unit on Jan. 30, starting for the fall semester.

Of the five elected board members and one student trustee, all voted in favor of the hike except for City College Associated Stu-dent Government presi-dent, Carolina Moreno, who abstained due to short notice and lack of student communication.

“In order for me to make a more educated decision, I like to have information,” said Moreno.

In attendence, president Lynn Neault admitted that the information came in late from the states’ chancellor’s office.

“I made the point that this had not gone through consultation with the stu-dents,” expressed Neault.

“Unfortunately because Feb. 1 was the deadline, we couldn’t have the delib-eration that we’re normally committed to,” Neault added.

According to Neault, the increase will only cover costs of education, not raise revenue.

LOOKING BACK On Feb. 25, 1948, the drama department announced the cast for “Petrified Forest.”

City starts off the Centennial with a party

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Coach Alan Rivera leads a flash mob dance at the Centennial celebration. Photos by Joe Kendall, City Times

Campus police jokingly arrest Interim President Lynn Neault.

Staff member shows off his best robot moves during the festivities.

Clubs recruit membersBy Diego Lynch, Essence McConnell and Joe KendallCity Times

City College came out of the gate in a sprint this semester; hosting a Centennial celebration in the opening week, and along with it club rush.

Traditionally held a few weeks in, the change of plans presented an opportunity to meld with the festivities, and otherwise reach students that potentially wouldn’t attend.

“I wanted to encourage the clubs to work together over break and encourage participa-tion in the events this week,” Michael Paul-Wong, Dean of Student Affairs, explained.

Among the fixtures – AllOut@City, BEAT Club, Visionary Feminists and the French Club – there were some interesting opportunities.

Grace Marie Berrios, president of the newly formed “Mueve Tu Cuerpo,” a club for people who are interested in salsa and Bachata, stated that she’s always looking to share her love of dancing, no matter the individual’s experience level.

Nikki Smith, 20, invited stu-dents with interests in photogra-phy to the Photo Club.

“Everyone has something to bring to the table,” Smith explained when describing the five-year-old club.

The Italian Club utilizes guest speakers, film, music, art, and of course, food to expose members to the culture and lan-guage of Italy; though speaking fluent Italian is not required.

All students are encouraged to join or even start a student club. Contact the Student Affairs office for more details.

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What up San Diego City College! We hope you had a great break and a great start to the semester! We want to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to school and to bring you up to date on some cool events to look forward to this semester.

First and foremost a big thanks to all of those who came out and participated in Club Rush and the Cen-tennial Pep- rally kickoff.

We, the Associated Students Government (ASG), have been working on a number of projects, including a Covered California/Medi-Cal enrollment workshop and in partnership with Mid-City CAN (Community Advocacy Network), a survey to determine eligibility for free transit passes to low-income students.

We’ve also created the ASG Senate website: www.sdcityasg.com, and a newsletter for the Senate called The Word: www.thewordatcity.com.

We at the ASG love making things happen on campus and we’re looking for more people like-minded individuals to join us. We have many posi-tions available, including secretary, senator, public relations and administrator.

For those who are new to City College and unaware of what it is we do, the ASG members are the direct representatives for the students in many aspects of campus life.

Whether it is planning campus-wide events, like the talent show, participating in local events, like the Martin Luther King Day parade, or helping the clubs with their events and trips, we always act in the best interests of all City College students.

As a student government organization, we also have the honor of representing the student voice on many campus- and district-wide committees that pro-pose and approve policies that affect the entire stu-dent body.

We hope that all interested students take the time to join us at one of our meetings on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. in room D-105. Come see what we are all about and make your voice heard!

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n Wednesday, Feb. 12 M Volleyball vs Long Beach 1 PMBaseball vs Saddleback 2 PMM Tennis at Mt. SAC 2 PMSoftball vs Palomar 3 PMM Basketball vs Grossmont 5 PMW Basketball vs Palomar 7 PM

n Friday, Feb. 14Softball at Grossmont 3 PMM Basketball vs Mesa 5 PMM Volleyball at LA

Pierce 6 PMW Basketball vs Imperial Valley 7 PM

n Saturday, Feb. 15 Softball SDCC Tourney TBAM Tennis at LA Pierce 2 PM

n Sunday, Feb. 16Softball SDCC Tourney TBA

n Tuesday, Feb. 18M Tennis vs Victor Valley 2 PMW Tennis at Cuyamaca 2 PM

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Swedish songstress to enchant at The Casbah

Linnea Olsson performing in a park. Photo courtsey of 405 TV.

By Michelle MoranCity Times

If breakfast will be your most important meal of the day, then Hash House a Go Go in Hillcrest is a great option for you.

It’s reputation for delicious, “over-the-top” entrees is well earned.

However, be prepared to be waiting for a table for at least 25 minutes on the weekends, but the food is well worth the wait. This break-fast eatery stands out from the rest of them in sunny San Diego.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is com-forting and modern. There’s also a patio out-side that is enjoyable when there is a nice day out.

Although there were many different options on the drink menu, the cinnamon roll latte sounded intriguing. Just like the entrees, the drinks are enormous and decorative.

It was presented in a large mug with a tower of whipped cream, garnished with brown sugar and cinnamon sticks. The latte was very sweet and heavenly, like drinking a cinnamon roll with coffee.

After looking at the extensive food menu, the Tractor Driver Combo sounded perfect, had a little bit of everything.

Two eggs, bacon. sausage or potatoes and the choice of whichever flapjack your heart desires.

It’s not everyday that you see a Strawberry Frosted Flake pancake on the menu, though other options sounded appetizing.

The plate arrived and instantly lived up to

the Hash House reputation. It was ginormous and took up a lot of room on the table. The crunch of the frosted flakes and the sweet taste of the strawberries made a good combo.

The pancake could be split between two people, since it’s probably as big as a record and could be overwhelming for a light eater.

Hash House has won several awards throughout the years and has been featured in well-known magazines and television shows. San Diego is the first location of this extraor-dinary establishment, which now has seven other restaurants around the country.

The prices are reasonable considering the amount of food that is served. They range between $6.95 to $16.95, with many people commonly sharing plates.

Breakfast and lunch during the week is from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Tuesday through Thursday starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes to 9 p.m. On the weekends, the restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

This restaurant not only has tasty entrees, but the staff is friendly and helpful. There is not one bad thing to say about this place, it is one of the best breakfast restaurants in San Diego.

Hash House a Go Go is located at 3628 5th Ave. The restaurant is closed on Monday nights.

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Portions galoreHash House a Go Go serves up huge portions. Michelle Moran, City Times.

These aren’t your typical love songsBy Angelica Wallingford City Times

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s time to break out the cash and get your sweetheart something nice. Let’s face it though; the whole chocolate and flowers routine is getting a bit cliché and so are those super popular Top 40 love songs being played on the radio. Here are some tunes guaranteed to put a smile on that special someone’s face, all of which are available on iTunes.

1. Head Automatica – “Beating Heart Baby”

Released in 2004, Head Automatica’s “Beating Heart Baby” is a perfect mix-ture of angsty alt-rock and up-tempo sweet pop music, with an added dash of electronica mixed in. Lyrically, the song deals with all the feelings that come with having a crush on someone and gauging whether or not that someone is into you. Lead singer Daryl Palumbo’s unique vo-cal style is one of the highlights of this track. The way he sings the chorus is guaranteed to make you or your signifi-cant other swoon.

2. John Legend – “Ordinary People”This song has to be the most realistic

love song ever written. Love isn’t always rainbows and butterflies with a fairy tale ending. “Ordinary People” perfectly en-

compasses all the emotion, compromise and work that goes with being in a rela-tionship. The simplistic piano arrange-

ment and raw emotion in “Ordinary People” is hands down one of the best songs that John Legend has ever released.

3. The Cure – “Lovesong”This band is one of the most successful new wave bands to come out of the U.K.

Their 1989 hit “Lovesong” is one of the band’s trademark tracks and has been covered by many artists over the years, including Adele on her 2011 award winning album “21.” With its simplistic lyrics about love’s bliss and its new wave/gothic alternative sound it has become one of the most signature love songs released over the past 20 years.

4. No Doubt feat Lady Saw – “Under-neath it All”

No Doubt’s 2002 collaboration with dancehall/reggae singer Lady Saw is undoubtedly one of the best love songs that the band has ever written. The lyr-ics were initially written by lead singer Gwen Stefani as a sweet ode to her re-lationship with her then-boyfriend-now-husband Gavin Rossdale. Musically, the song has the signature No Doubt sound with a reggae fusion twist.

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Daryl Palumbo performing live. Photo courtsey of Nick Karp Photography.

No Doubt. Photo courtsey of Wilson Webb, Rolling Stone.

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By Jennifer OvalleCity Times

After captivating the European con-tinent, singer and cellist Linnea Olsson will grace North America for the first time along with the Sweden-based singer Ane Brun. They are to perform at the Casbah in San Diego on Feb. 21

Olsson is promoting her debut album “AH!” which was released on Jan. 21.

The cellist is no stranger to the music world, having been born to musi-cian parents. She has played alongside legendary British singer Peter Gabriel, among others, and was the front woman of the Swedish indie-pop band Paintbox.

“Music has always been a part of my life and it still is, it’s always been very important to me,” said Olsson in a phone interview.

“It’s been pretty clear from really early actually that I wanted to do music,”

added Olsson.The singer said that she had a fleet-

ing aspiration of becoming a veterinar-ian when she was a child, but she always knew she was destined to create music.

Olsson first began to play the cello at the age of 6. She grew up listening to iconic acts such as the Swedish group ABBA and Icelandic singer Bjork.

“I’ve been playing the cello all my life, it’s the instrument that I know the best and I love to sing,” reflected Olsson.

“In my early twenties, I started to really combine the two and make music with the cello that wasn’t really classical. I just decided to find my own voice.”

She described her musical odyssey that led her to play in different bands and genres.

“I would love to do what I love, to be able to continue to do what I do.”

The humble musician chuckled as she shared her future artistic goals and

her desire to create music “and hope-fully inspire other people as well with my music. I would love to compose for movies.”

Much like Bjork, Olsson’s unique melodies stem from a captivating combi-nation of her soothing and wistful voice fused with her adventurous cellist style.

Though Olsson has managed to create a new sound to call her own, she still experiences moments of stage fright.

She occasionally compares herself to other artists and advises aspiring musi-cians to stay true to themselves and to be happy with what they can contribute.

The Olsson and Brun North Ameri-can tour begins in Virginia on Feb. 11 and moves through the Midwest and Canada before hitting the West Coast.

For more information visit: www.linneaolsson.net

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By Chris HandloserCity Times

Thrive. Transform. Inspire. Lead.Those words – words that Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. would’ve been proud to cheer – adorned the tower-ing columns as they rotated within the center of the City College MLK Day float. Members of the Associ-ated Students Government (ASG), the graphic design and drama depart-ments, along with several other students and faculty, contributed an incalculable amount of time and thought into the float in the last three months.

Even though the float was the centerpiece of the day, the City Col-lege presence in the 2014 MLK Day Parade more so accentuates the endless possibilities attainable when talent and will converge in accord.

“The reason our float is as good as it is is because we have a great graphic design department and a great theater department,” stated ASG senator Zane Hunker.

The float was based off a minia-ture model conceptualized by graphic design specialist Sam Spratt, profes-sor Duane Gardella of the Drama Department, and ASG Webmaster and student designer, King Arthur.

Arthur also toiled with the help of Enactus co-adviser and business pro-fessor Leroy Brady, among others, adding the sweat and physical labor to the construction.

Dance instructor Ruby Wilson choreographed and led a routine that had participants spelling out “City College” while grooving to the music bumping from the float behind them– music being mixed by ASG Senate president and Music Club founder Jose Malo.

At the heart of it all, hundreds of proud City College students marched behind and alongside the float, hold-ing signs painted to replicate the ones raised by protestors in the 1964 March on Washington. They also wore bright red shirts with MLK’s likeness and the equally retro mes-sage “Agents of Change.”

However the specific message of this day – both easily observed from the effort and read from the repli-cated bell off the stern – was and still is, “Let freedom ring.”

Agents of change on parade

Photos by Chris Handloser, design by Michelle Moran City Times

Top photo, City College students marched in the MLK Day Parade Jan. 18 along Harbor Drive. Left, dance instructor Ruby Wilson led the troops. Above, Tavaris Jackson of City’s Student Affairs Department, danced alongside the college’s float, which consisted of panels rotated by student designer King Arthur (inside float). Particpants included dozens of Knights athletes (below).