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The MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement) program offers eligible freshmen STEM scholarships of $3,000 and $4,000 to those who advance to the sophomore level of the program.

MESA’s goals are to increase the number of students who transfer and at minimum earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

“We accept anyone, but focus on groups that are underrepresented like Latinos,” Director of MESA Dr. Armando Rivera said.

Out of 246,732 students who received a bachelor’s degree in 2010, 18,613 of them were Hispanic, according the United States Department of Education and National Center for Education Statistics.

Applicants must meet the criteria of financial aid need set by the Department of Education.

They must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and must have declared a STEM major.

These majors include Biology, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry and other sciences.

A full list of qualifications and other requirements can be found in the Academic Programs section of the East Los Angeles College website, as well as an attachment containing the application located on the right side of the STEM home page.

“We work with students who show interest in the program. We push them to see a tutor and a counselor. STEM courses take up a lot of time,” Rivera said.

Applicants must print the application and turn it into Shahriar Sharifi in E7-210B on Friday.

According to U.S. News/Raytheon, STEM Index High School student interest in STEM fields reached an all time low in 2004, however, a 2014 report by the college testing organization ACT showed that almost half of ACT-tested graduates showed interest in STEM fields.

The results of the international survey PISA conducted in 2012 showed that U.S. students scored below average among those of participating countries.

President Barack Obama initiated the “Educate to Innovate” campaign in 2010 with the purpose of having American students outperform their competitors.

The number of Elans receiving STEM scholarships has increased from 15 during the program’s first year to 32 during its fifth year.

BY IVAN CAZARESStaff Writer

STEM Continued on page 2

MESA offers scholarships to increase transfer rates

Distance Education Office moves off campus

Distance Education Office

Blood DriveThere will be a blood drive today and tomorrow by

the lunch truck and free speech area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Those who wish to donate must bring a photo ID. For more imformation call or text Cheryl Berlow at (310) 945-6137.

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Flu vaccinesFlu Vaccines are available at the Student Health

Center in G8-119 today from 4:30-7 p.m. Students will need their health fee reciept or sticker and their Student ID’s. For more information, call (323) 265-8651.

Biographer Meet and GreetMeet biographer Rita Joiner Soza of “Helen Miller

Bailey: Pioneer Educator and Renaissance Women Who Shaped Chicano Leaders” and former students of Dr. Bailey at Vroman’s Bookstore on Saturday at 4 p.m.

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ARTSComic Con fans gather at

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SPORTSWomen’s volleyball loses

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The Distance Education Program Office is moving from East Los Angeles College’s main campus to a new building located 1.5 miles away.

ELAC’s Administration arranged for the move to take place because the program was becoming too large for its previous room.

The move began before the semester started on Aug. 20.“The program was growing and space was non-existent where we were,” Multimedia Specialist Juan Chacon said. He and the other staff members formerly operated in different rooms for the DE Office.One of the reasons for the move is to group the staff together to make the program more effective.“Since we moved in, we have yet to set everything up properly. We still need to show students how to use their log-in

information, look up assignments and how to request adds,” Distance Learning Coordinator Pauletta Daw said. “We hope to have everything set before the winter session arrives.”

For most of this year the DE office was previously located at the Teaching and Learning Center by the Student Store. Before that, the program was situated in G1-110.“It looks like this will be our new home for the next year or two,” Chacon said.The DE office offers assistance to students through its online classes and answers concerns through e mail. Its courses range from Administration of Justice, Computer Science, English 28 and Communications. There are more than 200 online and hybrid/blended courses offered through the DE office.Hybrid/blended courses are held both on-campus and online simultaneously.“This program has existed for a long time in order to help students who live in remote areas. Students who have illnesses

that prevent them from stepping into a classroom, but not a computer can use this to help them,” Daw said.Online classes are also convenient for those who don’t have the time to be on campus.“If you’re in the military and you want to keep studying, then you can. Students who work all day or spend time with

the kids can log-in in the evening,” Daw said. “It also works well for students who have face-to-face classes all day and wish to take an extra class.”

There is some concern over whether or not the move will make students procrastinate to drive or walk to the new location off campus.

“If there’s more money and new buildings set up by the school then maybe we can move back in,” Chacon said.The newly renovated building will house the DE office at 1055 Corporate Center Drive on the second floor, Suite 201.It takes five minutes to get to the new building from ELAC.The DE office hours are from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:30-4:30 p.m. For more information on the DE office and its

services, call 323-415-5313 or go to elac.edu/online.

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Students encouraged to check limits

VOICEC A M P U S

How imformed are you about your finacial aid

limitations?“Not a lot. I guess

I’m not much imformed as i’m supposed to be.”

JENNIFER MOTA

“I’m not imformed by the school of my

financial aid.”

STANLEY CHONG

“Right now I’m not on finacial aid, but I used to be, so I’m pretty imformed.”

EMERSON ESCOBAR

There is a pet i t ion meant to increase support for a bill t i t led AB 1366, which could make higher education institutions more i n c l u s i v e f o r u n d o c u m e n t e d students.

The bill could potentially create Dream Resource C e n t e r s i n a l l Community and California State Colleges if passed. It states that the U n i v e r s i t y o f California do so as well.

This bill could benefit students all over California, including

Students enrolling at East Los Angeles College need to plan how they use their financial aid before it reaches its limits.

New and returning students depend on financial aid to help with problemss such as lack of employment or need of extra cash.

One mistake students make is believing that financial aid grants them unlimited funds.

The truth of the matter is that financial aid does have limitations.

One form of financial aid payment is the Pell Grants. This allows students to earn money without paying it back.

According to a U.S. News report, the Pell Grant has a 600 percent rate to offer students. While that might sound like a lot, it only covers six years of a student’s college education.

Many students believe that the 600 percent is for a single college. They feel that after using it up, they could apply to another college to renew it.

The 600 percent Pell Grant limit is for the student’s overall lifetime. Once used up, it can never be renewed.

The Pell Grant Limit is to cover a student’s financial aid for the six as follows: Two years covering community college, which is 200 percent. The remaining 400 percent is to cover a four-year university.

Once the grants are used up, the alternative form of financial aid is through loans.

Loans come with heavy stress, as it means months or even years of repayment plus interest.

As a student, I first applied for financial aid back in 2010 at another college.

I was awarded a Pell Grant for my first semester.

This lead to a foolish belief that my future years of education would be unlimitedly covered.

I started a new course at ELAC, thinking Pel l Grants would continued to be rewarded to me in

the coming years.It wasn’t until spring of last year

that reality set in. Having heard about Financial

Aid limitation, I was directed to a Federal Financial Aid Resource website.

On the site, my Pell Grant percentage level was 100 percent. This meant that only a year was left for my lifetime Pell Grant earnings.

I would never be eligible for the Pell Grant earning ever again. My

school is paid mainly from my day job.

Not planning out my financial aid course had lead me to this. Not having a plan could lead other students into trouble similar to this.

Students who apply for financial aid for the first time need to plan ahead. Conversations with both counselors and financial aid advisers on a monthly basis could help.

This allows students to come up with a strong education plan.

It could also be planned carefully in conjunction with the Financial Aid office.

This form of planning allows students to carefully calculate their financial aid for future years.

This also allows students to have additional money needed for a four-year university if they decide to transfer.

Websites such as the Federal Student Aid site could help in calculating a student’s remaining

Pell Grant. Having a back-up plan can also be

helpful. Looking up articles about paying for colleges and talking to financial aid advisors can aid in this.

According to Bright Hub, there are alternative ways to pay for college. This includes applying for scholarships and finding on-campus jobs through work-study programs.

Being awarded money for college is a nice luxury, but it shouldn’t be taken advantage of without concern.

BY DIEGO OLIVARES Staff Writer

students at East Los Angeles College. ELAC has a diverse campus and a number of the s t u d e n t s w h o a t t e n d a r e undocumented students.

A B 1 3 6 6 c o u l d h e l p u n d o c u m e n t e d s t u d e n t s a t

ELAC and open up new doors for them.

T h i s w o u l d p r o v i d e t h e s e students a place t o g o w h e n it comes to getting help or information about pursuing a higher education.

These students a r e o f t e n d i s c o u r a g e d f rom a t t end ing higher education institutions due to the fact that they feel like there are

no resources for them.There is no

place around intended for their specific needs.

Although there are some resources for undocumented students, such as fee waivers for tuition, colleges still have trouble making them feel included.

Undocumented students deserve the same oppor tuni t ies and resources as U.S. citizens. In passing this bill, there would be equal i ty in the educat ional system.

Bill AB 1366 was created by Assemblywoman Patty Lopez in order make college a more inclusive place for undocumented students

The bi l l a lso serves as a g a t e w a y t o c e n t e r s w h e r e undocumented students could find resources suited specifically for them.

Di ffe ren t ques t ions a r i se when an undocumented student applies to a four year college as

BY JAVIER LOPEZStaff Writer

Undocumented students dreams in the worksoppose to when a citizen of t h e Un i t ed S t a t e s app l i e s . Undocumented students go through a different process.

Quest ions on how to pay for col lege without Federal Student Aid or how to apply for scholarships are questions most college staff members don’t have the answers to.

The Dream Centers would have a staff of people who specialize in helping undocumented students.

These would be places where undocumented students could bu i l d a suppor t sy s t em to encourage and help one another. It would also better prepare them mentally and emotionally to reach their goal of graduating from college.

The AB 1366 b i l l comes with a number of opportunities and benefits for undocumented students who feel like they’re alone; including those who feel

AB 1366 could help

undocumented student at ELAC

and open up new doors for

them.

l i k e t h e r e i s n o h e l p f o r them in California. If the bill is passed, it could improve the lives and the college experience for undocumented students.

The b i l l i s sponsored by California Dream Network and co-sponsored by The Coalition of Humane Immigrant rights of Los Angeles.

The petition for the bill AB 1366 was created to show the governor of California, Jerry Brown, that this is a matter that the community feels strongly about.

It was made to show him that there are a number of undocumented students that want to go to college but need the same amount of help and recourses that all other students get.

The bill has a large range of supporters, including: Berkeley City College, SPEAK at UC Davis, California Student Aid Commission, as well as many others.

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ELAC to hold university transfer fairBY ROGELIO ALVAREZ

Staff WriterEast Los Angeles College’s Transfer Center will have a University Transfer Fair on Wednesday Sept.

23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the walkway between Parking Structure 3 and the Swim Stadium.Representatives from the University of California (UC) system, California State Universities (CSU),

private and out-of-state universities will inform students on transfer requirements.The Transfer Fair gives ELAC students the opportunity to talk to admission representatives about any

questions concerning transfer requirements.Students hoping to transfer to a UC school can take advantage of the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee

(TAG) Program.ELAC Transfer Center provides assistance with creating and using of UC TAG account which can

be accessed at uctag.universityofcalifornia.edu. The Transfer Center also has information regarding UC TAG assistance on ELAC’s website.

“The UC TAG Program is offered at six out of the nine UC campuses. The six schools participating in the program are UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside and UC Merced. These six universities offer a special agreement with transferring community college students that meet eligibility requirements who are then guaranteed admission,” said Carmen Soto an adjunct faculty member in counseling.

Each university had different transfer eligibility requirements for different majors. Students who are undecided majors have the opportunity of seeing different majors and discipline programs offered at various universities.

The University Transfer Fair is a chance for students to network with representatives and ask questions about the campus student life and housing, tuition fees and application filing periods.

College representatives will give out flyers about their respective campuses, business cards, pens and even keychains.

The application filing period for CSUs will begin on Oct. 1 and ends on Nov. 30. Students attending the transfer fair benefit from receiving helpful advice on their applications. Networking with admission officers can become influential references for entry application.

The UC application filing period opens on Nov. 1 and the deadline is on Nov. 30. Students participating in the transfer fair have a headstart on their UC applications.

College representatives provide guideline on what to include and avoid on college application submissions.

“Some students aren’t as aware of these transfer workshops and fairs in advance as they should be. Some students come fresh out of high school and might not be thinking about transferring yet. It will be helpful for them to know about these offerings so that they can plan towards their transfer requirements,” said Soto.

Students who have questions regarding transferring should visit the the Transfer Center located in the Student Services building right next to the Financial Aid office.

“We’re open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students can come in anytime. All of our staff is trained to help students fill out applications and answer any of their questions,” Soto said.

4-Year University Next Exit ö

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is a new initiative with the goal of promoting the appreciation of art through a scientific point of view, and science through an artistic point of view, in order to increase the number of students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.

Careers in STEM can directly affect the technological advancement of the country, and many believe that student proficiency in these subjects is necessary in order for the U.S. to be competitive in the global economy.

Mathematics are applied to every science and is widely considered

the most important subject taught in schools.

Science, Physics and Biology were graded as the most important subjects to 12 percent of Americans opposed to 4 percent in 2002.

“The key to succeeding in the global economy will be reaffirming and strengthening America’s role as a word engine of scientific discovery and technical innovation, and that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in those fields that hold the promise of producing future innovations, and innovators, and that’s why education in math and science is so important” President Obama said during a speech in 2009.

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•Student must meet the criterion of financial aid need as defined by the United States department of Education.

•Student must have declared a STEM major as defined in the S-STAR proposal: •Biology •Chemistry •Computer Sciences •Engineering & Technology •Geology & Earth Sciences •Mathematics •Physics & Astronomy

•Student must be enrolled at ELAC as a full-time STEM student

•For Level 1 applicants: completion or assessment into Intermediate Algebra (Math 125) and minimum high school GPA of 3.00.

•For Level 2 and 3 applicants: completion of assessment into Pre-calculus (Math 260) or above and minimum transfer GPA of 2.8 with a 3.0 in STEM coursework at time of application.

Eligibilities

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Poke Salad Bar, located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, offers a fresh build-your-own take on a traditional Hawaiian dish.

Poke is usually a type of raw salad served with a portion of raw ahi tuna mixed with soy sauce, sesame seed oil and other spices that compliment the fish. It is sometimes served with seaweed and other fish like raw salmon or cured octopus.

At Poke Salad Bar, the customer has options to create his or her own version of poke starting with a base of white or brown rice, a leafy salad, half rice with salad or even soy paper that creates a unique approach to the traditional lunchtime wrap.

The size of the bowls vary from small, medium and large. A small bowl ($8.99) consists of two scoops of poke, a medium ($10.50) has three and a large ($11.99) has four. Now raw fish does not sound like a fulfilling lunch or dinner, however, a large serving is more than enough for two people.

Once a size and base is selected, toppings are chosen. The toppings

Director and producer M. Night Shyamalan once again brings an unexpected twist in his newest film “The Visit.”

Shyamalan, known for “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs,” created a story about two young children, named Becca and Tyler, going to meet their grandparents for the first time.

When Becca, played by Olivia DeJonge, and Tyler, played by Ed Oxenbould, find out that their grandparents want to meet them, they use the opportunity to help their mother, played by Kathryn Hahn, reconnect with her parents.

B e c c a d e c i d e s t o f i l m a documentary about meeting her grandparents for the first time in the hopes that she can find out why her

M. Shayamalan returns to terrorize the box officemother hasn’t spoken to her parents in 15 years, and to see if she can find a way to help her mother rebuild her relationship with them.

As Becca and Tyler say goodbye to their mother, they board a train to Pennsylvania to meet their grandparents, Nana and Pop Pop.

Things go smoothly until the siblings start to notice strange behavior from Nana, played by Deanna Dunagan, and Pop Pop, played by Peter McRobbie.

As the grandparents’ behavior gets worse, the children discover a shocking secret that leaves them wondering if they’ll ever make it home.

Shyamalan made this story believable and could leave the audience thinking twice about leaving their children with their estranged parents.

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HIDE AND SEEK—While playing hide and seek with her brother, Becca, played by Olivia Dejonge, is unknowingly joined by her grandmother, played by Deanna Dunagon.

BY JULIANNE OBREGONStaff Writer

“The Visit” has an unexpected twist that will leave the audience wondering what will happen next.

Even though her appearances in the film was sporadic, Hahn, known for “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “We’re the Millers,” convincingly played a loving mother that puts her children before herself by letting them go to her estranged parents’ house.

DeJonge, known for “The Sisterhood of Night,” successfully portrayed a young girl trying to help her mother. DeJonge played a character that wants to see her mother happy and will do whatever it takes to do that.

Oxenbould, known for “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” plays an insightful young boy that sees the oddity in his grandparents before his sister

does. Oxenbould’s character brings humor to the film and effectively played this lively character.

Dunagan, known for “Have A Little Faith” and “Running Scared,” and McRobbie, known for “Lincoln” and “Spider-Man 2,” played loving grandparents when they first meet Becca and Tyler by waiting for them with a welcome sign and homemade snacks.

As time passes Dunagan and McRobbie smoothly transition into a couple with increasingly odd behavior.

Overall the cast was well selected, which made the story more convincing.

“The Visit” is currently in theaters and rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including terror, violence and some nudity and language.

ALOHA BOWL—A generous helping of raw salmon, crabmeat, seaweed salad and edemame, topped with avocado are served upon a bed of rice in a small bowl at Poké Salad Bar in Pasadena.

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consist of crabmeat, cucumbers, onions, seaweed, pineapples, sweet corn or ask for everything.

Step three is choosing the nemo or raw fish. The choices range from ahi tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallop, albacore, octopus and shrimp. After the fish is selected, it is scooped onto the rest of the dish and then sauce is chosen. The sauces include chipotle mayo, yuzu ponzu, sesame shoyu and wasabi mayo.

The final station includes add ons such as Masago which is fish roe (eggs), green onions, edamame, ginger, crunchy garlic or sesame seed.

The employees are very efficient. They don’t keep the line waiting or very long and they help customers customize their bowls.

The bowl consists of fresh products and does not have excess calories. It is a excellent option for healthy eating.

A medium bowl, which consisted of scallop, salmon and spicy tuna was filled with delicate flavors. The spicy tuna was not excruciatingly spicy to the point of no flavor. It was subtle and perfect for those who can not tolerate spicy foods. The scallops were extremely fresh and well cleaned. The shellfish

was mixed in a light sauce that resembled mayonnaise and blended well with the green salad they were served on.

The best combination is cucumber, sweet corn, Masago , green onion, salmon and wasabi mayo mixed together and served over rice. The wasabi mayo has a kick to it, but the sauce is very light and the flavor compliments the salmon nicely. It also goes very well with the salad like a dressing.

Each order is different, which is great for those who wish to sample a little of everything.

The overall setting of the small restaurant is modern and very clean. Along the wall of the main eating area, are a selection of popular photos that include the logo and Poke Salad Bar incorporated into the picture. The space is very tight and there aren’t too many places to sit, especially during a rush lunch hour.

There is parking available less than a block away which is free for the first 90 minutes, or take the Goldline to the Del Mar or Memorial Park station, which is a short walk away from the restaurant.

Poke Salad Bar is open everyday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at 12 West Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.

Fresh dining experience a quick train ride awayBY MEGAN G. RAZZETTI

Staff Writer

Students showcase their talents

In the

SPOTLIGHT

BY DELIA DIAZStaff Writer

To shed light on East Los Angeles College students artwork and the new school year, the Vincent Price Art Museum will present the 2015 Juried Art Exhibition.

The Exhibition begins on Sept. 22 and will run through Dec. 5.

The annual exhibition is a juried show with a variety of different art forms. This includes student submitted work from photography, graphic design, animation, studio art and architecture.

Students who have attended ELAC for one full school year were eligible to submit up to three projects from an art class and also personal pieces.

The Exhibit took in 170 submissions and then were narrowed down to 55 to be shown by this year’s selected juries. The first place student will receive $150, second place $100 and third place $50.

Museum Preparator Victor Parra said, “I’ve been here for 20 years and every time I see winning student’s face light up, I get a kick out of it.” The staff involved in the juried art show are just as passionate as the students submitting pieces.

Some pieces in the show highlight the beauty of Downtown Los Angeles, issues involving equality, and the Chicano Culture.

One piece submitted by Saul Romero entitled “Native Scream 1” and was influenced by Mesoamerican art with a twist of modernism.

The 2015 jurors of the exhibition are Cinzia Angelini and Hilary Walters. Angelini is a professional animator, story artist and filmmaker, some of her work includes “Prince of Egypt,” and “Spider-Man 2.”

Walter is the Coordinator of the Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship program at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The program trains a selected number of undergraduate students from across the country to work hands-on in museums. This programs helps to continue their education at a graduate level.

The jurors’ statement for the 2015 exhibition described the way they felt about the winning pieces.

The exhibition will officially be on Tuesday, September 22 at 6-8 p.m. and runs through December 5 with free addmission for students and public.

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Comic-Con attracts science fiction, comic book fans

Prop cars, replica cars and tribute cars lined up in front of the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday summed up what Long Beach Comic-Con is about, and that is fandom.

This was the seventh annual LBCC, and it featured a variety of guests. It’s an annual event that evolves every year and is worth attending. Attendees had the opportunity to meet celebrities such as Chloe Bennet from the TV series Marvel's Agents of Shield, and John Barrowman from “Arrow.” Barrowman is a fan favorite, who hosted an energetic panel that gave fans the opportunity to ask questions.

Hundreds of comic book collectors, cosplayers and a garrison of Star Wars stormtroopers gathered for a small fan convention in comparison to the San Diego Comic Con. The convention is very accessible to children as well.

There were several cast members of different seasons of the Power Rangers signing autographs. Voice actors such as Loren Lester who voiced Dick Grayson, better known as Robin in the Batman animated series, was also signing autographs.

For the first time LBCC partnered with the Columbia Memorial Space Center located in Downey to present programming centered around space exploration. LBCC also included a panel focusing on the New Horizons space probe which recently revealed that Pluto has a complex surface and atmosphere.

Members of the Planetary society were talking to attendees about their Lightsail project. The Planetary Society is the largest non-profit space advocacy group, and their Lightsail is a small spacecraft that uses a reflective sail to gather solar energy for propulsion. The group is lead by scientist Bill Nye, and successfully completed a test flight in June.

Comic publishers Marvel and Dark Horse comics hosted panels, and their product could be seen all over the convention floor, aside from the big names there were also several independent comic books being sold such as such as B-Squad: Soldiers of Misfortune and Silver, published by Dark Planet Comics.

The Southern California Garrison of the 501st Legion showed off their detailed Star Wars costumes, while a cosplay group known for their charity work showed off Star Wars inspired Steampunk cosplay. Steampunk is a subculture that romanticizes the idea that technology never advanced past steam power. Star Wars Steampunk Universe was given an award for best costume group at SDCC, and donates to charities such as Alex's Lemonade Stand.

“It’s a good opportunity to connect with the local community,” said Ryan Liebowitz owner of the local comic book store the Golden Apple. The Golden Apple has been in business since 1979, and has been an exhibitor at LBCC since its inception.

LBCC featured a section for tabletop gaming, as well as a laser tag arena. LBCC is a destination for comic book and science fiction fans of all ages.

BY IVAN CAZARESStaff Writer

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IMPERIAL MARCH—Members of the 501st Legions showcase their film-quality costumes at the Long Beach Convention Center on Sunday.

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B-SQAUD ASSEMBLE—The newly published “B-Sqaud: Soldiers of Misfortune” created by Eben Burgoon, Sean K. Sutter and Micheal Finn was featured among independent artists at the seventh annual Long Beach Comic Convention on Sunday.

BODY WORK—Live special effects and body paint demonstrations were showcased at the seventh annual Long Beach Comic Convention on Sunday.

POW!

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Sports Briefs

Men’s Soccer

ELAC Men’s soccer plays away at MiraCosta College as they hope to remain undefeated in pre-season. The Huskies have a current record of 1-0-2. Sophomore Albert Chamagua and Freshman Raul Zambrano’s combined goals gave ELAC the victory away at College of the Desert. They tied both home games with a score of 1-1 against Southwestern and San Bernadino respectively.

Women’s Soccer

ELAC Women’s Soccer lost yesterday at home against Taft College with the final score of 2-1, bringing their record to 0-4. Collen Tamashiro scored the only for the Huskies, but it was not enough. The Huskies have yet to win a game, but are improving as a team. Their next game is away at San Diego Miramar on Friday.

Women’s Water Polo

Women’s water polo will kick off Southern Coast Conference play away against Long Beach City College.

The Huskies were 0-3 in preseason. They lost against Citrus College and Rio Hondo College at the Saddleback College Tournament and will hope to have a great start in their season opener.

ELAC football loses kickoff thriller

ELAC volleyball winless streak continues

East Los Angeles College football lost against the Glendale Community College Vaqueros, 35-31, in the Huskies 2015 season opener at Weingart Stadium Sept. 5.

The final quarter s t a r t e d w i t h a s c o r e o f 2 8 t o 26 in favor of the Huskies. Glendale t o o k t h e l e a d , 2 9 - 2 8 , w i t h a 19-yard field goal from Vaquero kicker Kerin Beltran with 3 :44 le f t in the quarter.

ELAC freshman k i c k e r Vi c e n t e Luis Juan scored a 43-yard field goal that gave the Huskies a 31-29 lead with less than two minutes remaining.

Va q u e r o s w i d e r e c e i v e r

Elonzo Griffin caught a 38-yard pass from quarterback Grant Kraemer and scored the decisive touchdown with 57 seconds left in the final quarter.

Grant Kraemer completed 27 passes out of 45 attempts for 488 yards.

Glendale Head Coach John Rome said the Huskies should be proud.

“He had them playing hard. I think the Huskies will win a lot of football games this season.”

This was Er ic Marty’s first game as head coach. He said the Huskies are a good team, however, they need to work on execution and the team's discipline.

“I’m devastated. There is jubilation in victory, and agony in defeat, that’s football,” said Coach Marty.

The Husk ies d i sp layed a

more potent offense, which saw a competition at quarterback b e tween f e l l ow t eammate s Brian Marty and Levi Wells.

Starting freshman quarterback Levi Wells went 6 of 10 for 108-yards and had a touchdown pass to help ELAC open up the scoreboard with a 55-yard touchdown connection to wide receiver Trey Adkins.

Quarterback Brian Marty got t he ma jo r i ty o f the snaps , passing 16 of 30 for 182-yards and a rushing touchdown in the third quarter, giving the Huskies the lead until late in the fourth quarter.

ELAC struggled to convert on third downs all game long, only converting 3 out of 15.

Quarterback Marty tossed four straight incomplete passes stalling the winning drive try with 20 seconds left, turning the ball over on downs.

“Hopefully as a team and c o a c h i n g s t a f f w e g e t a n increased sense of urgency. Game one we found out how thin the margins are between

winn ing and los ing . I f we continue to improve a little bit in all areas, we can be a very good team,” said Coach Marty.

ELAC sophomore wide receiver Iyheanyi Obinna caught 6 passes for 115 yards with a 4 yard rushing touchdown. Shaq Shelton showed great running ability on 17 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown for the Huskies.

“We know we are the better team. We just need to go out there and prove it,” said Husky Adrian Rodriguez, who played with a cast on his right hand due to a broken thumb.

“It doesn't matter if we think we are a better team. We can compete. We could have won, but they won. Therefore they are the better team,” said Marty.

The Huskies were on a bye Sept. 12 and resume play on Sept. 19, at Santa Barbara at 1 p.m in their first road game.

The game can be heard on Spreaker.com/nationalsport and will be rebroadcast on ELAC radio station KELA through the “tunein” site.

BY IVAN CAZARES AND DAN GUDINO

Staff Writers

CN/IVAN CAZARES

COACHED UP—ELAC’s Defensive Coordinator Rob Hartenfels, center, instructs his defense against Glendale City College in a 35-31 loss.

Cross-Country

ELAC Cross-Country will compete in the SoCal Preview Meet at Mission Bay Park, San Diego on Friday.

Wrestling

The Huskies Wrestling team is set to compete in the Mt. SAC Dual at Mt.Sac this Friday and Saturday. Head Coach Ralph Valle and Assistant Coach Monico Enriguiz prepared the wrestling team to perform at the highest level this season.

“If we continue to improve a little bit in

all areas, we can be a very good team.”

ERIC MARTYELAC Football Head Coach

Team looks to improve

The East Los Angeles College volleyball team is off to a shaky start with losses against Glendale Community College and Mira Costa College on Sept. 9.

These games were a part of the East LA Quad tournament in which Glendale, Mira Costa, Chaffey College and ELAC competed in the South Gym.

ELAC started off the night with a thrilling match against Glendale that went to five sets and was lost 32-30, 25-21, 13-25, 21-25 and 16-14. The second game played was against Mira Costa College where the Huskies fell short again 25-18, 25-14 and 25-18.

“I thought we played a good game, I didn’t think we sustained the constant rhythm that we work on in practice everyday. I think this is an eye opener for them to understand how it is to play before a large crowd and other teams that are just as intense as we are,” Head coach Elliott Walker said.

“What I liked most about today was that despite a difficult loss to Glendale, which I think we played over confidently, we bounced back and played Mira Costa very well,” Walker said.

Sophomore outside hitter and captain Breanna Trujillo had a total of 30 kills and 10 digs throughout tournament, 26 of her kills were against against Glendale. Sophomore outside hitter Alexis Salazar had a total of 28 kills and 16 digs.

ELAC lacks experience at the setter position yet sophomore Ashley Winet and freshman Vanessa Peralta have stepped up to the challenge.

Winet, played mainly opposite and middle blocker last season, totalled 29 assists. Peralta also added 32 assists of her own.

“It’s been very hard. I am not a very outspoken person and I was never used to the level of intensity that these games are at… stepping into a game against a team like Mira Costa where the level of intensity is high was very fun,” Peralta said.

According to Walker, a big part of college volleyball is the training received at the high school level.

“It is a shame our girls didn’t play (high school) club. All three teams play club. That is one of the biggest things that we have to face is that our girls are playing what you call ‘home grown volleyball.’ I believe that hurt us. Not in a sense where we can’t rebound, it is just a different mindset,” Walker said.

BY BRYCE RONQUILLOStaff Writer

Volleyball struggle on goingBY BRYCE RONQUILLO

Staff Writer

The struggle to put away a home victory continues for the East Los Angeles College Volleyball team who lost to California Lutheran University in four sets (25-15, 26-28, 28-26, 25-23) on Sept. 11.

This loss gives the Huskies a 2-4 record on the season with a four game losing streak.

ELAC head coach Elliott Walker was not happy at all about his team’s performance.

“It comes down to a lack of drive and motivation. That’s the problem,” Walker said.

In the third and fourth set the Huskies were leading before Cal Lutheran made a quick comeback.

During the third set, ELAC was leading with a score of 21-16 before the Regals scored five unanswered points.

During the fourth set, the Huskies were leading a close game, but critical mistakes hurt ELAC.

“As a team we try to talk things out. We are still getting better,” sophomore middle hitter Yekaterina Makarova said.

Sophomore outside hitter Breanna Trujillo was the offensive stand out for the Huskies along with Makarova. Trujillo totalled 21 kills

on 70 attempts and Makarova had 10 kills on 17 attempts.

Trujillo has proved to be an impact offensive player on the court.

“I feel I did a decent job (offensively). The reason I say this is because personally, I know I could have used different strategies to make the kills more effective as well as have more kills. I am always telling myself what I did wrong and how I can fix it,” Trujillo said.

Makarova is playing her first season at the middle blocker position (played opposite last season) and has quickly become an effective player on the court.

“My hitting has improved since last year… (middle) is kind of different, but I like it. Last year I didn’t get to learn very much other than blocking, but now I’m hitting and I like it,” Makarova said.

Sophomore outside hitter Alexis Salazar did not have an impressive offensive performance, but picked up the slack in her defense leading the team with 18 digs.

Freshman setter Vanessa Peralta led the team in assists with 25, adding 13 digs as well.

“I am fully confident that things will change by Wednesday. Every game is about being prepared to play and that’s all up to the players,” Walker said.