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                 San Bernardino Community College District Chancellor by Tamara Orozco The San Bernardino Community College 15 th  Chancellor is approaching and underway a new chancellor will build the structure for the future educational mission for years to come and a board of trustees is fully committed to conducting an inclusive and transparent search process and community college. On Monday 17 2021 three  chancellor candidates  will be presented and there will be a question and answer panel that will be available  it is suggested that individuals that want to ask questions during the panel  that their questions should be submitted by May 11 2021 to the email address  community@sbccd.edu  to be addressed during the presentation panel. The  SBCCD chief executive chancellor  will mobilize the mission statement of the Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College and Economic  Development and Corporate Training along with the district’s  KVCR TV/FM Station. The three candidates

  The Show Must Go On: SBVC’s Film Program through COVID-19 by Thomas Schincke March of last year saw a major change in how we go about our lives due to the COVID pandemic. For us college students, this meant the switch from in person classes to fully online classes. For some subject areas this was easier to do than others. I reached out to professor Lucas Cuny, and asked him on how SBVC’s film program handled this transition. As per usual, SBVC had its annual film festival WolverineCon this year, with films from as far as Indonesia and as local as San Bernardino, but held completely virtually and every event could be attended through Zoom. Over the course of 4 days, attendees could partake in a career expo, discussion panels, a cosplay contest, the premiere of the film “The Dino” and watch all the film selections and ending with the award show, all of this held virtually and safely. As for classroom instruction, most classes have been held remotely, with even some students having eith

  What Do the SBVC Managers and Faculty Think? What Do You Think? by Heidi Kidon      The Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness has emailed students with a link to the Student Campus Climate 2020-2021 survey available until midnight, Friday, May 28, 2021. San Bernardino Valley College needs to ensure that it is providing high-quality education and innovative instruction so that students can transfer to a university, enter the workforce by earning applied degrees and certificates, foster economic growth and global competitiveness through workforce development, and improve the quality of their lives. Faculty and managers respond to similar surveys, and the results for all three target audiences, dating back to the 2012-2013 school year, are online:  https://www.valleycollege.edu/about-sbvc/offices/office-research-planning/reports/surveys.php  (Links to an external site.) .      A slim forty-one percent of all full-time and part-time (mostly) faculty responded to t

  J. Cole and the Limitations of Millennial Rap by Kevin Rodriguez This past week J. Cole, an artist who gaining attention for his increasingly fluid lyricism and his growing knack for working samples, blew up through sheer persistence. He dropped a new project almost every year between 2007 and 2015 and stayed on the road, touring  The Warm Up ,  Friday Night Lights ,  Cole World: The Sideline Story ,  Truly Yours ,  Born Sinner ,  Revenge of the Dreamers , and  2014 Forest Hills Drive  with the likes of Jay-Z, Rihanna, Wale, Big K.R.I.T., Drake, and Eminem. He built and nurtured a base while working out the kinks in his sound. This past week he has released his album titled,  The Off Season.  only 3 years ago he released his album  KOD.  he three-year stretch between  KOD  and this spring’s  The Off-Season   marks the longest break between albums in J. Cole’s career thus far, appearances on Dreamville Records’ impressive 2019  Revenge of the D reamers III  comp and singles like 21 Sa

  Invincible  (TV Series)  Season 1 Review  (Spoiler-free) by Kyle Pritchard Over the past decade superhero pop culture has erupted within our society, encompassing film, art, television, video games, books, and of course comics. Every year we are bombarded with superhero big-budget movies and television series, so unless you have a big "Marvel" or "DC" logo, it's hard to stick out. Superhero fatigue is in full effect with stories being rehashed and predictable story structures occupying a very "oversaturated" market. But even in this sea of superhero content,  Invincible  sticks out amongst the pack, delivering one of the most enjoyable superhero experiences in a long time. On the surface,  Invincible  looks like a typical superhero cartoon with a generic plot and mimic-y cast of characters, but it quickly makes a point to stick out from the rest of superhero shows by the end of the first episode. The show has a smooth, simple animation style that onl

  Rise Above Skate Shop: Rialto’s own on Route 66 by Thomas Schincke         Skateboarding has seen rises in popularity throughout the years, and at the heart of it is local skate shops. They’re not only places to buy skate supplies but also a place to meet fellow skaters. I spoke with Rey, the owner of Rise Above Skate Shop, located at 118 East Foothill Blvd Suite B-2 in Rialto, to get a look into his experience of running one of  these shops. They sell everything from complete skateboards,decks,truck,wheels,bearings,wax and even skate rails, and you can find them in instagram at @riseaboveskateshop_. Q: What motivated you to start the skate shop? A: I knew there was a need in Rialto, and I wanted to fulfill that need, and due to a spinal cord injury I needed  a change in job. Q:  What unanticipated challenges have you faced? A: Finding a location that's affordable, but also profitable. Q: Has there been anyone who has helped you out or given you advice? A: I know a guy who owns a

  NFL Dreams Take a Backseat on Draft Day by Kyle Pritchard On April 29th, 2021 the National Football League opened its arms to a new generation of players by hosting the 86th NFL draft. College students from around the country were finally getting the opportunity they prepared and trained for years to accomplish. Every college player has had their own story whether it be Trevor Lawrence's historic seasons and unbelievable hype, 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith's rise from irrelevancy, or Najee Harris, a player who had lived homeless for a majority of his childhood life. These stories and experiences are what the NFL draft is all about. 259 people finally get a chance to achieve their dream, but draft day's news cycle quickly drifted away from the participants of the draft to one of the biggest sports stories of the year. Early on draft day, NFL reporter Adam Schefter announced that the 2020 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers was "done" with the team he has played for his ent

  San Bernardino Valley College  How to Improve on the Vaccination Site by Tamara Orozco San Bernardino Valley College has recently announced that they would be providing a vaccination site on campus on May 12 and May 13.SBVC would be providing the vaccination of  Moderna  the two dose vaccine   on May 12 and May 13.Furthermore,iniduvdals are advised to register online in order to book their appointment for the Moderna Covid-29 vaccine. Now, That’s all well and good that SBVC has decided to provide a vaccination site for students and the public. However, The issue with SBVC good intentions of helping students and the public to transition into a new sense of normal. The issue with SBVC vaccination site is that their not providing fast news distribution of the vaccination days by this I mean it seems like SBVC is providing the information of the vaccination site last minute to the general public  and the very small time frame to make an appointment for the Moderna vaccine seems very shor

  Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters Among Those Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Kevin Rodriguez The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been the home of many legends in the music industry. From The Beatles to Chet Atkins, if you've made a significant impact in the world of rock music, then you better bet that you'll find yourself there among some if not all of rock's greatest acts. Throughout the years there have been some amazing additions to the hall of fame. With acts such as Queen, The Cars, Simon and Garfunkel, and Prince, it's no wonder that The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a personal Mecca to countless musicians and a tourist attraction to music fans around the world.  This year's graduating class of 2021 inductees include, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Jay-Z, The Go-Go's and Foo Fighters. Furthermore, LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads will  receive  the Musical Excellence Award while, Kraftwerk, Gil Scott-Heron and Charley Pa

                                        Mic Check Comes to Virtual Valley College by Heidi Kidon   “Mic Check” was an online event for men to share music (women were present too). Scott Thayer, vice president of student services, conducted this barbershop type   meeting with a DJ and break out rooms on Thursday, May 6, 2021 via Zoom from 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. Thayer pointed out how music acts as therapy to help us cope with difficult situations, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the nearing final exams for which students are now studying at San Bernardino Valley College. SBVC Sociology instructor Anthony Blacksher was one of the core member of this group. A self-proclaimed old soul, he iterated how we have been in an extreme, isolated situation in ways education has never been before in history. Blacksher asserted, “Music brings us into an emotional space of joy and helps us keep our grounding and persevere.” He also admitted that some of us have lost loved ones recently a

War Child announce ‘Dear John’ tribute album to mark John Lennon’s 80th birthday by Kevin Rodriguez UK band 'War Child' has announced that their latest album would be titled, "Dear John" as a tribute to musician and rock legend, John Lennon. The album is set to be released on June 11th, to mark Lennon's 80th birthday in October. It will feature new interpretations of songs by the late musician albeit with a certain twist from the band, as they have stated that they want each track to have a different sound, a different feel.  This album is set to be recorded live, based entirely on a virtual  charity concert organized and put on by Blurred Vision vocalist Sepp Osley. Sepp is quoted with saying, "I began reaching out to artists around the world who I respected and admired." Adding additionally, "Before I knew it, an unbelievable roster of artists had signed up and were going to be a part of the 80th birthday celebration for our mutual hero and help u

                                                                          Apple vs Epic Games by Israel Torres     The Apple vs Epic Games court hearing has officially begun as of May 3, 2021. In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, Epic Games filed a lawsuit back in August, 2020. It all started when Epic Games launched a discounted price of their microtransactions, VBucks. VBucks are used in Fortnite as in-game currency in order to buy cosmetics or Loot Llamas, also referred to as loot boxes. Now, what’s the big deal with giving the consumer a discount on microtransactions? Well, the problem arises when you avoid paying the platformer their fee for all transactions for said platform. See, Fortnite, at one point, was on Apple devices, and offered two ways to pay for VBucks on Apple devices. One being paying full price and allowing Apple to take the cut of the purchase, or pay Epic Games directly with the discounted price. Avoiding the “Apple Tax” is in violation of Apple’s terms of

  Moving Forward with COVID-19 Vaccines by Heidi Kidon Religious and philosophical exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccination and immunization requirements must stop. One’s personal, political, or moral beliefs are also not a part of the equation to overcome this public health emergency. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), even recommends that most people with underlying medical conditions, including autoimmune conditions, should be inoculated. Coronavirus has killed 3,216,418 people worldwide as of May 2021. Over half of Americans have received at least one vaccination shot, but about 13% of American adults don’t want a COVID-19 vaccine. Some Christian denominations have theological objections to vaccinations on the basis that it interferes with divine providence. Others believe disease can be cured or prevented by focused prayer. However, others within the faith accept immunization as a gift from God to be used with gratitude. One segment of the population that remains steadfast in

  COVID-19 VACCCINE INGREDIENTS  AND CAMPUS RESPONSE by Tamara Orozco Their is still much hesitation of population getting the covid-19 vaccine’s ( Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson) particular the issue of the various ingredients of each vaccine and the safety of  getting the covid-19 vaccine. For instance, the Moderna vaccine is a two shot dose vaccine that means that an individual would have to get the first and second dose of the vaccine on separate occasions roughly twenty eight days apart from the first dose of the vaccine to the second dose.The Moderna vaccine contains lipids, polyethylene glycol, dimyristoyl glycerol, cholesterol and tromethamine, tromethamine hydrochloride, acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate and sucrose.  The Moderna vaccine does not contain eggs, preservations and latex. if you do have an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the Moderna vaccine then you should not get this vaccine but instead get one of the alternative vaccines such as John