The Lariat

Career and Life Development Center helps students set and achieve career goals

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Career and Life Development Center provides students with life assessments, workshops and career resources that allow students to understand their aptitude and career path.

The first step to career guidance is making an appointment with one of the career counselors.

Dancing with the Saddleback Stars

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Individual classes and performances provide opportunities for students seeking a degree in dance or an extracurricular activity at Saddleback College.

Dorothy Garant, dance liason, instructor and head of the dance department has been working at Saddleback since 1990.

Innovations in Saddleback's Film Department

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The importance and impact of Saddleback's Film Production Department was stressed to students by Charlie Myers in his film production class on April 17.

Myers immediately began class by engaging students with humor. He continued to interact with students and kept their attention throughout the entire class.

College cafeteria, a place for students and faculty to eat and relax

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The cafeteria at the Student Services Center is a place where many Saddleback College students can go to grab a quick snack, enjoy a meal, or hangout on campus.

The cafeteria is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.

Saddleback's On Campus Child Care

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback College Child Development Center is a safe, qualified child care for Saddleback students, faculty and the community that is open Monday through Friday.

Anyone can access the facility, however, you must have a minimum enrollment of 2.5 days and the child has to be at least 2.

Malagon: a fixture in the equiptment room and hearts of others

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Efren Malagon loves to help people. He is the Equipment Specialist Manager for Saddleback College. He is a past Saddleback student who used to volunteer as a Student Athletic Trainer in his youth. He is also a retired Fire fighter from Station 29 in Capistrano Beach.

Sports Profile

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback College Ballet Instructor, Lacey Yell opens the dance room door to her students and they all scamper in. They shed their street clothes to reveal black leotards and pink leggings. Two male ballet students awkwardly tug their black skin tight leggings into place.

Saddleback's Cole 'bullies' all the odds

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mike Cole (4), 20, of Foothill Ranch, is known by his Saddleback Gaucho baseball team mates as the "bully". Cole hits the ball like a bully, maintaining his batting average in the low 400's, and is anything but a bully. Collin Rooney (5), Shortstop, and Max Burnett (11), catcher, commented on a few of the team's nicknames for Cole but stuck with the latest; they thinks it's the best so far and the furthest from the truth.

Sports Profile

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kelli Larson may be the most important player on Saddleback College's softball team, and she doesn't even get to wear a uniform.

"In a year I get to get out there again. I can't wait because I already miss it so much," the 19 year old says, her bright, celery-tinted eyes sparkling in the light.

Michi races on track, through academia

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Twenty-year-old Aubrey Michi is an unassuming six-foot concoction of willowy femininity with a large side of brains and a quiet determination.

Competing for Saddleback College, Friday, at the Orange Empire Conference finals, Michi broke her own record in the high jump with 1.

Malagon: a fixture in the equiptment room and hearts of others

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback's Cole 'bullies' all the odds

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kelli Larson keeps team spirit alive

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ballerina Hannahleigh Jasmine Garcia

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Starbucks Melting Pot

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Starbucks is the only place in the world where you can find such a random smattering of people; caffeine-ridden high school kids, depressed businesspeople, stressed out students, people on weird "this is our first date but not really" things, and creative, artsy sorts of people.

People watching at the gym

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For those of us who spend obscene amounts of time at the gym, people-watching can slip into the rank of "Extreme Sports". The gym attracts a wide variety of individuals who never cease to express themselves through the art of dance, weightlifting, and doing pointless exercises on the exercise balls that will most likely inflict injury.

Owner of a 1989 Honda Civic (EF)

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey guys, what's up? Before we get started, I want to give you a little background information on myself. My name is Dominic, I'm a first year student at Saddleback, I drive a 1989 Honda Civic (EF), and I am pretty involved in the import scene.

So let's get started with something that has been on my mind for the past couple of months.

The Fast and The Furious Ways�

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey, what's up everyone?

So last article I told you that I would speak of some relatively inexpensive ways to modify your car. Well, as I'm thinking of the ways right now, if you don't already know this stuff, you shouldn't call yourself a tuner.

Well right off the bat, you have the I/H/E setup.

Lariat receives subpoena in assault case

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After nearly two weeks of being pressured to turn over video footage of an alleged on-campus assault of a campus safety officer, the Lariat was issued a subpoena Monday afternoon (May 5) for all notes, records and video related to the case.

The subpoena, hand delivered by Saddleback College Chief-of-Police Harry Parmer, was issued by District Attorney Autumn Major requiring materials to be mailed or hand delivered within five days following the service of the subpoena.

Second arrest for Saddleback student

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback College student Zach Chanoski was arrested on campus Friday for suspicion of assault for the second time in less than two weeks following an altercation with Lariat photographer Bill Bridgeford.

Chanoski, 21, has also been charged with newspaper theft and was suspended from the college, according to administrative and police reports, but remains free on his own recognizance.

Student charged with assaulting cop

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback student Zach Chanoski, 21, assaulted a Campus Safety officer April 9 and had to be subdued after a short chase. Chanoski allegedly entered the Student Health Center around 11:30 a.m. asking personal questions, according to another student who was present in the Health Center.

Police apprehend agitated student following chase

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Saddleback student assaulted a Campus Safety officer Wednesday and had to be subdued after a short chase. Paramedics were called to take him to Mission Hospital for observation. The student allegedly entered the Student Health Center around 11:30 a.m. asking personal questions, according to another student in the Health Center.

IVC flags removed under questionable circumstances

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They decorated the atrium of the Irvine Valley College Student Services Center for more than 10 years, a silent, colorful tribute to the ethnic and cultural diversity of the central Orange County campus. One day they were gone. The only information given was a two-sentence press release:

"For over 10 years, Irvine Valley College has flown international flags approved by the United Nations as an expression of the college's diverse student population," the statement from Dana Oaks said.

Cancelled classes disrupt routines

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Classes at Saddleback College, Irvine Valley and ATEP have been disrupted due the decision to close the colleges. The shutdown was made official Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. by district chancellor Raghu Mathur.

Adding to the distress caused by fires and poor air quality throughout the county, students and faculty alike had the course of their classes altered.

Air quality concerns shut down campuses for remainder of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Thursday morning, Saddleback, IVC, and ATEP decided to cancel classes for the rest of the week citing "extremely poor air quality" conditions. District chancellor Raghu Mathur and the presidents of the three schools made the call, which went into effect at 10:30 a.

Smoke, ashes close colleges

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback and Irvine Valley College were forced to close due to a fire that was deliberately set at approximately 6 p.m. on Oct. 21. Ash and dust coming from the Santiago Canyon fire are affecting several areas of Southern California. IVC and Saddleback were officially shut down by 3 p.

Athlete awakens from coma

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than three weeks have passed since Saddleback football player, Jamal Malone, 20, was rushed to Mission Hospital with massive head trauma, which he received during a fight at a near-campus party Sept. 22.

He arrived at the emergency room in a coma, which eyewitness Ashley Gollwitzer, 20, kinesiology said occurred from hitting his head on the pavement at the Promenade Apartments.

Football player severely injured

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The vibe in the waiting room of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit was cold and somber. Brett Malone was resting with his feet up trying to gather his thoughts. Down the hall his son is fighting for his life.

Saddleback football player Jamal Malone, 20, was on the football field four weeks ago.

Clubs stuff their faces with pizza

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Team Astroglide had prepared a strategy to win the inaugural pizza-eating contest. "I think we're going to do great, we're starving," the team yelled. "We're pissed off hungry." Their hunger helped them win the event that was hosted by Saddleback's Associated Student Government last Thursday.

Film club wins hot dog eating contest

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest last Thursday was a meat-lovers delight.

The competition, sponsored by the Saddleback Associated Student Government in the school cafeteria, pitted teams of starving competitors devouring Hebrew National Hot Dogs as quickly as possible.

The Lariat wins national award

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lariat received First Place with Special Merit from the American Scholastic Press Association for its 2008 Scholastic Newspaper Awards.

The award recognizes deserving publications of schools with more than 2,500 students enrolled.

Middlesex Community College of Bedford, MA, Los Angeles City College, and Southwestern College of Chula Vista, CA, all shared the honor with Saddleback.

Athlete of the semester for Irvine Valley College

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The back-to-back state champion Irvine Valley men's volleyball team was blessed with a back-to-back champ of its own.

Two-time Pacific Coast Conference players of the year Peter Johnson was named tournament most valuable player after the Lasers encored their semifinal sweep of Long Beach City College with a sweep of rival Orange Coast College in the 2008 California Community College Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.

Athlete of the semester for Saddleback College

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rekeshia Jones, a 6-foot-3 center from El Camino High School, made her sophomore year as a Gaucho a memorable one.

In 31 games this season, Jones averaged 17.2 points per game as well as lead her team in rebounds.

She had a game high of 31 points in a 98-81 victory against Riverside, Feb.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Gauchos baseball team and Mike Cole flexed their muscle this week in two different games.

In a 15-0 rout of Golden West last Thursday, the sophomore from Trabuco Hills High School led the way, going 4-for-4, including a pair of doubles with two RBI.

In last Saturday's game at Riverside, Cole had a pair of hits despite the 3-1 loss.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Irvine Valley's men's volleyball team clinched its second straight state title, sophomore Peter Johnson showed why he was deserving of being a team captain.

In Saturday's championship sweep over Orange Coast, the outside hitter finished with a match-high 22 kills to receive the tournament most valuable player title.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lasers catcher Corey Thibault from Foothill High School set the pace for the Lasers 10-9 victory over Riverside on the road.

Thibault was 3-4 with two RBI.

The freshman's three hits were all singles, but made the play described by coach Kent Madole "one of the most exciting games of the year.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gauchos designated hitter Eric Mura set the pace for the game against the Orange Coast College, Thursday.

The sophomore from Mission Viejo High School blasted a solo home run to left field in the first inning to increase his home run season tally to two and the Gauchos' lead to 1-0.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After its 13-match win streak was snapped by a home upset to Palomar College on Wednesday, Irvine Valley's men's volleyball team found redemption though both a 3-1 victory at Grossmont College and the performance of Peter Johnson.

The sophomore outside hitter led Friday's match with 27 kills, five digs and one ace.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback was involved in two very different games last week, and received stellar performances by Lauren Molina in both.

In a 13-inning affair against Fullerton, April 8, the freshmen from Foothill High School had a game-tying double to drive in two runs, which resulted in a 7-6 Gaucho victory.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One victory from the Lasers first trip to the state tournament, one IVC men's basketball player did all he could to make that trip possible.

Sophomore Jason Toney from El Dorado High School had 16 points on 6-7 shooting, including a perfect 3-3 from three-point range.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The hardest part of any game is closing. The final three outs are always the most toughest to get in a game.

With one out in the seventh inning and the bases loaded, Lauren Molina struck out the final two batters Mar. 3. Saddleback won the game, 3-1, over Golden West College.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Playoff time is the moment when the leaders of the team need to step up their games.

This statement holds true for Saddleback's Rekeshia Jones.
The 5'11'' sophomore from El Camino high school had 28 points in last Saturday's first-round, home playoff victory against Canyons.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Irvine Valley Lasers baseball team came back to defeat visiting Golden West, 7-6, last Tuesday, and sophomore Abel Medina, from Santa Ana Valley high school, finished was a big reason why.

The shortstop out of Santa Ana Valley High School finished his day going 3-for-4 with six RBIs, which accounted for all but one run for IVC.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cornell Jenkins earns his second Athlete of the Week honor in a row with his 38-point performance against Irvine Valley last Friday in a 90-74 Orange Empire Conference loss at Hart Gymnasium.

The freshman shot 11 of 19 from the field and 8 for 10 from behind the arch, and also made 8 of 10 free throws while snagging five rebounds in Saddleback's season finale.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rekeisha Jones had 22 points, shot 70 percent from the field and made eight of her 11 free throws as the Gauchos spoiled Irvine Valley's homecoming night and secured second place in the Orange Empire Conference with a 67-51 road victory last Friday.

The 6'3'' sophomore from El Camino High had 11 rebounds, six on offense, and also made her presence known on defense with three blocked shots and three steals.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When a team is trying to get back into the playoff picture, it requires a lot of things. You need other teams to help you while you take care of your own business on the court. One was up to the task.

Cornell Jenkins, a 6''0' freshman guard out of Santiago High School in Corona, scored 27 points in 34 minutes last Friday night in Saddleback's 71- 69 victory at Santa Ana College.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With two of their stars out, the Lasers were looking for someone to step up and carry the team, especially in terms of points and rebounding. The Lasers fell short to Riverside 78-69 but Ashley Dunn stepped up her game for the short-handed Lasers.

The 5'7'' freshmen guard from Ocean View High School, coming off knee surgery last season, had 16 rebounds and 12 points on Friday and is becoming one of the Lasers' most dynamic players.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With two of the Lasers' top starters on the bench, the team still has its third.

Sophommore Kashif Watson had 13 points and seven rebounds in an 86-58 OEC road victory over Saddleback last Wednesday and then followed that up with 15 points and seven rebounds in a 89-62 road victory over Orange Coast on Friday.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The charity stripe has been very generous to the Gauchos, especially thanks to the contribution of Cassie Klockgether.

The sophomore from Montgomery High School stepped to the line in back-to-back games last week to take ties out of overtime range.

After pulling down her sixth rebound with 3.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While five Lasers scored in double-figures in the 84-57 road victory over Cypress, Jan. 23, only one controlled the boards.

Sophomore guard Kashif Watson had 12 rebounds to go with his 10 points and seven assists.

The 6'4", 190 pound product of Bishop Gormon High School in Las Vegas is among the team leaders in scoring (13.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With an entire half to play, Gauchos sophomore center Rekeshia Jones had her double-double in sight.

Jones finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but the Gauchos couldn't finish off the Pirates, who went on an 18-2 run late in the second half and eventually pulled off a 77-74 doube-overtime victory at Peterson Gym Friday.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Of Gaucho guard Chris Rentie's 18 points Jan. 16, no two were as timely or critical as the driving layup that tied Saddleback and visiting Santa Ana College at 78 in the closing minute.

The 6'1" freshman's field goal set up the buzzer-beating victory when, after a defensive stand, the Gauchos erased the chance of an overtime when guard Matt Ahren sank an off-balance three-pointer with :04 remaining.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When a game consists of 42 three-point attempts, it's a matter of being on the mark.

Lasers forward Jenna Schonfeld's outside game was in full gear in Friday's 76-70 win at Santa Ana College.

The 5'8" sophomore from Capistrano Valley High School led her teams' 57.

Athlete of the Fall semester

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gauchos No. 1 wide receiver of the season, sophomore, Maurice Clark, accounted for eight of their 19 receiving touchdowns scored during the 2007 season through 10 games.

The 6'4", 210lb. sophomore from Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore lead the team in both receptions, with 43, as well as receiving yards, with 628.

Athlete of the Fall semester

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lasers Chelsea Pavlik had a season that will live in on Irvine Valley's recordbooks for years to come.

The sophomore from Mater Dei High School broke the IVC program record for most kills in a season Nov. 9, then proceeded to shatter it the remaining postseason matches to finish with 494, far surpassing Natile Dittrick's 368 from the previous season.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Leading her team in its 30-25, 21-30, 30-28, 30-28 season ending win over Santa Ana College, Gauchos sophomore Hannay McElroy finished with a match-high 20 kills.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lasers Perry Webster was named most valuable player of the weekend's IVC Classic.

The 6'2" guard finished with a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds Friday and added another 12 points and seven rebounds Saturday.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lasers goalkeeper Mikhail Radchuk ended the regular season the best way he knew how, recording his ninth shutout of the season in IVC's 3-0 conference win over Cypress on Thursday.

The freshman from Aliso Niguel High School needed just two saves to keep defensive momentum flowing the Lasers way as they transfer from regular to post season play.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A single scoring leader led the trio of games as IVC women's basketball team finished second in the San Diego Tournament.

Tiffany Smith posted 18 points and 12 rebounds in Friday's 56-55 win over Antelope Valley, 18 points and nine rebounds in the 64-60 semifinal victory to San Diego Mesa, and 13 points and eight rebounds in Sunday's 64-60 finals loss to Cerritos.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Irvine Valley sits at the top of the state standings. Lasers Chelsea Pavlik sits at the top of the program's record books.

The sophomore from Mater Dei finished Friday's match with a record-breaking 31 kills.

The previous IVC program single match kill leader was Denee Exerines, who finished with 30 kills against Grossmont in 2001.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout its undefeated season start, Irvine Valley had been led in kills by Chelsea Pavlik alone. Until Wednesday.

Tied with Pavlik's 17 kills, freshman outside hitter Marilena Guadagnini found herself at the top of the kill leader board.

IVC went on to defeat Santa Ana College, 3-0.

Athlete of the Week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gauchos quarterback, Sebastian Trujillo proved on Saturday exactly what a player needs to do to get Athlete of the Week honors.

The sophomore from Durango, CO led the charge against a Pasadena squad that boasted the top-ranked offense and defense in the mission conference and came away with a comeback victory for the ages.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Only one team is still undefeated in the Orange Empire Conference, and only one player has led that team in kills.

The team is 12-0 Irvine Valley; the player Chelsea Pavlik.

Following the trend of pacing her team, the sophomore outside hitter continued to post the team-high, tallying 23 kills in both Wednesday's and Friday's wins.

Athlete of the week

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gauchos running back Josh Ferrell was the highlight of Saddleback's offense in its division-opening victory against Riverside College on Saturday.

The freshman from San Clemente High School was Saddleback's leading rusher and receiver on the night. He finished with nine runs for 60 yards and a score, as well as four receptions for 47 yards and a second touchdown before his fourth-quarter injury.

A Taste of Independence from the Newport Beach Film Festival

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the third year, Saddleback filmmakers have entered the Newport Beach Film Festival's College Showcase. With a prime showing on closing night of the festival, a college garnered a sold-out theater for the first time ever.

"In the other college showcases, I saw crowds of 25 or 30," said Charlie Myers, head of the film department.

The war on domestic violence

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund, nearly 1/3 of American women report being physically or sexually abused by the man in their life at some point.

Crystal, 22, (her name has been changed, as have all the names of victims interviewed for this story) has experienced domestic violence first-hand.

The smooth sounds of KSBR

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Amid rock, country, and hip-hop radio stations, the smooth sounds of jazz are hard to come by, unless you know of Saddleback's little secret.

KSBR, 88.5 fm is Saddleback's radio station, offering commercial-free entertainment all of the time. Current and former students host the segments.

Seeing the signs with ASL

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

She pulled up, got out of her car and waved, sat down and started signing. Kristen Corey, American Sign Language instructor is deaf and has been since she was 22 months old.

A graduate of University California Santa Barbara, Corey has been teaching ASL at Saddleback since Fall 2004.

ASL Club Profile

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The sign language club was started two years ago by a group of students who wanted a place outside the classroom to practice ASL.

"I'm actually one of the original members. I was the only Deaf student in the club," said Erin Kennedy, 32, interpreting program graduate.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So what are you? A horse? A snake? A pig? Well, if you happen to be a rat, then you're in for one lucky year, because 2008 (4705 by some Chinese calendars) is the year of the pesky rat.

Last weekend, celebrations for Feb. 7's Chinese New Year launched into full swing.

Brazilian Madness

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is a country that is known world- wide for three things, the beauty and extravagance of its beaches, music, and women. It was on Feb. 2 that a small taste of each came together at the famous Queen Mary in Long Beach. This was the eighth annual carnival to come to Long Beach, California with what better theme than "Carnaval goes green- preserving the environment and our planet.

Global Summit comes to Orange County

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saddleback Church is gigantic. Its grounds are a sprawling collection of large, commercial structures, elaborate fountains, lawns, and walking paths for quiet contemplation. Four massive screens surround the stage, and two large television cameras are focused at all times on the stage-cum-pulpit.

Barley pop, suds, brewskies - any way you say it, beer is beer

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brews are separated into three categories - lagers, ales, and specialty brews. The separation between a lager and an ale is the type of yeast used in the fermentation process. A specialty beer is anything with a "special" grain that will alter the taste and color.

Homes and lives at the mercy of flames

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kayla Maggio had no idea when she woke up that smoky morning 10 days ago that her life was about to take a dramatic twist.

At 10 a.m. she was still in her pajamas. The Santiago Canyon fire was raging just several blocks away at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.

Just what the doctor ordered

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a room filled with the scents of diesel fuel and fresh pine sit large glass cases reminscent of a fine jewerly store. Each one showcases different strains, edibles or other items containing marijuana. Outside, the world functions while unaware of the unmarked building with black windows known as a Cannabis club.

Give Peace a Chance

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Orange County has become notorious for its stylish and lavish reputation through reality TV shows as well as the hit drama the O.C.. Also known as a conservative city, many do not notice the growth of the re-incarnated culture of a group called the hippies.

Fast Living

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There are several TV shows, video games, and movies dedicated to street racing. From Grease to The Fast and the Furious, the media makes it out to be an exciting and sexy test of skill and mechanical know-how.

When a tuned car zooms past a racer on a desolate summer night, excitement makes the heart pound.