District Attorney withdraws subpoena"We're clearly within our rights as journalists" claims editor
A subpoena issued to the Lariat seeking all notes, records and unedited video footage of an alleged assault on a campus cop was withdrawn recently and will remain dormant unless there is need to revive it, a spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney has confirmed.
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Lariat receives subpoena in assault caseDocument seeks records and unedited video shot by student journalists. Editor is retaining counsel.
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.…
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DISSAPPEARING ACT: In front of the SSC building, the newspaper stand was found vacant of Saddleback's free student publication. Over the past week, at least 10 racks were found stripped of issues. Second arrest for Saddleback studentConfrontation with newspaper staff reveals theft of campus newspaper.
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.…
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Career and Life Development Center helps students set and achieve career goals
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.…
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TAKE DOWN: Zach Chanoski, 21, was arrested after being pinned to the ground by a campus safety officer and an anonymous student. Student charged with assaulting cop
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.…
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Dancing with the Saddleback Stars
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.…
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An unidentified student helps Campus Safety Officer Santos Garcia subdue a student acting erratically on campus Wednesday. Police apprehend agitated student following chaseUnidentified man subdued after escaping from officer. He is taken to hospital for observation.
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.…
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Innovations in Saddleback's Film Department
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.…
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ONCE YOU SAW THEM, NOW YOU DON'T: IVC's atrium that has dawned a host of international flags for more than ten years remains bare after the removal of the colors in late February. IVC flags removed under questionable circumstancesMass protests were paramount concern, Roquemore claims.
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.…
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College cafeteria, a place for students and faculty to eat and relax
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.…
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Cancelled classes disrupt routines
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.…
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Saddleback's On Campus Child Care
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.…
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Air quality concerns shut down campuses for remainder of the weekWith fires surrounding the sister schools, poor air quality continues to dog sudents and teachers.
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.…
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Saddleback College: Bad for Your Health?
Students at Saddleback College speak up about the lenient and unenforced smoking policy.
They are large, square, red and white. They reside all over campus, in long hallways, next to classroom doors, in quad areas. They are 'No Smoking' signs and the signs are visible to students all over campus.…
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A fire department helicopter flies into thick smoke near IVC. Smoke, ashes close colleges
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.…
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Athlete awakens from coma
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.…
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Football player severely injuredReserve Jamal Malone remains in a coma at Mission Hospital
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.…
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CHOW DOWN: David Baird, who represented team Astroglide, practically inhaled his slices of pizza helping the film club when yet another food eating contest sponsored by Saddleback's Associated Student Body Government. This is the second win in a row for the club members. Clubs stuff their faces with pizza
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.…
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Film club wins hot dog eating contest
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.…
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The Lariat wins national award
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.…
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FeaturedThe Starbucks Melting PotStarbucks 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.A Taste of Independence from the Newport Beach Film FestivalFor 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.Michi races on track, through academiaBrandy Pastor, JRN 120 Contributor
Athlete of the semester for Irvine Valley CollegePeter Johnson: Sophomore outside hitterThe 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.The war on domestic violence
Athlete of the semester for Saddleback CollegeRekeshia Jones: Sophomore centerRekeshia 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.Malagon: a fixture in the equiptment room and hearts of othersEfren 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 ProfileHannahleigh Jasmine GarciaSaddleback 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.Malagon: a fixture in the equiptment room and hearts of othersEfren 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.People watching at the gymFor 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)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 smooth sounds of KSBR
Athlete of the weekMike Cole
Saddleback's Cole 'bullies' all the odds
Sports ProfileKelli LarsonKelli 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.Saddleback's Cole 'bullies' all the odds
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Kelli Larson keeps team spirit aliveKelli 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.Seeing the signs with ASL
The Fast and The Furious Ways…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.ASL Club Profile
Ballerina Hannahleigh Jasmine GarciaSaddleback 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.Athlete of the weekCorey Thibault
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Happy Chinese New Year!Welcome to the year of the Rat.
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Athlete of the weekPeter JohnsonAfter 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.Global Summit comes to Orange County
Athlete of the weekLauren MolinaSaddleback 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 weekJason ToneyOne 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.Barley pop, suds, brewskies - any way you say it, beer is beerBrews 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
Athlete of the weekLauren MolinaThe 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 weekRekeshia JonesPlayoff 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.Just what the doctor ordered
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Athlete of the weekAbel MedinaThe 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 weekCornell JenkinsCornell 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.Fast Living
Athlete of the weekRekeshia JonesRekeisha 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 weekCornell Jenkins
Athlete of the weekAshley Dunn
Athlete of the weekKashif WatsonWith 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 weekCassie Klockgether
Athlete of the weekKashif Watson
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Athlete of the Fall semesterLariat's pick: Maurice Clark
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Athlete of the weekHannah McElroyLeading 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 weekPerry Webster
Athlete of the weekMikhail Radchuk
Athlete of the weekTiffany Smith
Athlete of the weekChelsea Pavlik
Athlete of the weekMari Guadagnini
Athlete of the WeekSebastian TrujilloGauchos 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 weekChelsea Pavlik
Athlete of the weekJosh Ferrell
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