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 Los talleres de LBCC continúan enfrentando una baja asistencia

Mario Saucedo
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 Los talleres de LBCC continúan enfrentando una baja asistencia

Disclaimer: The Viking News is translating a number of articles to Spanish throughout the semester. This is one of the articles translated, previously published in English.

Los talleres de salud mental de Long Beach City College siguen siendo obstaculizados por la baja asistencia; en un evento reciente celebrado en el campus de PCC, solo dos estudiantes asistieron.

Esta baja asistencia es indicativa de un patrón más amplio; un ejemplo es una sesión anterior que priorizaba la salud mental de la comunidad afroamericana pero tuvo que ser cancelada debido al bajo interés de los estudiantes.

Severiana Jiménez, estudiante de enfermería en LBCC, expresó su insatisfacción por la falta de publicidad de estas sesiones.

“Siento que no está bien anunciado,” dijo Jiménez, “siento que necesito ir a buscar estos talleres si quiero obtener ayuda; es algo que realmente nadie sabe que está sucediendo en el campus”.

Rachel Reyes, interina de Trabajo Social, expresó sus preocupaciones considerando el problema de baja asistencia.

“Ha habido muchas veces a lo largo del semestre en las que los eventos de LBCC se superponen con los nuestros (Departamento de Psicología), donde ofrecen comida gratis, bebidas gratis y todas estas cosas a las que los estudiantes tienden a ir y nosotros no tenemos eso aquí”, dijo Reyes.

Nohely Ramírez, interina de Trabajo Social, enfatizó las dificultades que enfrentan los estudiantes al lidiar con problemas de salud mental.

“La baja asistencia también podría ser porque lidiar con la salud mental puede ser desafiante para mucha gente,” dijo Ramírez, “todos están lidiando con sus propias barreras, y podría ser desafiante para ellos asistir a estos talleres”.

A pesar de la baja asistencia, este taller proporcionó información perspicaz sobre el pensamiento y el establecimiento de metas.

Nohely y Rachel discutieron formas efectivas para establecer metas, enfatizando la especificidad, la medibilidad, la alcanzabilidad, la relevancia y la limitación temporal. Los estudiantes también adquirieron conocimientos sobre las diferencias entre una mentalidad fija y una mentalidad de crecimiento.

Los estudiantes participaron en una actividad artesanal destinada a reforzar los temas del taller después de la conferencia.

En hojas de papel de colores separados, dibujaron dos hojas de árbol, una enumerando sus hábitos positivos y la otra señalando áreas que necesitaban trabajo, incluyendo comportamientos o rasgos de carácter.

Severiana Jiménez compartió su sentido de empoderamiento y comodidad al reflexionar sobre su experiencia.

“Después de experimentar este taller, siento alivio,” dijo Jiménez, “Me hace sentir que ahora tengo las herramientas necesarias para trabajar en mi ansiedad social”.

El programa “Prioriza tu Salud Mental” dejó una impresión duradera en aquellos que asistieron, a pesar de la baja participación. LBCC continuará priorizando la eliminación de obstáculos para la asistencia con el fin de promover la salud mental de los estudiantes.

Los expertos panelistas ayudan a los estudiantes a navegar los desafíos en carreras dominadas por hombres

Mario Saucedo
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Los expertos panelistas ayudan a los estudiantes a navegar los desafíos en carreras dominadas por hombres

Disclaimer: The Viking News is translating a number of articles to Spanish throughout the semester. This is one of the articles translated, previously published in English.

Long Beach City College organizó un evento llamado “Keeping It 100,” en el cual un panel de expertos compartió sus experiencias y dio consejos útiles a los estudiantes jóvenes sobre cómo navegar entornos que pueden no haber sido tradicionalmente diseñados con mujeres en mente.

En carreras dominadas por hombres como finanzas, ingeniería, construcción o medicina, las mujeres pueden ser pasadas por alto y subestimadas, lo que dificulta su éxito.

La vicepresidenta interina Melissa Infusino, la comisionada de planificación Jane Templin, la miembra del directorio Pearl Hanales y la especialista en estética médica Dra. Gloria Tumbaga formó parte del panel de expertos.

Se les hicieron varias preguntas provocadoras a los panelistas, lo que llevó a una conversación sobre sus antecedentes, problemas y desafíos que enfrentaron a lo largo de sus carreras, todo mientras mantenían la honestidad y la transparencia en cada una de sus respuestas.

Infusino le contó a la audiencia de cómo uno de sus empleados robó su idea para un producto.

Ella enfatizó que cuando hay injusticia en el trabajo, uno debe confiar en sus instintos. Infusino dijo que es importante mantenerse fiel a uno mismo y a sus objetivos incluso cuando el camino por delante parece intimidante.

La Dra. Tumbaga compartió su propia experiencia desafiando barreras y estereotipos, cuando se le preguntó sobre cómo navegar en entornos dominados por hombres. “Se necesita una combinación de asertividad, resiliencia y redes estratégicas para navegar en un entorno dominado por hombres como mujeres. Se trata de encontrar tu voz, mantener tu posición y establecer alianzas para aumentar tu influencia,” dijo.

El panel afirmó que tener mentores y modelos a seguir pueden beneficiar significativamente a las personas en el futuro.

Hanales dijo que un elemento clave para lograr el éxito es rodearse de aliados y mentores que te apoyarán y guiarán hacia el éxito, “Estas personas pueden dar ideas útiles, brindar orientación en momentos difíciles y servir como inspiración y motivación.”

Jane Templin dio consejos útiles sobre cómo superar las dificultades y aceptar el fracaso como un paso necesario hacia el logro. Mantener una mentalidad positiva y ver los errores del pasado como oportunidades para el crecimiento personal, según Templin.

La vicepresidenta Jane Templin y la vicepresidenta interina Melissa Infusino respondieron preguntas de estudiantes durante el panel “Keeping it 100” el 19 de marzo de 2024. (Kassie Sainz)

“Recuerda que el fracaso no es el final; es una oportunidad para aprender y crecer más fuerte,” Templin afirmó.

A pesar de que el panel fue un evento único, estableció las bases para futuras discusiones sobre igualdad de género en el campus mientras los estudiantes exploran el futuro de la planificación.

Los patos salvajes encuentran refugio en LBCC

Mario Saucedo
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Los patos salvajes encuentran refugio en LBCC

Disclaimer: The Viking News is translating a number of articles to Spanish throughout the semester. This is one of the articles translated, previously published in English.

La comunidad del campus comenzó a notar la presencia de un nuevo visitante en el patio del edificio P en LAC: ánades reales o también conocidos como patos salvajes.

Frente a la oficina del periódico estudiantil LBCC Viking News, la pata ha construido un nido debajo de un arbusto y está atenta al tráfico y a las personas que pasan por la zona cercana.

Ducks.org informa que una vez que una hembra de pato construye un nido, los huevos se pondrán entre uno y tres días después, y eclosionan aproximadamente 28 días después de la incubación.

La hembra se ha visto con frecuencia bajo el arbusto, pero el macho pato sale temprano en la mañana y no regresa hasta tarde en la noche. 

El jefe de facultad del departamento de inglés, Jason Casem, observó a los patos y su hogar hace aproximadamente tres semanas.

Pata hembra guarda el nido bajo un arbusto en el Edificio P. (Jules Raisdanai) P Building (Jules Raisdanai)

“Cuando comenzaron a anidar, vi al macho (pato).” Casem afirmó que Chris Viola, un periodista, lo indicó al colocar el letrero.

Para permitir que los animales completen su ciclo, se colocó un letrero que dice “Precaución: Patos anidando” entre dos columnas y un área de asientos construida a lo largo de una pared de barrera adyacente a un lecho de plantas.

Los letreros alrededor del patio del Edificio P dicen “Precaución: Patos Anidando” (Jules Raisdanai)

Hay muchas leyes estatales y federales para proteger a los patos y permitirles completar el ciclo de anidación, según la sección de preguntas frecuentes del Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de California.

Además, la página web indica que durante la época de anidación, las aves son particularmente sensibles a la perturbación humana y pueden abandonar su nido, huevos o crías debido al ruido y la presencia humana.

Aparte de la ardilla, el zorrillo o el zarigüeya ocasional, la vida silvestre rara vez se ve en el campus.

Hace dos décadas, el campus estaba lleno de conejos, lo que marcó el último esfuerzo continuo de LBCC para preservar la vida silvestre.

Cece Newman, un estudiante de Estudios Religiosos que asiste a clases en el edificio P dos veces por semana, había visto letreros en el edificio y en el patio, pero hasta hace poco no había visto patos.

Newman dijo: “Los patos son salvajes” cuando se le preguntó si la administración de LBCC debería permitir la entrada de patos. Los patos entraban constantemente en nuestra piscina, creo que nunca anidaban, pero los dejábamos en paz.

Aunque los patos están en la etapa de anidación, su comportamiento cambiará una vez que eclosionen los huevos.

Dado que los patitos no pueden volar y tienen un rango y oportunidades limitados para entrar y salir del patio, los miembros de la comunidad del campus deben estar al tanto del tráfico peatonal para mantenerlos a salvo.

Aunque la administración de LBCC no pudo hacer comentarios en el momento en que se escribió este artículo, el Encargado Principal de Jardinería de Instalaciones fue informado y lo revisará.

 El Yoga en el césped de LBCC promueve el alivio del estrés y una vida saludable

Mario Saucedo
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 El Yoga en el césped de LBCC promueve el alivio del estrés y una vida saludable

Disclaimer: The Viking News is translating a number of articles to Spanish throughout the semester. This is one of the articles translated, previously published in English.

LBCC organiza Yoga en el Césped todos los miércoles de 12 p.m. a 1 p.m., una sesión de yoga de una hora llena de movimiento, meditación y estiramientos relajantes.

Los estudiantes y profesores se reúnen en el césped verde y tranquilo, donde los sonidos del mundo natural brindan un telón de fondo tranquilo para su práctica.

Son guiados a través de una variedad de poses de yoga, enfocándose en sus movimientos y respiración para lograr un estado de paz interior.

Con cada postura, las tensiones desaparecen y los participantes se sienten revitalizados. 

El yoga ofrece a los estudiantes universitarios la oportunidad de encontrar un equilibrio entre las presiones de la vida cotidiana.

Los participantes intentan una pose en Yoga en el Césped frente al Edificio A de LAC el miércoles, 14 de febrero de 2024. (Isabel Murty)

Rick Anderson, profesor de kinesiología de LBCC y instructor de yoga en el césped, dijo: “El yoga, cuando se trata de estudiantes universitarios, es como su combinación milagrosa”. 

Los estudiantes pasan por la universidad con mucha ocupación y mente agitada. El yoga los ayuda a relajarse y concentrarse para mejorar su vida.

Micky Motley, una estudiante de Administración de Empresas de LBCC, habló sobre cómo el yoga ha mejorado su productividad durante el día.

“El movimiento es una forma de terapia.” Motley dijo, “Cuando mueves tu cuerpo, sacas tu mente de tu cabeza “Después de hacer yoga, puedo concentrarme mejor porque no estoy distraído por todos los pensamientos negativos que tenía antes del yoga.”

El compromiso de LBCC de fomentar un estilo de vida saludable en el campus se refleja en Yoga en el Césped, que brinda a los estudiantes herramientas útiles para manejar el estrés y mantener su bienestar general.

Students continue to protest demanding LBCC to divest from BlackRock

Marty Triplett
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Students continue to protest demanding LBCC to divest from BlackRock

Students protested in support of Palestine Wednesday morning at Long Beach City College’s Liberal Arts Campus.

The participating students were protesting against LBCC’s investment in the company, BlackRock. 

BlackRock is an international investment managing company that invests into companies that are involved with the manufacturing of weapons that are provided for Israel, contributing to the genocide in Palestine.

Students are calling for LBCC to divest from their investments in BlackRock.

“This personally affects me because I pay money to attend classes here and I work here, so I get paid money by this college where the money comes from human suffering,” said Skye, student at LBCC and refused to give full name.

Student protesters N. and Skye march in the E Quad. N. and Skye are protesting against LBCC’s investments in the company BlackRock, which invests in Israel and other companies that make weapons used in the murdering of Palestinians. (Marty Triplett)

The students involved with the protest were reluctant in revealing their full names as well as showing their faces in fear of their own safety.  

They stated that the group holds protests on campus every few days out of the week.

A student “N” who refused to give their full name carried a Palestine flag and waved it in the sky and spoke into a megaphone outside of LAC T- building North.

The student protestors circled the courtyard for about an hour before they made their way to the other side of campus outside of the A and E building. 

Pro-Palestinian protests have been seen around colleges across the US.

A few of the universities include University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University and many more.

Health and Resource Fair hosted by U.S Department of Veteran’s Affairs and LBCC

Lineth Murillo
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Health and Resource Fair hosted by U.S Department of Veteran’s Affairs and LBCC

On Apr. 18, Long Beach City College and the U.S. The Department of Veterans Affairs joined forces to host a Health and Resource Fair, a testament to their commitment to giving back to those who have served by providing resources to veterans and their dependents, honoring their service. 

The goal of the event was to assist veterans and their families in navigating their benefits, which include mental health support, employment and legal services,  housing support and family and dependent services, while also providing a sense of community and belonging. 

Strong Families Strong Children (SFSC), one of many booths at the fair, is an organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of military families, veterans, and their children; and provides free mental health services for military-connected children, spouses, and their families. 

“A lot of the time, the veterans get the services but the kids and families and spouses go unseen, so our mission is to highlight that the families also need services and resources,” Karen Ambrosio from SFSC said.  

Additionally, LBCC student veterans were present to give any guidance or support to their peers. 

Kobe Fair, an LBCC student and Army veteran, discusses his campus experience: “As a veteran student at LBCC, I would say my experience has been very positive. The veterans office on campus is very helpful in anything I need, whether it is educational benefits, other outside help, or just about everything else you can think of,” said Fair. 

Support and welcoming energy echoed among the representatives of the many organizations, ranging from free furniture for veterans, mental health services, legal services, and more. 

The Veterans Service Office (VSO) is integral to Long Beach City College, “We would love for more students to come by the VSO, everyone in our office are veterans,” said Trevor Jackson from VSO. 

Not only does the VSO help veterans better acclimate to civilian life, but they provide many forms of support through challenging transitions as student veterans. 

“We have our own personal financial aid, enrollment, vets clubs and we also have our own therapist to help out not only with school life but life in general,” said Jackson. 

Veteran students are encouraged to reach out at any moment of need for assistance and are guaranteed a place of community within the VSO.  

“It can be really hard knowing where to start, but the best place to go is to us, where we are also actively using the benefits and advice we give,” said Jackson.

If you are a veteran and are in need of mental health resources, do not hesitate to reach out to the VSO in LAC A-1029 for guidance.

Attendees learn from past and present leaders at Dr. Beverly O’Neill Student Leadership Conference

Lineth Murillo
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Attendees learn from past and present leaders at Dr. Beverly O’Neill Student Leadership Conference

Long Beach City College students from the Associated Student Body and the latest John Fylpaa Leadership Institute cohort converged in the Nordic Lounge on Mar. 22 for the one-day Dr. Beverly O’Neill Student Leadership Conference.

The event featured a keynote session from former students and two breakout sessions that featured various topics on leadership, activism and student success. 

It wrapped with an afternoon session of panelists who served in past ASB leadership positions. 

“Being a leader is something that essentially comes naturally to me. The feeling of having someone look up to you knowing that they can trust you in a team setting is beyond empowering. However, it’s not about being that person people look at the answers for, but to step up and take initiative to provide those answers,” said Anaya Lewis, a second year health science major.

Lewis recalled exemplifying leadership traits early in life during her elementary school days.

“As early as fourth grade, I started a food campaign to end hunger for people in my community, as this was the first food drive my school at the time ever had. The following year during fifth grade, I was elected to be my school’s first president of our first student council,” said Lewis.

Lewis was one of 20 selected for the current JFLI cohort, which is a seven-month immersive program focused on leadership through community service hours and periodic retreats to develop practical leadership skills, connect with prominent city leaders and receive a transcript notation and recognition at the annual ASB banquet.

Dre Houston, a biology major and ASB student member, appreciated attending the one-day event he signed up for through the Viking Engagement site.

“The event is an immersion to gain some perspectives on leadership, but it’s also about networking,” said Houston.

Samuel Perez, President of the LBCC French Club and future transfer student to Cal State University of Long Beach, was also selected for the competitive JFLI cohort and scholarship. 

“I want to tell future generations… get in touch with yourself, and most importantly, build your network,” said Perez as he recounted his academic journey over the years.

“This is my second major since 1986 when I was in university, and I am still in touch with the same mentors and network that help me when I have any questions or anything, or in need of a resource. Do this; that’s what I built,” said Perez.

Students can find upcoming student events from the LBCC calendar and peruse available ASB student clubs by visiting their LBCC single sign-on site and clicking on the Viking Engagement tile towards the lower part of the page. 

LBCC showcase of talents by choreographers and dancers

Mario Saucedo
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LBCC showcase of talents by choreographers and dancers

With passions on display, student and faculty choreographers brought together a series of ten dances ranging in concepts and cultures on April 19 in LBCC’s auditorium, creating diverse reactions in the crowd.

The event started by letting audience members tune into a talk with the choreographers of the dances.

Each dance and song brought various emotions to each viewer’s eyes as every performance differed in storytelling types and topics, some very sensitive for viewers.

Dancers in “Joy” choreographed by Stephanie Powell show their soul in a gospel-like performance this Friday. This was one of 10 dances to appear on Friday during the Dance Showcase at Long Beach City College. (Sam Villa)

“This represents life, real life, and we are not afraid to step out and put the truth on the stage without a single word, but so much is transferred from our bodies into your lap,” said Professor and choreographer Stephanie Powell.

The first two dances were intense and darkness fell over the audience, one even used the sounds of old mental asylum recordings in the backtrack for “It Begins” by student choreographer Emmanuel Hernandez, where dancers in straight jackets struggled on stage.

“It started as an instrumental, you hear some vocal verses of films that are from times of mental institutions, their training videos,” said Hernandez.

Adamis Goodman performs in “In My Room” choreographed by Danna Molina. This was one of 10 dances to appear on Friday during the Dance Showcase at Long Beach City College. (Sam Villa)

The next three songs before the intermission kept a light tone to the viewers, switching from modern-sounding music to a more classical tone in the last of them.

Viewers laughed as they saw depictions of squabbles between dancers in “Scare Blue!” by Kiara Kinghorn and watched dancers move languidly across the stage in “Nostalgia” by student choreographer Micheal Miller.

“Covid hit, and when we came back from Covid I put together two more versions of the piece, it took some time, and I finally found what I wanted,” said Miller

Gwen Castilian stands her ground performing in “Rules Are Meant To Be Broken: I Wanna Be Bad” choreographed by Jessica Torres. This was one of 10 dances to appear on Friday during the Dance Showcase at Long Beach City College. (Sam Villa)

After intermission, “Tinik-Inspi-Ling” by Professor Martha L.Z. Pamintuan began, which was inspired by tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance where dancers hopped over large sticks in unison with their partners.

In “Rules Are Meant To Be Broken: I Wanna Be Bad” choreographed by Jessica Torres, dancers sway their way on stage to artists such as Billie Holiday. This was one of 10 dances to appear on Friday during the Dance Showcase at Long Beach City College. (Sam Villa)

“My husband is Filipino and we have been together for 20 years with our daughter, so it was a way to celebrate our family and our diverse culture,” said Pamintuan.

The showcase continued with four last songs ranging from older soul and jazz variations to hip-hop and modern songs such as “I’m Tired” by Labrinth ft. Zendaya, which brought the audience to tears.

“When you talk about street styles and hip hop, it not easy, you go from tutting to all kinds of waving to footwork, and they stepped up to the plate and got it done,” said Professor Cyrian Reed, who choreographed “Streetwize” for the showcase.

New mobile kitchen “Carson & Clark” is now open

Marty Triplett
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New mobile kitchen “Carson & Clark” is now open

After two years of non reliable food options, signage around campus advertising the opening of a new mobile kitchen, Carson and Clark, has had students excited about having a new, affordable food option on campus in replace of the cafeteria. 

The new eatery seeks to alleviate some of the ongoing struggles on campus concerning the affordability of food following the closure of the cafeteria. 

“It’s pretty cheap and the food is good,” said Flavio Guzman, a student at LBCC. “I’ve ordered from here a few times and I really like it.”

Long Beach City College student Elijah Williams receives a plate of food from Carson&Clark. One of the seven options of the lunch menu includes a smash burger and fries for $11. (Izzy Juarez)

Aside from affordability, the mobile kitchen relies on an online ordering system for students to order ahead of time before picking it up in the E quad. 

While convenient for most, the online-only ordering system does not currently accommodate students looking to pay with cash. 

Still, the future of Carson and Clark looks bright with students and faculty raving about the food quality and overall value. 

“Business has been booming,” said Eliu Espinoza, who works in the mobile kitchen. “Obviously there are slower days, like Fridays when there are not a lot of people on campus but overall, it’s been pretty good.”

In the first few days that it was open, the mobile kitchen did run out of a few food items but Espinoza assures that adjustments have been made so that there is more than enough inventory moving forward. 

As of right now, Carson and Clark has a menu that offers a bit of something for everyone, such as banh mi sandwiches, burgers, breakfast burritos and chicken tenders. 

Head cook Timothy Chin serves a smash burger and fries. One of the seven options of the lunch menu includes a smash burger and fries for $11. (Izzy Juarez)

Prices range from about $6 to $11, a stark contrast from the food trucks that were stationed in the E quad before the mobile kitchen’s unveiling. 

Carson and Clark is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with breakfast and lunch served all day. 

The question of when the Liberal Arts Campus will get a permanent cafeteria still remains but the mobile kitchen is a welcomed, temporary fix. 

When asked about why the mobile food kitchen took so long to open, Interim Associate Vice President, Administrative & Business Services, Bob Rapoza was not available for a comment. 

The Vikings track & field team qualify for regionals

Mari Kebede
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The Vikings track & field team qualify for regionals

Long Beach City College’s track & field qualified for regionals after overcoming the South Coast Conference Championship on Apr. 27.

“They actually came out and competed during the whole track meet. Normally they don’t take it as serious, so this meet, they really came out and did their lifetime best,” Karen Vigilant, women’s head coach said.

The new mentality showed in this race for the Vikings, especially for freshman hurdler Amareah Hamilton when she secured first place in the women’s 100m hurdles race.

“Some of them PR’d (personal record) and I think this was a spark to let them realize ‘hey, I can really run’ and a lot of them ran faster this weekend than they ran in their high school careers,” Vigilant said.

Hamilton made sure to put the burners on as she torched the race with a time of 14.40 seconds, with fellow teammate Aniyah Wyche finishing in third place with a 15.15 second time.

Freshman Devarriea Oles passes the baton to Freshman David Garcia to run the anchor leg in the men’s 4×100 meter relay. Track and field competed in the South Coast Conference championships on Saturday. (Ian Salazar)

Freshman shot-putter Sarayah Harris-Davis also shined in the competition as her strength was unmatched, muscling her way to first place in the women’s shot-put competition.

Harris-Davis did not hold back on her attempt, throwing the ball at a distance of 11.84 meters, which was more than almost two feet ahead of second-place finisher Dimitra Vitogiannis of Cerritos.

The relay runners showed off their true skills, finishing with high-placed rankings in each relay race.

Even though the vikings may not have gotten first place in the relay events, their high-place rankings gave them a good amount of points for the Vikings squad which also helped them secure third place for both the men’s and women’s teams.

The women scored 112 points at the event and the men scored 84.33 points, with both rosters falling behind second place Cerritos and first place Mt. San Antonio.

The workhorse mentality that Vigilant talked about helped LBCC with the third-place overall finish for both the men’s and women’s team, helping ignite the spark that was needed to finish in the top three.

“Both teams finished third overall in this meet and that was a goal we had as coaches, to get all of our athletes prepared to make a run and be top three in the conference. Understanding that it’s a team goal and not an individual goal reflected upon our student-athletes when us coaches really bought in and supported each other and I think that was the difference this year over other years,” Men’s Track and Field Coach Marcus Carroll said.

The Vikings are all amped up and ready to go as they prepare for the regional prelims on May 3 and the finals on May 10, both taking place at Cerritos College.

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