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The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914 Thursday, October 25, 2007 Issue 8 - Volume 94 QC@WHITT1ER.EDU Raging fires affect Whittier students Yasmin Khorram and Josh Wood QC News Co-Editors "It was pretty surreal, telling my mom what to save out of my room, knowing that there was a possibility that I would never even see my room again." Even being halfway around the world in Egypt, junior Azaam Samad feels the pain of the fires raging across Southern California. "It's weird because everyone had assumed that I was the one going to a dangerous place." Samad is one of many students who have been affected by the uncontrollable fires between Santa Barbara and San Diego. Separate flames broke out on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Malibu and San Diego, causing immediate evacuation of residents in dangerzones. Extreme Santa Ana winds have caused fires to rapidly spread, creating more than a dozen outbreaks across the region. As of Wednesday night, more than 500,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 437,000 acres and 1,300 homes have been reduced to ash. While many blazes are still not under control, ocean winds have started moving overthe area raising the humidity, which is a positive sign. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a federal state of emergency and has directed 1,500 National Guardsmen to be deployed for relief efforts. For Whittier junior Sean Summerall, who serves with the National Guard through the ROTC program, this means possibly facing the danger first-hand. "I was told to expect a WARNO (warning order) this weekend for a possible activation of my unit," Summerall said. "If this happens I too will be in San Diego county next week alongside my peers. I would very much like to be in a situation where I could do anything to help any of the displaced Californians. I am glad to have the opportunity to volunteer for the CALFIRE mission." San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders issued a plea for doctors and nurses to volunteer by helping evacuees who have been injured. "Just today I found out that my boyfriend who's a doctor was deployed to the affected areas to help injured burn victims," sophomore Jannelle An- drade said. "So far, I've been okay here in Whittier, but my family and I have been really worried and are praying a lot." Other students have, decided to return to their homes that may soon be evacuated. Sophomore Stephanie Hilmes drove home to San Diego on Monday in case her family is ordered to move. "We're hoping we don't have to move, but we don't know yet," Hilmes said. "All my professors are being supportive and showing concern." Still, the fires are causing more than just physical damage; students at Whittier are facing emotional distress from worrying and feeling see FIRE, page 5 Above right: Afire burns the dry brush of a Southern California hillside on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Right: Smoke fills the air over the Los Angeles area, turning the sun into a deep shade of orange. PHOTO BY JOSH WOOD / QC NEWS CO-EDITOR Sheldon gives "Mr. Whittier" a new meaning Yasmin Khorram QC News Co-Editor For this year's Homecoming, senior Alex Sheldon is breaking new ground: she is running for the title of Mr. Whittier. In the 2nd annual Mr. and Ms. Whittier competition, Sheldon will compete against seniors Eric Rivera, Raye Thomas and Adam Steinbaugh for the coveted title on Thursday, Oct. 25. Although she is aware that her announcement may stir up controversy, she is willing to remain in the race. "The majority of my friends think it's hilarious and endorse my candidacy," Sheldon said. "There will undoubtedly be negativity but I really don't care about anyone's reaction. If I did, then I wouldn't be who I am." Sheldon believes that a male would also be expected to bend the gender lines if they ran for the female title. "Just like they expect me to relate to males more," Sheldon said. "If anything, I may possibly be met with more opposition." Sheldon has been an active student in numerous clubs and organizations. These include: COR Off-Campus Representative, President of BGLAD, President of Rebirth and the Vice President of the Activists Coalition. Her original intentions in running for Mr. Whittier was to challenge the gender paradigm. "If you learn anything at Whittier College, it's that gender is a social construction," she said. "The whole contest to me is very funny." This idea was initially brought up as a joke to Program Board President senior Carlos Salazar. However, after reviewing the rules and regulations, Program Board encouraged Sheldon to follow up see SHELDON, page 4 HOMECOMING DANCE Students celebrate spirit in style. Campus Life, Page 9 WATER POLO Poets triumph in two game series. Sports, Page 16
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Title | The QC, Vol. 94, No. 08 • October 25, 2007 |
Publisher | Associated Students of Whittier College |
Description | The Quaker Campus (QC) is the student newspaper of Whittier College. The newspaper has been in continuous publication since September 1914. |
Subject | Student newspapers and publications -- Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) |
Date | October 25, 2007 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 16 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Repository | Wardman Library, Whittier College |
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Date-Created | 2013-11-21 |
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Title | 2007_10_25_001 |
OCR | The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914 Thursday, October 25, 2007 Issue 8 - Volume 94 QC@WHITT1ER.EDU Raging fires affect Whittier students Yasmin Khorram and Josh Wood QC News Co-Editors "It was pretty surreal, telling my mom what to save out of my room, knowing that there was a possibility that I would never even see my room again." Even being halfway around the world in Egypt, junior Azaam Samad feels the pain of the fires raging across Southern California. "It's weird because everyone had assumed that I was the one going to a dangerous place." Samad is one of many students who have been affected by the uncontrollable fires between Santa Barbara and San Diego. Separate flames broke out on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Malibu and San Diego, causing immediate evacuation of residents in dangerzones. Extreme Santa Ana winds have caused fires to rapidly spread, creating more than a dozen outbreaks across the region. As of Wednesday night, more than 500,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 437,000 acres and 1,300 homes have been reduced to ash. While many blazes are still not under control, ocean winds have started moving overthe area raising the humidity, which is a positive sign. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a federal state of emergency and has directed 1,500 National Guardsmen to be deployed for relief efforts. For Whittier junior Sean Summerall, who serves with the National Guard through the ROTC program, this means possibly facing the danger first-hand. "I was told to expect a WARNO (warning order) this weekend for a possible activation of my unit," Summerall said. "If this happens I too will be in San Diego county next week alongside my peers. I would very much like to be in a situation where I could do anything to help any of the displaced Californians. I am glad to have the opportunity to volunteer for the CALFIRE mission." San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders issued a plea for doctors and nurses to volunteer by helping evacuees who have been injured. "Just today I found out that my boyfriend who's a doctor was deployed to the affected areas to help injured burn victims," sophomore Jannelle An- drade said. "So far, I've been okay here in Whittier, but my family and I have been really worried and are praying a lot." Other students have, decided to return to their homes that may soon be evacuated. Sophomore Stephanie Hilmes drove home to San Diego on Monday in case her family is ordered to move. "We're hoping we don't have to move, but we don't know yet," Hilmes said. "All my professors are being supportive and showing concern." Still, the fires are causing more than just physical damage; students at Whittier are facing emotional distress from worrying and feeling see FIRE, page 5 Above right: Afire burns the dry brush of a Southern California hillside on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Right: Smoke fills the air over the Los Angeles area, turning the sun into a deep shade of orange. PHOTO BY JOSH WOOD / QC NEWS CO-EDITOR Sheldon gives "Mr. Whittier" a new meaning Yasmin Khorram QC News Co-Editor For this year's Homecoming, senior Alex Sheldon is breaking new ground: she is running for the title of Mr. Whittier. In the 2nd annual Mr. and Ms. Whittier competition, Sheldon will compete against seniors Eric Rivera, Raye Thomas and Adam Steinbaugh for the coveted title on Thursday, Oct. 25. Although she is aware that her announcement may stir up controversy, she is willing to remain in the race. "The majority of my friends think it's hilarious and endorse my candidacy," Sheldon said. "There will undoubtedly be negativity but I really don't care about anyone's reaction. If I did, then I wouldn't be who I am." Sheldon believes that a male would also be expected to bend the gender lines if they ran for the female title. "Just like they expect me to relate to males more," Sheldon said. "If anything, I may possibly be met with more opposition." Sheldon has been an active student in numerous clubs and organizations. These include: COR Off-Campus Representative, President of BGLAD, President of Rebirth and the Vice President of the Activists Coalition. Her original intentions in running for Mr. Whittier was to challenge the gender paradigm. "If you learn anything at Whittier College, it's that gender is a social construction," she said. "The whole contest to me is very funny." This idea was initially brought up as a joke to Program Board President senior Carlos Salazar. However, after reviewing the rules and regulations, Program Board encouraged Sheldon to follow up see SHELDON, page 4 HOMECOMING DANCE Students celebrate spirit in style. Campus Life, Page 9 WATER POLO Poets triumph in two game series. Sports, Page 16 |
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