LUIS CHAVEZTurn off the faucet and cut water usage. Gov. Jerry Brown announced a state of drought emergency for all California citizens on Jan. 17. As the temperature rises, so does the amount of precaution that citizens need to take to keep water consumption amount at a normal level. According to Brown, the weather conditions for the next several months...

ROBERT SCHMITTThe 2013-’14 version of the Men’s Panther Basketball team had high expectations to live up to from last year’s team. The 2012-’13 team won the Foothill Conference and finished as the runner up to Mt. SAC in the state finals. The only returning starter from last year’s team is one Adom Jacko (pronounced Autumn). Chaffey’s run to return to...

NESHA DICKSONThespians are hard at work putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a stellar performance of Molière’s “Tartuffe.”Director Kelly Ford, theatre arts professor, is orchestrating an impressive rehearsal process for this French slapstick comedy. The cast and crew are currently in the fourth week of their six-week rehearsal deadline. Timeline aside, this talented group is making unprecedented...

NESHA DICKSONWord to the wise. Do not waste money on this film. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, “Labor Day” would be arguable the biggest upset to any couple hoping to experience a compelling romance. Prior to the debut of “Labor Day,” the trailer conveyed a passionate Bonnie and Clyde-esque must see flick, equal part romance and part thriller....

NESHA DICKSONTV personality Ellen DeGeneres emerged on a stage adorned with crystal bead drapes, life-sized Oscar statues, and dimly lit, stand-alone light fixtures to host the 86th annual Academy Awards — better known as “The Oscars.”DeGeneres returned to the Oscar stage after previously hosting seven years ago, and expectations were high for her to make this year’s Oscars a memorable...

NESHA DICKSON Student thespians performed a work of comedic genius with their performance of Moliere’s French farce Tartuffe. A modest crowd showed up for the final performance of Tartuffe on the afternoon of March 9, not quite certain what to expect. What they got was an elaborate vision of Molière’s classic brought to life by the direction of Kelly Ford...

HANAJUN CHUNG If there’s one thing a mystery-thriller should do well it is to provide the overall reveal to the plot’s central question in a reasonable, satisfying fashion. “Non-Stop’s” mystery is actually simple: the flight’s air marshal Bill (Liam Neeson) is asked for a $150 million ransom or a person on the plane dies every 20 minutes. That premise offers...

SADIE GRIBBONStudents seemed wary as they waited to hear about the proposed technology fee to be voted on during the student election in April. At this semester’s Rancho Cucamonga campus Pizza with the Presidents on March 5 in Student Activities, the college and ASCC presidents discussed a possible tech fee for students. Last fall, President and Superintendent Dr. Henry Shannon...

SADIE GRIBBON An educator was left stabbed and wounded after a violent altercation with a student on the Rancho Cucamonga campus. On Feb. 5, Dr. Brandon Bernstein was teaching his History of Rock class while a student was being somewhat disruptive, entering and leaving the class multiple times to go to the restroom.“I didn’t think much of it,” Bernstein said....

SADIE GRIBBON There was bad blood between the Chaffey Panthers and the San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines during the game on Feb.19. It began with the Lady Panthers leaving the gymnasium as SBVC had an appreciation ceremony for their sophomore players at their last home game. When the ladies came back in for the tip-off, the crowd conveyed its displeasure....