Kristina Rocha

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Worked on 29 assignments, created 3, named on 9 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Linklater Knows Bros

In 1991, director and screenwriter Richard Linklater released his feature film debut "Slacker," a plotless independent comedy-drama that follows a group of aimless young adults over the course of one day. The film was widely hailed as a revolution in independent film making, inspiring a generation of X'ers including Kevin Smith for "Clerks" in 1994. Linklater's latest film "Everybody Wants...

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Detrimental Diversity

The mood swing has risen from the local backyard music scene. Ready to swing and dance, Detrimental for Your Health (D. F. Y. H.) formed in Fontana, June 2015, with lead guitarist David Cornejo, drummer Phil Limon and bassist Ryan Penunuri. The trio enjoys to shift from one mood to another with the rotation of different sounds incorporated from different...

By (Kristina as online editor) + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Intersected

An intersectional conversation of Feminism sparked between students and guest faculty. Associated Students of Chaffey College (ASCC) hosted an intimate panel regarding feminism for women of color, also known as Intersectional Feminism. The event consisted of three guest speakers Monica Stockhausen, Donna Colondres, and Jackie Boboye. Each of them discussed their struggles of being women of color, along with their...

By (Kristina as online editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Apple vs. FBI

Apple has taken a decisive stance against the FBI in the name of civil liberty. The San Bernardino shooting opened a case of user privacy between Apple and the FBI. The FBI asked Apple to unlockthe gunman Syed Farook's iPhone in an attempt to find out if he and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, were part of a coordinated terrorist attack....

By (Kristina as online editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Generation: Y?

Generation Y, or Millennials, is a generational demographic born beginning in the 1980s up to the turn of the millennium. As the presidential election nears, candidates will try and reach out to the millennial demographic in an attempt to increase their chances of winning. According to the United States Census Bureau, young adult voter participation dropped in 2012, yet the...

By (Kristina as online editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Assisting Awareness

A traveling wall appeared in the quad drawing crowds and raising questions. The wall, rather than serving its traditional purpose as a restrictive blockade, provided students with background and awareness of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. Built by the University of Irvine, the wall travels through many campuses from Michigan State University to the University of Southern California. Each panel...

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Caleb Beaver Profile

I typed “Caleb Beaver” into my Facebook search bar, stalking his page for a contact number. He didn’t seem to mind the random text and agreed to meet me at Wargin Hall. His usual relaxed brown leather moccasins paired well with his pastel colored button-up shirt. Beaver’s neatly pressed collar was topped off by the chocolate-caramel bottom fuzz of his...

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Socktober Fest

The Inland Empire (IE) Hope Collective is accepting donations of new socks, beanies, jackets and more, which will be donated to displaced people of all backgrounds. Gina Duran, psychology for art therapy major, is founder of the IE Hope Collective. Since the age of nine, Duran has provided aid to the homeless and in 2013 she established the Collective. Through...

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 6 min read

Wignall Museum Opens Art Exhibitions

Staff of the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art opened doors to the public on Sep. 8 to feature a group of artists exploring the U. S. incarceration system through a variety of prison themed artwork. “Inside/Outside: Prison Narratives” features 10 essays and 10 narrative audio recordings of five incarcerated women who are currently serving prison sentences at the California Institution...

By (Kristina as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

The Legacies We Leave Behind

Photo credit: Gina Duran

The small office, tucked away in the corner by the LA rooms is cozy; nearly cramped, yet peculiarly comfortable. The desk, fixed against the wall, consumes half the space of the office, yet still gives him enough room to move. The shelves lining the walls are filled with books from Stephen King to Shakespeare. His eyes are light brown and...