Mar 14, 2013 - Paranormal claim investi- gators Bryan and Baxter will take part in Ohlone College's psychology speaker s
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Fremont home to Bay Area’s first NASCAR-style iRace center By FRANKIE ADDIEGO Staff writer
The brand new iRace Center opened its doors in Fremont’s Pacific Commons neighborhood March 8, marking a moment in Fremont history: the Bay Area’s first racing simulation center. “It happens to be the most high-end in the nation,” said Erika Montgomery of Three Girls Marketing, which has been promoting the business. “Once upon a time on a camping trip, I pitched the idea,” said owner and CEO Rolando Tolibas. “I thought we should have this as a business, something that’s fun.” Racing games are nothing new, but this track makes every effort to simulate a real raceway, with a moving seat and three screens that surround the player to make the experience as intense as a real NASCAR race. “We assembled these ourselves,” said chief operations officer Filmore Figueroa. “We had them built here with the help of our friends and family.” Montgomery added that the tracks are based on real NASCAR tracks. Mollyanne Sherman of MAC Design, who was responsible for the look of the arcade said, “We wanted to create the feeling of really being at the race – kind-of honoring the NASCAR experience.” Not only does the iRace track provide a fun-filled activity, it’s also provided
Laura Ellingson, director of Gender and Women’s Studies and Communication Studies as a professor from Santa Clara University, will discuss “What’s So Funny? Gender, Sex and the Strategic Use of Humor” in the Julia Wood/ Deborah Tannen gendered styles of communication debate. It will take place on March 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., in Room NC-1100, on the first floor, Wing 1, at the Newark campus. The discussion will be about whether gender should be the primary communication variable, especially after which an individual considers intersections such as race, age, social class status and
Easter Egg Hunt Ohlone College will have Easter Egg Hunt on, March 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at the bottom of Building 1 stairs, on the Fremont campus. If it rains, the event will take place on April 2. The Associated Students of Ohlone College is sponsoring this event.
‘Queer theory’ speaker to visit Ohlone
jobs for a number of Ohlone’s attendees. “Our bosses are really, really nice,” said student Morgan Haro. It’s really fun to race, too.” During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, general manager Carmel Figueroa said her staff “are the brave ones who responded to our call on Facebook and Craigslist.” Several members of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce showed up for the grand opening of the iRace Center, which included a ribboncutting ceremony. TARA INGRHAM/ MONITOR “This is a great new busi- Top: Member of Fremont’s Chamber of Commerce, Brandon ness for Fremont,” said Steve Sass, tests out one of the 14 new racing pods at the iRace CenHuff, one of the Chamber’s ter’s inside the Pacific Commons shopping center in on March 8. ambassadors. “We don’t have Bottom: Jean Ingraffia-Delosreyes announces the grand opening. anything like this in the area.” The track also offers group ing and an award ceremony. Prices run from $18 for a rates, including a two-hour, For more details and in10-minute practice session 15-minute championship formation, visit http://www. to $58 for a 45-minute race. package, with optional cater- iracecenter.com
‘What’s so funny?’ Ethical issues Gender and humor in bio research explored Friday to be discussed By NORIHIRO SASAKI Opinions editor
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any other prejiduces. Also whether gender is really just one of several operant variables will be explored in Ellingson’s talk. Ellingson tends to believe that gender is just one of many operant variables, although it is important to note that there is increasing research that is going on within the organization. This research argues that lower status workers typically use feminine communication styles whereas high status or high paying workers adopt more masculine communication styles when asserting power. Feminine communication styles on the other hand are used primarly to make connections without having to surrend any form of his or her authority.
By NORIHIRO SASAKI Opinions editor
Laurie Issel-Tarver, associate professor of biotechnology, will give a lecture about science and ethical issues in biological research titled: “Henrietta Lacks’ Cells, John Moore’s Spleen, Ted Slavin’s Antibodies, and Myriad Genetics’ Patents: Four Cases That Illustrate the Science and Ethical Issues in Biological Research” on Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 3201, Building 3, second floor, Fremont main campus. The case of Henrietta Lacks will be discussed. Lacks’ case is explored as her cervical cancer cells were a part of revolutionizing biological research. Additionally, John Moore,
whose spleen cells and tissues became patented without him knowing will be discussed in terms of ethical dillemas and its effect on biological research as a whole. Issel-Tarver will discuss these topics: • The case of Henrietta Lacks, whose cervical cancer cells helped revolutionize biological research • John Moore, whose spleen cells and tissues were patented without his knowledge, and how he fought back. • Ted Slavin, who discovered the value of his unusual blood and used it for profit as well as to advance research. • A Supreme Court case this spring, in which Myriad Genetics is defending its right to hold patents on human genes.
“Queer Theory in Our Everyday Lives” is the topic of Gust A Yep. The event will take place Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 3201, Building 3, at the Fremont campus. Queer theory is a theory to think about gender, sexuality and sexology. Yep is a professor of communication studies, core graduate faculty of sexuality studies, and faculty of the Ed.D. program in educational leadership at San Francisco State University. In 2011, he received the university-wide Distinguished Faculty Award for Professional Achievement in Research at San Francisco State University.
Student rep to present one-act plays Ohlone’s Student Repertory Theatre will present Bill 1 of one-act plays. The event will take place March 13 to 15 at 8 p.m. at the Gary Soren Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on the Fremont campus. Tickets are available for $12.
Psychology Speaker Series: Bryan and Baxter Paranormal claim investigators Bryan and Baxter will take part in Ohlone College’s psychology speaker series. Their performance “What THEY Don’t Want You to Know” will reveal the secrets of psychics. There will also be a live exorcism on stage. Bryan and Baxter will perform at Ohlone College on Monday April 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets are being sold for $10 for students with a valid I.D. Their performance will be held at the Smith Center. – Compiled by Norihiro Sasaki
