That movie-esque coffee shop ro-mance just isn’t quite what it used to be. Falling into the constant routine of school and work, it's only natural that the college student finds themselves dependent on dating apps in hopes of gaining some type of love connection. Although, love doesn’t seem to be the outcome nowadays with the creation of the typical hook-up apps. With a vari-ety of options to choose from, students need to be aware of the general dangers and scandalous choices throughout the App store.

TINDER: We’ve all heard of the infamous Tinder. The ease of sitting in your underwear and swiping through photos (right for romance, left for los-ers) has caught students by storm. The simplicity of posting brief taglines, in-terests and a picture has created dates at your disposal.

However, isn’t the lack of informa-tion (oh, and the fact they know your general location) a bit disconcerting? It has become a matter of who you are actually swiping for. With at least some idea of the person, a possible date makes sense, but when people are left with only a face, would they still risk meeing a stranger? A test done by three

Brigham Young University said yes.

After posting fake pictures and no in-formation whatsoever, the students got over 70 guys to meet for a date, only to be stood-up.

Of course there are some people who have actually met for their long walks on the beach, but having some type of common sense while swiping their superficial judgement is quite im-portant.

REVEALR: This not-so-famous app has given blind dating a whole new meaning. With the only requirements being a 20-second audio clip, age, name, location and a pixelated photo, this app gives those with a sultry voice (and, let’s be honest, a but-her-face) the chance to snag a hottie quick and easy. It’s a good way of falling for some-one based on personality, but it’s also a good way of having to say later on, “sorry, you sounded hotter in your au-dio clip.” It’s a good try, but it seems to be a bigger opportunity for disap-pointment rather than some fairy tale “You’ve Got Mail” love affair.

PLENTY OF FISH: “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” Yeah, yeah. This name-brand app offers much more information to users than other apps. With a variety of identifiers ranging from the typical “name, age, location,”

POF also gives information about per-sonality type, religion, etc. POF even offers a test about someone’s “hidden needs” in a relationship. Since this seems safer because of the plethora of information, this could be breach-ing too far into the realm of too much information. Nobody, not even your year-long boyfriend is likely to know your ambition level, “hidden needs” and chemistry levels (whatever that is supposed to mean). Meeting some-one for the first time is supposed to be about learning the person, not know-ing the name of their first pet and where they moved at the age of seven. Some information is crucial, but hav-ing their life record at hand is hitting the point of possible obsession.

Yes, there are plenty more dating apps, from sex-craved hooligan con-nections to religious-based hook-ups, but the important thing to consider, regardless of gender or sexual orien-tation, is to be safe.

Falling into the ease of banging a brief bio just isn’t quite steady as dat-ing a person.

Kaylee JohnstonEditor-in-chiEf

Dating apps for dummies

Now that the harsh Southern California winter has passed and Spring has officially sprung, we are looking forward to festival season. Outside lands, Coachella, StageCoach, Lightning in a Bottle and the culmination of the season, Burning Man, are just a few of the ever-present music festivals coming up. Here are five peo-ple to watch out for in festival land: The HipsterCatchphrase: “I saw these guys before they were popular…and I hate them now.”Most likely to be found at Coachella.The Hipster often goes unseen but always heard. Most like-ly you will see them on Vine hashtagging “#TheyUsedTo-BeBetter.” Don’t be fooled by their skinny jeans and Ray-Bans, their Nat Sherman cig-arettes are probably as fake as their “prescription” glasses. Avoid this stereotype at all costs. Being jaded at a music festival will surely harsh your mellow. The Inappropriate MosherCatchphrase: “Come on guys let’s open this pit up!”Most likely to be found at Out-side Lands.Moshing is best reserved for punk shows. Too bad no one told this kid that. Whether it’s Crass, Modest Mouse or Seedless you will always see this stereotype trying to start a mosh pit. If no one joins them they will inevitably mosh alone while instantly aggravating

everyone in a 20-foot radi-us. Thrown elbows and black eyes are common, so unless you like the broken face look, it’s suggested you stay out of the inappropriate moshers way and shove other undeserving festival go-er’s in their path. *Bonus points if you convince someone bigger than them to destroy said mosher. (In a to-tally fun and in no way deadly mosh pit.) The person standing in front of everyone filming on their phone Catchphrase: “Can everybody on stage right move back a lit-tle bit?”Most likely to be found at Lightning in a Bottle.This person is the absolute worst! Not only are they blocking everybody behind them, they act like royal press from Rolling Stone magazine. (They’re not.) Don’t let their intimidation tactics stop you. Chances are they are only film-ing to prove that they were actually there. Look for their YouTube footage and revel in the fact you successfully ruined every frame you see yourself in. After all, no pictures and it didn’t happen. The ‘Merika DrunksCatchphrase: “I’m pretty sure the bartender screwed up my drink.” Most likely to be found at StageCoach.It’s hard to tell which is worse: the girls in flag bandanas for clothing or the guys wear-ing Duck Dynasty shirts. Ei-ther way the cowboy hat and

slurred speech is a telltale sign you’ve encountered a ‘Merika drunk. Most likely harassing the bar-tender and congregat-ing with other patriots, you will definitely have to walk to the farthest bar and wait in a forev-er-long line just to avoid their overly loud dialogue and ama-teur attempt at Lenny Kravitz’s “American Women.” Why do these people go to festivals? They go to remind everyone just how great our country is, or to get drunk in public with-out anyone hassling them. GO ‘MERIKA!!! The HippiesCatchphrase: “Is that a cop?”Most likely to be found at Burn-ing Man.Whether they’re lighting a blunt in front of your kids or leaving a trail of glittery feathers in their wake the hippies come in abundance. (Except their not really hippies because you know, it’s 2014.) The hippie is so baked they can’t distinguish people from police. If you try to be friendly with one of them expect paranoid glances and at best a peace-pipe offering. The hippie is always broke so hide your drink tickets. While they’re not the worst stereotype and can be fun to have around just know that in their eyes a conversation translates to “hey can I sleep on your couch to-night?” Ahhh to be a free load-er...errr I mean spirit .

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Saddleback Film Showcase: Direct Your Future will be held Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in BGS 254. All local high-school students and Saddleback college students in the Cinema, Television and Radio (CTVR) Department are welcome to be a part of this opportunity to become more informed of what to expect from their future career.

“It is completely free, and will just be a fun night to watch some movies made by Saddleback alumni and find out more about the department and what it is like to work in the entertainment industry,” said Karly Sacks, Cal State Fullerton graduate student.

The films that will be shown are “30 Seconds”, “Broken Border”, “Hit the

Lights” and “Finding Chance”, all made by Saddleback graduates. Following the one-night film screening will be a panel discussion with directors of the showcased films and heads of the CTVR department.

The discussion will include questions and answers from students and parents to get a bet-ter understanding of future careers in the indus-try.

The event will inform future professionals and their families what happens behind the scenes and in the department. Students will walk-away with a better understanding of what to expect by joining the CTVR program at Sad-dleback College.

“I really want to open up the CTVR depart-ment to the rest of the students on campus and show them what’s going on behind the lens, so

to speak,” Sacks said.Careers in cinema, television and radio are

estimated to grow by 10 percent over the next 10 years in Southern California.

The Saddleback College CTVR program prepares students in all areas to better pursue an exciting job opportunity by understanding and using cinematic and broadcast media.

In addition to the diverse program, state-of-the-art equipment, solid academics, and hands-on experiences with professional productions are also included.

“I also assisted in planning the Ital-ian spotlight at the Newport beach film festival last spring, so I felt that I could take this on with confidence,” Sacks said.

kjohnston.lariat@gmail.comWhat’s in it for the film students?

Burning Man(Off the grid)

‘Tis the festival season

Lightning in a Bottle (Bradley)

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FlIer | courtesy oF karly sacks

Stagecoach & Coachella(Indio)

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The Saddleback Gauchos were able to get back on track in the winning column after a two game slide with their victory over the Santa Ana Dons, 3-1, at Doug Fritz field April 1.

It was a tight game with both the Don’s start-er and sophomore Trey Ferketic battling for six innings. The Don’s struck first on a hard hit ground ball to put them up, 1-0. In the bottom of the sixth the Gaucho bats came alive with a ral-ly started by freshman Casey Worden’s double, breaking up the Don’s no hitter before eventu-ally being brought around to score after back to back singles by freshman Tony Bone and sophomore Dylan Diaz to tie the game, 1-1. The Gauchos caught a break during their rally when the Don’s starter balked to allow Bone to come home safely and Diaz to advance to second, who scored on the next pitch with sophomore Louie Payetta’s RBI double to give the Gauchos the lead, 3-1.

Sophomore Slate Miller licks his chops during the Saddleback Gaucho’s sixth inning rally that propelled them to a victory over the Santa Ana Dons, 3-1, at Doug Fritz field Tues-day.

The top of the eighth inning was extreme-ly tense for the Saddleback bench as the Dons

loaded up the bases against sophomore reliever Chase Jones. Head coach Sommer McCartney opted to bring in sophomore closer Coleman Huntley, who promptly shut down Santa Ana striking out the side and ending the threat before picking up the save in the ninth.

“Those are the situations that I play baseball for, having everyone relying on me to come through,” closer Coleman Huntley, 21, business administration major said. “It’s my job to come in and pick somebody up ’cause people are go-ing to do it for me later, it’s just kind of return-ing the favor and being part of the team.”

Saddleback (17-9, 9-5) is now back in a first place tie in the OEC standings with Orange Coast (21-7, 9-5) and will play next at Santa Ana (17-10, 8-6) on Thursday with first pitch at 2 p.m.

“We’re going to keep doing what we’ve been doing all season,” head coach Sommer McCart-ney said looking ahead. “We’re going to work hard in practice with our hitting and work on our timing to get our foot down and be ready to strike the ball against whoever they throw on Thursday.”

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Sophomore second baseman Dylan Diaz rounds third on his way to score in the Gauchos victory over the Santa Ana Dons, 3-1 at Doug Fritz field Tuesday.

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Sophomore Slate Miller licks his chops during the Saddleback Gaucho’s sixth inning rally that propelled them to a victory over the Santa Ana Dons, 3-1, at Doug Fritz Field on April 1.

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