Spanish instructor loves to dance, and is now dancing his way out the door
LaTasha Monique
April 30, 2008
A communist take over in 1959 in Cuba would have Pedro Hirot-Lorenzen, at 16, fleeing Havana and seeking refuge in the Unites States in 1961. Hiort-Lorenzen received his master’s degree in Spanish from San Jose State College in 1970 and just one year later, he would interview for a full time... Read more »
Solano Speech and Debate team capture National Championship
Iris Floyd
April 30, 2008
The Solano Speech and Debate team captured the National Championship at the Phi Rho Community College National Championship Speech and Debate tournament held in Chicago, April 14-20. The Speech and Debate team took first place with four golds, four silvers, and two bronze awards. The team comprised of... Read more »
Solano finishes second, Fahlstrom qualifies for state
Peter Withey
April 30, 2008
The Solano Community College swim team took second place at their second and final home swim meet this year. Though they finished behind Merced College in the overall meet, sophomore swimmer Todd Fahlstrom was able to qualify for the State meet with a time of 4:28.70 in the men’s 400 individual... Read more »
$2 tickets, $1 hot dogs the way to go
Peter Withey
April 30, 2008
The average price of a baseball ticket at any Major League ballpark is $25.40, according to ESPN.com. For the average Solano Community College student, it would cost too much to attend a ball game with some friends, even if you split the cost of all the other expenses. That’s why I love the Oakland... Read more »
Softball clinches another BVC crown
Peter Withey
April 30, 2008
The Solano Falcons softball team will go into the playoffs with their third straight Bay/Valley conference title under their belts. The Falcons finished the season with a 31-17 record overall and 17-1 BVC record. Head coach Terri Pearson-Bloom said that team is seeded 12th in the Northern California... Read more »
SCC gets $5,000 for business scholarships
Lance Park
April 30, 2008
Five thousand dollars will be used to establish an endowed scholarship for SCC students thanks to the Fairfield-Suisun Twilight Rotary Club. The April 16 meeting of the Solano College Governing board featured the Rotary President Tamer Totah presenting a $5,000 check to the SCC Foundation Director,... Read more »
ASSC Campaigning needs overhaul
Lance Park
April 30, 2008
Another Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC) election has come and gone, and we have a new president and new student trustee who both ran unopposed. Only 164 students cared enough to vote, and one of the main reasons might be the lack of campaigning. Really, outside of the 1400 building, did... Read more »
27th annual dance performance at SCC
Iris Floyd
April 30, 2008
Solano Community College will be hosting its 27th annual dance production performance. “Can’t Stop the Beat” will hit the stage on May 2 – 3 in the SCC Campus Theater at 8 p.m. Over 25 student performers, under the guidance of director Esther Pryor, will entertain the audience... Read more »
SCC hiring raises questions
Lance Park
April 30, 2008
There is an employee that makes me question whether background checks are standard procedure for SCC. Her name is Susan Rinne, and she is the interim director of fiscal services. This sounds harsh, but here’s why you should take a moment and consider this: Rinne was the business officer when the... Read more »
Current art exhibition honors educators
Iris Floyd
April 30, 2008
The Solano Community College Art department is celebrating the teaching and learning of art in the exhibition entitled, “To Honor Teaching.” The exhibit opened on April 24 and will run through May 19. Thirty-seven artists – all former or current educators at various institutions –... Read more »