Athletes gain first-priority registration
LaTasha Monique
May 21, 2008
Almost without notice, Solano community college changed its registration priority sequence, pushing students who formerly had priority 1 registration further down the list. The change leaves some students wondering if registering later will make their stay at SCC longer than anticipated. “I’m... Read more »
Graduation will be moving to football field
Malerie Paynter
May 14, 2008
In a move that has inspired rejoicing among the ranks of this year’s graduating class, the commencement ceremony will not be held in the warm and confined space of the gymnasium, but rather, at the football field. Make sure to show your support for all 553 graduates by attending the ceremony, which... Read more »
Beauty and the teach
LaTasha Monique
May 14, 2008
The Cosmo Girls stormed the 1400 building during Alpha Gamma Sigma’s voting week and filled the ballot box with votes of confidence for the person they felt should win adjunct teacher of the year. Renza Nassab, part-time cosmetology instructor, won. “I was totally surprised, I was nominated... Read more »
Summer program gives students tools
LaTasha Monique
May 14, 2008
Solano Community College is testing a new program called the College Success Institute designed to grab potential first-time college students and help alleviate anxieties that come from the high school to college transition. “Many students who drop out are first generation college students,”... Read more »
New registration process a breeze
LaTasha Monique
May 14, 2008
“My Solano; search and register for classes, get schedules, grades and more,” is the message that greets students who visit the Solano Community College Web site. The new site, powered by Banner, offers students a lot more amenities than the former Legacy system software did, like the ability... Read more »
Solano celebrates Cinco de Mayo
LaTasha Monique
May 14, 2008
On May 5, the ethnic studies program hosted a Cinco de Mayo celebration that featured Mexican food and music provided by DJ Latin Soul and live band Trio Los Lobos, who performed traditional Mexican music. The event marks Solano community college’s first-ever Cinco de Mayo celebration. Professor... Read more »
Softball eliminated from playoffs, eight players leaving
Peter Withey
May 14, 2008
The Solano Falcons softball team was eliminated from round 1 of the Northern California regional playoffs by Ohlone College of Fremont. They won the best-of-three series with wins of 4-3 and 12-4 during the weekend of May 3 at the Ohlone softball complex. The losses end a season which saw the Falcons... Read more »
Baseball advances with nail-biting wins
Peter Withey
May 14, 2008
It seems like the fun never stops for Solano Falcons baseball. They beat the Diablo Valley Vikings in a best-of-three series over the last weekend, with all games being decided by one run. The Falcons won the first game 9-8 in dramatic fashion, overcoming a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth... Read more »
Sharks lose, but Hockey wins
Peter Withey
May 14, 2008
When I came home from work Sunday night, I was tired and knew my project for English class was due in the morning. I decided to flip on the TV and watch the end of the San Jose Sharks-Dallas Stars game before sitting in front of the PC. The game was at the end of the first overtime when I tuned in. Time:... Read more »
These theme parks are classic summertime fixtures
Melisandra Russell
May 14, 2008
With amusement park season upon us, the need for thrills is evident, but where are the best places to go? Two nearby theme parks you might consider are Paramount’s Great America in Santa Clara, or the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Both have a lot to offer in very different settings. Great America... Read more »