A disabled campus hinders disabled students
Kiesa Jones
November 21, 2008
Within the Disability Services Program offices lie instruction classrooms, a computer lab, counseling services, and opportunity for academic assessment, as well as information on classes that will assist in students’ employability. All this and more is offered within Room 407, otherwise known as... Read more »
Cosmetology students show some love.
Malerie Paynter
November 19, 2008
Manicures, pedicures, haircuts, thermal hairstyling, and manual scalp massages were offered to any and all faculty and staff who stopped by the 1600 building Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students of the cosmetology department hosted a “Faculty and Staff Appreciation” event Wednesday,... Read more »
Final exam screw-up
Malerie Paynter
November 19, 2008
Attention, students: if you’ve been beating your heads against a wall over the problematic change in the final exam schedule, your troubles may – MAY – be resolved. The office of Dr. Robin Steinback, Vice President of Academic Affairs, has switched the finals schedule back to its original... Read more »
Battling the stress monster
Ray Perez
November 19, 2008
Everybody has to deal with it, nobody likes it, but it seems to take a large part of my day. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, it is stress. Like an annoying rash that erupts whenever problems pile upon me, stress is there to intensify whatever ordeal I’m already enduring. Not... Read more »
The cost of an iPod
Melisandra Russell
November 19, 2008
The iPod has made it possible to have any show, news brief, or whatever song fits your mood at your finger tips everywhere you go. But at what cost? I recently had to do community service at an animal shelter in San Leandro, due to my own stupidity a few months back. There were many others in the same... Read more »
“Guitar Hero: World Tour” rocks the house
Troy Patton
November 19, 2008
When “Rock Band” was released, it was touted as the next evolution in the musical genre of video games. Not only did it allow the players to live out their fantasies of being over- the-top ax-wielding guitar gods in the vein of Eddie Van Halen and Slash, but it also allowed you to do your... Read more »
The fight against prop. 8 continues
Natasha Nazzal
November 19, 2008
Thousands gathered in California to protest after Election Day. Marches, vigils, and lawsuits followed the election after Proposition 8 passed and failed to give equality to all. Prop. 8 was the most controversial issue on our ballot. On a positive note, Prop. 8 passed with a 52% vote, which means that... Read more »
An update on the 1700 remodel
Melisandra Russell
November 18, 2008
The end seems to be almost in sight for the remodeling of the 1700 building. Many P.E. classes, including pilates, yoga, and dance classes, have already been moved into their regular rooms. Weight training and body conditioning classes will be moved into their regular classrooms starting November 22.... Read more »
Have focus like a laser beam
Ashley Stipes
November 14, 2008
“Without God, life has no purpose. Without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance,” said inspirational and motivational speaker Vernon Williams. Williams spoke in front of groups of classes and interested individuals Nov. 12, for Solano Community College’s... Read more »
Pink is Blue
Natasha Nazzal
November 14, 2008
Pink is an artist who is undoubtedly different than any other. She embodies her own style like no one else can; a mess of pop star, r&b diva, and punk rocker all blended together. Pink’s fifth album, titled “Funhouse,” was released on Oct. 28th. This is her first album following... Read more »