Basketball team anticipating successful season
Macy Landrith
January 30, 2009
Solano Community College’s men’s basketball team is off to a promising start this year in preseason. So far, the team has jumped into play full force, standing at 5-4 so far and winning the Cuesta Tournament in San Louis Obispo. They also defeated Sierra College and Sequoias, both of which... Read more »
SCC’s Horticulture Club welcomes new members
Nate Johnson
January 30, 2009
Solano College’s Horticulture Club is reaching out for new participants in its 25th year. Past by-laws prevented enrollment in the club for those not registered as an SCC student. Thanks to the new rules effective since December 2008, anyone who harbors an interest in the program is welcome in... Read more »
We’re here, we’re not going anywhere
Ashley Stipes
January 29, 2009
The ground beneath your feet is shaking. Like usual, you assume it is another California earthquake, but you soon realize it’s actually the foundation of your school’s accreditation: will it collapse, or will it hold steady? For the past year Solano College has been on a warning status, given... Read more »
Maize Brewington Update
Ray Perez
January 28, 2009
In a recent meeting, the Governing Board unanimously voted not to extend the appointment of the vice president of administrative and business services. Maize Brewington, has been on a paid leave of absence since Oct. 6, 2008. Her position will become vacant on June 30, 2009. The college will begin recruiting... Read more »
Schools are not as safe as you think
Malcolm Gibson
January 28, 2009
The world today is not in the best of shape. While our troops are battling in the Middle East, our students are battling each other in the classrooms. Violence in our schools is not a new issue. It has been present for many years. Many people remember the Columbine incident that cost the lives of 12... Read more »
New and improved Horticulture Club
Candy Pond (Special to the Tempest)
January 28, 2009
For over 25 years, Solano Community College has had a very active and productive Horticulture Club. Each year, the club has conducted plant sales just prior to Christmas and Mother’s Day to raise money for horticulture student scholarships. The club was originally set up to acquaint students... Read more »
Pothole on campus reveals gas line
Lance Park
January 12, 2009
Correction: What was initially thought to be a gas main revealed by the sinkhole turned out instead to be a massive root from the nearby tree. The actual gas main is a further four feet down. Part of the road near the 1700 building at Solano Community College collapsed January 6 around 3:00, revealing... Read more »