Play-Doh, a bizarre representation
Anthony Gutierrez
November 30, 2009
Traditionally, Play-Doh associates their image with child-imagination, but in Singapore, the company is using controversial ads. The Play-Doh image transforms into self-destructive, dangerous, self-mutilating tools. The Play-Doh ads depict a box of matches, a colorful meat cleaver, a cool... Read more »
Subcultures, America’s labels
Trung Bui
November 30, 2009
I am a nerd. I remember back when that wasn’t a sort of subculture to belong to, but rather an individual characteristic that defined me. Sadly though, those days are over and subculture has slowly and surely started to supersede the attributes that make someone an individual. Why has this... Read more »
Athenian Grill to hold benefit fundraiser for Joe DeLorenzo
Natasha Nazzal
November 23, 2009
Solano youth theater director Joe DeLorenzo suffered a stroke two weeks ago and needs your help. The Athenian Grill is hosting a benefit fundraiser in which 20 percent of every total bill will go to help DeLorenzo’s medical expenses because he has no medical insurance. The fundraiser will take... Read more »
Campus mourns familiar face
Raymando Perez
November 18, 2009
Benita Hatcher, a well-known face at Solano Community College, passed away Oct. 1. Her cause of death is currently unknown. Known as boisterous by those close to her, for the students that didn’t know her personally, she was a recognizable figure around campus, with her trusty... Read more »
Pacman wins again
By Raymando Perez and STAFF WRITER
November 18, 2009
He entered the ring the champion. Came in at a trim fighting weight of 145 lbs, and the bright lights of the MGM Grand Casino wasn’t anything new to the once defeated fighter, he had headlined several of his own pay-per-view cards. At 29 years of age the champ is in the prime of his life, and for... Read more »
Unstoppable?
Peter Fournier and NEWS EDITOR
November 18, 2009
Floyd Mayweather, it’s time….That was the implication given by many at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this past Saturday night when Manny Pacquiao dominated fellow welterweight Miguel Cotto, finishing in a 12th round TKO to cement his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters ever, but... Read more »
Pres to name new VP tonight
November 18, 2009
Solano Community College president Jowell Laguerre will propose the hiring of a new vice president and a new director of human resources at tonight’s board of trustees meeting, according to a press release from the president. Carey C. Roth has been named as the vice president for administrative... Read more »
An old favorite with a twist
Maria E. Gonzalez
November 18, 2009
I decided to choose this recipe because macaroni and cheese is a comfort food that also manages to be an elegant and delicious dish for your Thanksgiving menu. Happy Holidays! Ingredients • 2 Cups cooked elbow macaroni pasta • 8 Cups of cold water • 2 Tablespoon... Read more »
Matt Borchert approaches his 10th year coaching
By Brittany Davis and CO-SPORTS EDITOR
November 18, 2009
With the winter season approaching us, Solano’s women’s basketball team is getting ready for another great year. Head coach Matt Borchert has been coaching at Solano Community College for 10 years. He has not lost a season so far. Borchert is a passionate basketball coach, with a refuse-to-lose... Read more »
Solano beats Laney:BVC volleyball game
By Anthony Gutierrez and STAFF WRITER
November 18, 2009
Solano triumphed over Laney at exciting volleyball game Tuesday. Spikes and strong defense overwhelmed Laney. During the beginning, Solano’s strong defense overwhelms Laney. Solano scores with the help of Monica Bustos, number 9, FR, acting like Spiderman at the net. The score is 8 to 1. Allyson... Read more »