Declawing a cat is your decision, not the governments
Delia Miles
December 11, 2009
In this day and age, describing one as an “animal lover” is equal to saying “I like to rest when I get tired.” The two are equal in that they are virtually understood. We care for, love, protect and nurture our pets. They are our responsibility, exactly... Read more »
Class cuts affecting students with disabilities
Beth Kreiss
December 11, 2009
Students who have disabilities have had a good education at Solano Community College. For this reason over 900 students who have all kinds of disabilities come here. This began to change in the fall, but even more cuts in classes are planned for the spring. Disabled classes are vulnerable to... Read more »
Reorganization OK’d by board
Peter Fournier
December 9, 2009
You can make that change, or in the case of Solano Community College, the many suggestions in Dr. Jowel Laguerre’s reorganizational plan for school, official. The President/Superintendent had his proposal approved by the governing board at the Dec. 2 board meeting by a 4-2 vote, with trustees... Read more »
Hawkes to retire after Spring ’10
Lynne Conte
December 9, 2009
After 22 years, Dorothy Hawkes wants to put down the chalk. Hawkes, a Solano Community College math instructor plans to retire in May 2010 after the spring semester. “I started teaching part-time at Solano during summers when I was a student at UC Davis, around 1985,” Hawkes said. Her first... Read more »
From being a Jayhawk to a Falcon, Laguerre has always shot for more
Peter Fournier
December 9, 2009
If Dr. Jowel Laguerre was asked when he started being an educator, he would tell you fourth grade. That’s when the leader of Solano Community College was hired by his aunt in his native Haiti to tutor his two cousins. That foray into education has come almost full circle as he is now the... Read more »
Falcons finish 2009 with just 2 wins
Raymondo Perez
December 9, 2009
For many, a season in which a team wins 20 percent of their games and is outscored by opponents by more than a touchdown can be considered a disaster. If you are a fan of football here at Solano, than I’ve probably hurt your feelings. However, there is plenty of room for hope for next season. Team... Read more »
Cuts could mean more questions than answers
Jessica Martin
December 9, 2009
Trying to register? For a number of reasons, registration for next semester might be a little confusing. Due to state imposed budget reductions, Solano has had to cut about 125 courses from the spring semester. Students are being encouraged to register as early as they can so that they can get... Read more »
What is the true meaning of Christmas
Trung Bui
December 9, 2009
It’s that time of year again. When the shopkeepers groan, the mom and dads moan, and the kids scream their little lungs out for you to comply with their demands. It’s Christmas. The time of the year that has ranged in so many meanings that it seems like people just make their own... Read more »
End-of-semester blues
April Taylor
December 9, 2009
Fall semester is coming to an end and so is the year, which gives everyone the opportunity to turn over a new leaf. If you’ve done nothing but slack off all semester, you have a chance to make things different next semester. If you’ve made New Year’s resolutions and done nothing to... Read more »
Parents are taking over my life
TalkToMe
December 9, 2009
TalkToMe Sabrina Blank Dear TalkToMe, I am having problems with my parents. They are really controlling and I do not know what to do. I feel suffocated. I feel like I should be allowed to make my own decisions because I am 19. They are controlling my life! -A.G. Dear... Read more »