Tubbs says education helped him achieve his dream
Angeline Todd
October 29, 2010
After 43 years of living, learning, and working, a boy who grew up on welfare is running for Congress. Rick Tubbs, a candidate for Congress for California District 7, came to speak to SCC students on Thursday, Oct. 28. Tubbs came to speak in reaction to Congressman George Miller’s forum... Read more »
NASA selects SCC student to participate in on-site program
Gretchen Smail
October 20, 2010
Since its establishment in 1958, NASA has excelled at employing innovative engineers who work diligently to understand the wonders beyond our own atmosphere. So when Dr. Melanie Lutz found out that Solano Community College’s own Daniel Wiese had been specially selected to be a part... Read more »
Jackass 3D grossly good
Cutter Hicks
October 20, 2010
When film viewers heard that Jeff Tremaine was going to film a third Jackass movie, all hell broke loose. Not only the fans, but the general public found enjoyment in it as well. More pranks, nudity and violence take up the big screen... Read more »
Gameplay makes Castlevania reboot impressive
Larry Ragland
October 20, 2010
The Belmonts have returned for yet another foray into battle with the eternal creatures of the night. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is now available for the PS3 and the XBOX 360 and I’m having a great time with my PS3 version. Where most people say that ‘Symphony of the Night’... Read more »
Five Guys is a more expensive burger
Jackie Janiero
October 20, 2010
Have you been craving a big juicy hamburger lately? Got more than fifteen bucks on you? The perfect place in Vacaville has just opened up for you to try. Recently this place has been calling lots of attention, hearing it was better than in-and out, is what makes people want to try it. After... Read more »
Halloween costumes over-exposing
Vonique Stricklen
October 20, 2010
Lingerie, stilettos and lewd behavior has now become the norm for young women during Halloween. What was historically considered a time of purification and prayer has gone from a children’s holiday to a party Hugh Hefner would be proud of. What has happened over the years that... Read more »
CSUs accepting 2011 summer applicants under certain conditions
Jackie Janiero
October 20, 2010
For those who have recently applied for the spring 2011 semester, the beginning of August the CSU’S began accepting applications for only upper-division transfer students, with no knowledge of what the budget was going to be, they were not sure if the applicants would be able to accept... Read more »
Falcons grounded by Storm
Vonique Stricklen
October 20, 2010
After a much anticipated match up, the Falcons winning streak was brought to a halt by the Napa College Storm Volleyball team in a 22-25, 23-25, and 22-25 defeat. “Every point was a fight, it just didn’t go our way half the time,” said Darla Williams, head coach of the Falcons. Despite... Read more »
Photo Exhibit Explores Abandonment
Anthony Gutierrez
October 20, 2010
Abandonment and hollowness: these ideas are interpreted in the “Structure and Light,” exhibition (partly) presented in the 1800A (photography) building. Its photographs and paintings invoke “emotional response,” said Hedi B. Desuyo in a statement. According to a press... Read more »
Olympian motivates students to never give up
Sharman Bruni
October 20, 2010
Why are you here? What’s your motivation? These are a couple of the questions asked by Olympic athlete Andy Bloom at his Training for Success lecture on Friday, Oct. 8. Goals, said Bloom are an essential part of life. As a track and field athlete, he remembers a goal... Read more »