Tempest responds
Sharman Bruni
September 28, 2011
A cartoon was published in the Sept. 21 issue of The Tempest that has offended many people. There is no tolerance for racism in the newsroom and it was never the intention of myself, as editor-in-chief, or our graphic artist Phillip Temple to provoke anger in any individual. I will make it clear that... Read more »
Executive library assistant retiring
tempest staff
September 26, 2011
Ralphine Andrus, executive assistant to the deans of the school of human performance and development and the school of liberal arts, will retire effective September 30. She was presented with a plaque for outstanding service by J.Arturo Reyes, executive vice president, on September 21, at governing... Read more »
Mourning Ennis Johnson
Editorial Staff
September 24, 2011
Solano Community College football player Ennis Johnson Solano Community College lost a valued member of its family when football and basketball player Ennis Johnson was killed Sept. 14. According to multiple media reports Johnson was killed at his Fairfield apartment. We at the Tempest wish to extend... Read more »
Funeral Services for Ennis Johnson
Deborah Graham, online editor
September 23, 2011
The funeral for Ennis Johnson will be held today at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield at 10 a.m. Johnson, 21-year-old was a Solano football player this season and was killed last week. Reception to follow the funeral at the Fairfield Community Center. People can mail checks to the Ennis Johnson... Read more »
Arrest made in computer theft
September 21, 2011
Police have arrested a 20-year-old Fairfield resident in the recent theft of a laptop on campus. The suspect was spotted on campus by one of the victims, according to police. When police arrived, the suspect ran off through the campus and hid in parking lot 5 between vehicles and tried to run off again,... Read more »
SCC board to decide on bookstore deal
Jeff Stock, staff writer
September 21, 2011
Operation of the Solano Community College bookstore may be contracted to Barnes and Noble, according to college governing board documents . The governing board will rule on the proposal at tonight’s meeting. The proposal includes a $200,000 sign-on bonus, and guarantees a minimum income of $350,000... Read more »
Pirates cage Falcons at home
Jeff Stock, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
The Solano Falcons were unable to derail the still undefeated Modesto Junior College Pirates on Tuesday, losing their second in a row at home. Despite high offensive pressure and several solid scoring chances the Falcons couldn’t find the back of the net in the first half. Even though freshman goalkeeper... Read more »
Falcons claw out eyes of Mustangs
September 21, 2011
The men’s Solano Community College football team just managed to beat Los Medanos in it’s first home game 15-8 on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Los Medanos made the first move, scoring toward the end of the first off of a safety putting the score at 2-0. The Falcons didn’t retaliate until the... Read more »
Women’s Soccer falls short in first home game
Jeff Stock, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
The Solano Women’s soccer team did not improve its 1-1-1 record Friday adding a loss at the hands of visiting Mt. San Antonio College. “It was a good hard fight from both teams. We did some good things, but lost to a team we were better than” head coach Jeff Cardinal said. The Falcons took their... Read more »
Jazz festival brings back live music
Deborah Graham, Online Editor
September 21, 2011
Bodies were moving and grooving to the sounds of the Latin band, “Sapo Guapo” at the 12th annual Vacaville Jazz Festival last weekend. “We come every year. There is nothing like a live band,” said Veronica Stills of Vacaville. Stills and her daughter Trina brought their... Read more »