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45 departments to offer courses this summer at SCC

Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2013

Students will be able to choose from over 400 classes in 45 different departments that will be offered over the summer at Solano Community College campuses in both the eight and six week sessions. “This is a good opportunity for students to catch up on their units to speed up their graduation... (more...)

Solano Falcons’ baseball plays today in the CCC Super Regionals

Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2013

The Solano Community College baseball team, head-coached by Scott Stover, plays in the CCC Super Regionals May 10 through May 12. Seeded #14 in this weekends Regionals, the Falcons (15-9) ranked third in their divison behind division champ Marin (19-5) and Laney (16-8) runner-up will face... (more...)

Solano tops Laney 5-4 for their fourth straight victory

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2013

FAIRFIELD — On a day where the fans enjoyed weather in the 70s and slight to no wind, the Solano Falcons put on a great game face against visiting Laney College Thursday. The Falcons (14-6, 8-2 BVC) knew going into yesterday’s game that the game was going to be tough as Laney just came... (more...)

Solano softball wins with ease sweeping the Mustangs

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2013

FAIRFIELD — Extending the Falcons winning streak to three games, Solano topped the Los Medanos Mustangs 11-0 and 7-3 March 21. Game 1 Solano started the scoring in the first inning when Dana Manibusan bunted to get on base and advanced to second base on a throwing error by the pitcher. Stephanie... (more...)

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Solano tops Laney 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth for their fourth straight victory

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2013

FAIRFIELD — On a day where the fans enjoyed weather in the 70s and slight to no wind, the Solano Falcons put on a great game face against visiting Laney College Thursday. The Falcons (14-6, 8-2 BVC) knew going into yesterday’s game that the game was going to be tough as Laney just came... (more...)

Solano softball team wins in extra innings to split double-header with Marin

Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief/Photographer
March 20, 2013

Solano Falcons women’s softball won the second game of a double hitter with Marin 10-9 in extra innings with a base-loaded walk in front of a crowd of about 25 people still cheering them on after a heart-breaking loss in the first game Tuesday March 19, 2013 in Fairfield. Solano (10-8, 8-4... (more...)

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Junior Olypics held at SCC

Ben Gogna, Editor in chief
March 15, 2013

The Sierra Nevada 2013 SC Junior Olympics Championship was held at Solano Community College in Fairfield, March 8-10. The 3-day event was for the 14 and under short course Junior Olympics. There were over 700 swimmers, from as far as Nevada. Local swimmers were represented by the Solano Aquatic... (more...)

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Solano falls short against American River college

Ben Gogna, Editor In Chief
February 27, 2013

In the bottom of the sixth and Solano down by four runs to American River, the Falcons Dana Manibusan led the inning with a bunt for a single putting a runner at first base. The next batter, Stefanie Chainurux, hit a triple, scoring Manibusan. Dana Rivera and Darian Quist-Richard reached... (more...)

Falcons Max Van Dyke pitching in the top of the 6th

Solano falls 16-5 to Santa Rosa

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2013

The Solano Falcons falls to Santa Rosa 16 – 5 February 23, in Fairfield. This game makes a two-game back-to-back loss to Santa Rosa, the first coming on Thursday losing 3-1 in Santa Rosa. Five Falcon (5-4,0-0 BVC) players crossed the plate, but wasn’t enough to take the game away... (more...)

Solano College's Ariella Harper makes a two pointer against Marin College in the second half.

Solano women almost triple the score 82-32 at Marin.

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2013

MARIN — The Solano women’s basketball team really wants the top slot in the Bay Valley Conference this year and they moved aside Marin College, 82-32, Wednesday to make sure that happens. “We came out strong and executed our offense and defense well,” said Solano’s freshman guard,... (more...)

Solano womens softball tops DVC 7-1

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2013

CORDELIA — After coming off a 5-3 win against Cosumnes River Feb. 9, Solano faced Diablo Valley at home Tuesday, winning 7-1. Solano was able to drive across the plate six Falcons before adding a seventh run in the bottom of the sixth inning when sophomore infielder Dana Manibusan smacked... (more...)

Solano tops Mission 5-4 despite three errors

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2013

CORDELIA — The Solano Falcons played a nail-biter on Tuesday defeating Mission College, 5-4, after squandering a 4-0 lead in the 8th inning due to three errors. While leading 4-0 heading into the top of the eighth inning, Solano Falcon’s head coach, Scott Stover brought in freshman... (more...)

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Spotlight on Solano athlete: James Givens, guard

Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2013

James Givens is a guard for the Solano Community College Falcons. Givens grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Fairfield High School in 2007. Alan Iverson, ex Philadelphia 76ers, was his favorite athlete growing up, but eventually it became Lebron James, Miami Heat, because Iverson retired. What... (more...)

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Spotlight on Solano athlete: Taylor Hamilton, guard

Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2013

Taylor Hamilton has idolized Kobe Bryant since she was eight years old. Hamilton is the starting freshman guard for the Solano Community College Falcons. Taylor’s high school coach, Nadine Walker, attended and played for Solano. Solano’s Connie Holloway, Corina Cornelius, Ann Talamantes-Ristow,... (more...)

Solano College's Lequan Gomes shoots a jumper in the first half against Napa Valley College.

Solano men demolish Napa 73-49

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2013

The Solano Falcons (9-13, 4-7 BVC), on the road, come home with an easy win against Napa Storm (4-16,2-9 BVC) 73-49 Friday night. “We played a great game tonight,” Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Gabriel said. “It’s good to see our team finally come around and play to our... (more...)

Solano's Lucy Santos Shooting a two pointer against Napa College in the second half.

Solano Falcons win 68-55 in Napa

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2013

The Falcons (10-9, 7-2 BVC) ended their week on a good note topping the Storm (7-12, 4-4 BVC) 68-55 Friday Febuary 1. On Wednesday when Solano played Laney (10-10, 7-1 BVC) now tied for first in the Bay Valley Conference, the Falcons were looking at battling for first place, but after an upsetting... (more...)

Solano College's Tim Mohr making Solano's second shot after a successful post move past Yuba College's Chris Smith early in the game.

Solano loses to Yuba 71-59

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2013

MARYSVILLE, Calif. — In a bitter sweet loss, the Falcons extended a losing streak to five games after being defeated by the 49ers 71-59 in Bay Valley Conference play Friday night. Solano (7-13,2-7 BVC) trailed 27 – 23 at the half, against a team that doesn’t lose at home. “Yuba... (more...)

Solano's Ariella Harper shoots a layup over Yuba defender Natalya Stepanchuk early in the second half. Solano up 52-18 at 13:49 in second half.

Falcons on hot streak, win sixth straight, 65-40 over Yuba College

Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2013

MARYSVILLE, Calif. – The Solano Community College women’s basketball team won a decisive game against Yuba College Friday night, a win they needed to keep pace with dominant Mendocino College for first place in the Bay Valley Conference. The Solano Falcons (10-8, 7-1 BVC) defeated... (more...)

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Hit and run driver caught after driving into a fence at Solano Community College

Ben Gogna, Sports and Photo Editor
January 14, 2013

Cordelia — An 18-year-old female was arrested after she crashed her car into a fence at Solano Community College, ending a pursuit which started in Suisun City on Monday around 4 p.m. A witness reported a white Toyota involved in a hit and run in Suisun City.  The witness followed the driver... (more...)

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Solano opens the season 1-0 defeating Yuba College 79-56

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
January 3, 2013

Rockville — The Solano Falcons women’s basketball team won their Bay Valley Conference league opener 79 – 56 against Yuba College at home on Wednesday January 2, 2013. In the last few minutes of the first half, the Falcons carrying the lead, ended the first half 42 – 32 after the 49ers... (more...)

Pilar Washington celebrates after scoring a point against College of the Siskiyous during the first game of the Solano-Falcon Classic on Sept. 12, 2012.

Washington has set a goal to play for Xavier University

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
December 5, 2012

With an aspiration to play volleyball for Xavier University of Louisiana, coached by Christabell Hamilton, Pilar Washington, a second year student at Solano Community College and 2nd team all league in her freshman year is currently a dominating force. Her position of middle hitter/blocker... (more...)

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Local Johnny Cash tribute band ready for first performance

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
December 5, 2012

Vacaville — Beth Hood, player of the bass guitar, was tuning her instrument before the band started practice. She was trying to find the E chord because she said, “It’s off.” There are five members in the Rock n’ Roll Ruby’s, Hood (former Tempest staff member) at bass, DeeDee Rowdy... (more...)

City College of San Francisco Crystal Zeledon puts teams final goal (3) in net past goal-keeper Katie Wright in second half of the playoff game in San Francisco on November 17.

Solano loses 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs to #2 City College of San Francisco.

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 20, 2012

San Francisco — The #14 ranked Falcons were beaten by #2 Rams 3-1 in the first round of the 2012 Women’s Regional Brackets – North Region on Saturday November 17 in San Francisco. With the sky giving way from what had been rain for the past few hours, both teams were excited... (more...)

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Interested in taking a class, but have questions about the indicated instructor?

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
November 14, 2012

Do you have information to share about a professor at Solano Community College? At your campus? There is a website called ‘Rate My Professor,’ where any student can leave his/her two cents on which ever professor they choose. If you are interested on taking a class, but want to... (more...)

Natalie Ruiz (left) and Rianne Ruiz (right) perform their speech.

Solano College debate team gives election themed speeches

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 14, 2012

The Speaking Falcons, Solano College’s student debate team, performed several election-themed speeches for the campus community on November 6 at the campus theater. Solano College speech professor and the Speaking Falcons’ coach, Janene Whitesell, opened the ceremony with an introduction... (more...)

With less than three minutes in the game versus Marin, Katie Wright jumps and deflects the ball making a save and keeping Marin scoreless on Tuesday November 6 at Solano Community.

Solano finishes with victory in final home game

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 14, 2012

Rockville — The Solano Falcons held Marin to a 2-1 win Tuesday November 6 at Solano Community College. Coming out strong offensively, Solano Defensive player Tara Cooley put the Falcons the lead 1-0 in the 5th minute of the game. The rest of the first half Solano looked to have eased back... (more...)

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Dec. 11 is the Last Day

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
November 11, 2012

The Solano Community College Cosmetology Department program is offering a friday night $15 dollar style and make-up  special and their services until December 11 and will start back up again January 21, 2013. The program consists of male and female students acquiring a total of sixteen hundred... (more...)

Brittany Smith blocking a shot from Laney player on Friday November 9 at Solano Community College. The Falcons won 3-0.

Solano looking to take second in their conference.

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
November 9, 2012

Rockville — The Falcons played their last home game of the season against Laney College winning against a team that showed very little challenge. To Laney, the game appeared to be not as important shown by their lack of concentration, but for Solano, it was a different matter. The Falcons... (more...)

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Last chance to see ‘Of Mice and Men’ is this weekend

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 9, 2012

Rockville — Solano Community College is currently presenting a theatrical production, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, which comes to its final day of production on November 11. George Maguire, who started his journey back in 1987 teaching at SCC, will be adding this show to his total... (more...)

Solano Falcons' Sydney Sjoberg puts the ball past Napa in the 40th minute helping Solano take a 1-0 lead. (in Rockville)

Falcons defense decides the victory as Solano wins.

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 2, 2012

Rockville – The Solano Falcons woman’s soccer walked away defensively with a 3-1 victory over Napa Valley in Bay Valley Conference play October 19. The Falcons (6-4-3, 5-0-2BVC) dominated the first 13 minutes of the game against the Napa Storm. Falcons’ Sydney Sjoberg scored in the 40th... (more...)

Solano Falcons' Pilar Washington returns a rally against College of Marin October 19 in Rockville.

SCC Falcons volleyball wins all three and sweeps Marin

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
November 2, 2012

Rockville — The Solano Falcons volleyball team beat College of Marin 3-0 in Bay Valley Conference play October 19. The Falcons recorded a victory with 25-17, 25-17, 25-18 sets over the Storm. In the first set, Brittany Smith scored the first point of the game. With Janelle Williams spiking... (more...)

Solano celebrates during the Solano-Falcon Classic tournament beating San Jose 3-0 in first game and Siskiyous College 3-2 in the second, Sept. 12 at Solano Community College.

Falcons win in tournament, team shows endurance

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
September 19, 2012

FAIRFIELD — The Solano Falcons entertained as they swept the Solano-Falcon tournament Sept. 12, leaving the fans with a thriller ending. Solano beat College of Siskiyous in a set five tiebreaker, 15-6. “It’s good for us to be pushed and win in five,” coach Darla Williams said. (F)26-24,... (more...)

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August 28 at Solano Community College.

Solano loses to Evergreen Valley College 6-1

Ben Gogna, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012

Solano Women’s Soccer played defensively allowing only one goal the first half against Evergreen Valley College Tuesday August 28 at Solano in Fairfield, Cali. Katie Wright played net for Solano. In the second half, Brenda Cruz scored for Solano, Gracia Correa assisted. EVC turned it... (more...)

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Three Solano basketball athletes sign onto four year universities

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
May 9, 2012

Three Solano basketball players signed letters of intent to two different schools at 1 p.m. on May 3 at Solano Community College.   “I’m very proud of these girls,” Matt Borchert said. “I’m excited for them and their futures.”   Presley (Star) Neufeld, will be transferring... (more...)

Solano softball headed to playoffs

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
May 2, 2012

The Solano Falcons will be entering the Regional Round number one playoff games as the number 12-seeded team going against number 5 Fresno (29-11). Game Two will be on Sunday, May 6 at noon, followed by a game three at 2 p.m. if needed. Solano Community College (28-9) clinched the win for the... (more...)

Bay Valley Conference 2012 swimming championship hosted at Solano

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 30, 2012

Solano hosted the Bay Valley Conference swimming championship for 2012, the seventh year in a row, April 21 – 22. The following Solano Community College swimmers earned First Team All Bay Valley conference awards. Sophomore Julia Parker, 100-yard individual medley, 50-yard backstroke,  100-freestyle. Sophomore... (more...)

Solano baseball scores first, but falls to Laney 10-5

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 27, 2012

OAKLAND — Solano Community College,  tied with Los Medanos  for second place in the Bay Valley conference, lost 10-5 to Laney College in the last game of the season Thursday, April 26 in Oakland, Calif. Solano (16-8) had only three hits the whole game, but scored five runs, four in the... (more...)

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Air quality on campus not at 100 percent

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 25, 2012

        Students had to adjust to the air quality on campus at Solano Community College April 24. Physical education instructor Matt Borchert warned his aerobics class  that air wasn’t the best, and told students they didn’t have to run outside. A breeze carried... (more...)

Laney Cory Hearne picked off at first by Solano Ben Monroe in the top of the third after reaching base with a basehit to right field.

Solano loses chance at 2012 BVC championship

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 25, 2012

Laney College robbed the Solano baseball team of their shot at the Bay Valley Conference title, topping the Falcons 8 – 2  April 24 at Yarbrough Stadium in Fairfield, Calif.  The Falcons never had a chance, trailing Laney from the first inning when Laney first baseman Ellis Stephney hit... (more...)

The Solano Community College, 1300 Art building, is being remodeled and has plans to be done by November. Construction is being done by FALK construction. The work started April 6th.

Renovation of the art building (1300) is underway

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 16, 2012

Construction workers have broken ground in the 1300 building at Solano Community College  and are currently gutting the existing walls and fixtures. SCC plans to have the art building renovation complete by November 2012. Falk Construction, led by Tim Leblanc, says that the project will... (more...)

Vacaville Accident

Childcare vans involved in accident

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 16, 2012

Ralph and Alison Helms, residents of Vacaville were driving a Ford Ranger on their way home from Sacramento at 3:20 p.m. Sunday April 15, when coming off the freeway at Alamo exit going westbound I-80, the vehicle skid out of control and rolled several times across oncoming traffic and into... (more...)

Alec Kenilvort (1,3) pitching against Yuba College in the top of the fourth inning in a 5.2 inning game on April 3. Kenilvort would record his first win while pitching 5.2 innings, allowing only two runs while striking out four at Yarbrough Stadium in Fairfield, Calif.

Solano Trounces Yuba College 18-2

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
April 9, 2012

The Solano Falcons baseball team (13-12) exploded with eight runs in the seventh inning and beat Yuba College 18-2, extending their winning streak to eight games on April 3 at Yarbrough Stadium in Fairfield, Calif. “We’re playing well. We made some changes, but we’re playing well,”... (more...)

Solano right-fielder Audrey Musgrove hits a double in second game against Marin. She would steal third and later score the same inning.

Softball sweeps Marin, now leads conference 12-0

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
April 4, 2012

The Solano Falcons softball team won both games of a doubleheader against College of Marin April 3 at home in Fairfield. The Falcons won 4 – 0 in the first game and 7 – 1 in the second. Solano pitcher Hannah Wilbur (14-5) collected her fourteenth win in game one,  striking out 14,... (more...)

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Solano baseball on win streak

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
March 28, 2012

The Solano Falcons (10-12) men’s baseball team is enjoying a five-game winning streak leading into the Los Medanos game, March 29. The Falcons have beaten Marin, Contra Costa, Laney, Mendocino, and Yuba College. The recent game against Yuba College (7-15), March 26 in Marysville, CA at Engelken... (more...)

Softball starts strong

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
March 21, 2012

The Solano Falcon softball team (8th ranked) won the Silver Division Championship at the March Madness tournament in Fremont. The Falcons went 2-1 in Saturday beating DVC 10-6, Cabrillo 7-6 (in 9 innings), and then losing to Fresno 8-4. Winning three in a row on Sunday, the Falcons eliminated... (more...)

Coach Floyd Burnsed talks to his off-season conditioning class Monday, March 12. Burnsed discussed the possibility of the football program cancellation.

Football coach holds out hope, gives players options

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
March 14, 2012

With the football program voted to be cancelled at last week’s governing board meeting, Solano Community College football coach Floyd Burnsed acknowledged the setback the team faces, but says classes must go on. Burnsed, head coach of the Falcons, spoke to team athletes and staff at a... (more...)

Solano Falcons OF Zach Welz, freshman player, hoping to score in bottom of the 8th against Los Medanos March 10, 2012.

Solano Falcons falls to Los Medanos 7 – 2

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
March 10, 2012

Solano Falcons, 2-3, 5-12 overall in conference failed to make a comeback after Los Medanos, 4-1, 9-7-1 overall, scored three insurance runs on four consecutive hits in the top of the seventh. The Falcons only two runs came from Zach Welz scoring on a sacrifice fly from Alex Crosby in the bottom... (more...)

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Tempest staff recognized by Society of Professional Journalists

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
March 7, 2012

The staff of the Tempest at Solano Community College will be receiving two awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards for 2011. Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper-2 Year/Community College was awarded to the entire Tempest staff.  Tempest... (more...)

Coach Scott Stover watching over team practicing in the rear parking lot at Solano CC

Rain doesn’t slow down Solano baseball

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
March 2, 2012

Rain did not  interfere with the  March 1 scheduled Solano  Community College baseball team practice. Scott Stover, coach moved the practice to a nearby parking lot at the rear of the campus. Did you like this? Share it:TweetComments

Solano pitcher Ben Monroe throws last pitch to Brandon Baranzini for the final out to end the game against Santa Rosa winning 11 to 4.

Solano Falcons beat Santa Rosa 11 – 4

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
February 24, 2012

Solano Falcons first baseman Nick Spini went 3 for 4 with one RBI, one walk, one triple and scoring three runs, beating Santa Rosa 11 – 4, Feb, 23. “We had runners in scoring position three or four times with two outs and we got hits in all three or four times,” Spini said. Second baseman... (more...)

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Women’s softball eyes seventh consecutive conference title

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
February 24, 2012

The Solano women’s softball team has their sights set on a seventh consecutive conference title. “We’re excited,” said Terri Pearson-Bloom, head coach for the Solano Falcons.  “We are currently six-time defending and are on pace to win our seventh consecutive Bay-Valley Conference... (more...)

Solano women’s basketball wraps up season

Ben Gogna, Sports Editor
February 22, 2012

The Solano women’s basketball season didn’t end as expected. The Falcons ended the season with a record of 17-12 with a slot in the Bay-Valley Conference tournament in February. “It ended well,” coach Matt Borchert said. “We got to play in the conference tournament. We didn’t win... (more...)

Solano player Aleesa Gilmore goes up for two before being fouled by Marin guard Esella Dominquez, BVC Tournament, at Solano, Feb. 14, 2012

Pulling away in first half, Falcons left College of Marin in the dust

Ben Gogna, Sports/photo editor
February 15, 2012

The Bay-Valley Conference tournament started on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and the Solano Falcons women’s basketball first challenge was to play against College of Marin. The Falcons previously played the College of Marin, Jan. 25, and won 90-36. This game ended in similar fashion, routing... (more...)

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Solano defense control Yuba College and win 77-41

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
February 9, 2012

The Solano Falcons women’s basketball played, at home, the Yuba College 49ers during sophomore night Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Solano won 77-41. Both teams showed strong defensive game play at the beginning of the game. In the first four minutes of the game, Solano pulled to a 7-2 lead.... (more...)

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Solano can’t stop Yuba’s winning streak

Ben Gogna, Sports editor
February 9, 2012

The Solano Falcons men’s basketball, 2-8, played Yuba College 49ers, now 10-0 in conference, Wednesday, Feb. 8. Yuba won 79-54. “This is an ultimate test for us,” Solano head coach John Nagle said. “Yuba has already won the conference and took first place.” “We’re excited... (more...)

Falcons beats Napa Storm 64-60

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
February 8, 2012

Solano played a tough defense, holding off the the Napa Storm’s strong comeback, winning the Feb. 3 game 64–60. “I thought they did a great job of coming out with a lot of energy and we didn’t match that energy,” said Napa coach Steve Ball. “They did a hell of a job defensively... (more...)

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Solano beats Napa, but trails Los Medanos for division title

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
February 8, 2012

Playing rival school and looking for their eleventh straight win over Napa Valley College, Solano Falcons head coach, Matt Borchert said that determination and a consistent defense held Napa to a low scoring offense at the Feb. 3 game. The teams met already this year, Jan. 4, in Napa.... (more...)

Falcons fall to Comets

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
January 28, 2012

The Contra Costa Comets pulled away in the second half outscoring the Falcons 41 to 26 and winning the game 70–52 on Jan. 27. Center Issac Jackson, with 15 points, and guard Justin Pollard, with 10, led scoring for the Comets. The Solano men’s basketball team came out strong, showing positive... (more...)

Solanos Tara Cooley going up for a lay-up against Contra Costa Comets

Solano demolishes the Comets

Ben Gogna, Sports/photo editor
January 28, 2012

Jan. 27 — Extending the Solano College winning streak to three games beating Contra Costa, the Falcons conference record through January is 6 – 1. Solano, led by forward Marissa Dunn scoring 15 and guard Tara Cooley scoring 14 played the Comets, led by guard Alley Roberts who scored... (more...)

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Solano vs Los Medanos

Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
January 19, 2012

Strong performance by Solano Men’s Basketball team helped to beat Los Medanos 69 – 62. Leading the team was G LeQuan Gomes scoring twelve points and both G T.J. Teding and James Givens scoring eleven. G Mike McKinney scored ten and Chris Edens scored ten. The Mustangs put on a tough challenge... (more...)

Aleesa Gilmore leads fast break against Los Medanos during the second half of their game Jan. 18, 2012 at Solano College

Falcons hold off the Mustangs

Ben Gogna, Sports/photo editor
January 19, 2012

Jan. 18 – Solano Falcons women’s basketball team entered the game against Los Medanos half a game behind the Mustangs. With Solano coming off a 60 – 53 loss Jan. 13 to Mendocino and with the season coming to an end, the team was looking for a win. “This game is for first,”... (more...)

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College to consider laying off campus police

Ben Gogna, Photo editor
December 7, 2011

Solano Community College will consider laying off its police officers next semester, possibly considering private security guards for some or all of campus security. Police staff received an email in late November from a representative of their union, informing police staff of the possible... (more...)

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CERT prepares SCC participants for Mother Nature’s catastrophes

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
October 19, 2011

CERT volunteers aid actors posing as victims injured by a mock tornado   Many houses and buildings have been heavily damaged, several large fires are burning in the Green Valley and surrounding areas, while law enforcement is working to ensure safety and to control the security of the... (more...)

Jericho, from Woodstock, New York, is on a mission to hitchhike her way to Europe. She's been a drifter since June.

Ambitious hitchhiker shares travel tales

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
October 5, 2011

Jericho, from Woodstock, New York, is on a mission to hitchhike her way to Europe. “You got a cigarette?” she asked, followed by, “Can I get a ride?” Jericho is 18 years old and is on a trip across the country. “I’m headed to Reno ‘cause smokes are only two... (more...)

Volunteers pitch in to beautify campus

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
September 21, 2011

“Bushes have no business growing over the sidewalk” said Susan, a volunteer at Solano Community College’s Clean and Green Day. “I’ve got to trim’em back and put them back in their place.” Lynette Gray, another volunteer, mentioned the responsibility that students... (more...)

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Solano Falcons win first game of season against LMC 15 – 8

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
September 12, 2011

Solano Falcon football team won their first game of season against Los Medanos 15 – 8 Saturday at Solano Community College. Vallejo native, sophomore wide receiver Tony Edmondson scored the Falcons first touchdown of the 2011 season against Los Medanos Community College. Head coach Floyd... (more...)

Team prepared for Game One against LMC

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
September 10, 2011

Friday afternoon Solano Community College football players were going through routine exercises and formations in preparation for today’s game against Los Medanos College. “We’re really excited,” said head football coach Floyd Burnsed, who was voted 2009 Community College Trainer... (more...)

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Motorcycle parking spots are getting harder to find

Ben Gogna, Photo Editor
September 7, 2011

Motorcycle riders like myself love the fact that we can park almost anywhere. I remember one of the first semesters I rode my 2003 Harley to a photography class, a fellow student took a picture of me on my bike. I used that image as my default on Myspace. I would love to enjoy riding my bike... (more...)