Unique flash drive designs will make your head spin
Rachel Sison, staff writer
May 1, 2013
USB flash drives play an important role in today’s society, being used to back up files/documents, to physically carry files from point A to point B, and to store music and photos. There are many different types of flash drives out there; most of them have the same basic design, however there are two... Read more »
Campus Conversation: The “N-word”
Ryan Tucker: staff writer, Mark Jensen: Online editor
May 1, 2013
Words are powerful. They can uplift, inspire, and encourage you to do great things. For all the positive things words can do, they can just as quickly be used negatively or ignorantly. This ignorance is perfectly personified in the word “N—-r.” Our intention is to start a campus-wide conversation... Read more »
“Musketeers” actors embrace their roles
Patrick Finnigan, staff writer
May 1, 2013
Solano’s rendition of “The Three Musketeers” is on stage for the public through this weekend. The production features drama, romance, comedy, and of course, daring and wondrous sword and gun battles for the masses. “It’s actually a really high action show,” said Nick Reckmeyer, who plays... Read more »
What would happen if community college districts consolidated?
Erica Perez, California Watch
March 20, 2013
Editor’s note: The Tempest is publishing this story in collaboration with California Watch. The state’s 72 community college districts spend tens of millions of dollars on administrative positions that could be consolidated or shared by districts a short drive away, a California Watch... Read more »
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 Sea Otters. SASO... Read more »
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 on base with... Read more »
Campus Conversation: What is your opinion on gun control?
February 6, 2013
“People who do Illegal things with guns own guns illegally, so laws won’t stop criminals from using them.”-Summer CollinsPsychology “I’m more for owning guns.”-Alec Neal, 21Undeclared “I believe guns should not be regulated.”-Terri Wells, 22English “They should give background checks,... Read more »
SCC professor will present alternative Measure Q plan
February 6, 2013
Editor: The Solano Community College District Governing Board is going to meet at 6:30 on Wednesday, February 6, in Room 626 of the Administration Building, to discuss the architects’ plans for the new construction that will be financed by the recently passed Measure Q. These plans call for demolishing... Read more »
Poetry in motion
Ryan Tucker, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
I find it very rewarding meeting new people here at Solano. I enjoy finding the characters and the standout individuals who have something special. I pride myself on having an eye for spotting the unique. This week, a cosmetology student by the name of Melanie Bacho caught my attention. Her fun-loving... Read more »
FREE STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
Sponsored by the Academic Success Center (ASC)
January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013, between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Solano Community College in room 101(Building 100), a seminar will be hosted going over ‘using google drive to safeguard your homework.’ If you have ever lost your homework that you had been working on for hours or if your computer somehow... Read more »
