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Iraqi-born attorney specializes in helping refugees
By Amir Al Tamimi EL CAJON–An Iraqi immigrant who came to the United States in 1976 is now helping refugees from his country on their roads to citizenship. Steven Nazar Garmo had immigrated with his parents to Michigan, where he received … Continue reading
Jazz n’ jambalaya spiced up the Griffin
By John Weber The Griffin Center continued its celebration of Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 16, with the food court serving Jamaican-inspired food and the Jazz Music Department playing classic jazz standards. The menu included jambalaya, sweet chicken curry … Continue reading
Lady Griffins close out basketball season with a lopsided win
By Jimmy Spillane GROSSMONT COLLEGE– Nicole Harris led the way with 23 points and Stevi Cooper added 22 as the Lady Griffins blew out San Diego City College 77-30. The Griffins jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. … Continue reading
Grossmont celebrates couples who met on campus
By Jenn Sanders GROSSMONT COLLEGE — How do couples meet? Almost every couple has a story they will happily tell if you ask them about it. Some met at bars while others were introduced by friends, and many met while going … Continue reading
Peer Counseling Club makes debut here
By Jenn Sanders GROSSMONT COLLEGE — Student here have many choices in campus clubs. One of the newest clubs was represented by Amanda Odish during the Inter-Club Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Odish said there are successful Peer Counseling Clubs on numerous … Continue reading
Giving blood on Valentine’s Day
By Dylan Burke and John Weber GROSSMONT COLLEGE – Heath Science students were out in the main quad, while trained certified professionals from the San Diego Blood Bank drew students’ blood on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 14 and 15, during … Continue reading
Barbecue, competition enliven Wounded Warrior recuperation
By Matt Quijas CAMP PENDLETON, California–Marines and sailors stationed here are devoting this week to honoring service members injured in combat from all over the world; this is a great opportunity for them to showcase their new facility for Wounded … Continue reading
Grossmont students radio promo comes in 2nd nationally
GROSSMONT COLLEGE –Radio student Eric LaForest has won second place in the student audio competition of the Broadcast Education Association for his spot “Zombie Attack” promoting National College Radio Day on Griffin Radio. The only community college student to enter the national … Continue reading
Chancellor Miles announces budget austerity measures
By Chancellor Cindy L. Miles GROSSMONT COLLEGE — For the past few years, Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has been able to lessen the brunt of the state’s funding crisis by budgeting frugally and being incredibly conservative – even pessimistic – in predicting … Continue reading