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Vivid writing featured during Literary Arts Festival

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

By Sean Asuncion GROSSMONT COLLEGE-Students and alumni shared stories and poems dealing with deep feelings and their personal experiences during an April 30 session of the annual Literary Arts Festival. All displayed their abilities to write descriptively and to create … Continue reading →

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Afternoon spent on a Poe-sitive note

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

By Johnny Weber GROSSMONT COLLEGE – “Was he a madman? Was he a genius? Or was he both?” Write Out Loud attempted to unravel the mystery behind the words of one of the most beloved American gothic poets, Edgar Allan … Continue reading →

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Honors bestowed on students, faculty, staff

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

By Matt Quijas GROSSMONT COLLEGE — For 50 years now, this school has been recognizing students, staff and faculty for outstanding performance.  Here are some of this year’s highlights: Bobby Morris received the Division Honor Award in the Career Technical … Continue reading →

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Mom is someone on whom you can depend

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

By Johnny Weber GROSSMONT COLLEGE – September of 1992; the very first breath I took in of the fantastic world. Ever since then, my mom has been there for me through the good, the bad and the ugly. I was … Continue reading →

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Literary Festival on campus grows in prestige

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

By Johnny Weber GROSSMONT COLLEGE–The Creative Writing Program hosted its 16th annual Literary Arts Festival with such renowned speakers as Sandra Cisneros, who wrote  The House on Mango Street, and Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried, April 23-May … Continue reading →

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Going Bonkers for ‘Lost In Yonkers’

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

By Johnny Weber GROSSMONT COLLEGE – The Theatre Arts Department premiered its spectacular production of Lost in Yonker, directed by Janette Thomas, on Thursday, May 3rd to a full house.  The production has its final performance Saturday evening, May 12. Lost … Continue reading →

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Legalize marijuana? Pro and con

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Editor’s Note: Two writers for the GC Summit have diametrically opposed views on the issue of legalizing marijuana.  We asked Jenn Sanders, who favors the idea, and Dylan Burke, who opposes it, to tell their sides of the controversy.   Sanders is … Continue reading →

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Impressions of a first-time juror

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

By Dylan Burke GROSSMONT COLLEGE – It was a Monday and like many I too thought there was no chance I’d be picked to serve on a jury of 12. I was wrong. On April 30th I woke up at … Continue reading →

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‘Deaf world’ game played on campus

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

By Barbara Boyd GROSSMONT COLLEGE — Griffin Center was transformed into a mini-mall on Saturday afternoon, May 5, to help people who hear better understand the world of the deaf. About 60 people attended the ‘Deaf Deaf World’ demonstration, at … Continue reading →

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Super heroes are super at the box office

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

By Dylan Burke SAN DIEGO — The super movie is finally here. All the films featuring original Avengers have included hints and references to the characters’ upcoming collaboration.  It’s a blockbuster, setting the bar high for anything else. The Avengers represents … Continue reading →

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