Art – The Summit

Hyde Gallery Student Art Show

January 26, 2020

We’re nearing the end of the semester, and the Hyde Gallery finally opened up its doors for its regular student art show from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6. Due to the delay in the new Performing and Visual Arts Center, the art show was hosted in Building 25. It contained various styles of art such as ceramics,...

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Without Further Adieu, the New PVAC… Almost

Sharisse Cohee, Editor-in-Chief

January 19, 2020

Since construction began December 2017, the enormous land-mass north of Parking Lot 1 – the one that has impeded pathways and disrupted parking, and is constantly flooded with jack-hammering – is now site to a transformed Performing and Visual Arts Center (PVAC). The complex will hold a plethora...

Hyde Gallery On-Hold

Matisse Sanchez, Writer

December 4, 2019

The Hyde Gallery is having to push back its shows to next semester and won’t be scheduling any new exhibits due to construction happening on the Performing and Visual Arts Center. Nevertheless the Hyde Gallery is getting ready for its upcoming semester, and is already planning the next shows for stu...

Hyde on Hold

Matisse Sanchez, Staff Writer

October 21, 2019

The Hyde Gallery is having to push back its shows to next semester and won’t be scheduling any new exhibits due to construction happening on the Performing and Visual Arts Center. Nevertheless the gallery’s staff and director are getting ready for its upcoming semester. Alex DeCosta, Hyde Gallery’s...

Oktoberfest

Sara Rott, Deputy Editor in Chief

October 18, 2019

Oktoberfest starts in September despite the name. The big celebration takes place over a 16-day period. Oktoberfest started in Munich, Germany, more than 200 years ago and still goes on to this day. It was first established when Bavaria’s crowned Prince Ludwig the First married Princess Therese...

A Tribute To The Mothers

Olivia Linstad, Staff Writer

May 25, 2019

Have you ever heard anyone tell you, "If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning"? This humorous sentiment shows the truth behind the most important woman in many people’s lives. She supports, teaches and loves. May 12, Mother’s Day, gave us all an oppor...

Memorial Day History and Current Perspectives

Jenna Wilson, Deputy Editor in Chief

May 20, 2019

Enjoy your holiday weekend and don’t forget to celebrate this federal holiday by remembering and honoring soldiers who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. “I think it’s a good holiday,” Grossmont student Bobby Christian said. “I am thankful for what people have given up.” ...

Intersection

Sandi Westrand, Staff Writer

April 12, 2019

Step into our very own art gallery to check out some scintillating and original imagery awash with color and imagination. You will procrastinate your departure and probably return several times to study and contemplate these eclectic displays of street art and graffiti. It may be difficult to choose...

Everything You Didn’t Know About Easter

Olivia Linstad, Staff Writer

April 12, 2019

Learn the history of Easter: the religious roots, the eggs and the bunny. Little boys in pink shirts and bow ties frantically gather colored eggs while little girls in sun-dresses and floppy hats take pictures with a large, friendly bunny. This scene might trigger your memory of Easter as...

Reasons For the Shamrock Season

Sara Rott, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

Take a glimpse into the green history of the Irish day of celebration. Top of the mornin’ to ya! It’s March, and as spring begins, we are getting closer to St. Patrick’s Day. Most people associate the day with wearing green, drinking booze, sporting shamrocks and societies all over the world...

The Art of Body Language

Brendan McDonald, Staff Writer

February 8, 2019

In Hyde Gallery's first exhibition of Spring 2019, a group of talented artists demonstrate the power of body language through their art. Body language can convey your innermost thoughts and feelings in ways that words simply can't. We are communicating through body language constantly, whether we realize it or not. This is the t...

Cinco de Mayo

Paloma Abarca

May 14, 2018

Treat yourself to some history rather than a drink May has arrived and everyone is preparing for the annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Restaurants are stocking up on alcohol and promoting their best Mexican-style dishes. Meanwhile, Americans are walking around with sombreros trying ...