History behind the month: This month-long celebration started as a week-long celebration in 1968. According to the Hispanic Heritage Month webpage, the week took into effect under President Lyndon Johnson.  In...

The Performing and Visual Arts Center (PVAC) is the new theater building on the Grossmont College campus. Built before the pandemic hit, its very first show was supposed to be staged in 2020. But when...

This month we are celebrating Women's History Month. But throughout history, women have not been seen as equal to men. It wasn’t until June 4, 1919, that the suffragettes finally won the long battle...

We are now in the month of May, meaning it’s officially Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. To celebrate, the Grossmont AAPI committee is hosting six events throughout the month where...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...