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From Left to Right: Chancellor Dr. Lynn Neault, Trustee Brad Monroe, Governing Board President Debbie Justeson, Trustee Cindy Page, Governing Board Vice President Julie Schorr, Board Clerk Elena Adams, Cuyamaca College Student Trustee Marcelia Y. Villaseñor

Page Appointed To Vacant Governing Board Position

Sam Pollmann, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

On Monday, Cindy Page was provisionally appointed as Trustee for Area 1 by the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Governing Board to represent the areas of Santee, Lakeside and Winter Gardens....

Stagehouse Theatre Company from The Servant Of Two Masters.

Classic Chaos, Modern Spin

Lillian Day, Staff Writer September 20, 2025

Griffins take the stage in the first two weeks of October, presenting The Servant of Two Masters, a reinvisioned Italian comedy directed by Geno Carr and adapted by AJ Knox and Samantha Ginn. The play...

Interim President Dr. Pamela Luster

Equity Avenger Takes Office

Sam Pollmann, Staff Writer September 20, 2025

Joining the many new faces of students and faculty this semester is Dr. Pamela Luster, who takes over as Grossmont’s interim president after the departure of former president Denise Whisenhunt last semester. Luster...

Griffin Grill...Or Bust

Griffin Grill…Or Bust

Oscar Alcon and Mikayla Estrada September 20, 2025

In the heart of the Griffin Center, Java Market is gated, with a sign stating the coffee shop is closed. That now leaves the Griffin Grill the only place on campus where students can get freshly made food. Located...

Permits Required

Permits Required

Mikayla Estrada, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

As students returned to campus this semester, they learned parking permits will now be required each term for the foreseeable future. Beginning Sept. 8, all cars need to have a permit, which is now...

L to R: Subhawana "Su" Pradhananaga, Dianne Abdullah Smith, Leticia "Leti" Estrella, Elaine Adlam

Mental Health Services

Sam Pollmann, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

If you are a student at Grossmont College struggling with mental health, you may not know about the free services available at the Health and Wellness Center. This semester, all students paid a $22...

Person writing complex mathematical equations on a large whiteboard or screen.

Hollow Math Pipeline Limits Students

Sam Pollmann, For The Summit June 15, 2025

If you are pursuing a career in STEM – science, technology, engineering or math – chances are you will have to take a calculus course for your degree. However, maybe you struggle with mathematics or...

Illustration of chickens emerging from virus-like particles, symbolizing avian flu transmission.

From Coop to Crisis

Nathaly Estremera, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2025

Avian influenza, most popularly known as the “bird flu,” has affected more Americans than most realize. And while not really left the headlines, it recently came back to the forefront when Robert F....

Three people pose in a pyramid stance onstage, each wearing a colorful “hello” language-themed shirt.

Speech Showcase

Sandra Vidrio, Staff Writer June 7, 2025

Grossmont College’s award-winning Speech and Debate Team recently hosted a showcase on campus to inspire the student community with its work. The event took place May 13 and was well-attended by students...

Numbers Change Statewide

Numbers Change Statewide

Nathaly Estremera, Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2025

California Community Colleges will implement the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system over the next three years, starting Fall 2025. The CCN is meant to ease the stress of transferable credits between...

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Be Ready to Face ICE

Philicia Tonangoye, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

The International Admissions office at Grossmont College emailed its students regarding the executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, stipulating that the Department of Homeland Security...

Various coral and seashell pieces resting among wet, greenish rocks in shallow water.

Where’s Nemo?

Anthony Seaton, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

Marine biology programs are facing a decline across Southern California, with dwindling student interest and shifts in funding impacting course availability. While some institutions have entirely phased...

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