College – The Summit

Spring Registration Assistance

Austin Peregud, Senior Staff Writer

December 5, 2019

The upcoming Spring Semester is upon us and registration is happening as of right now. The Grossmont College Outreach team has created this flyer for those who are having problems registering on WebAdvisor. If you are in need of registration assistance students have a ton of options for the upcoming...

Spoiler Alert! Grossmont has a TV Studio

Sara Rott, Deputy Editor

November 27, 2019

In the depths of Grossmont's Media Communications (MCOM) department, lies a secret few students are aware of: A room dedicated to the production of student ideas. For a community college, Grossmont is fortunate to have this technology. MCOM 117: Television Studio Operations is a class that introduces...

New Chancellor Around the Corner

Jasmine Osuna, Staff Writer

November 7, 2019

Dr. Cindy Miles, the current chancellor at the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, has announced retirement. The search has been underway to find her replacement. The new chancellor appointed by the Governing Board of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca District will start January 1 2020. Linda Cartwr...

Accredited

Antonio Chamberlain, Senior Staff Writer

October 22, 2019

For the past six years, Grossmont College has been undergoing the process of accreditation. Many students are unaware of this due to the intervals in which the procedure occurs. Little do they know, accreditation affects both the ability for Grossmont to provide financial aid and to make associate degrees...

ASGC Works to Ensure Student Voices are Heard

Jasmine Osuna, Staff Writer

October 22, 2019

The newly elected Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) president, Leo Bardo Rubio, plans on spending this year bringing inclusive policies to Grossmont to create a welcoming environment, focusing especially on LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and/or queer, intersex...

The District Misreported Its FON Report , But What Does That Really Mean?

Jasmine Osuna, Staff Writer

October 22, 2019

The college has to provide an annual report of how many full-time equivalent faculty are employed by the district. A requirement is set by the state based on student enrollment in an effort to increase students’ quality of education. Grossmont College’s district – Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community...

The Truth About Zion Bible Study Club

Donovan Holland, Staff Writer

October 21, 2019

Zion Bible Study Club is a college religious group that works with the World Mission Society Church of God to spread Jesus’ teachings and the word of God at college campuses across America. Zion is student-led, with students from the campus participating in various religious activities, such as...

Please Pardon Our Dust

Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief

October 21, 2019

Take it from any student— cramming is not ideal. The same concept can be applied to the process of building and constructing, as a rushed project can result in more than just a failing grade, but create an unsafe and sub-par structure. While detoured routes and pinch-points block easy access to classrooms...

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...

Haps on Caps

Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief

October 18, 2019

•Theft: There were two incidents involving theft on campus. •Hit and Run: Five hit-and-runs occurred throughout the parking structure and lots. •Vandalism: There were two incidents of vandalism to vehicles. •Stalking: An incident involving stalking was investigated Sept. 9. •Trespassing:...

Cherished Professor Passes Away

Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief

October 18, 2019

Throughout her 30-year-career at Grossmont College, educator Zoe Close not only touched the lives of students as a Philosophy and Religious Studies Professor, but remained passionate in serving her fellow instructors, operating as chair of the department for nearly 20 years. Her dedication to...

PROMI$E?

Matisse Sanchez, Staff Writer

September 20, 2019

You have finally applied and registered for classes at Grossmont College. For first-year students, getting to choose your own classes toward your future can be exciting. But what happens when you realize that you can’t afford to take as many classes as you’d want this semester? It’s practical...