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Grossmont College's Student News Media

The Summit

Student under surveillance with cameras and icons representing security, location, speech, and access control.

Does More Surveillance Mean More Safety?

Mikayla Estrada, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

Grossmont College, an open campus, accommodates buses by allowing them to drop off students while also permitting cars to enter and exit as needed. Additionally, community members who are not affiliated...

Guitarist, vocalist, and bassist perform under pink stage lighting in front of red curtains.

Jazz Club Brings the Groove to Campus

Sam Pollmann, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

Jazz Club brings together Grossmont students and others beyond campus every Thursday in room 26-220 for an exciting opportunity to practice and perform jazz music. Austin Galbreath, the club’s president,...

Construction at Building 55 on Grossmont campus.

A Tough Road Ahead

Sam Pollmann, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

As funds from the previous facilities bond begin to wind down, the district has been exploring new options to fund current and future construction projects on campus. During a regular meeting of the...

Gizmo's Kitchen on the second floor of the Griffin Center.

A Full Community

Lillian Day, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Gizmo’s Kitchen is a basic needs distribution center located inside the Griffin Center, offering students assistance with food insecurity and other basic necessities. While many students are aware...

Grossmont College Celebrating Latine Heritage Day At The Main Quad

La Raza: The Community Rises

Lillian Day and Mikayla Estrada October 22, 2025

Grossmont faculty are uplifting the voices of the Latine community by celebrating Latine Heritage Month, despite a political climate currently trying to silence it.  Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, the dean...

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 19, 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...

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