Skin Show
Sandi Westrand, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
Southern Californians live for the summer: hot sun, more daylight, skimpy clothing, surfing and frolicking at the beach, outdoor sports, fairs and family barbecues are a few of the perks and fun activities we enjoy in our region. However, the combination of intense sun and increased exposure can put...
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Abbie Wallace, Web Editor
May 10, 2019
On May 1, the Asian Pacific Islander (API) student club and committee kicked off the start of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Grossmont College. API Heritage Month celebrates the history and culture of the community. The club and committee have correlated a series of events to celebrate...
Environment Club
Abbie Wallace, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Though it should have always been considered and protected, our environment is in need of saving now more than ever. Before we try to restore and protect the environment globally, we can easily start local here at Grossmont College. The most rewarding way to spread awareness about protecting the environment...
Helping Hands
Sandi Westrand, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
The 27 students divided into six groups. They were presented with a fictional client afflicted with an upper extremity deficit. Utilizing a 3D printer, the groups were expected to devise or improve an adaptive device to assist the fictional clients with an everyday task. The students were also expected...
Promise?
Jocelyn Limon-Vazquez, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Many college students in the United States struggle to pay for their education. College tuition can be quite expensive, and not many are able to afford it. According to an article from CollegeCalc.org about the most expensive and cheapest states to attend college, California ranked No. 23. The average...
What’s in a Name?
Abbie Wallace, Web Editor
April 12, 2019
Imagine a team where everyone was able to speak about their passions free of judgment and all ideas were welcome. It may seem too good to be true, especially in our society’s current social climate, but Grossmont College has a group of talented and insightful students who are pursuing their passions...
$olving the Problem?
Levi Herrera, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
In February, Sen. Connie M. Leyva, D-Chino, introduced Senate Bill 291.The bill provides California community college student financial aid that would cover the cost of tuition and would include basic housing, transportation and textbooks. According to the California Legislative Information website:...
Beach Volleyball Spikes the Competition
Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
The Women’s Beach Volleyball team is just over the halfway mark of the 2019 regular season, and things couldn’t be going any better for the ladies. While currently riding a 10-game win streak with a 15-2 overall record, the team can be summed up with one word: Dominating. This winning trend continued...
Women Who Inspire
Abbie Wallace, Web Editor
April 12, 2019
Women’s History Month is over, but the notion to empower and support women continues. Before Grossmont Colleges’ spring recess, a panel consisting of four successful women was hosted by Grossmont’s American Association of University Women. The purpose of the panel was to have women from the community...
The Power of Communication
Levi Herrera, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
After the death of two Grossmont students in late February, questions arose to if students should take time to get to know peers in their classes. In the beginning of March, the Dean of Academic Affairs, Agustin Albarran came into one of my classes and said one of our classmates has passed away. Many...
Pardon The Dust
Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
When you stroll – or, when late for a test, sprint – through the halls of Grossmont, you cannot ignore and, at times, avoid the immense construction occurring on campus. While this remodeling may stand as a slight inconvenience when a student is forced to break their routine route to class, the vast benefits will more than succeed the temporary troub...
Prepare for any Emergency
Jenna Wilson, Deputy Editor in Chief
March 11, 2019
No campus is completely safe from the threat of danger, but being prepared can make a life or death difference. There are a number of emergencies that can occur on campus such as fires, an armed intruder, earthquakes and more. The most important time to prepare is before an emergency arises. In class,...
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