Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood
Donovan Holland, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, was released in American theaters in late July, and was welcomed by nearly only positive reviews. The film received praise for many of its elements over its two-hour and 40-minute runtime. Critics spoke highly of the strong performances...
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...
Grossmont Finds a New Sound
Sara Rott, Deputy Editor
September 20, 2019
This semester, Grossmont College introduces The Middle East Ensemble, a community ensemble specializing in music from the large geographical area of the Middle East. Adjunct Professor Farhad Bahrami was offered to teach the course after being contacted by the chair of the Music Department and former...
Women’s Soccer Brings Heat
Andrew Finley, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Women’s soccer was a hot topic this summer as the United States National Women’s soccer team dominated the rest of the world and brought home its second consecutive title in three World Cup Finals appearances. The Grossmont College Women’s soccer team looks to keep the sport a hot topic through...
Vape Culture
Sandi Westrand, Senior Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has peaked tremendously in the past several years to create a billion-dollar market. Many smokers find vaping more discreet, with usage accepted in many public places, less concern about second-hand smoke, decreased incidence of fire hazards and other...
What’s in a Name?
Jasmine Osuna, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Big changes are coming to the Cross Cultural Studies program at Grossmont, thanks to the hard work of Dr. Sue Gonda, the CCS coordinator, and Raymundo Quezada, who is currently the only full-time professor for the program. They plan to add a new full-time professor who specializes in African Studies,...
Grossmont University
Antonio Chamberlain, Senior Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Life never really goes according to plan. Many of us have aspirations to get from point A to point Z, and attempt to map out everything to a T in-between. Then reality sets in, and our plans take a detour. One might still reach point Z, but not in the way they originally envisioned. Many students...
To ESL or not to ESL?
Ammie Phan, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
This semester, Grossmont will be applying a new required supplemental course for international students. English 020 will supplement English 120, the first semester transfer-level composition course, “designed to develop critical reading and writing skills essential to academic inquiry across the disciplines,”...
Meet AMSA: Grossmont Chapter
Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2019
The fascinating medical field is a forever evolving art. As breakthrough scientific technology has become prevalent in the field, now, more than ever, medical professionals are required to go through rigorous and intense education and training to successfully treat patients. Grossmont offers an array ...
B-Ball Camp on Campus
Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief
August 16, 2019
It’s never too early in an athlete’s life to aspire to “ball like Jordan.” In fact, LeBron James was only 14 years old when he was recruited by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 1999, sparking the attention of the NBA. Grossmont’s Athletics Department supports the dreams and talent of...
Cool Field
Sharisse Cohee, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2019
After nearly two-decades of play-time, February marked the grand-opening of Grossmont’s remodeled and upgraded track and field, which began construction November 2018. While this flashy new football/soccer field not only sports state-of art technology such as a newly-installed, tech-savvy scoreboard, the project also provi...
The Art of Hip-Hop
Sara Rott, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
It’s not every day we get a celebrity at Grossmont. In early April, though, Dr. Arnel Calvario stopped by to give students an unforgettable hip-hop lesson. His energy pumped-up the crowd as he gave them the inside on techniques. Calvario has visited Grossmont over the last couple of years, not only...
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