ASGC Spring Planning
Joe Valerio, Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
The Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) has one of their major events going on in March as they are currently looking for individuals to fill two senator positions. President Leo Rubio said in a written response, “We are trying to get people to apply and become part of this amazing comm...
Welcome to the Career Center
Desmond Rhea, Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
If this is your first semester at Grossmont or you’re undecided with your career, it may be crucial to make an appointment at the Career Center. If you have never been to the facility, you may be surprised by the number of resources it has to offer for both career and employment readiness. Career Se...
To Park or Not to Park?
Matisse Sanchez, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
It’s not unusual to not find parking at Grossmont after 10 or even 11 a.m. With the majority of classes scheduled in the morning, finding parking isn’t always the easiest and can become time-consuming. The parking structure, the front and side lots such as lots 1 and 7, are some of the busiest and ...
New Interim Dean of Admission and Records and Financial Aid
Annemarie Munoz, Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
Barbara Gallego has been appointed as the interim dean of Admission and Records and Financial Aid at Grossmont College. Gallego previously served as the financial aid supervisor as well as providing supervision of the work-study program, direct loan program, Cal Grant program and scholarships program. Gallego...
Sistahood
Olivia Linstad, Deputy Editor
March 22, 2020
With more than 30 clubs on Grossmont’s campus, Sistahood remains the only active all-women’s club. Since it was started, Sistahood’s mission is, “To provide a safe environment where women of color can break stereotypes, embrace, empower and build a sisterhood.” Beyond weekly meetings, the club’s activit...
Primary Participation
Jasmine Osuna, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2020
On March 3, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) won the presidential primary in San Diego County and the state of California as a whole. Local politics were also in the mix. At the time of print, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters projected a 40.2 percent turnout of registered voters. Within the Gros...
The Enrollment Plunge
Annemarie Munoz, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
As a student, when you drive onto campus and struggle to find your parking spot, you would probably never guess student enrollment has decreased. But student enrollment has been dropping for the last three years, and while it is starting to level off this semester, 126 more class sections were c...
Coronavirus Closes Campus Until the End of Spring Semester
Jasmine Osuna and Sharisse Cohee contributed to this article.
March 19, 2020
The latest update of Covid-19 news regarding the Grossmont and Cuyamaca campuses is semester-shattering as the lastest email from 9:57 p.m. , March 19 from the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District announced: "The college campuses will be closed to students and the public for the rest of the...
Coronavirus
Olivia Linstad, Deputy Editor
March 11, 2020
Sharing desks and door handles are an inevitable part of a college student’s life. However, COVID-19 presents a new layer of concern to the spreadability of this illness. More commonly known as the coronavirus, COVID-19 originated in China. Its symptoms range from coughing to pneumonia, to kidney...
Asbestos: It’s Not Actually a Bad Thing?
Jasmine Osuna, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
Many 500s buildings underwent asbestos abatement during the winter break so HVAC work could be done. The Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations for Grossmont, Loren Holmquist, explained why this process was necessary. He started his interview by saying: “It’s unfortunate that everyone t...
Without Further Adieu, the New PVAC… Almost
Sharisse Cohee, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2020
Since construction began December 2017, the enormous land-mass north of Parking Lot 1 – the one that has impeded pathways and disrupted parking, and is constantly flooded with jack-hammering – is now site to a transformed Performing and Visual Arts Center (PVAC). The complex will hold a plethora...
New Chancellor
Jasmine Osuna, Staff Writer
January 18, 2020
The Governing Board unanimously selected Neault, who was previously the vice-chancellor of Student Services at the San Diego Community College District. She will begin her new position in January. Neault’s contract will be presented to the board in the December Governing Board meeting. This contract...
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