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Associated Students Amend Constitution

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC) fine-tuned its constitution by adding four new amendments and putting them to a vote in order to better serve the student body.

The voting was held on April 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in front of the college library.

Student Government Portests Education Budget Cuts

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a historic coalition representing more than 3.2 million California college students, shouting slogans such as "Don't Slam the Door," and "The Whole State is Watching," Glendale students joined the April 21 protest rally at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles under the banner of Students for California's Future.

Board of Trustees Video on Internet Soon

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Audio recordings of the board of trustees meetings are just a few mouse clicks away on the college website, allowing anyone who missed a meeting to play back the audio just like a tape recording.

Because of a vote in November, Internet video will soon be available for public viewing.

Speech and Debate Team Demonstrates Competition Events

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The "Intercollegiate Speech and Debate: Understanding the Events" was presented as part of the Humanities/ Social Science Lecture Series in Kreider Hall Thursday.

Speakers included members of the award winning speech and debate team which is also known as forensics.

Rwandan, Armenian Genocides Compared in Lecture

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The battle to keep the Armenian genocide in people's eyes was brought to campus April 22 by Father Vazken Movsesian during a lecture in which he compared it to the Rwanda genocide.

Movsesian, a grandchild of Armenian genocide survivors and priest in the Armenian Orthodox Church, spoke in Kreider Hall of his 2006 trip to Rwanda, where genocide had taken place in 1994.

Transfer Fair Piques Student Curiosities

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of Glendale students attended a transfer fair April 8 at Plaza Vaquero, during which universities like UCLA could hand out information about transferring.

The fair allowed students to obtain information on transferring to the universities they were interested in.

Women Called to Resist Culture of Violence

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eisha Mason, speaker, author, and educator shed some light March 27 on "Women's Role as Activists in Today's Culture of Violence: a Culture of Wife-Beating, Workplace Shootings, Water Boarding, and War."

As part of the 10th annual women's history month, the discussion was held in Kreider Hall (SR 138) from noon to 1 p.

Memorial Scholarship Fund Established for Educator Ray Reyes

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ray Reyes, former associate dean of the EOPS program passed away late last year, and just this year a scholarship was formed in his honor.

The purpose of the scholarship is "to carry on his wonderful work... for disadvantaged students,"said Sarkis Ghazarian, a GCC counselor and creator of the scholarship.

'Maintaining Good Jobs' Subject of Lecture

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Good jobs and unions were the topic on April 10 in Kreider Hall when Maria Elena Durazo spoke of Hollywood to the Docks, a three-day 28-mile march that supported the fight for good jobs.

Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer for the L.A. County Federation of Labor, spoke from noon to 1 p.

Teacher Awarded for Child Development Skills

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the past 18 years, Debbie Frohmuth has walked into her classroom at the Child Development Center on campus and into the lives of young children.

But on April 15, this mother and senior master teacher walked on stage, in front of a crowd of about 300 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, and accepted the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award.

'Hollywood to the Docks' March Draws Union Support

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Traffic began to stop at La Brea and Wilshire as actors, teachers, postal workers, long shore workers, janitors, and other community members began to march along Wilshire Boulevard.

More than 100 people joined together on April 15 at the La Brea Tar Pits with signs that read: "L.

Armenians Condemn Turkish Denial of 1915 Genocide

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Torture, rape, and massacre were among the actions of the Ottoman Empire ruled by Muslim Turks against Armenian Christians.

More than 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children were brutally slaughtered during and after World War I.

From 1894 to 1896 and 1909 the first series of massacres took place.

'Schizophrenic' Vaqs Receive a Bakersfield Beat Down

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is only one word that came to mind after the Vaqueros baseball team lost to Bakersfield College 19-8 on April 12: schizophrenic.

"Our team is schizophrenic," said head coach Chris Cicuto after the loss.

"We can go to Bakersfield and beat them 10-4 on Tuesday and have opportunity to take three out of four from these guys and just stink it up.

Track and Field, Softball Stars Collect WSC Titles

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Success continues to follow the sports teams on campus this spring, with awards and honors being handed down to Glendale's finest athletes.

The women's track and field team finished second in team competition at the Western State Conference meet. Zitlalic Ley won WSC titles in two different events, coming in first in both the 10,000 meters and the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Lady Vaqueros Go Out With a Big Bang!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What better way to end a season and to say farewell to a few teammates then with a victory in Western State Conference play.

April 17 at the Glendale Sports Complex was an exciting day for the Lady Vaqs softball team, with a final score of 7-6 against Bakersfield, setting a school record with 120 season steals.

Track and Field, Softball Stars Collect WSC Titles

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

'Prom Night' Is a Forgettable Nightmare

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Prom night is supposed to be an event you never forget; This "Prom Night" is a nightmare, that you won't want to remember.

After a night at the movies with her friends, Donna returns to a broken-in home and a murdered younger brother and father. While hearing the screams, Donna witnesses the brutal murder of her mother by her sadistic and obsessed teacher.

These 'Smart People' are Self-Centered Snobs

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The movie "Smart People" implies that people who are smart do not know how to be happy, are completely selfish, and essentially think that they are better than everyone else.

Everyone assumes that smart people are happy and successful, but this movie contradicts that idea.

Wii Release 'Okami' is Like Playing Within a Masterpiece

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Okami is a beautiful action game that was originally released on the Playstation 2 about two years ago. Now Okami has been planted on the Wii, courtesy of Ready At Dawn Studios (Well known for its two PSP titles, Daxter and God of War: Chains of Olympus). It is amazing how well the game has held up over time.

'This is Not a Tree' Stand-Out Theater Event

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Before entering the studio theater, all that can be heard is an ensemble of birds whispering a woodland symphony. As you finally enter, leaves fall on your head and you find yourself in forest of television sets and wires.

The theater arts department presented an original and experimental multi-media piece entitled "This is Not a Tree," co-created by professors Anita Bloom and Melissa R.

Linwood's Debut CD Leaves a First-Degree 'Burn Effect'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Linwood's debut CD leaves one with a first-degree "Burn Effect."

The four-piece band from Cleveland, Miss. consists of lead singer Bo Lindsey, Scott Coopwood plays guitar, Barry Bays on bass and Rick Shelton bangs the drums.

Linwood's music does not have the typical message all rock bands rock on about.

Harold Mack: Student with Cerebral Palsy Tells of Challenge

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On a beautiful sunny day, in November 2007, Ralpha Harold Mack decided to go to the bookstore on his own.

"I went to Barnes & Noble to see if they had a book called 'The Client,'" said the 37-year-old computer science major, "I couldn't find it, so I went to the front desk and asked a lady for help.

Club Debate: Conservatives versus Environmentalists

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students enthusiastically tapped their pens on tables, agreeing with the statements spoken before them. The speakers, having taken opposing positions, were now turning up the heat on environmental issues.

The debate between the Conservative Club and Project: Earth Tomorrow was held April 10 from noon to 1 p.

Short Story Contest for Glendale Students

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Attention aspiring writers: your time has come. Glendale Focus magazine, circulation 10,000 and about 25,000 readership, is holding a short story writing contest for students of Glendale College.

"Glendale Focus is delighted to be sponsoring this contest," said Gary Kemper, Focus publisher.

Emergency Response System Tested During Power Outage

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A power outage struck the college on Monday, with an emergency announcement alerting staff to shut down their computers as all of the college's power was to be shut off.
The outage only affected a portion of the city near campus.

For nearly three hours classes were interrupted due to difficulties with the city of Glendale's
power generator.