The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Los Angeles crime writer James Ellroy entertained students, faculty and fans at the GCC auditorium Thursday in a presentation by the Los Angeles Writers Reading Series. After an introduction by event organizer Claire Phillips, Ellroy’s opening remarks both shocked and delighted the audience with unexpected... Read more »
Taline Markarian, El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
Students may have been walking by the GCC Art Gallery for years without noticing it, but Caryl St. Ama wants to change that The art gallery opened its doors yesterday to the public. The show consists of student artists that have submitted their work to St. Ama, who is this year’s gallery director. Rebecca... Read more »
Marlon Miranda, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Since the release of 2011’s “Batman: Arkham City,” fans have been clamoring for another videogame that gives their favorite characters justice. “Injustice: Gods Among Us” is a masterful fighting game that features a massive cast of DC Comic legends. Gamers will be addicted by the rich story... Read more »
Taline Markarian, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Glendale Community College is hosting a financial survival week to help students better manage their time and money. “The purpose is to get students to become more financially savvy, so they can manage their financial situations better and they don’t get screwed by the banks,” said Jean Lecuyer,... Read more »
Kelsey Anderson, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
More than 450 students graduated GCC with their Associated in Science or Arts Degree in June 2012 and it’s not as difficult as one may think. The process is quite simple and can be accomplished in just a few simple steps. What all students should know is that graduating from GCC doesn’t have to be... Read more »
Monica Terada, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
For many kids superman is a flying hero to be idolized. For GCC students, “soup-er-man” is the next best thing. Jeffery Hechter, a native of Philadelphia, is the school’s maximum authority when it comes to anything soup related. He’s been making the soup for five years. “Gumbo soup is my reason... Read more »
Kristine Tuzon, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Food services cook Jeffrey Hechter was nicknamed the “Soupmeister,” making the popular campus soups daily. Each soup comes in two sizes, small and large, made with fresh ingredients and served with a side of warm ciabatta bread. With different choices in vegetarian and hearty meat soups, it can satisfy... Read more »
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 20, 2013
A few clouds didn’t stop the sun from powering the Solar Faire at San Rafael Plaza on Saturday April 6, where Glendale community members gathered to learn how to harness renewable energy. The Solar Schoolhouse partnered with Glendale Water and Power and the Glendale Unified School District to... Read more »
Agnessa Kasumyan, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
Despite the advances made in social issues such as racism, sexism and environmentalism—the fight is far from over for many. To inform students about social justice struggles both in the past and present, ethnic studies instructor Fabiola Torres and sociology professor Richard Kamei invited guest speakers... Read more »
Kelsey Anderson, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
For many college students the learning process may seem dry and impersonal, but at Glendale College, students can ask questions of prize winning authors whose books they are reading in class, including the recipient of two Pushcart Prizes, Aimee Bender. Bender returned to GCC for the second time on March... Read more »