Agnes Constante –– copyeditor
Agnes is a double-major in journalism and political science at Cal State Northridge. She has been on the staff of El Vaquero for several semesters and has enjoyed every minute of being part of Glendale College’s student newspaper. She aims to write stories that are relevant to readers.
Stories Written by Agnes Constante
GCC Alumnus Lands Job at Microsoft
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
May 23, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Since he was 12, Jason Holmes was obsessed with computers. In high school, the son of Mathematics Division Chair Kathy Holmes decided he wanted to pursue his studies in a math-science-related field. When he began attending Glendale College in 2007, he figured out he wanted to be an engineer. Now,... (more...)
GCC Alumnus Lands Job at Microsoft
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
May 23, 2012
Filed under Features
Since he was 12, Jason Holmes was obsessed with computers. In high school, the son of Mathematics Division Chair Kathy Holmes decided he wanted to pursue his studies in a math-science-related field. When he began attending Glendale College in 2007, he figured out he wanted to be an engineer. Now,... (more...)
Volunteers Clean up Classrooms
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
May 23, 2012
Filed under News
The Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC) held a campus beautification project Saturday to improve the appearance of five classrooms. “I was so happy that we got five classrooms fully done and I was happy with the turnout,” said Suzanna Sargsyan, ASGCC president. Sargsyan... (more...)
Gala Bash Planned for 85th Anniversary
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
April 25, 2012
Filed under News
In celebration of the college’s 85th anniversary, the Glendale College Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser gala on Oct. 20. And while it’s still months away, the foundation has already begun planning what’s going to happen during this celebration in the fall, namely ways in which... (more...)
College May Face Reduction in Course Offerings in Upcoming Semesters
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
March 13, 2012
Filed under News, Online Exclusive
The brunt of the ongoing cuts to higher education has been evident in the last four to five years, and the college has tried different measures to cope with reduced funding. Mary Mirch, vice president of instructional services, attended the Associated Students of Glendale Community College... (more...)
“John Carter” Brings Live Action, Challenges and Rewards
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
March 7, 2012
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Online Exclusive
Mars is at war. And when Civil War veteran John Carter (Taylor Kitsch, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” 2009) wakes up to find himself on this planet, he joins 12-foot-tall green aliens in their fight against the opposition. He also discovers that love is not commonly found on Mars, and falls... (more...)
Community Colleges Suffer $149 Million Cut
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
March 1, 2012
Filed under News
California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott announced on Feb. 21 that community colleges throughout the state will suffer an unexpected $149 million cut. “Because of the poor economy, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of students receiving the California Community Colleges... (more...)
Associated Students: 72 Days and Possible $7.5 million cut
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Copyeditor
February 17, 2012
Filed under News, Online Exclusive
With a possible $7.5 million cut in the college’s $81 million-budget, the Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC) is determined to better the lives of the student body in the remaining days its current members have left in office. The Associated Students held its first meeting... (more...)
The Muppets Are Back
Agnes Constante, El Vaquero Guest Writer
November 22, 2011
Filed under Online Exclusive
Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Kermit, and the gang are back after a 12-year hiatus in "The Muppets," which opens in theaters nationwide today. The thought of chickens clucking musically to Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You” might seem a bit ridiculous, but it’s one of the many humorous moments... (more...)
Sarkissian and Campbell Sweep Ojai
Agnes Constante
May 11, 2011
Filed under Sports
Alex Sarkissian and Trevor Campbell dominated the Ojai Valley Tournament and made history by bringing home both the singles and doubles tournament titles. “The Ojai”is an extremely prestigious tournament that has been going on for 111 years. Sarkissian battled and won six straight... (more...)
Credit Unions Offer Alternative to Banks
Agnes Constante
May 11, 2011
Filed under Features
Money just seems to be getting tighter and tighter these days, and for most people, there’s no choice but to live on a strict budget. Whether your money is in a savings account or locked in a time deposit, you’re really not seeing any more than chump change added to what you’ve... (more...)
“Spring Break Live” Concert Series Features Emerging Artists
Agnes Constante
March 30, 2011
Filed under Entertainment
Universal CityWalk kicked off its free music concert series, “Spring Break Live” featuring various emerging artists from Southern California, last Friday. The series will take place on CityWalk’s outdoor stage every weekend until May 7. On Fridays, the “Spring Break... (more...)
Big Brother or Facebook? It’s Hard to Differentiate
Agnes Constante
March 30, 2011
Filed under Opinion
In his 1949 novel “1984,” George Orwell coined the popular slogan, “Big Brother is watching you.” In the fictional world he created, everyone was put under surveillance and heavily scrutinized. Although this dystopia was meant to exist 27 years ago, technology has made... (more...)
No Strings Attached, Doesn’t Get Too Attached
Agnes Constante
January 26, 2011
Filed under Entertainment
Having friends with benefits may be convenient, but things can become sticky when emotions get involved. From the director Ivan Reitman (“My Super Ex-Girlfriend,” 2006) comes “No Strings Attached,” starring Natalie Portman (“Black Swan,” 2010) and Ashton... (more...)
‘Hallow’ Victory for Harry Potter
Agnes Constante
November 24, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
Most 17-year-old wizards would be preparing to finish their final year of school. But for the Boy Who Lived, becoming of age is a completely different story. In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” directed by David Yates (“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,”... (more...)
Whitman and Brown Face Off in Final Debate
Agnes Constante
October 27, 2010
Filed under News
In the final California Gubernatorial Debate, candidates Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman seized the final opportunity to convince the voting public of who should be the next governor of California. The debate was held Oct. 12 at Dominican University in San Rafael and was moderated... (more...)
White House Holds First Community College Summit
Agnes Constante
October 13, 2010
Filed under News
The first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges, held on Oct. 5 and led by Second Lady Jill Biden, addressed the importance of community colleges in the educational pursuits of Americans and in developing the nation’s workforce. More than 100 people attended the summit, including... (more...)
Linkin Park Burns Like ‘A Thousand Suns’
Agnes Constante
September 29, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
Leaving behind the alternative metal and rap rock that gave it its claim to fame in the music industry, Linkin Park has chosen to pursue a risky route with its fourth studio album, “A Thousand Suns.” Linkin Park has taken such a different direction with its new music, that this... (more...)
President Obama Addresses Higher Education Concerns
Agnes Constante
September 29, 2010
Filed under News
President Barack Obama hosted a teleconference Monday morning with student journalists from colleges and universities across the nation to discuss steps his administration has taken to address higher education concerns of young Americans. In his opening remarks, the president said that the... (more...)
Counselor Dinh Luu Passes Unexpectedly
Agnes Constante
September 29, 2010
Filed under News
Long time Glendale College EOPS counselor Dinh Luu died Sept. 17 at the age of 63 due to a brain aneurysm. An immigrant from Vietnam, Luu arrived in the United States in 1975. She pursued a master’s degree in social work at UCLA, graduating in 1982. In that same year she began working... (more...)
Jump Start
Agnes Constante
June 14, 2010
Filed under Campus
When it comes to attaining educational pursuits, Glendale Community College offers an array of options for students of various circumstances: working adults can enroll in the Program for Adult Continuing Education, better known as PACE; those who prefer to take online classes can take advantage... (more...)
Introverts: non-social people who live quietly among us
Agnes Constante
June 14, 2010
Filed under Community
When Karl Marx said that humans are intrinsically social beings, he forgot to factor in the roughly 50 percent of the United States population that posses introverted characteristics. The Myers and Briggs Foundation, which is widely known for its personality type indicator test, estimates that... (more...)
Accreditation Presents Challenges to College
Agnes Constante
June 2, 2010
Filed under News
Due to inadequate funding, nine areas of improvement have been identified for the college, which, if left unaddressed, could result in a warning sanction from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. As an accredited institution, GCC meets or surpasses the standards of... (more...)
From Leukemia to Legoland: Jonathan Larson’s Journey
Agnes Constante
May 19, 2010
Filed under Features
Dressed in a white T-shirt and khaki shorts, 8-year-old Jonathan Larson returns home from a morning hike with some of his friends. It’s a Saturday morning in a peaceful neighborhood in northern Glendale near La Crescenta. The cool temperature clashing with the gentle warmth of the sun... (more...)
College Moves to ‘Block Scheduling’ in Fall
Agnes Constante
May 19, 2010
Filed under News
The college will implement a new block schedule this fall that will reduce the number of minutes classes meet each week and condense meetings into fewer days. One of the ways GCC receives funding is based on the number of minutes that classes are taught. The current scheduling of courses allows... (more...)
Summer Session Situation Gets Tight
Agnes Constante
May 5, 2010
Filed under News
Because of budget shortages the college is cutting one summer session and reducing summer course offerings by 40 percent. Last year GCC had approximately $3 million allocated for its two five-week summer sessions. For the upcoming summer, it has about $2.2 million to spend, an $800,000 reduction... (more...)
Campus Hosts Genocide Commemoration Event
Agnes Constante
May 5, 2010
Filed under News
In 1915, 1.5 million Armenians were annihilated. Some refer to what happened as a tragedy, and others use the phrase “Medz Yeghern,” meaning “great calamity,” to allude to it. However, today, Armenians are still fighting for recognition of the catastrophe that occurred... (more...)
Online Classes Ease Schedules and Budget Cuts
Agnes Constante
April 21, 2010
Filed under Features
Attending class in fuzzy slippers and pajamas might sound absurd, but it’s an option available to more than 3,000 students at GCC this spring. Glendale currently offers more than 50 distance education courses, also known as online and hybrid courses, in which 51 percent or more of the... (more...)
‘Last Song’ Doesn’t End Soon Enough
Agnes Constante
April 7, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
It seems like it’s that time again, time to add another movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel onto the ever-growing list of flicks based on his bestselling books. And this time, the flick comes along with a Disney star. “The Last Song” tells a story about Ronnie (Miley Cyrus,... (more...)
Workshop Offers Inside View of Little-Known Voice Jobs
Agnes Constante
April 7, 2010
Filed under Features
These days, it’s impossible to watch television or listen to the radio for 10 minutes without hearing a commercial in which Kalmenson and Kalmenson has cast the voices. Cathy Kalmenson, who cofounded the voice-over casting company with her husband, Harvey Kalmenson, in 1993, held a workshop... (more...)
Glendale Club to Shoot First Feature Film
Agnes Constante
March 24, 2010
Filed under Features
Lights, camera, action! For the first time in its history, GCC has begun production on an exclusive feature film, “Roomates,” slated for release in the fall. Development for this project began in November 2009 and script writing followed in December. Nick Weber, a film major and... (more...)
More Than 500 Scholarships Available
Agnes Constante
March 10, 2010
Filed under News
It might take hard work to make money, but with a GCC scholarship application, it’s hardly any work. Students who submit applications by this Friday may qualify for some of the $300,000 available in scholarship funds. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 12 units... (more...)
‘Yes, We Can’ Lecture Honors Black History
Agnes Constante
March 10, 2010
Filed under Features
An energetic assembly of students participated in “‘Yes We Can!’ ‘Yes We Did!’ ‘Yes We Will!’,” an interactive lecture celebrating Black History Month, on Feb. 25 in SC 212. The hour-long lecture showcased readings, poetry and songs reflecting... (more...)
Vampires Dump the Status Quo in Daybreakers
Agnes Constante
January 14, 2010
Filed under Features
In a time where the word “vampire” is often synonymous with mainstream movies and television productions like the Twilight Saga, “True Blood” or “The Vampire Diaries,” it’s nice to know that there are still vampire stories out there that don’t... (more...)
Dawn Lindsay Happy With Her 1st Semester
Agnes Constante
December 9, 2009
Filed under News
2009 may be coming to a close, but Dawn Lindsay’s journey as the interim superintendent/president of Glendale College has just begun. Since stepping in office this July, following the departure of Audre Levy, Lindsay has approached her job with passion and enthusiasm. Though bound by... (more...)
Student Government Releases Election Results
Agnes Constante
December 9, 2009
Filed under Student Government
The Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC) held campus elections in Plaza Vaquero on Dec. 2 and 3, and determined officers for the student body for the spring 2010 semester. Tigranuhi Stepanyan was elected the vice president of administration with a total of 263 votes. Lilit... (more...)
P.A.C.E. Program Helps Working Students
Agnes Constante
November 25, 2009
Filed under News
Imagine working full-time, caring for your children and being a full-time student. Imagine that even with all these responsibilities, it’s possible to graduate with general education requirements necessary to transfer to a four-year college or university and earn an associate’s... (more...)
Increased Enrollment Makes Gym Crowded
Agnes Constante
November 25, 2009
Filed under News
On a typical weekday morning at the Lifestyle Fitness Center, it’s hard to ignore the whirring of the rotating belts of treadmills, the blaring upbeat music and the faint panting of exhausted students. But, it’s especially hard to ignore the mass of students that crowd into the... (more...)
Web Site Makeover Debuts With Positive Review
Agnes Constante
November 11, 2009
Filed under Science & Technology
It’s red, yellow and new, but it won’t take long to get used to. The new GCC Web site was launched on Nov. 3, and anyone who has logged on since then has probably noticed its completely different appearance and slightly awkward color scheme. Though the new glendale.edu may look... (more...)
‘Friday Flix’ Brings Classic Movies to Big Screen
Agnes Constante
November 11, 2009
Filed under Movies
The Media Arts Department is hosting “Friday Flix!,” a new event on campus where feature films will be screened every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Glendale College Television Video Studio/Theatre located in SG334. Films shown during “Friday Flix!” are selected... (more...)
Guild Strives to Minimize Adjunct Wage Cuts
Agnes Constante
November 11, 2009
Filed under News
Adjunct faculty at GCC have sustained a 3.76 percent decrease in salary due to scarce funds allocated to California community colleges. State community colleges were originally scheduled to receive an estimated $130 million in federal stimulus money this year, but funds were reduced to $37... (more...)
Winter Session Barely Salvaged From Budget Axe
Agnes Constante
October 28, 2009
Filed under News
The college is offering classes to students this winter despite the budget shortages it currently faces. Classes offered this intersession have been cut by 30 percent compared to those offered last winter. According to acting vice president of Instructional Services Mary Mirch, a 30 to 50 percent... (more...)
‘Stepfather’ Should Not Get Visitation Rights
Agnes Constante
October 28, 2009
Filed under Entertainment
Put together a man obsessed with finding the perfect family and the compulsion to kill women and children who can’t meet the man’s idea of a perfect family, and say hello to “The Stepfather.” “The Stepfather” tells the story of David Harris, portrayed by... (more...)
A War Forgotten: the Philippine-American War
Agnes Constante
October 14, 2009
Filed under Features
Half the seats in Kreider Hall were filled during “America and the Philippines: A Historical Examination,” a lecture conducted by social science professor Victor Nebrida. The lecture took place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 6. The lecture covered a series of significant historical... (more...)
Foundation Seeks to Boost Awareness of College
Agnes Constante
October 14, 2009
Filed under Student Government
With state budget cuts depleting the amount of money available to the college, the Glendale College Foundation is working hard to soften the economic blow by raising funds for students and departments at Glendale Community College. The foundation, established in 1983, is a tax-exempt charitable... (more...)
Food for Thought Feeds Needy Students
Agnes Constante
September 30, 2009
Filed under News
Students in extreme financial need may be eligible to participate in Food for Thought, a program designed to assist students in buying food while enrolled in school. Awarded applicants receive $100 per month for 10 months, amounting to a total of $1,000 for the award period. Counselors Jeanette... (more...)
AB 540 Students Lift Their VOICES
Agnes Constante
September 30, 2009
Filed under News
David Garcia was just two years old when he crossed the border. Having been raised in California virtually his entire life, Garcia has no memories whatsoever of his life in Mexico City. Garcia currently resides in Canoga Park. A normal commute to Glendale College takes him approximately three... (more...)
Music Teachers Watched Fire From Home
Agnes Constante
September 16, 2009
Filed under Station Fire
It was the first time that GCC music professors Byron and Clare Delto had been so close to a fire. But from their home in Sunland the Deltos had front-row seats to the blazing flames of the Station Fire on Aug. 29. A voluntary evacuation was issued to residents in the Tujunga area that Saturday... (more...)
Students Talk About Race this Fall
Agnes Constante
September 16, 2009
Filed under Features
In the fall of 2008 a Hispanic population dominated Ms. Loretta Mayer’s class at Washington Irving Middle School. At the time, the young teenagers in this virtually homogeneous group were far from aware of the harsh realities of racism that face much of the world today. These students... (more...)