Alex Gonzalez –– Staff Reporter
This is my second semester at El Vaq. I have a vast knowledge of the sporting world, my goal is to be at ESPN some day or a big newspaper like the LA Times or the Pasadena Star News.
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Stories Written by Alex Gonzalez
Vaquero Baseball Falls Short in Regional Playoffs
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 23, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Glendale’s baseball team defeated Mt. San Antonio and Cypress College, but fell short in the last game of the CCCAA Baseball Southern Super Regional, losing to Orange Coast College, missing a chance to go back to the California Community College Athletic Association State playoffs. After... (more...)
Felony Vandalism Defaces Campus
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 23, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Desks, bathroom stalls and mirrors — some people may not see tagging as a serious crime, but for students who are caught vandalizing campus property, the consequences won’t be pretty. As reported in a recent Glendale News-Press article, GCC student Joseph Lara was arrested and in court... (more...)
Police Blotter Highlights Vandalism, Car Theft
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 8, 2012
Filed under News
With less than a month left in the semester, smoking violations have decreased, while vandalism and grand theft auto headline Glendale College’s police blotter. On May 2, a 19-year-old student who was attending Glendale College pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to allegedly tagging on the campus,... (more...)
Vaquero Baseball Secures Back-to-Back WSC Championships
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
As the final double-play ends the inning, cheers and screams arise, and Glendale College repeats as Western State Conference (WSC) champions. Pitcher Cory Popham struck out six as the Vaqueros defeated LA Mission 7-3 Tuesday night at Stengel Field, repeating as WSC champions. “Cory has... (more...)
Frasier Delivers Wins in Vaqueros’ Tennis Defeat
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
Filed under Sports
Grayson Frasier won his singles match 6-1, 6-1 and his doubles match with teammate Trevor Campbell 8-4 in the Vaqueros’ loss to Irvine Valley College 6-3 on Thursday at Glendale College. “I served well, I capitalized on his weakness, which was his forehand,” said Frasier. “I played... (more...)
Mathias Dahl, From Sweden with Love
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
Filed under Sports
Glendale is one of only 20 colleges in Southern California that has a golf team; that’s 120 players and out of those 120 players, Mathis Dahl, from GCC is the new No. 1 player. “He’s a confident player — he’s not cocky — he’s a very confident player,” said head golf coach Greg... (more...)
Hall of Fame Honors Distinguished Athletes
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 13, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Friends and family gathered Saturday evening at the J. Walter Smith Student Center to see their loved ones get inducted to the 11th Annual Glendale College Athletic Hall of Fame. Dozens of people attended the special evening, to see the newest inductees receive their prestigious awards. The... (more...)
Police Blotter Features Burglary, Alcohol
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
Filed under News
While smoking violations and parking tickets are not rare at Glendale College, public intoxication and a burglary made the blotter within the first two weeks of semester. Approximately at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 15, officers were notified about a burglary in parking lot C. It was reported that someone... (more...)
Men’s Golf Swings for State Championship
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Another season is upon the Glendale College men’s golf team, and this year it hopes for continued success with high expectations and goals. Last year the Vaqueros finished at the top of the conference and regional. The team placed second in both the Western State Conference and the Southern... (more...)
Women’s Golf Finishes Second in State
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 22, 2011
Filed under Sports
After leading by four strokes on the first day, the Glendale Community College women’s golf team finished second to Palomar College, falling back by one stroke at the California State Championships in Hanford. In the five-year history of the golf program, the Vaqueros made their first appearance... (more...)
NBA Fans Fear A Winter Without Basketball
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 21, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Sports
After negotiations failed, the outlook for the coming NBA season looks bleak. With no NBA season, what can we do? Where will we turn for entertainment during winter? What will happen to the fans and the businesses surrounding these teams areas? On Nov. 15, the National Basketball Players Association... (more...)
Golf Coach Greg Osbourne Leads Winning Teams
Alex Gonzalez, staff reporter
October 11, 2011
Filed under Sports
Golf Coach Greg Osbourne has taken a program that was dropped 26 years ago to one that competes at the state level. When Osbourne took over as head coach in 2007 for the men’s golf team there was a fresh start. Before Osbourne there wasn’t even a golf program to begin with. The school dropped... (more...)
Weapons, Cocaine and Priors Included in Police Dockets
Alex Gonzalez, El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 29, 2011
Filed under News
Newly appointed Police Chief Gary Montecuollo had his hands full with a number of crimes that occurred on and around campus during the first month of the fall semester. On Aug. 29, the campus police pulled over a female student driving a white vehicle. She failed to obey the posted sign on... (more...)
Montecuollo Becomes New Campus Chief
Alex Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Gary Montecuollo was appointed the college’s new chief of police on Sept. 19 in a swearing-in event in the Los Robles Building. President/Superintendent Dawn Lindsay, members of the Board of Trustees, friends, family and fellow officers attended the ceremony. The event started with introductions... (more...)
Women’s Soccer Team Striving to Succeed
Alex Gonzalez, staff reporter
September 14, 2011
Filed under Sports
The outlook for Glendale’s women’s soccer team this season comes with high hopes and a lot of potential. With only four players returning from last season, and 16 freshmen, Coach Jorge Mena is ecstatic with the group of girls he has for this year and for the future. Of course with a young... (more...)