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Vaqueros Lose Game in Broad Daylight

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John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
October 17, 2012

Glendale played its first day game in Sartoris field’s history, but after a 41-6 beating on Saturday the Vaqs needed a dark place to hide their heads. “We didn’t function throwing the football,” coach John Rome said. Quarterback Nick Blackmon continued his streak of subpar performances by only... Read more »

Keoshian’s Football Career Resurrected at GCC

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John Ferrara, Sports Editor
October 17, 2012

Two years ago Collin Keoshian had a full ride at Brigham Young University, but he gave it up for what he loves most, his family and running the football. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds, and has arms like legs. Keoshian, 21, is a punishing power back with the ability to drag four men to... Read more »

John Ferrara

John Ferrara

September 6, 2012

A once measly staff writer, I have risen to the ranks of El Vaquero sports editor.  As sports editor I hope to deliver unbiased, entertaining news to the students of GCC. If you need to contact me you can find me in the winners circle of this year’s JACC competition.

Foundation Sponsors Golf Fundraiser

John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
May 23, 2012

The ambitious goal is to raise as much as $100,000 for the campus when the Glendale College Foundation tees off for its 30th annual Golf Classic at the Oakmont Country club on June 11. The funds would be used for college needs as well as scholarships. The classic began as an athletics department fundraiser... Read more »

College Policy is up in Smoke

John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
May 23, 2012

California community colleges were given the authority to impose fines for violations of their campus smoking policies as of January. However, Glendale College is still unable to issue tickets due to uncertainties in how they will be administered. “The problem with laws sometimes is that they pass... Read more »

Lady Vaqs Defeat L.A. Mission with Back-to-Back Shutouts – Grab WSC Second Place – Exclusive Slideshow Coverage

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John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
April 24, 2012

With the postseason on the line, sophomore Brandy Morin pitched a masterful shutout victory against L.A. Mission College, rested for 30 minutes, and then did it again. The Vaqs locked up second-place in the Western State Conference (Blue Division) and earned a trip the playoffs on Tuesday, when they... Read more »

Dodgers Drama Plays Like Spaghetti Western

John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Reporter
April 24, 2012

For the past year, Chavez Ravine has been more suited to a wild-west shootout than a major league ballpark. The stadium is nearly empty as fans have been chased inside their homes, where they watch safely from their televisions. Three men wiggle their fingers in anticipation of drawing for their pens... Read more »

School Employees Take Pay Cut to Balance Budget

John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
April 4, 2012

Management, faculty members and classified employees have agreed to make multiple sacrifices, through salary cuts and reserve contributions, in an attempt to balance Glendale College’s budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. “We took the concept of each group doing their share…. I think people understand... Read more »

Softball Opens Season With Tough Loss

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John Ferrara, El Vaquero Sports Editor
March 13, 2012

Numbers can be cruel. The Lady Vaqs held College of the Canyons to only five hits Thursday, but managed to lose their first conference game of the season 7-6 at home. “They were tough, but we’ll take ’em in the next two … we’re just as good as they are.” said outfielder Carley Zabka. Glendale’s... Read more »

Panthers Hunted to Extinction by Vaqueros

John Ferrara, staff reporter
September 14, 2011

The GCC men’s soccer team won its first game of the season at home on Friday, 1-0, against the Chaffey College Panthers. “One to nothing is beautiful,” said coach Joe Agoston following the win. For many of the Vaqueros, this is their first season of college-level soccer. Of the 23 Glendale players,... Read more »