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Dons Finish Strong Behind MVP

By Diana Viera Backed by three all conference players and better team dynamics, including the Dons’ first MVP in 14 years, Santa Ana College won eight more games overall and made the playoffs. “We had

March 18, 2016

Sports

Parking Is Santa Ana College’s Oldest Problem

By Diana Viera The first-ever staff editorial written in el Don in 1923 was about parking issues. It’s still a problem today. Leaving home an hour earlier to spend about 20 minutes driving in circles to

March 18, 2016

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Election 2016: The Pros and Cons of Voting for Bernie Sanders

WHY HE SHOULD BE PRESIDENT By Gracia Sanchez Bernie Sanders might be the first socialist to go this far in the presidential nominations. His policies are especially appealing to young voters. With his idea of free

March 18, 2016

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Election 2016: The Pros and Cons of Voting for Donald Trump

WHY HE SHOULD BE PRESIDENT By Aurielle Weiss Corruption and scandal haunt Capitol Hill and politicians are at the helm. More of these same types of politicians are not what we need. Perhaps Donald

March 18, 2016

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Faculty at Odds With Association Over Saudi Lawsuit

By Jose Servin A rift between faculty and their union leaders is causing distrust and anger among professors after a yearlong legal battle with the Rancho Santiago Community College District has drained union

March 17, 2016

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Blaysen Varnadoe Is Dons’ First Conference MVP in 14 Years

By Christina Alvarez Like many other new students, Blaysen Varnadoe sometimes gets lost on campus, unable to find her classroom while she gets used to life in college. The 19-year-old enjoys hanging

March 17, 2016

Sports·Top Stories

We Have Your Weekend Plans: March 17-20, 2016

By Erica Winter Thursday is the new Friday for college students, but finding worthwhile events in and around Orange County isn’t always easy. So leave it to us. Every week, we’ll comb

March 17, 2016

Lifestyle

The Venue Is to Blame in DTSA Punk Show Death

Staff Editorial The fatal March 3 stabbing of Nathan Alfaro in downtown Santa Ana is a cruel reminder of the risks associated with developing a nightlife scene in a city with a history of violence. Alfaro’s murder was

March 17, 2016

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Fill Up Your Water Bottle at SAC’s New Hydration Stations

By Diana Viera Santa Ana College installed four new hydration stations on campus this month in collaboration with the student services office. The stations are located at Russell Hall in the first

March 16, 2016

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New College VP Feels Right at Home

By Kevin Vazquez El Toro Carniceria and Taqueria is a hole-in-the-wall secret for most Santa Ana locals. For Carlos Lopez, it’s a reminder of his childhood Saturdays, when he would line up

March 14, 2016

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