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Classes Resume in Dunlap Hall

By John Olivares After an 18-month makeover, Dunlap Hall is back in business. Building upgrades include new steel guardrails, upgraded elevators that do not require key cards and a staircase entry closer

February 18, 2016

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We Have Your Weekend Plans: February 18-21, 2016

By Erica Winter In college, the weekend starts on Thursday and, thankfully, there are always new events happening in Orange County and beyond to help get you through it. Every week, we’ll comb through

February 18, 2016

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Planetarium’s New Show Reveals Secrets of the Universe

By Arleeny Escarcega Tessmann Planetarium is starting a new show this week focusing on the cosmic secrets of our universe. Last May, the planetarium re-opened after an extensive two-year renovation and has

February 16, 2016

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Puppies and Free Food Highlight SAC’s Welcome Back Event

CAMPUS VOICES: “HOW IS YOUR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL GOING?” By Laura Garcia Students got an adorable, furry surprise in the quad this week. Starting off the spring semester at Santa Ana College,

February 12, 2016

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Skip Dinner and Have Fun This Valentines Day

By Emilio Rodriguez Think outside tradition this Valentine’s Day. A romantic hike ending with a picnic provides an intimate environment. Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach offers an ocean view from

February 12, 2016

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Our Top 5 Favorite Ads From Super Bowl 50

By Andrew Mata With the Super Bowl Sunday came high-price commercials that companies like Heinz, Doritos, Hyundai and Budweiser pay millions of dollars per second to air. Here are my top five: Pokémon highlighted

February 10, 2016

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Bowers’ Latest Lecture Series Focuses on “Los Tres Grandes” Mexican Muralists

by Meghan Kliewer Bowers Museum’s current lecture series offers students an opportunity to learn about Los Tres Grandes of the Mexican muralist movement. “The series aims to build a critical understanding of

February 10, 2016

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O.C. Escapees Caught After Weeklong Pursuit

By R. Nicanor Santana A weeklong manhunt for three inmates that began with a brazen escape in Orange County ended Jan. 30 when a homeless man spotted a white van that authorities

February 8, 2016

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Orange County Jail Break Timeline

By John Olivares

February 3, 2016

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District ESL Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Helping Inmates Escape OC Jail

By Jose Servin A part-time employee of the Rancho Santiago Community College District was arrested on Thursday in connection with helping three men escape from Orange County’s largest jail six days ago,

January 29, 2016

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