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Illustration of a student wearing a graduation hat sitting at a bus stop bench with all his belonging packed in boxes.

Higher standards, diminishing returns

State policies intended to foster college completion are at odds with shutting out transfer students in 2013. A majority of California State University campuses are closing their doors to transfer students next
April 9, 2012
An illustration of the anticipated finished soccer field with soccer players playing in the field under blue sky. The field is surrounded by tall fences, tall trees, and ample parking.

Community kickoff

A new soccer field will bring more than just a place to play for students and the surrounding community. Santa Ana College students, members of the community and even Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
April 9, 2012
Nicki Minaj arrives for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on February 13, 2011, wearing a fluffy white fur or fur-like hat with black strip, leopard print dress with matching long gloves and leotard.

Song lyrics

After hearing LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It,” I wonder how long it’s been since I’ve heard a song with decent lyrics. Songwriters used to have something to say. They would write
April 9, 2012
An illustration where a chair is blocking the Admissions door while many hands struggle to push open the door. Some hands are holding flag of colleges such as FCC, SAC, IVC, SCC, and GWC.

Living in academic purgatory

As the California State University system threatens to close the door on higher education, students are left with fewer options when President Barack Obama urges them to enroll in at least one
April 9, 2012

Those who can teach, do

On Saturdays, April 7, our talented art teachers had the opportunity to exhibit their latest pieces at SAC Faculty Exhibition at the Santora building. Chris Nielsen’s piece Reflection in Red, got attention
April 8, 2012

Muppets take center stage

It’s either a coincidence or some kind of muppet conspiracy. Ads for the Muppets Wocka Wocka value pack’s March release coincided with a New York Times Op-ed piece mentioning these celebrity puppets.
March 28, 2012

From invisibility to the front page

Many of us hadn’t heard his name until few weeks ago, but Joseph Kony is fast becoming one of the most wanted people in the world. As the leader of the Lord’s
March 28, 2012
Photo of the shoulder area of a high end navy blue suit jacket with a comic book tucked in its pocket.

Superheroes

Superheroes used to stand for something. DC and Marvel Comics have been depicting god-like beings based on America’s ideals and propaganda since the 1940s, but it’s time they caught up to modern
March 12, 2012
An illustration with a girl and a boy running from picked white fence towards a faded sihoulette of a soldier dressed in fully armor uniform carrying a long gun.

Through hell and back

Soldiers risk their lives on a daily basis, but fighting on the front lines is only half the battle. Coming home and transitioning to civilian life is a challenge in itself. We
March 12, 2012
A partially completed SAC C-Building Men's Restroom Cleaning log with red stencil like text stamped across the log reading KEEP-ME-CLEAN.

Trying to hold it in until you get home

Unsavory restroom conditions are rampant around campus, so it is about time we do our part to keep them clean: Filthy. Not “great” or “okay” as written above on the maintenance log
March 12, 2012
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