Mesa keeps playoff hopes alive
Ryan Vicente
November 6, 2008
The Lady Olympians hosted the Southwestern Jaguars in a game filled with action, suspense, and controversy. The Jaguars currently sit on top of the Pacific Coast Conference and Mesa is fighting for a playoff spot to defend their conference title. In a meeting earlier in the season, Mesa was victorious... Read more »
Olympians victorious after second half rally
Kenny Kinder
November 6, 2008
A high scoring showdown between Mesa College and LA Harbor College resulted in a Mesa victory, however between the two teams a total of 58 points and 790 total yards were allowed. This season the Mesa defense allows 31 points per game, a situation that forces the offense to create even more scoring opportunities... Read more »
Prop 8: unequal and unlawful
Christina Moran
November 6, 2008
On Nov. 4, voters determine the fate of Proposition 8, a ballot measure that looks to illegally take away the rights of same-sex couples to legally marry by creating a set definition of marriage in the state constitution. In May, the California Supreme Court voted 4-3 in favor of striking down Proposition... Read more »
Family values reinforced with Yes on Prop 8
Jessica Johnson
November 6, 2008
One of the most controversial issues that Californians face this election season is Proposition 8. On May 15, six judges on the California Supreme court declared Proposition 22 (2000) as unconstitutional. Proposition 22 was passed by 61% of Californians and defined marriage as between a man and a woman.... Read more »
Speech and debate teams successful at invitational tournament
Chris Rosario
November 6, 2008
The Mesa College forensic speech and debate teams took second place in overall debate sweepstakes and fourth place in overall combined debate and speeches at the 16th annual Griffin/Mann Invitational Speech Tournament. The Junior Parliamentary teams cleaned house at the tournament on Nov 15 and 16. ... Read more »
Charged with murder
Christina Moran
November 6, 2008
Four men were arrested Dec. 2 for the Oct. 4 stabbing death of Mesa College student Luis Santos. They face a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. Rafael Garcia, Ryan Jett, Esteban Nunez and Leshanor Thomas, all 19, were taken into police custody in Sacramento County Dec. 2, but will be transported... Read more »
Human trafficking becoming a global epidemic
Megan Looney
November 6, 2008
Drugs, guns, and people are the three most profitable products being smuggled over international borders. An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people are secretly shipped every year, that’s not counting the illegal activity that is taking place within a country’s borders. Of these victims about... Read more »
Funeral for a once great band
BJ Grieve
November 6, 2008
Funeral For A Friend presents a half-hearted return to their roots on their fourth studio album Memory and Humanity. What was promised by drummer Ryan Richards as a five track EP evolved into a full-length album, but probably would have been more successful had it been the originally mentioned EP. There... Read more »
Star-studded cast can’t help Pride and Glory
Johnny Ngo
November 6, 2008
Police dramas are one and the same now. All involve family ties, all have that one bad cop and all talk about the idea of protecting the badge rather than ratting out their fellow comrades. In “Pride and Glory,” director Gavin O’Connor, along with co-writer Joe Carnahan, tries to... Read more »
Dolci Mango serving European style frozen yogurt
Cecilia Felix
November 6, 2008
Serving fresh, delicious and unique yogurt, Dolci Mango is a European style frozen yogurt place. Mango a rare exotic fruit and dolci meaning delicious in Italian. Dolci Mango serves a combination of both rare and delicious yogurt flavors. Dolci Mango is a self serve place, with different flavors and... Read more »
