Mesa students shine at STAR awards
Ashton O'Halloran
May 11, 2010
Sportlight athletes take top honors at this year’s third annual STAR awards, held on May 6 in the Mesa Gymnaium. Football player Tombe Kose took home the Individual Community Spirit award, followed by volleyball and softball player Denisse Martinez who received the SUPER STAR award. Kose came to... Read more »
Top 10 things to spill into the gulf
Danny West
May 11, 2010
1. Oxyclean 2. All the beer cans from last night’s party 3. Nickelodeon’s entire supply of green goo 4. Crystal Pepsi 5. The stuff inside Stretch Armstrong 6. Twenty-five thousand copies of ///The Eagles Greatest Hits/// 7. America’s obsession with ///The Jersey Shore/// 8. Febreze 9.... Read more »
Banning video games equates to banning art
Andy Simmons
May 11, 2010
The U.S. Supreme court has agreed to reconsider instating a ban on the sale of ultra-violent video games to minors in California later this fall. This case will be called Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association. Schwarzenegger and other activists for the ban of ultra-violent video games... Read more »
Arizona immigration law causes conflict
Brook Dailey
May 11, 2010
Although it’s not an uncommon for immigrants to carry identification in many countries, Arizona’s new immigration laws may provide a platform for unjust racial profiling. Since the founding of this country, U.S. citizens have witnessed various types of abuse by authorities in local, state... Read more »
Staff Editorial
Hope Arjomand
May 11, 2010
It’s about ten ’til 11 and the initial hassle on campus is over-a parking spot has been found. Rushing towards the elevator, you manage to squeeze in, only to notice that the ride is getting continuously bumpy, and suddenly you find yourself coming to an abrupt stop. Congratulations, you... Read more »
Mesa Invited to SDCC Choral Festival
Alec Fernandes
May 11, 2010
Mesa College’s Vocal Ensemble received a chance of a lifetime as they performed in front of Dr. Gary McKercher, music director of the San Diego Master Chorale. The second annual Community College Invitational Choral Festival welcomed the seasoned choir director to critique the performances of participating... Read more »
Mesa Fashion Department showcases student designers at annual gala
Sarah Swasey
May 11, 2010
San Diego Mesa College’s fashion department held their 29th annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show and Awards Gala at the Westin Horton Plaza on May 8. The three-hour program, titled “Graffiti & Lace,” showcased 13 student-designed collections and more than 84 individual student pieces.... Read more »
Nunez pleads guilty
Sarah Swasey
May 11, 2010
Esteban Nunez, 21, the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and Ryan Jett, 24, pleaded guilty on May 5 to voluntary manslaughter and assault in the 2008 stabbing of Luis Santos. Santos, 22, a student at San Diego Mesa College, was stabbed to death near San Diego State University on Oct. 4, 2008.... Read more »
Shahzeb Naqi to take over as ASG President
Andy Simmons
May 11, 2010
In an uncontested race, Shahzeb Naqi ran for the position of Associated Student Government president. Mesa College elections were held May 3 through 7. Students voted online or dropped off paper ballots in the Mesa College Associated Students’ Office. Only students who have previously served on... Read more »
Allocation of grant funds raises questions
Chris Rosario
May 11, 2010
Controversy has arisen from the allocation of grant funds awarded by the Walmart Foundation to the San Diego Community College District to support new and existing programs for student veterans. Mesa College augmented the salary of Oswaldo Amezcua, a newly hired counselor in the Veterans Office, as well... Read more »
