Women’s swim team dominant in 2011
Jeffrey Ott
July 18, 2011
In the world of competitive sports, its rare too see a team accomplish all that they set out to do and then repeat it the next year. 2010 was a phenomenal year for the Mesa Womens Swim and Dive team, which left the 2011 team with big shoes to fill. Last year’s team had 8 Conference Champions as well... Read more »
Mesa football team looks to bounce back in 2011 season
Clayton Fawcette
July 18, 2011
After a disappointing 1–9 season last year, head coach Henry Browne and the Mesa College Olympians football team are looking forward to a vast improvement this upcoming fall. After an appearance in the 2008 National Bowl against Fullerton College and being ranked no. 13 in the final poll of the California... Read more »
ASG needs student support for relevance
Antonio De La O
July 18, 2011
On May 2 I logged onto the online voting for the Associated Student Government elections and saw there were no choices whatsoever in the election. I don’t want to generalize, but it seems like nobody at Mesa College cares about the ASG elections. When I started to write this story I got the impression... Read more »
May 21: Judgment Day or judgment of the day
Gisela Lagos
July 18, 2011
If you drive west on the I-8 as you near the ocean you’ll see a large billboard that proclaims that “Judgment Day” is on May 21, it goes on to say that the date is guaranteed by the Bible. Keith Harwood takes the credit for working out the exact “end of times” date and on his radio station... Read more »
No summer school leave students blazing in the sun
Justin Wells
July 18, 2011
Students here at Mesa are finding ways to cope with the fact that this year summer school will not be offered to a majority of students. Not all summer classes are being cut though, in an e-mail sent to students on April 8, the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) stated that “The only courses... Read more »
FAST summer program hopes for smooth transition for foster youth
Lydia Guerrero
July 18, 2011
Fostering Academic Success and Transitions or FAST is a summer program offered at Mesa College dedicated into helping foster students transition smoothly into public schools. This is the second year this program has been offered, and the EOPS acting Director/Counselor Pedro Olvera, believes that the... Read more »
Mesa Dance Co. enchants ‘State of Mind’
Joe Vilayrath
July 18, 2011
Many students and families were treated to a phenomenal show produced by the Mesa Dance Company titled “State of Mind” which was held at the Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center from April 28-30. The Mesa Dance Company showcased performances containing many forms... Read more »
Good libations await at West Coast Tavern
Lauren J. Mapp
July 18, 2011
San Diego hosts many restaurants where the craft cocktails are up to par with the menu’s equally scrumptious food items, but one must-try spot that tops the list is West Coast Tavern, located in North Park at 2895 University Ave. This modern speakeasy – complete with nostalgic Edison light bulbs... Read more »
Designers, models prepare for 30th annual Golden Scissors fashion show
Lauren J. Mapp
July 18, 2011
The fashion department at San Diego Mesa College is preparing for the 30th Golden Scissors Fashion Show and Awards Gala, to be held on Friday May 13. This prestigious annual production will take place at the Sheraton Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island and will feature the works of student designers from... Read more »
Mesa art students leave it ‘Raw & Exposed’
Gisela Lagos
July 18, 2011
Some of the most elaborate works of art created by established and up-and-coming artists can be found at the Mesa College Art Gallery from May 5 to 18. The May exhibit is the last of the semester and the art can be viewed Monday through Wednesady from 11 – 4 p.m. and Thursday from 11 – 8 p.m. The... Read more »
