Rascally Raccoons
Ryan Young, Contributing Artist
September 27, 2011
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Locally Sourced Meals: Oyster and shiitake mushrooms adds to breakfast dish
September 27, 2011
The move toward a more sustainable world culture has inspired many to eat locally-grown food, shop at farmers markets and consume less meat; mushrooms can provide a tasty alternative to tofu. Oftentimes the classic button mushroom or portabella can be found at the supermarket, but many varieties of fresh... Read more »
Cupcake craze will cause you to crawl through town
Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
September 27, 2011
The popularity of the hit shows Cupcake Wars and DC Cupcakes, along with the coast-to-coast bakery chain Sprinkles have created a cupcake craze around the country. There is no better way to celebrate than to crawl through San Diego from shop to shop. This new sect of dessert pop culture has been the... Read more »
Mesa science professor dies
Joe Vilayrath, News Editor
September 22, 2011
Former Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences, Professor Jerry Schad died Thursday Sept. 22 after a battle with kidney cancer that lasted a year. Schad began his tenure at San Diego Mesa College in 1975 and became a full time professor in 1989. He was a highly decorated professor, earning degrees... Read more »
Students dressing less to impress
Joe Vilayrath, News Editor
September 22, 2011
You wouldn’t know it at first glance but yes, Mesa is still an institution of learning despite all of the young students roaming around dressed like they’re in for a night of booze, sex, and drugs. It has become quite common nowadays to see students, especially new ones, dressed for a night of fun... Read more »
Women’s soccer on track to succeed
Adrian Mireles, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
The San Diego Mesa College women’s soccer team is off to a strong start this year. They are currently 5-1 and their win over nationally ranked Fresno College has been the highlight of their season so far. They have 12 returning sophomores from last season, which provides experience and comradery. The... Read more »
Lady Olympians give conference champs good game
Rachael Bennett, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
The San Diego Mesa College female water polo team played against the Grossmont Griffins on Sept 14, but lost 5-2 to conference champions at home. After a 19-5 record from the previous year and losing all but two players, the team has a lot of work ahead of them. “We played a really good game. We are... Read more »
Chancellor updates Mesa on SDCCD projects
Guadalupe Magos, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
The San Diego Community College District is California’s second-largest community college district. For the year 2011-2012 50,000 students enrolled in credit programs in City, Mesa, and Miramar Community Colleges. On Sept. 12, Dr. Constance M. Carroll presented a speech that informed about the progress... Read more »
Mesa on E: Cash refund is a cash defund
Erik Ysea, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2011
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of California’s Beverage Container Recycling Program; it was established in an attempt to begin the development of California’s recycling infrastructure. In order to assist in the implementation of such a large program the California cash refund program... Read more »
Budget cuts lead to decreased support for new FDA laws
Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
September 22, 2011
A set of new FDA laws was created early this year to help prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness, but recent budget cuts have made it nearly impossible to ensure that these laws are in practice. President Barack Obama signed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act into law in January, but in the past nine... Read more »
