Talented coach Lester leads volleyball team to success
Guadalupe Magos, Staff Writer
November 24, 2011
Lester’s knowledge and experience with sports has captivated and motivated many. She has been playing sports since around she was six years old. Energized and experienced the spot light shines on Coach Kimberly Lester. Many of you though, have probably not have the chance to meet this amazingly talented... Read more »
Mesa’s spirit leads to Conference Champions title
Natalie Wallace, Sports Editor
November 23, 2011
The harmony of the Mesa women’s volleyball team was unmistakably a key factor in them becoming 2011 Conference Champions when they beat Imperial Valley College 3 to 0 on Nov. 16. Within minutes of the game, Mesa was winning 9 to 1 and their communication and support for each other was radiating over... Read more »
PB Fish Shop will get you hooked
Jake Fredericks, Staff Writer/Photographer
November 22, 2011
PB Fish Shop serves up oyster shooters for $1.00 apiece every Thursday starting at 4 p.m. Pacific Beach Fish Shop brings in local diners and others from around San Diego County with fresh ways of serving local, freshly caught seafood, at 1775 Garnet Avenue. For the past two years the space at 1775 Garnet... Read more »
Legend Q&A with Jacob Kurzer from Rule of Cool Gaming
Andrew Fergin, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2011
Legend is an upcoming tabletop role-playing game that emphasizes strong gameplay mechanics and simplistic rules. The full game will be available as part of a donation event to raise money for the Child’s Play charity starting on Nov. 25. However, a beta version ofhas already been released free of... Read more »
Think twice before you pose for pictures, it may ruin your life
Gisela Lagos, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2011
A teenage mistake turned Angie Varona’s (now 18-years-old) life upside down after her Photobucket account was hacked and hundreds of partially nude pictures were scattered all over the Internet. Low self-esteem and peer pressure from boyfriends or friends push young girls to take partially naked... Read more »
Recycled jokes and racism key to ‘Jack and Jill’ comedy
Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
November 18, 2011
Robin Williams dressed as a woman in Mrs. Doubtfire, Tyler Perry dons a female persona in every dreadful Madea film and now Adam Sandler ungracefully hits the silver screen in Jack and Jill as both Jack Sadelstein and his twin sister Jill. As with all of Sandler’s previous films, Jack and Jill recycles... Read more »
Men’s cross country takes on SD-USATF Championships
Joe Vilayrath, News Editor
November 18, 2011
Mesa Men’s Cross-Country competed in the San Diego-Imperial USA Track & Field Championships on Nov. 12 but were unable to claim the first-place prize. The Adidas/Movin Shoes team won first-place. The four-mile open race, which was held at Mission Bay Park, was also host to other teams such as... Read more »
Injured athletes have doctors’ house calls
November 3, 2011
Rachael Bennett, Staff Writer In every sport there are injuries ranging from small things like jammed fingers and blisters, to bigger injuries like sprains and broken bones. Instead of trying to battle through the pain which can lead to further injury it is advised by coaches and players alike to visit... Read more »
PEARLS of success for Mesa students
Gisela Lagos, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2011
Learn stress management, goal setting, college success skills, problem solving and improved quality of life with the Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives that will be available as a six-week seminar for San Diego Mesa College students. The seminar begins on Nov. 9 and will be held each Wednesday... Read more »
Mock-Opinion: Zombie Apocalypse could be around the corner
Gisela Lagos, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2011
While Halloween has passed, so long as the Mayan Calendar is around talks about the apocalypse will never go out of style and a zombie apocalypse seems to be a favorite for most. Phone app makers have provided phone apps that may help train for such an apocalypse or at the very least entertain you... Read more »
