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Students show artwork concerning women

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Shayla Durrett
March 20, 2007

Mesa students show their support for Women’s History month by displaying their art in the LRC. The art includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures that depict the emotions of how the artists feel about gender and women in society. The themes range from a 1920s era painting of a woman protesting... Read more »

POVERTY RISING PROBLEM IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Tami Warren
March 20, 2007

A representative from the center on policy initiatives, a nun, and a lawyer finally have something in common. Susan Duerkesen, Sister Justin Church and Todd Philips came to Mesa and discussed the poverty rate in San Diego. “There are many cases where a person is one paycheck away, one car payment... Read more »

Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks come to Mesa

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William Felix
March 20, 2007

Harriet Tubman graced Mesa College with her presence as part of Black/ Women’s History month. And spoke about her days as the leader of the Underground Railroad, and the unique methods which where used to navigate people to freedom. Tubman was played by Waddy Thibodeaux, a historical reenactor... Read more »

Prop N accelerates campus improvement schedule

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Andrea Kerry
March 20, 2007

Prop N passed in the November election with 63% of the voters supporting the community college construction bond measure. Prop S passed in 2002. Together, these two bonds will fund the campus build out plan. And now, some long-awaited campus projects will be kicking in high gear, starting this summer. First... Read more »

Students rally for Dream Act to be passed

William Felix
March 20, 2007

An estimated 120 college students, faculty and community members rallied outside Chicano Park to bring awareness and support to the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act also known as Dream Act. The rally was organized by the AB540 networks, which consist of colleges across California.... Read more »

Vaginas headline Women’s History Month at Mesa

Andrea Kerry
March 20, 2007

This year in March, Mesa College, along with the rest of the nation, will celebrate Women’s History Month. The events planned include the seminars on various issues relating to women, a display of student artwork featuring women, and the premier event, the presentation of “The Vagina Monologues”... Read more »