Mesa counselor ascends toward the top of the world
Steve Trader
April 17, 2007
Known to the locals as Sagarmatha or, “goddess of the sky,” it rises out of the heart of the Himalayan Mountain range to a height of 29,035 ft., forming the world’s tallest mountain. Last October Julie Pludow, a counselor for the hearing impaired at Mesa, trekked up to and stood at... Read more »
Former Mesa student to stand trial in death of Mesa student
Shayla Durrett
April 17, 2007
Former Mesa student Eric Joseph Leeman will stand trial on charges of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and hit-and-run in the death of 19-year-old Mesa student Whitney Young. Leeman faces a maximum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted. His defense attorney believes the charges... Read more »
Mesa clubs join forces to raise AIDS awarness in Africa
Paige Nordeen
April 17, 2007
Signs posting statistics of the AIDS pandemic were visible while walking throughout the Mesa campus from April 9 to April 13. Various clubs came together to host a tent hoping to raise AIDS awareness. The tent was located outside the Mesa Bookstore and open to the public, free of charge. Hosted by... Read more »
Protesters rather nude than furry
Paige Nordeen
April 17, 2007
Approximately 20 PETA members gathered April 5 outside the Burberry store in the Fashion Valley Shopping Mall to raise awareness of the mistreatment of animals. “We’d rather go naked than wear fur,” said Matt Rice, Senior Campaign Coordinator for People for the Ethical Treatment of... Read more »
Mesa College celebrates the life of Cesar E. Chavez
William Felix
April 17, 2007
Students, faculty and community members took part to celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez during the month of March, by hosting films, guest speakers, campus celebrations and participating in the annual Cesar E. Chavez parade. “Cesar E. Chavez would have been 80 years old,” said... Read more »
Virginia Tech. memorial gathers students and faculty
William Felix
April 17, 2007
A memorial placed outside the LRC mourned the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech University. Students were offered support and the opportunity to write thoughts which are to be sent to the Virginia Tech campus. ” We wanted to be able to help the students,” said Dr. Violet Pezeshk clinical coordinator... Read more »
