Mesa Student Reaches Bottom, Comes Out on Top
Jennifer Karnan
October 13, 2009
Hermes Castro’s life changed forever in 2006. An avid cyclist and lover of all sports, Castro had just finished a triathlon at Lake Arrowhead and had begun training for his next one. Riding his bike 20 miles from his home in Oceanside to Fallbrook, where he worked as a personal trainer, was one... Read more »
New Look, New Attitude
Andrea Malloyd
October 13, 2009
Home field advantage has a new look for San Diego Mesa College, with the official opening of Merrill Douglas Stadium on Sept. 26. During two years of construction on campus, the stadium was paved over and converted into a parking lot in 2008, leaving the Olympians without a home field. The team practiced... Read more »
New trial dates set for fatal SDSU stabbing
Sarah Swasey
October 13, 2009
After the deadly stabbing of Luis Santos at San Diego State University last year, the three men charged with murder are still awaiting trial. Due to scheduling conflicts between lawyers they will keep waiting at least one more month. San Diego Superior Court Judge Robert O’Neill rescheduled the... Read more »
Allied Health Building to receive formal welcome
Sarah Swasey
October 13, 2009
On Oct. 14, the Allied Health Building, one of Mesa’s newest additions, will finally receive official recognition. The grand opening will take place at 10 a.m. in the “S” building at the east gateway entry off of Mesa College Drive. Remarks from Mesa administration and other community... Read more »
Transfer Center is shining light for students
Sarah Swasey
October 13, 2009
Students looking to continue their education should search no further. Transferring can be a very confusing process, but the Mesa College Transfer Center is here to answer any questions and quell all worries. The Annual Transfer Day was held in the main quad on Oct. 6 but services are available year-round... Read more »
Crowd Pleads Insanity at Midnight Madness
Andrea Malloyd
October 13, 2009
College basketball fever has struck the nation and San Diego Mesa College is no exception. Over 100 fans came out to support the Olympians basketball teams during Midnight Madness on Oct. 16. Midnight Madness began on Oct. 15, 1970 when Maryland head coach Lefty Driesell rallied his team for practice... Read more »
East L.A. poet celebrates Chicano Heritage with poetry reading at Mesa
Hope Arjomand
October 13, 2009
Olga Garcia is one the few authors bold enough to do things her way. She is a strong spirit whose words are empowering when read, and even more riveting when recited aloud. Every year, Mesa College invites a speaker, activist, writer, artist, or musician to convey their works on the topic of Chicano... Read more »
