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Financial aid safe despite budget cuts

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Because of recent budget cuts, financial aid and other programs used to help disadvantaged students have become potentially vulnerable.

Living from paycheck to paycheck: Hard work does not guarantee financial stability

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A decade or so ago, the term "poor" implied someone who was unemployed or unemployable.

Nearly forgotten: recent vets becoming homeless

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When one thinks of a homeless veteran, one might think of someone having fought in the Vietnam War, the Korean War, maybe even World War II. But more and more young veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are homeless.

Shift in economy causes rise in poverty, homelessness

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While most of us are living the suburban life with cable TV and Wi-Fi, countless Americans are living in poverty and are or on the verge of being homeless.

CFI dedicated in honor of former president

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Center of Innovation was dedicated May 6 to Dr. Louis Zellers, the longest running president/superintendent of Citrus College.

District, part-time faculty reach tentative agreement

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a year and a half of negotiations, the part-time faculty union and the board of trustees have reached a tentative contract agreement.

Legislation protecting journalism teachers moves to state assembly

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The California Senate recently voted to approve legislation that would protect journalism teachers from any disciplinary actions as a result of their exercise of free speech.

Press conference addresses budget concerns

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With cuts to education looming until the Gov. Schwarzenegger's May revise, Citrus College hosted après conference in support of those programs that would be the first to see cuts.

Trustees interview finalists for top job

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Six finalists who are vying to become the next superintendent/president of Citrus College are to be interviewed today, thursday and Friday in closed session by the Board of Trustees. The candidates, whose applications have been sent to the BOT for final review, include four men and two women.

Anchorman shares career highlights

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Veteran broadcast journalist Chris Wallace joined the list of guests for the Distinguished Speakers Series at the Pasadena Civic Center May 4.

Dance professor choreographs last hurrah

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After 10 years of teaching Citrus dance students to plié, chassé and much more, dance professor Diane Woodward plans to take her final bow in June.

Pop, lock and dropping it' at Springfest See slideshow

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This year's Springfest provided students with a week of gambling, live entertainment, In-N-Out and other activities that gave them a break from their academic-dominated schedules. The event, put on by the Associated Students of Citrus College, provided a week of activities for students from April 28 to May 1.

Priority re-evaluation prompts administrators retirement

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A community college manager has announced her intention to retire after a decade of leadership in human resources.

The Style File: Setting the record straight, Part 2

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many students live their lives according to style rules. For example, have you ever been told that you can't wear something simply because it's a fashion no-no? I am here to help debunk these so-called laws of fashion and uncover the truth.

Beyond the Stands: Congrats spring Scholar Ballers

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Scholar Baller awards for the spring 2008 semester have been announced and I would like to take this issue of "Beyond the Stands" to congratulate all of those students who received the award for this semester.

Student marathoner runs path to milestone

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Batman in full costume zig zagged in front of him in New York City.

In San Francisco, he raced across the Golden Gate Bridge. In Tiberias, Israel, he ran in the footsteps of Jesus himself.

This is a sampling of the experiences Citrus College student Eddie Hahn has been through since he started running marathons.

Owls mauled by Marauders in softball regionals

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The softball team ended its spring 2008 season by losing to Antelope Valley College during the California State regional playoffs.

Big screen 'Iron Man' makes fans marvel

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From the pages of Marvel Comics' cavalcade of heroes to the big screen, another superhero makes his blockbuster debut. "Iron Man," which opened May 2, is the first film to be made under the new Marvel Studios moniker. Past superhero flicks were written and financed by other studios, but "Iron Man" was completely self-financed, with Paramount Pictures distributing.

Book Review: 'A Hatred for Tulips'

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How did the Nazis find Anne Frank and family while they were in hiding? Richard Lourie takes a fictional approach to this long-unanswered question. In May 1940, Adolph Hitler and the Nazis arrived in Holland, sending Jews running for their lives or into hiding.

Soundbyte: Fight With Tools, Flobots

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fans of the progressive hip-hop/rap group Flobots might initially find themselves won over by the single "Handlebars" from the band's first full-length album "Fight With Tools," but after listening to its entirety, fans will find themselves taken over by the CD's high energy and powerful lyrics.

Soundbyte: Talkin' Baseball, Terry Cashman

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On his latest album, "2008 Spring Early Pennant Contenders," Terry Cashman, born Dennis Minogue on July 5, 1941, has rewritten the lyrics to his 1981 hit "Talkin' Baseball" for several MLB teams.

Soundbyte: Volume One, She & Him

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

She & Him is the union of indie rocker Matt Ward and actress turned indie singer Zooey Deschanel. Their debut album titled Volume One was released in March from Merge Records. It resurrects a sort of '60s inspired singer-songwriter backdrop.

Top 10 vampire flicks that'll get your blood curdling

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since the silent era, vampire movies have been a staple of the film industry. To this day, horror flicks continue to make us squirm. With new special effects and big budgets, vampire movies are as popular as ever, yet they remain traditionally frightening and seductive.

Greek epic interpreted as modern odyssey

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students in the Theater Arts Department are preparing for their upcoming production of Naomi Iizuka's "Anon(ymous)," a modern-day story based on Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey."

BOT should reveal candidates, allow public forum

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Citrus College Board of Trustees should allow the public to take part in an open forum where they can ask questions to the final candidates for the superintendent/president of Citrus College position.

Protect journalism advisers, uphold First Amendment rights

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When students or faculty pick up a campus newspaper, they may not realize that every story, every paragraph, every word, is covered by the glue that holds our society together: the First Amendment.

Attempts were made in the past to silence the student voice.

Don't blame video games for school shootings

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Violent video games should not be blamed for the increase in campus shootings. However, in the wake of the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre in which 32 people died at the hands of a student gunman, the issue of linking real life violence to video games is being examined once more.

Summer jobs available: apply now

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now is the time to get a jump on that perfect summer job.

Webcrawling, Job-hunting: Journalism Job Sites

Wed, 10 May 2006 04:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive list of websites catered to people seeking journalism and writing jobs, as well as careerss in related fields.