The idea of a "Recession Proof" student show is much more than a defiant political statement by young, starving artists. Because of limited funding, alumna Michelle Mayer donated the work for the design of the flier for Chaffey's 31st Student Invitational. "Art will always be around and it will be more interesting," stated Jodie Cavalier, who is also chair of the Chaffey student Art Club. "Artists become stronger and art becomes more important in bad times."
Spanish Club Advisor Mercedes Limon has been working hard since 2007 to bring an International Theatrical to Chaffey. "A Spanish language performance will be brought to Chaffey in September 2008," Limon said. "Although it will be performed in Spanish, there will be an English translation, and we are in the works of finalizing the process.
Superhero movies of the past decade or so have more or less fit into four distinct tonal categories. There's dark and brooding (Batman Begins), light and wholesome (Spiderman) somewhere in between (Hellboy), and too terrible to categorize (Daredevil, Catwoman, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Catwoman, Elektra, Fantastic Four, Catwoman, and the list goes on).
The Men's swimming team continued on their winning ways. In the South Coast Conference Championship, it was the last chance of the season to qualify to go to the state championships held at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The Panthers took care of business.
The Chaffey theatre was filled to capacity on April 22 to hear what Dr. Karen Lyman had to share about the changes taking place in China. The title of her lecture was "Lessons from the New China: Hutongs to High-rises, Communism to Consumerism." She presented her findings as Chaffey's Lecturer of the Year.
The perfect murder has finally been committed. It was so flawless that it left neither a blood trail nor a decaying body. But, there is more. There was a second death. Here are the known facts. In 1982, a security guard was killed, and as is often the story, an innocent African-American male, Alton Logan, was tried and found guilty of the murder.
As the semester winds down, many events have been provided by various clubs for students to participate in. Some events were on campus as well as off. One of the rewards of participation was the smiles on the faces of the children at Kingsley Elementary on Friday, April 25.
There are few exhibitions that I have seen and been completely changed afterward. It was expected to be powerful and explicit, but even with a precursor, the work annexed my every emotion. My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love, by Kara Walker, is currently at the Hammer Museum from March 2 - June 8, 2008.
Pizzariolis Ristorante If you are looking for a place to enjoy some great Italian food, then Piazzaiolis Restorante is the place to go. The surroundings are set up for your own personal taste. If you like sitting somewhere quiet, they offer tables that allow patrons to enjoy a meal in peace.
To fight for a cause or to fight for your brethren? These issues are some of the points that may make finding peace in Afghanistan nearly impossible. In the presentation "Afghanistan After the Taliban," facilitated by Dr. Tim Greene, there was a sense of shock and awe that hit the audience in the SS-17 classroom as the Afghani history was explored.
In honor of Earth Day, Eva Cortez models an appealing outfit recycled from thrift store cast offs. In the rear, AMAN/AWOMAN Coordinator Sheila Marchbanks joins in the spirit of the day. All models in the fashion show were dressed from beautiful thrift store finds in accordance with the motto "restore, reuse, recycle.
This year's Chaffey College Men's and Women's track and field teams are one step away from the State Championships, which will be held on May 16-17 at Cerritos College. Coach Blackman Ihem, who has led the Panthers to the championships in both of his two previous seasons, is one meet away from completing his third consecutive winning season.
While many of us born in the USA comfortably call ourselves Americans, one cannot help but wonder what truly makes an American. After eight years of an extraneous process, Dennis Sandoval, at the age of 26, finally received his citizenship. Born in Guatemala, Dennis moved to the USA with his parents, when he was six months old.
The Transfer Center staff is working on a variety of activities including university representatives visiting, information workshops and counseling. May 6 UC Santa Cruz and Cal State L.A. representatives will meet with students in the transfer center. Individual appointments can be made at the center.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration A Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held on Monday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campus Center East Quad. There will be mariachi music, Mexican food, and pan dulce. Cinco de Mayo is the date of victory for the Mexican army over the French at the battle of Puebla, which also represents a symbol of unity and patriotism for the Mexicans.
Through the generosity of local businesses, professional associations, and individuals, the Chaffey College Foundation is able to offer scholarships to students pursuing their educational goals. Each Scholarship will be awarded in an amount of up to $500, and will be awarded in the 2008-09 academic year.
