Weighing in on Arnold
gettleman_carl@smc.edu
May 28, 2005
Weighing In On Arnold Last week’s issue of the Corsair presented a number of arguments why Governor Schwarzenegger ought to be the keynote speaker at this year’s graduation exercise, but none of the arguments hold up under examination: The Right of Free Speech-Yes, the U.S. Constitution guarantees... Read more »
Board Agenda Item on Arnold
Mason_Kenneth@smc.edu
May 28, 2005
—–Original Message—– From: MASON_KENNETH Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 3:09 PM To: DONNER_THOMAS Cc: CURREY_CAROLE; GREENSTEIN_NANCY; QUINONES_MARGARET; RONEY_HERBERT; RADER_ROB; AMINOFF_SUSAN; ROSE_LISA; ‘kburkhart@sendersgroup.com’; ‘susieshannon@comcast.net’ Subject: Agenda... Read more »
President Search Commences
Elsa Keslassy
May 25, 2005
The search for the new Santa Monica College president debuted on May 9, during the last Board of Trustees meeting, with the nomination of 16 “head-hunters” whose mission is to identify three to five ideal candidates to present to the board for an ultimate selection. Through an elaborate process... Read more »
Improving Students Careers Thought Internship Program
Gathering Marbet
May 25, 2005
One of the dilemmas that college students contend with is the adjustment of transferring from school into the workforce. Especially if they are aspiring to become professionals in a field that is competitive and/or requires on-the-job experience just to get a foot in the door. Another part of the dubious... Read more »
First Evening Resource Fair
Morgan Genser
May 25, 2005
Students have access to a wide variety of services at Santa Monica College to help them as they progress through college here. Students who take classes at night may have trouble finding out exactly what the services are. The offices of these services are closed at this time of the day. On Thursday... Read more »
Mariachis Delight Cayton Center
Morgan Genser
May 25, 2005
In the Cayton Center music from one end to another was in the air. Tables were set up with tablecloths on them. This was no longer the Cayton Center but more like a cantina without the food. Eight mariachis, “Mariachi Los Amigos” were there to entertain us all. This was Twilight Tuesday... Read more »
Consultant Tries to Ban Corsair
Jeffery Higley
May 25, 2005
Writers from the Santa Monica College Corsair were banned from actively covering the so-called “open meetings” held on campus Tuesday as part of the search for SMC’s next president. In a dramatic confrontation between Corsair reporters and consultant Abel B Sykes, Jr., who was chosen... Read more »
Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Morgan Genser
May 25, 2005
Many immigrants have influenced the culture of the United States of America. All of them bring with them customs and traditions from their own homeland. Throughout the year, various festivals are held to remember the various lifestyles of the many ethnic groups in the U.S. The Asian American-Pacific... Read more »
Consutlant Attempts to Ban Reporters
black_russell@smc.edu
May 25, 2005
Reporters are being banned so that the consultants won’t be quoted later for what they said. Why else would a consultant close an open forum. If they want to control the meeting for students, then what real input does staff and faculty have?
This week in Crime
Tan, Aston
May 25, 2005
The culprit involved in two armed robberies which occurred on the Santa Monica College campus in March has been apprehended. “He was picked up after being involved in some other crimes,” said SMCPD spokesperson, Officer Mike Champagne, who, along with the victims, testified against the culprit... Read more »
