Dream on
Samanta Kubon
October 12, 2011
California is once again blazing the trails. A bill signed on Saturday will allow the state’s undocumented students to apply for financial aid, scholarships and loans, thus opening the floodgates for discussion between supporters, and opponents across the nation. “Going to college is a dream... Read more »
California community college students dodge another fee hike for now
Amber Antonopoulos, Muna Cosic
October 4, 2011
California community college students won’t face another tuition increase anytime soon, due to Gov. Jerry Brown’s Sept. 21 approval of Assembly Bill No. 32, which postponed a fee increase from $36 to $46 per unit until summer 2012, and initially proposed for spring 2012. “I congratulate... Read more »
California considers getting rid of pensions
Nathan Gawronsky, News Editor
May 4, 2011
Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to let Californians vote on some of the most fundamental challenges to our state’s fledgling economic recovery is a politically risky endeavor. On the one hand, it is an equitable measure, because for too long we have left the fate of our state’s coffers... Read more »
Budget cuts could hurt
Muna Cosic, Staff Writer
March 9, 2011
On January 10, 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown proposed a budget cut of $12.5 billion from state spending due to the $26.6 billion budget deficit. The proposed budget will cut $400 million, a 6.8 percent reduction in funding, from California community colleges. Governor Brown’s budget... Read more »
We’ve Got Issues – Academic services
William Courtney, Staff Writer
March 8, 2011
College can be a stressful experience where students often feel they are lost in a maze, pleading for anyone to lend a helping hand. Colleges should offer the best possible resources so students have a chance to succeed. Why then does it feel like at SMC we are following an echo? Maybe... Read more »
A right old election
Adam Rubin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2010
A clear shift in power occurred in the midterm elections when Republicans seized control of the House and made major inroads into the Senate. This outcome is a harsh and dramatic “red flag” to the Obama presidency. However, The Golden State of California stood out as one of the two states... Read more »
2010 Election Results
Stephanie Forshee, Corsair writer
November 9, 2010
Despite the national GOP trend, California remained loyal to more than a couple familiar Democratic faces in this week’s midterm elections. Incumbent Barbara Boxer snagged a fourth term as Senator in a vigorous fight against Republican Carly Fiorina. And after a 28-year hiatus from the Governor... Read more »
