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'God of War' author visits LAC

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Author Marisa Silver visited the LAC on Tuesday, May 6 in the English Lounge to read an excerpt from her novel "The God Of War" just released April 29 by Simon and Schuster. The event was sponsored by the LBCC Foundation.

English teacher Christina Guillen introduced Silver and wanted to bring the author to campus after becoming a fan of her first book and went to one of her signings.

ASB board sets goals

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a heated race, LaTonya Neal was named Associated Student Body chief-executive officer. The results were tallied Thursday evening and ASB winners were announced.

LaTonya was voted with over 350 votes versus runner-up Elsie Nolazco's 141 votes.

Current ASB CEO John Kindred was named vice president in a tight race with Vincent Jordon, who received 230 votes compared to Kindred's 267 votes.

Award winners sigh with relief

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nine students were notified and told they won the Viking Award on Tuesday, April 29 in Dean of Student Affairs Byron Breland's office in the E Building.

Breland said the students were awarded for academic achievement and strong leadership skills.

The winners are David Barrera, Monica Conde, Roy "Butch" De La Cruz, Chansophoe "Chan" Din, David Galves, Uyem Lam, Jennifer Lontajo, Dorothy Pitts and Reijo Rantamaula.

New Issue Preview

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New Issue Preview 5/1/08

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Preliminary hearings for LBCC security breach suspects

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former LBCC employee Shallan Tunupopo plead guilty to three years of probation at her preliminary hearing Monday, May 5 for felony charges, a Long Beach court official said Monday, May 12.

Tunupopo was arrested April 17 for conspiring with Long Beach resident Maria A.

Students and staff recognized

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the semester comes to an end, hundreds of students were recognized and awarded for their Associated Student Body and Student Senate involvement, volunteer work and leadership skills at ceremonies and receptions.

The PCC awards reception started the awards season by including five Crystal Awards and 27 honors certificates to leadership groups.

Salary increase approved

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LBCC teachers received a 5.8 percent salary increase in a 141-124 vote ending Friday, April 25. The voting marked the conclusion of an 18-month negotiation between the full-time teachers union and the LBCC District.

Chief negotiator for the teacher's union Adrian Novotny said, "Teachers will receive a 5.

Child-care fees to increase

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A vote to increase child-care fees was approved by the Board of Trustees in a meeting Tuesday, April 22 at the LAC.

The increase, which would start this Fall and covers fees through 2011, would cut the budget deficit to $63,000, down from the $675,000 loss the program now faces.

Do you have 'Skeletons in Your Sentences' ?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The LAC Reading and Writing center conducted a workshop on "The Skeletons in Your Sentences" in D102 on Tuesday, April 15.

The workshop helped students to understand basic sentence structure. Professor Julie Adele led the workshop. The center workshops are free and require no registration and any LBCC student may attend.

Work study funds cut for Summer jobs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

May 31 will mark a temporary end of the federal work study program that will resume in the Fall.

The program won't be available to students for the Summer semester because funds won't be available. . To protect funds for the 2008-09 year, the suspension is being implemented.

Work study funds cut for Summer jobs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Workers treated fairly

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hoping to attract women to jobs that pay $35 an hous, LBCC presented the Women in the Trade job fair Wednesday, April 16.

Employers are offering apprenticeship programs so students can earn money as they learn.

The programs in PCC's Student Center encourage women to look to non-traditional jobs as a career choice.

LNG added to new fuels classes

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students studying alternative fuels may soon find a stronger emphasis on liquefied natural gas in future semesters after a recent $1.2 million grant LBCC received from the state and various companies.

"Our long range plans are to have LNG technology introduced as a module and as it grows, a more dominating portion of our alternative fuels classes," said Cal Macy, LBCC's advanced transportation project director.

Crime-fighters win Spirit Award for involvement

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in its 18-year history as a club, the Sigma Pi chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association took home the top honor of Spirit Award at the 71st national conference.

"We were elated and overjoyed that we had won the top honor for LBCC," Sigma Pi Chapter adviser and teacher Gregory Slaughter said.

Viking boxer becomes national champ

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LBCC's Dorian Anthony captured the men's national boxing championship Friday, March14. He is working towards the 2012 Olympic Games.

In the 178-pound range, Anthony fought as a light heavyweight.

Anthony was victorious in all of his bouts in Colorado.

Baseball team drops two straight

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LBCC's baseball team was defeated, 5-3, by East Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 22.

The loss was the Vikings' second in a row and it dropped their record to 25-15 on the season overall. They are 12-9 within the South Coast Conference.

Previously, LBCC suffered a 7-2 loss at the hands of Mt.

Vikings blank Gauchos, inch closer to state championships

Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Viking outfielder Karina Martinez's solo shot homer in the fifth inning proved to be all the offensive production her team needed as they defeated Saddleback 1-0 at the LAC softball field Saturday, May 10 in the Southern California Super Regionals.
The No.

Playoffs take center court

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a rematch of last year's state final, LBCC's men's volleyball team will face Irvine Valley in the state semifinal, tonight at 8 p.m. at Irvine Valley's home gym.

In its prior match, the Vikes defeated Palomar, 30-23, 30-26, 28-30 and 30-28.

The win improved the Vikings' record to 14-4 overall and Irvine Valley is 16-2.

LBCC wins tennis championship

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LBCC freshman Courtney Petero won the South Coast Conference tennis championship to keep her No. 1 seed at the LAC tennis center Friday, April 18.

Petero played with high intensity through the tournament, losing only 6 sets of the 54 she played.

In women's doubles, Petero and freshman, Kim Stern took the championship when they defeated Cerrito's Annika You and Sonia Gutierrez, 6-3, 6-0.

Friendship and goodwill shared by honor society

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kassai, the women's honor society club at LBCC has accomplished many things this semester.

Formed in 1927, it is a club of 25 women who demonstrated academic excellence and served the community and campus.

Kassai has been involved in beach clean-ups, have made 15 Easter baskets for under-served children and volunteered at the Youth Anti-Violence conference at the PCC.

LBCC task force meets to discuss healthy meals

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The student health services coordinator and food service director teamed up with nutrition students on Tuesday, May 6 to discuss a potential program committed to offering more healthy food options for students by Fall 2008.

Food service director David Corral said, "We are working on offering healthier menu options in the cafeterias by doing research and getting input from students on what food items they would like to have as a meal option.

"God of War" Author visits LBCC

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AMS, AWS club advocate lobbies for old program

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The long and storied histories of LBCC's Associated Men and Women's service programs officially came to an end in May 2006, but that hasn't stopped one student from attempting to revive the dormant organizations.
LBCC student Chris O' Brien has been on a one-man crusade for the past several semesters e-mailing administrators business proposals and making current student leaders and club members aware of how influential both organizations were.

Transfer choices

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel like it has taken me forever to get through the community college level of what seems to be countless years of education. I'm on the less approved six-year plan.

After that, I'm off to my university of choice.

Magazine issue is celebrated

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Verdad Magazine threw a party to celebrate the release of the 4th volume of its online collection of fiction, poems and artwork in LAC's P110 on Thursday, April 24.

Students wishing to read entries or contact the magazine may find information at verdadmagazine.

Red carpet is set for LBCC film festival

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The LBCC Filmmakers Association will sponsor their 2nd annual film festival Thursday, May 15, featuring 14 films made by LBCC students.

Festival director Damian Apunte said, "We will have LBCC students, high school students, film advocates, news personnel, professional filmmakers and the Long Beach community coming out.

Shield Law here to defend, not weaken journalists

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I can see it now: Little Robby reporter is out covering a breaking news story involving a brawl between a police officer and a student. Upon returning to the newsroom, Robby the reporter is confronted by Sally the Sheriff who demands him to turn over his photos and videos of the breaking event.

Sure, you borrow a pen

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the middle of zoning out during lectures and class work, sometimes a parasite nearby will ask if they can "borrow" some type of school supply.

By the end of class, there is nothing in sight when I look in the direction the parasite was sitting. There goes one from my 99-cent pack of pens.

'Promise' pact is empty

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the recent announcement of the "Long Beach College Promise," it seems that Long Beach school officials have put together a solid plan to make higher education available to all students, regardless of income, educational or career goals.

On the surface, the program sounds like a groundbreaking initiative to give every Long Beach student a chance to learn beyond their K-12 years if they so choose.

Mixture of music genres blends to form solid debut

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A satisfying mix of pop-punk, trip-hop and indie-rock with sprinkles of electronica, thrashcore and reggae is what makes a truly refreshing album for newcomer solo artist Santogold.

When her first single "Creator" caused a buzz in ABC's hit show "Grey's Anatomy" in 2007, contemporary music fans could be thankful to have discovered an artist who holds the key to many unfamiliar genres of music for people who'd normally choose to stay in their comfort zones.

Security breach must be addressed

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The stealing of 40 employees' personal information from the district's computer system allegedly by an employee is a scary crime that has all of us worried.

Shallan Tunupopo, a cashier in the LAC fiscal operations and payroll, and Michelle Hernandez of Long Beach were arrested Thursday, April 17 by the Long Beach Police Department.

'We're all here together'

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I would like to offer a rebuttal to Kallayan Thuch's March 13 commentary, "Sorry, furballs, people need to be help first."

Of course, people need to be helped when ravaged by brutality, war, disease, or famine. Why would anyone question those situations? But, animals that need help should be given equal compassion and assistance.

All around job well done

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Congratulations on your newspaper's recent journalism award.

As a former college newspaper student editor in chief, features editor, writer and columnist (Cal Poly Pomona 1990-94), I know the enormous amount of work and dedication involved in producing a student newspaper.

Repulsed reader

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I felt compelled to respond to the hateful and disgusting behavior chronicled by Viking staff writer Kallayan Thuch's "Sure, you can borrow a pen" commentary published May 1.

"Before every semester, I buy a separate pack of pens and pick my nose with every single one of them.

Former teacher critical of LBCC communication system

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I looked in vain for an e-mail to the teachers that Dr. Bob Barger had died. Bob was a member of the History Department for many years, a devoted professor and sincere colleague.

That his passing went without notice is not a new wrinkle in the administration of LBCC, the practice started some years ago.

Students show off dance skills

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When the lights were shut off and the stage curtains slid open, I didn't know what to expect from the annual Spring Dance Ensemble on Friday, May 2 at the LAC Auditorium.

Being a novice to the world of dance, set design and choreography had its advantages and disadvantages.

When I say jump. you say how high

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Qualifiers go to the So Cal preliminaries in Bakersfield on May 3 and May 5.

LBCC Women's So Cal Qualifiers
Reyna Montano: 1,000 meters
Sayoka Daley: 100, 200 meters
Latonya Estrin: 100, 200 meters
Alexandria Zam

Behind runway and into the classroom

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LBCC Fashion department will host its 32nd annual fashion show Thursday, May 22 at 7:30p.m.
Program director Pamela Knights and the fashion production class organized the show. This years theme will be Masterpiece Runway.
"The idea behind the theme was inspired by great masters of art," Knight said.

PCC hosts photo festival

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first Photo Festival at LBCC at the PCC brought a number of college and high school students as well as enthusiasts from April 16-17 and 19 for the student photo contest.

With the diversity of people who sat in folding chairs listening to lessons and advice from professionals in their trade the opportunity to learn or enjoy photography was taken.

Softball, basketball, and a word to the readers...

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What a busy week!

The LBCC softball team suffered a tough loss on Wednesday as their ace pitcher, Sadie Barton held off the Antelope Valley College Marauders for 7 and 1/3 innings before the Viking defense imploded, giving up three runs.

The international tie break rule seemed to throw Sadie off.

Update...

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

I have been covering the men's basketball team and by doing so have developed what I think is a good reporter/player relationship with star shooting guard, sophomore Matt Richard.

I interviewed him on campus last wednesday and he had some really great things to say.