As another semester draws to an end and another class of City graduates prepare to don cap and gown, we take a look at semesters past at City College.
A part of the original City College and San Diego High School campuses was Balboa Stadium. Built in 1914 in preparation for the Pan-California Exposition, this massive, concrete bowl hosted presidents, adventurers, pro football championships and epic music events.
City College English Professor Jim Miller has returned from a journey reminiscent of Cesar Chavez and other civil rights leaders. His pilgrimage was to the state capitol and his goal was to stand up (and march) for students in California.
Jennifer Montgomery, development director for KSDS Jazz 88.3, fulfilled a lifelong dream when she entered as a hopeful contestant to the game show Jeopardy last September.
In this economic climate, many City College students have to juggle a full school schedule along with a full-time job in order to be self-sufficient. For some, this heavy load has proven to be a bit much to carry.
As he slowly peeled an orange, Jose Rodriguez, a City College student and one of three student founders of the Bring Education and Activism Together Club, said he doesn't like being called a founder of BEAT because that would give him some sort of status he doesn't feel he should have.
The idea of intentionally marking one's body can be daunting, especially considering the fact that it's not only permanent, but the process itself can be painful, too. Despite that, the trend of tattooing is, and has been, on the rise for about the past decade and grows exponentially with each year that passes.
So you're thinking about showing that special someone how devoted you are with some life-long body art? Or maybe you just want to become one with your favorite masterpiece. Here's a list I've compiled containing tips from Karen L. Hudson, author of "Living Canvas: Your Complete Guide to Tattoos, Piercings, and Body Modification," as well as from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Web site. Consider this advice before going under the needle.
Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 tbsp sugar, optional 1 ½ cups milk 10 - 12 slices any bread ½ cup orange juice A few pieces orange peel, torn ½ tsp vanilla 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tbsp cinnamon Desired amount butter Directions: Whisk eggs until they are evenly colored and frothy - with a coat of air bubbles on top.
Have a low budget and a birthday coming up? With the economy as it is now, maybe you're worried your friend, relative, or significant other just won't have it this year to take you out to a big dinner. Maybe you want to spend time with friends - but can't afford a big party.
