Roundup, Pierce College, CA
3 days ago by Kyle Bracewell
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a new G.I. Bill designed to further educational benefits for post-9/11 veterans.
S.22, also called the "Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act," would provide 36 months of benefits up to the cost of the most expensive in-state public school, as well as money for books and housing costs to those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a news release by Sen.
The Daily Aztec, San Diego State, CA
2 days ago by Alanna Berman, Staff Writer
One of the year's most controversial resolutions was voted on in the final Associated Students council meeting of the year.
The Resolution Condemning the Discrimination of Homosexuals, Bisexuals and Heterosexuals by Blood Banks and the Federal Food and Drug Administration at San Diego State would have banned mobile blood donation units from coming onto campus, but failed as an action item last Wednesday.
The Daily Aztec, San Diego State, CA
2 days ago by Kristiana Erthner, Staff Writer
Before the end of every spring semester, the Greek community comes together to honor specific individuals and chapters that stand out from the rest and make a difference at San Diego State.
This spring, Unity Night, also known as the Greek Awards, took place last Monday night in Montezuma Hall. Assistant Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life Kim Stokely said approximately 800 Greeks gathered to celebrate a successful school year.
The Daily Aztec, San Diego State, CA
3 days ago by Wendy Fry, Senior Staff Writer
According to a document released Sunday by the District Attorney's office, the total number of students arrested by "Operation Sudden Fall" has increased to 95 students including an additional 20 students arrested since Tuesday, said Steve Walker, a public affairs officer for the district attorney's office.
Roundup, Pierce College, CA
3 days ago by Javier Zazueta
Jack Scott, former Pasadena City College president, was named chancellor of the California Community Colleges Thursday.
Scott will replace Diane Woodruff Jan. 1, when his term as state senator ends. Woodruff has been interim chancellor since July 2007.
Scott will take over the 109-campus CCC in a critical time of the state budget crisis.
Arizona Daily Wildcat, University of Arizona, AZ
3 days ago by Aly Van Dyke
Unless it's during the Super Bowl, most people change the channel or flip the page to bypass advertisements.
For one graduating senior, however, it's worth turning on the TV just for the commercials everyone skips.
David Holt, a visual communications senior, knew he wanted to design advertisement campaigns since he was a junior at Arcadia High School in Phoenix.
Arizona Daily Wildcat, University of Arizona, AZ
3 days ago by Shain Bergan
Larry and Janet McKee always encouraged their children to follow their dreams, and to never quit.
It is a lesson their daughter Megan McKee, a graduating pharmacy student, still takes to heart two decades later.
The advancement of pharmacy begins with the development of willing and able leaders to take the field to new heights.
The National Herald, National University, CA
5 days ago by Angela Bull
He lives in a motor home, dropped out of high school and has not held a real job in four years.
Candidate for welfare?
No - Eric Bidwell is the youngest candidate running for mayor of San Diego at age 25.
Bidwell is hoping you will vote for him and "Vote Revolution" in the June 3 primary election.
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