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The Student News Site of Sacramento City College

The Express

The Student News Site of Sacramento City College

The Express

Unexpectedly vibrant

Sac City Express April 4, 2009
Tourism is one of the largest industries in Cambodia. Despite a weak dollar, everything is very affordable, making it an excellent destination for broke students.

I’ve got a ticket to ride

Sac City Express April 4, 2009
It’s 3:32 p.m. and my last class has just ended. “Time to get the hell off campus and back to safe haven,” I think as I quickly put my school concerns on the mental backburner and begin my routine trek home.

Want to learn to use your third eye?

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
On a Saturday afternoon at the Berkeley Psychic Institute’s Sacramento Campus, a small group of people gathers for a hands-on healing. Seated in a circle of metal fold-out chairs, the healers stand over them, focused, lightly placing their hands on different parts of their bodies.

Reel time

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
Apparently, moviegoers haven’t been tightening their purse strings despite increasing economic troubles.

Let the good times roll

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
Between going to school, trying to work and living in constant limbo with financial aid, college students could always use a little relaxation. But economic problems have made it harder than ever to stretch those few dollars to cover the essentials, let alone a good time.

Stimulus may not stimulate

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
President Barack Obama’s stimulus package is very similar to the New Deal put forth by Franklin Roosevelt, which is famous for getting us out of the Great Depression.

Access Denied?

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
Sure, City College is extremely accessible to wheelchair users, and people who aren't able to climb stairs in general. But is it accessible to everyone on wheels? My research says yes.

Local business still booms

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
The economy has students panic stricken. Many have stopped credit-card swiping and have opted to purchase only the necessities.

Student Investment

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
Most of us in college have a grand dream: To be successful in the career of our choice. But with the unstable economy and technology’s steady march forward, many jobs seem to be at risk.

Help Me, Help You

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
I haven’t had much experience, good or bad, with financial aid because I’ve always had a job that could pay my expenses, but after doing a little research, I found that getting aid is an easy process provided you’re patient and can keep track of a few dates. A student prepares to enter City College's Financial Aid Office. Photo by Monica Lungu

A clean sweep

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
Everyday, students leave behind personal items and garbage in classrooms sometimes where it belongs, other times not. Photo by Allison Valenzuela

$25 an hour and maybe you’ll meet James Bond

Sac City Express March 23, 2009
“Students usually make anywhere from $20 to $40 an hour after graduating,” said Kavanagh. “No matter what shape the economy is in, people will always need bartenders.”
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