Feeling creatively suffocated during his music education Grasso mediated to remove the unnecessary from his music which lead to the creation of guitars that went beyond the parameters of a regular six-string guitar.

“I think for over the past 10 years I’ve worked rather extensively on the design of these guitars, refining them [and] understanding what they’re about and I feel that this has set the tone for what I have to accomplish for the rest of my life,” say Grasso.

In addition to teaching photojournalism at City College, Payne is a writer and photographer for a weekly column in the Sacramento Bee called, “I CARE”, where volunteers in the community are celebrated for doing good things.

Gallardo plays a variety of instruments from guitar, keyboards, to a bass he inherited from a church that nobody played. He learned how to play keyboards from taking music theory where he had to play basic chords.

Gallardo is currently taking intermediate guitar for the fourth time, refining his ability to play classical playing styles, how to read music, and how to play scales.

“It’s been a fascinating class because we do a little recital at the end of every semester,” says Gallardo. “It kind of pushes you to do your best and play well.”

Gallardo’s dream is to play in a band that plays a variety of music and continues his education in City College looking to make connections that will help him follow his dream.

“When I dance, I feel so much energy in me with the beat of the drum,” says Garcia.

Garcia says that dancing has taught her respect, especially for her elders, which she believes her generation is losing respect for.

“We need to be happy from where we come from, [and] who we come from.” says Garcia.

The event had a variety of vendors selling clothes to serving food. Also there was entertainment on the stage from rapping to dancing and even singing.

The long awaited pedestrian bridge is set to begin construction around June 1, according to the Sacramento Bee. This pedestrian bridge will start at the City College light rail station and reach over the train tracks to the new, soon-to-be developed 72- acre Curtis Park Village where students and neighboring families can take a short walk to the retail stores and restaurants. It will provide a walkway for light rail riders and easy access to the new neighborhood from the City College.

After a tough rebuilding season in 2012 ended with an 11-26-1 record, the school’s softball team’s season has done a complete 180. The team started with a 9-0 record before suffering its first defeat of the season.

The team continued to pick up wins and finished the regular season with a 31-5 record. With another Big 8 Conference title under their belts, the 27th in school history, the team’s members say they are hopeful about heading to the State Championship to possibly earn a fifth state title.

“We had goals before we started the season,” says head coach Tim Kiernan, “[Get] an opportunity to win a state championship. That hasn’t changed.” The Panthers won their first playoff series against De Anza College and now prepare to go up against Sierra College.  Sophomores Molly Ryan and Heather Oakley, who were both named as All-Northern California selections, led the team at the plate and freshman Ashten Welch did the same on the pitcher’s mound. Welch, finished the regular season with a 25-3 record for...» Read More]]> http://saccityexpress.com/panthers-on-the-prowl/feed/ 0 http://saccityexpress.com/a-tedious-juggling-act/ http://saccityexpress.com/a-tedious-juggling-act/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 18:49:14 +0000 Nick Avila http://saccityexpress.com/?p=34232 The life of a college student can be tiresome, especially when it comes time for finals. The life of an athlete can be tediousas well, especially as the end of the season nears and players are faced with championship season. Both take time and work for the average person. Put those together and there are long days and nights ahead.

But this is the challenge that college athletes prepare for each semester, whether it be the offseason or during a team’s regular playing season. While most students may choose how many units they take—from 18 units all the way down to one unit—student-athletes aren’t as lucky. Student-athletes are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester, including at least nine academic units; they must also maintain a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible to play sports.

The nine academic units the students take, or possibly more, usually add up to a few hours a day and already make for a solid work load. Then, add in homework and studying time and the three units racked up for attending hours of practice, weightlifting, and Sports 90, is a tutorassisted class designed to help athletes study.

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