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Rustling up another recognition

Christopher Geanakos — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:21:08 +0000

The staff of Susurrus recently learned that the 2010 edition of the City College Literary Journal won second place in the Pacific-Western Division of the Community College Humanities Association Literary Magazine competition. “We’re thrilled and honored to be recognized again by the CCHA,” said Susurrus adviser Jan Haag. “When a national organization gives a student literary journal an award, it is a major validation of the students’ work.” ‘Susurrus has won many past awards in the annual CCHA competition, including the top Best in the Nation prize in 2002 and 2004, as well as second place in 2001 and third [read more...]

Behind the scenes: Sept. 29 issue

Cecilio Padilla — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:14:45 +0000

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at The Express? Well, here’s a look at what happened during our Sept. 29 issue.

Video produced, edited, and filmed by Cecilio Padilla.

Leave your mark on City College

Robert Pace — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:58:36 +0000

City College and the Associated Student Government are selling commemorative bricks at the base of the Panther statue near the student bookstore.

The statue was installed last year by the ASG. The bricks are at the base of the statue and include one line of up to 15 characters for the buyer’s name. They are priced at $30 for current City College students and $50 for non-students.

“It is a recognition gift that they will have forever,” City College Foundation Executive Director Mary Leland said. “They can come back and sort of see their footprint here — or paw print.”

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UPDATED: Anti-abortion display ignites debate on campus

Online Staff — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:05:24 +0000

An anti-abortion group sparked a spirited debate among City College students and faculty on Sept. 16.

Tradition of excellence

Online Staff — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:28:08 +0000

The City College women’s softball team ended the 2009 spring season as the top-ranked team in the Big 8 Conference.

Panthers off to shaky start

Online Staff — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:14:29 +0000

New coach still sees hope

Christopher Geanakos | Editor in Chief geanakc@imail.losrios.edu

With the leave of absence taken by Panthers head football coach Mike Clemens, 32-year-old Dannie Walker has stepped up as interim head coach. Under his tutelage he Panthers have started the fall season with two losses.

“Even though we lost our first two games,” said linebacker Freddy Ve’evalu, “all we can do is learn from our mistakes and be prepared for our next opponent.”

The Panthers lost in their first game against defending national champion Butte College 53-28 Sept. 7. Butte College won last year’s California Community [read more...]