2008 Woodie Awards
Juicy Campus takes online gossip to the dark sideWeb site asks college students to post any and all gossip anonymously
Katie ran into the hot guy from her math class at the party and they hit it off, and by the end of the night had hooked up. However, the next week in class she couldn't figure out why everyone was staring at her and giggling. Little did she know that he wasn't the great guy she thought he was; he'd gone online and told the entire cyber-world about her sexual prowess and that she was a slut. Meet JuicyCampus.com.…
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Obama bids a fond farewell to IllinoisThe president-elect resigns as Senator in a letter to the state
President-elect Barack Obama said "a very affectionate thanks" to the people of Illinois in a letter published Sunday in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Obama announced this past Thursday that his resignation from the U.S. Senate is official.
"Today, I am ending one journey to begin another," Obama's letter said.…
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Let the buyer beware of unauthorized merchants
On separate occasions, two Saddleback College students were swindled out of money to pay for bogus magazine subscriptions from an independent vendor cruising campus for gullible prey.
According to Saddleback Chief of Police Harry Parmer, they are investigating the alleged fraud.…
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HIGHEST BIDDER: Morrey Hansen of "Hansen Auctioneering" calls out a bid on a laptop computer at Saddleback College's surplus auction. The Auction took place to raise money for the school. Surplus auction nets big cash for school
Saddleback College held it's annual surplus goods auction on Saturday, Nov. 1, collecting almost $16,742, more than twice as last year.
According Saddleback's Director of Facilities, Planning and Pur-chasing Brandye D'Lena, it's not just about the money. Surplus items are made available to other departments on Saddleback's campus and other educational institutions.…
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Saddleback beaten by Warriors in American Bowl last SaturdayShrock's three touchdown passes not enough, as Gauchos lose, 31-28, against rival El Camino.
The American Bowl featured Saddleback College against El Camino. But in the end it was the Gauchos who fell to a 31-28 defeat.
The loss last Saturday night ends the Gauchos football season and their high hopes for a shot at a state championship.
The Gauchos scored three touchdowns in the first quarter jumping out to the 21-0 lead.…
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LEAPS FOR THE WIN: Blake Touchard drives through the lane and helps IVC win the game against the visiting Coyotes last Friday night at IVC. Lasers even their record with a win over the Coyotes
Irvine Valley College men's basketball team defeated Cuyamaca College Friday night, 59-44.
IVC won its second straight win and is now 3-3 for non-conference play.
The first half of the game stayed close as the Lasers scored 25 while the Coyotes score 23.…
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EAGLE EYE: Sophomore Tessa Ross analyzes the Santa Monica defense as she waits to make a play. The Lasers won the game 51-42. It was their second win of their current four-game win streak. IVC soars on current 4-game win streak
On a night where the Lasers' star center, D.J. Butler, was not available to play, the Lasers counted on second-year starter Ashley Dunn and she delivered in a 51-42 win over Santa Monica last Wednesday.
The Laser Women's basketball team improved its record to 3-2 on the season.…
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Saddleback routs visiting San Diego Mesa, 56-23
The Saddleback women's basketball team earned its first win of the season Friday night in a 56-23 win over San Diego Mesa.
San Diego Mesa shot only 18 percent from the field.
The Gauchos allowed just six points at the half.
Johnondra Patterson led the way for the Gauchos.…
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FeaturedDance, dance devolutionThere are some forms of expression that can make a person appear as if they are lacking in the intelligence department. I was driving to work and pulled up behind a dilapidated, rattling truck driven by some half-wit resident with a sign haphazardly taped to the back that read: "MACAIN 08 OK".Reading, writing, arithmetic, and remediation for incoming college students
Top 5 Thanksgiving TraditionsPeople have anticipated all year long for Thanksgiving to finally arrive. Stomachs are growling at the sight of turkey in the store windows, and pie recipes are spread out across the table. The airports are welcoming and saying goodbye to those who are joining relatives for the holiday, and the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is gearing up to make its grand appearance.Sorry, you're just a few years too lateTransfering colleges can be a very scary experience. I mean, when you're in community college, it's like junior high, not quite elementary school, not quite high school, but just right in the middle. These institutions act as stepping stones for us to get from one level to the next.The Express tackles 60's prejudice in college footballReviewThe Express is a movie with heart and a fascinating slice of American history to boot. In this delightful surprise of a movie, director Gary Fleder brings to life a hidden piece of football history, the story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner.Fashion a"wear"ness brings out the fashion forward
A note from Saddleback's Associated Student GovernmentActivity in campus life is important to a student's success. College is what you make of it and student involvement makes the college experience a more gratifying one. The more actively and socially involved an individual is increases the students learning and has been directly linked to higher grades as well as a long-term persistence and degree completion.Athlete of the WeekAshley DunnSophomore Forward from Ocean View High school was a key contributor in the Lasers' three victories last week. Highlighted by her double-double last Wednesday night against Santa Monica, she finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds in the game. The Lasers traveled to Glendale and hosted L.Athlete of the WeekJay WisnerIn a 31-28 American Bowl loss, Wisner, a 6'2" sophomore receiver from Montana, shined brightly running for a score as well as catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Brian Shrock. The loss ended the Gauchos' season. The Gauchos finished their season with a 7-4 record. |
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