SRJC family shines in Prop. 8 documentary
Jessie De La O, A&E Editor
January 29, 2012
The informative and emotional documentary titled “The Right To Love: An American Family” profiles a Santa Rosa couple and their two children taking action in support of gay rights, is scheduled to premiere Monday, Feb. 6 at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. Jay and Bryan Leffew are a typical married... Read more »
Extremely, incredibly near the middle
Noah Diamond-Stolzman, Multi-Media Editor
January 29, 2012
As a piece of narrative fiction, Stephen Daldry’s “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” could use some work, but as a vehicle to deliver many heavy-handed emotional punches it is quite a success. Based on the 2005 novel of the same name, the film tells the story of young Oskar Schell, who is... Read more »
Film series back for another round
Leah Phillips, Staff Writer
January 29, 2012
The Petaluma Cinema Series is back with an award-winning line-up of films this semester, kicking off Wednesday nights on Feb. 1 in the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium at Santa Rosa Junior College’s Petaluma Campus. The 2012 Petaluma Spring Cinema Series will offer a weekly showing of films, including new... Read more »
2011 Champs going strong in 2012 Big 8 conference
Alex Campbell, Sports Editor
January 29, 2012
The SRJC women’s basketball team is proving they are more than just the 2011 state champions: they are a team primed for another title. Currently ranked 11th in the state, the Bear Cubs have an overall record of 15-6 with a 6-1 record in the Big 8 conference and are hungry for victory each time they... Read more »
SRJC contacts Internation Space Station
Ken Kutska, Assistant A&E Editor
January 29, 2012
Who would have thought that in Santa Rosa, there is a place you can broadcast to the heavens? Santa Rosa Junior College is the only college in the world with a ground-based radio station able to contact outer space; one of only three in the country, and nine in the world. On Jan. 24 it made contact with... Read more »
SRJC Police Department swears in officer Hawks
January 29, 2012
The SRJC District Police Department hired a new officer over winter break. With just a month of on-duty patrol under her belt, Officer Brittany Hawks already feels blessed to be given the opportunity and is confident this job is the right fit for her. After completing a grueling 880 hours of work at... Read more »
Injuries and competition not enough to stop Bear Cubs
Alex Campbell, Sports Editor
January 29, 2012
The men’s basketball team is playing strong and peaking mid season, controlling the Big 8 Conference and rising in the state rankings to claim the no. 7 spot. The Bear Cubs have earned an 18-4 overall record and are 7-0 in conference, scoring an average of 77 points per game. Sophomore guard Sama... Read more »
SRJC’s new president, Dr. Frank Chong, settles into his office
Houston Smotherson, Features Editor
January 29, 2012
As the new President of Santa Rosa Junior College, Dr. Frank Chong is faced with issues regarding the budget and suspension of private sector funding like the Doyle Scholarship, but remains optimistic and feels that in general the college is very successful. “Dr. Chong has a great deal of valuable... Read more »
Students plan on more actions in support of the Doyle Scholarship
Benjamin "Brutus" Gruey, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2012
Eight students met in the Doyle Library Quad for a General Assembly on Jan. 23 to discuss ways to keep up the momentum from the Doyle Scholarship March last semester. The group discussed an information booth and other ways to let students know why the Doyle Scholarship is still unavailable and what the... Read more »
Governor’s budget could reduce Cal Grant awards for many students
Benjamin "Brutus" Gruey, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2012
On top of rising tuition, a Pell Grant cut scare and no classes, Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposes cuts to the Cal Grants Program. His budget raises the GPA for eligibility for rewards and reduces the program by approximately $130 million. Brown raised the GPA for Cal Grant A from 3.0 to 3.25, Cal... Read more »
