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President tackles concerns

President tackles concerns
The Founder's Hall held a President's Open Forum on May 17, allowing students, faculty, and administration to ask Mt. SAC President Christopher O'Hearn questions.

Getting caught in the act

students persist to cheat despite adverse consequences
A calculator. A hat. Index cards. Some students use these everyday items for cheating.

Why students fail

Out of 57 students who started the semester in Lloyd Aquino's English 1A classes, only 39 will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester. And in Debbie Williams' Math 71 class, roughly 65 percent are passing.

Cardinal Mahony apologizes to victims

Cardinal Mahony apologizes on behalf of Catholic church to abuse victims

Hello Nixon, goodbye O'Hearn

Hello Nixon, goodbye O'Hearn
In Christopher O'Hearn's absence, John Nixon has taken over the reigns as President of Mt. SAC. In a letter to the campus community, O'Hearn said he was leaving for personal reasons. "It was appropriate for him to leave, it was just time." Nixon said. Students still have questions though, especially those who noticed O'Hearn was not at last June's graduation ceremonies.

Iraq War proves costly to U.S. taxpayers

The Iraq war could end up costing taxpayers more than $1 trillion

California pedophile crates stir

A 45-year old pedophile in Santa Monica has parents in the community worried

censorship cited in hate crime debate

The Rev. Carl Pointer and many other preachers are opposing a proposal in Congress to expand federal hate crime laws to include sexual orientation among others to the categories already included.

Some colleges impressed by menial work

some colleges are impressed by the menial work factor in summer jobs/internships

And the award goes to...

students honor educators and advisers at annual banquet
And the award goes to...
For the first time since its inception, the Educators of Distinction and the Advisor's Awards banquet were combined into one evening on Friday May 18.

Student involvement flops

Leanne Dogoldogol enthusiastically gets ready for school at 6 a.m. each Thursday, despite the little sleep she gets due to intense studying the night before.

All about Islam

In an effort to erase the negative image that is often associated with radical Islamic groups and the religion of Islam, the Islamic Awareness Club held a conference, Wed., May 23.

John Nixon appointed as Acting Mt. SAC President by Trustees

interim VP to be announced later
John Nixon appointed as Acting Mt. SAC President by Trustees
Mt. SAC President O'Hearn announces his resignation

Sarah Dodge headed to UCLA

special feature spotlighting Mt. SAC class of 2007 graduates

student returns to school despite tragedy

Leah Paula Gasser-Ordaz will graduate this June from Mt. SAC and will continue with her education by transferring to UCLA and getting her degree in Political Science/Philosophy.

MVP athlete balances academics and extracurriculars

While many students struggle every day to find the right balance between school and extracurricular activities, one student appears to do it seamlessly.

honor student pursues writing goals

English major Kyle Van Sant was lost.

student tackles language and cultural barries to succeed

"Divide by the negative reciprocal," her math 71 teacher said. Janet Sajardo, 23, felt her heart pound as she leaned over to ask a classmate for help.
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