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Transfer Fair

The transfer fairs held at Cypress College gave students a chance to speak with college representatives. Transfer director Penny Gabourie plans the fair in order for Cypress students to get the opportunity to engage with college representatives and ask questions in the convenience of their own school. “I ask about financial aid, I want to be…

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Paperbacks vs E-books

According to an article on Barnes & Noble’s website, it is very common that students are now going paperless and now choosing e-books. E-books are a lot more flexible when it comes to financing since there are no printing and shipping costs, and there is no waiting for the book to arrive. However there are…

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#1 Distraction in Class

A major concern about how technology can affect a students performance in class is evident with the emergence of digital devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Cypress College has a no electronics policy that all professors must enforce unless given prior permission from the instructor is given according to their policies and guidelines.…

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I Love College

Wait… You can get up and go to the restroom without the teacher’s (oops, I mean my professor’s) permission? In the middle of their lecture?! How in the world did I go to school at 8:00 every morning in high school? Including Fridays? And honestly, does anyone use Cornell notes? My first semester of college has…

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Student Procrastination

College students and their study habits: What gears them and what is the reason for procrastination? “I procrastinate all the time, I am procrastinating right now even,” said Kevin Tran,19, biology. Tran also said that he does not study any other way. He finds it perfectly effective; if he can get to bed early wake…

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Taco Tuesdays

California Fish Grill in Cypress, CA is the place to be at on any given day of the week, especially on Tuesdays. They have a great selection of food including chicken, shrimp, and over 10 different types of fish. You can find yourself waiting in a line that sometimes goes out the door but moves…