Eniglish 110,Humanities Ancient to Medieval, went to the Getty Villa on November 21, 2013 as a required field trip. “The field Trip happens every year. It is good to get out to the art,” Melanie Nabahoni, the professor of Humanities 110, said, “The students need to see the art in person and really experience the…
What do most students do when their first class is cancelled? Like any good student, they go to the learning center or library and get some work done for another class… right? Some students take advantage of this extra time and get some work done, but there are those few students who don’t. For some…
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.…
Most students that begin college do not get a degree or transfer to a four year university. According to a study done by Bowie State University in Maryland, less than two-thirds of those who start college in America finish. Why is it that this happens? Most students are simply overwhelmed by taking too many course.…
Pull for Cypress Campaign is an annual event where faculty and staff are invited to donate to Cypress College in order to help fund the hopes and dreams of the students. “We focus and acknowledge on the faculty and staff that donate to Cypress College,” said executive director Raul Alvarez. Pull for Cypress Campaign started…
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…
Free scantrons. Free blue books. Free coffee. Associate Students (AS) are hosting Finals Fuel all this week, an event that is meant to help students be successful during the stressful week of finals. “We are the representatives of the students,” said Ryan Johnstonbaugh, Biology major, who is spearheading this event. “We want to support our students.” AS…
The city of Cypress will be hosting the 2013 Holiday Decorating Contest sponsored by Cypress Recreation and Community Services, and the Recreation Committee. The holiday decorating contest is known to give out various decorating awards such as the Best of the best award, Santa’s Workshop Award, and the Gingerbread Award. The judging criteria includes…
“I’m pretty happy with the turn out. Every semester we do a different drive. This year I knew it was going to be a pretty cold winter, so I felt it was important we did something for homelessVets and that’s where the blanket idea came from,” says Christy Davis, veteran supporter and lead coordinator of…
Looking for some butt kicking deals for the gym? The UFC Gym is welcoming all Cypress students to join their facility.The UFC gym is located right across from Cypress College on Valley View Blvd. The gym is giving students great deals on their memberships. The Cypress UFC Gym Manager, Rob Chanez, says there are some…