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…
At the Cypress College library second floor, a large warning sign with dark blue capital letters states,”STOLEN!!! DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BELONGINGS UNATTENDED. THEY COULD BE STOLEN.” How safe are one’s valuables when left unattended at a public place? Should students pack up their valuables or risk items being stolen? When working solo at Cypress College…
Conveniently located across the street from Cypress College, Campus Billiards welcomes Cypress College Students with open arms and special deals. Campus Billiards is located on the corner of Lincoln and Valley View adjacent to the UFC Gym. The bar offers only beer from a with a wide variety of domestic and draft. It also has eight pool…
What are the real reasons why pulling “head in only” is mandatory at Cypress College? James Fuller, 19, has been parking cadet for almost a year now. Fuller explained that “head in only” is not only a campus rule, but also a California State Law. “The last four out of five accidents that occurred at Cypress College were due…
Can you read “Catcher in the Rye”? Even if you passed English 104, Cypress College doesn’t seem to think so. When it comes to reading proficiency requirements for associate degrees, Cypress College students may be getting the raw end of the deal compared to their counterparts at Fullerton College. However, when students asked for equality, they…
Cypress College Associated Students have big plans for 2014 to spread awareness about the student government and get more students involved. David Okawa, Director of Associated Students, said, “They’re becoming leaders in their own rights.” Associated Students are the student government on campus. They are responsible for a number of things that happen on campus…
The program for Strengthening Transfer Education & Matriculation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known as (STEM)2, held their second annual Fall Research Symposium last Friday along with special guest speaker Dr. Efrain Talamantes. The focus of the event was to provide students with information on the importance of having professionals from underrepresented minority backgrounds…
Interested in auditioning? Here is a preview and behind the scenes look of the Cypress College production of Rent. Cypress College Theater has officially ended its 2013 Fall Season. The sets have been tore down and the student actors kicked onto the streets. Now it is time to find new stars. For those of…
Support Club at Cypress College brings awareness to students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning (LGBTQ). All are welcomed to join and gain more information. Meetings are held every Monday in room H-201 and Tuesdays’ in H-121 from 12:30 – 1:45p.m. on both days. Support club has been around for “at least 10…