Have you ever given blood? We’re not talking about the tough-guy “Give blood: Play hockey” sort of giving. Have you ever donated blood to a medical organization? According to the American Red Cross, approximately 9.2 million people in the United States donate blood each year, generating more than 1.1 million gallons of that red, iron-y,…
The audience turnout was larger-than-life, not unlike the careers of three Cypress College legends. Former NBA and ABA stars Mark Eaton and Swen Nater, along with former Cypress College coach and UCLA Hall-of-Famer Don Johnson were honored for their contributions to the school at half court of Gym II last Friday at the Legends of…
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2014, the humanities building was evacuated after the fire alarm was set off. As students filed out of the building in an orderly fashion, most seemed to be relieved to have a little break from their class. Others seemed to find the situation as a nuisance. By the…
On Sunday, Feb. 16, Long Beach City College hosted the Long Beach Flea Market in their Veterans Stadium. This event that is held the third Sunday of every month, showcasing tents full of antiques and collectables for the public. The flea market occurs rain or shine, and always offers free parking. Admission for the flea market starts off at…
It’s time for the biggest technology convention of the year, and Cychron.com is right here to cover it. The 2014 International CES will be held from January 7 through 10, when technology creators and advocates from all over the world convene in Las Vegas to showcase their upcoming consumer electronics offerings, brand new breakthroughs, and…
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…
After 39 years of educating adults in music and voice, Cypress College must say goodbye to one of its most popular and influential professors. “I believe if you can talk, you can sing.”- Helena DeCoro Last Friday, during the Holiday Recital it was obvious to see the positive affect Helena DeCoro has had on people…
On Thursday, Dec.5, the Cypress College Anaheim Campus’ Cypress Bistro held their Southwest Cuisine Showcase. The culinary team provided some southwestern inspired creations as a final exam sort to speak. The outcome was not just tasty but visually true to theme. The meal’s starter was a corn fritter in jalapeno cream. There was an option…