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El Vaquero
The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College

El Vaquero
The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College

El Vaquero
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Vanessa Salgado, 18, an international business major, at left, places a flag at a symbolic grave site on Nov. 8 during the Arlington West demonstration.

[Photo] Iraq Coalition Casualties

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November 1, 2006
The Salvation Army served dinner to more than 300 people on Thanksgiving.

[Photo] Volunteers Give Back to the Community on Thanksgiving

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Edit
December 9, 2005
Miguel Gomez, 8, and his extended family from Pasadena, enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army in Glendale.

[Photo] To Give Is to Receive

December 9, 2005
The new ASGCC spring officers are: David Arakelyan, vice president of Finance; Arpine Hovasapyan, vice president of Campus Relations Committee; newly appointed ASGCC president Armineh Dereghishian, center; Thomas Dryden, vice president of Administratio

[Photo] More Than 1,000 Votes Cast for Student Officers

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
December 9, 2005
By placing a symbolic coffin in Plaza Vaquero, Joey Melendez, 24, a biochemistry major, sends a message about the consequences of the Iraq War.

[Photo] ‘I Think War Affects Everyone’

November 18, 2005
"People take things for granted," says Gezelle Emerson-James, 43, remembering her dad who served in World War II. She attributes his recent death to chemical poisoning, one of the effects of the war in which he served.

[Photo] Fallen Soldiers Honored

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 18, 2005
Author Norine Dresser explains international etiquette during a fun and informative lecture. Her new book tells how to be respectful of all cultures.

[Photo] ‘Multicultural Manners’ Politely Corrects

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 4, 2005
Nune Aleksanyan is surprised by Magician Whit Haydn's linking rings trick.

[Photo] Magician Boasts ‘A Natural Talent for Deception’

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 4, 2005
David Mince was evacuated from New Orleans and now attends Glendale College on a fee-waiver plan.

[Photo] Hurricane Refugee Starts New Life

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 21, 2005
As a part of the Cultural Diversity Program, Joe Wang was invited to speak on campus about Taiwan's "bitter struggle for independence."

[Photo] Cultural Diversity Program Highlights Taiwan’s Struggle

KASIA FAUGHN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 21, 2005
Hailing from the city of Pacoima, professor Fabiola Torres often uses herself as an example to reinforce lectures in her Ethnic Studies Classes.

[Photo] Fabiola Torres: ‘I Love What I Do’

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Edit
October 21, 2005
Amy Exelby discussing abortion issues in a forum on campus.

[Photo] Importance of Roe vs. Wade Cited

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 21, 2005
The city of Los Angeles is not only home to Bracamonte, it is a plethora of inspiration for his lyrics and artwork.

[Photo] Artist’s Passion Grows Out of Barrio

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 7, 2005
The GCC football team pay their respects to the flag as the national anthem is sung prior to GCC's game against Southwestern on Sept. 3.

[Photo] Football Enters New Era on Campus

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 23, 2005
Athletic director Joe Sartoris stands in front of the Andy Reid scoreboard above the new football field named for him.

[Photo] Big Bash Brings Football Back to Campus

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 23, 2005
Professsors' doors are causing discussions about racial and political issues at GCC.

[Photo] Professors’ Door Generates Controversy

BIANCA GALLEGOS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 3, 2005
Yury Lisenkov moved from Moscow, Russia to follow his dream of studying in the United States.

[Photo] International Student Follows His Ambitions

CHUCK REYES
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 3, 2005
After working at GCC for 40 years, Athletic Director Jim Sartoris will have an athletic field named after him.

[Photo] New Athletic Field Named After Athletic Director

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 3, 2005
Glendi Gomez wears the colored bracelets that have become popular all over the United States.

[Photo] Colored Dollar Bracelets Sweeping Nation

EMIN AVAKIAN
El Vaquero Sports Editor
June 3, 2005
Aran Muraradyan, an intern for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is the first GCC student to be published in the Astrophysical Journal.

[Photo] Success in JPL’s Saturn Research

NANCY AGBENU
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 3, 2005
The study of anthropology allowed professor Wendy Fonarow to further explore her fascination with indie rock and Halloween.

[Photo] Getting to Know Fonarow: Indie Rock Aficionado

DANIEL ANTOLIN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 3, 2005
Photo by Elizabeth Linares A Stormtrooper eagerly awaits the final "Star Wars" installment.

[Photo] ‘Episode III’ Debuts: Fans Endure Wait

GEGHARD ARAKELIAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 20, 2005
Sakotu Araki was not enjoying his work in Japan; he realized he wanted to study graphic design in the U.S.

[Photo] Students From Abroad Succeed At Glendale College

CHUCK REYES
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 20, 2005
Today, Alexnadre uses his personal experiences as a basis for teaching history.

[Photo] History Professor Teaches from Experience

DANIEL ANTOLIN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 20, 2005
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[Photo] Vaquero Views &#0151 ‘Cultured Trio’

May 20, 2005
Vaquero batter swings his bat to turn the tide in a losing game (8-4) against the Citrus Owls.

[Photo] Dramatic Loss to Citrus Ends Baseball Season

EMIN AVAKIAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 6, 2005
Nina Kim and Jennifer Chu, Miss USA Asia contestants representing Korea, show their native dresses.

[Photo] Student Participates in Pageant

MARIA KORNALIAN
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
May 6, 2005
IN MEMORIAM — Aram Yenokyan pauses to reflect at an Armenian Genocide memorial in Plaza Vaquero Thursday. The memorial pays tribute to the people killed in ethnic genocides worldwide.

[Photo] Armenian Genocide Remembered

GEGHARD ARAKELIAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 22, 2005
As a child, Swedish-born Simon Vahlne made movies with his friends, including one based on the 1981 thriller "Evil Dead."

[Photo] Whatever Role, Vahlne Just Wants to Act

DANIEL ANTOLIN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 22, 2005
VAQUERO SOFTBALL SISTERS -- Joining together in the Vaquero softball team are two great sisters, Kristin, left, and Trista Carr, who are feared among the other softball teams.

[Photo] Carr Duo Dominate the Softball Diamond

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 22, 2005
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[Photo] Campus Celebrates Persian New Year

Photo by ELIZABETH LINARES
El Vaquero Staff Phot
April 1, 2005
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[Photo] Vaquero Views — ‘Down the Long Tree’

Photo by ELIZABETH LINARES
El Vaquero Staff Phot
April 1, 2005
Finishing touches: Diana Ovsepian puts parsley garnish on pasta dishes as her fellow students grab them to serve to waiting lunch customers.

[Photo] Culinary Students Provide Elegant Lunch

NANCY AGBENU
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 18, 2005
NEW RESTAURANTS COMING SOON — A food court featuring Coffee Bean, Quizno's Subs and other fast food restaurants will open this summer.

[Photo] New Food Court to Be Built Adjacent to Glendale College

JEREMY CASABELLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 18, 2005
BATTER UP — Vaquero hitters were patient at the plate, making sure to keep the balls from being chased out of the strike zone.

[Photo] Vaqueros Erase 6-Run Deficit, Win the Game

EMIN AVAKIAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 18, 2005
STUDENT DODGE PUDDLES AND MUD — Getting to classes on time is harder than usual because of the heavy rain. A record rainfall of approximately 35 inches caused a mudslide that closed campus during winter session.

[Photo] Record Rain Deluges Campus

NANCY AGBENU
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 4, 2005
GCC police cadet Edgar Zabunyan, 20, helps the Glendale community by giving out Christmas gifts to those in need.

[Photo] Police Drive Provides Underprivileged With Toys

BIANCA GALLEGOS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
December 10, 2004
GCC students, Ernest Badounts, 24 and Aram Oyespian, 23, are examples of students that are soon going to be prohibited to smoke near school buildings due to California law.

[Photo] Smoking Regulations In Need of Enforcement

BIANCA GALLEGOS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
December 10, 2004
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