The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College

El Vaquero
The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College

El Vaquero
The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College

El Vaquero
All content by Photo by Jane Pojawa
Tattoos are becoming a common trend among people of all ages and walks of life. Students show their skin art.

[Photo] Tattoo Trend Claims Student Skin

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Photo Editor
October 6, 2006
New college president Audre Levy believes in "doing your best job because someone's always watching you."

[Photo] New Superintendent Feels Right at Home

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero News Editor
September 22, 2006
"Something's Missing." "Ryan," played by Carlo Morelli comes to terms with his abductor "Preston Roberts" played by Davidjohn Morris.

[Photo] Theater Arts Students Represent GCC at ‘Festival Fringe’

KARA ARANAS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 22, 2006
Glendale Rep. Adam Schiff answers questions after his talk on "Getting Into Politics."

[Photo] Spring 06 RecapCongressman Explains ‘Getting Into Politics’

August 27, 2006
Jeff Key, an Iraq War veteran, is an outspoken critic of America's Middle Eastern policy.

[Photo] Spring ’06 RecapMemorial Day Event Shows Impact of War on California

August 27, 2006
Ryan, front, played by Carlo Morelli, and his parents Roger," and Barbara," played by George C. Mackey and Sarah Cross, try to reconnect in "Something's Missing." Davidjohn Morris, rear, has the role of Preston Roberts.

[Photo] Spring ’06 Recap‘Something’s Missing’ in Scotland

August 21, 2006
Yesenia Sanchez went from nearly becoming a high school drop-out to being accepted into UC Berkeley. She studies for what will be her final exams at GCC.

[Photo] Student Activist Overcomes Racism

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Editor
June 9, 2006
Top Democrat Phil Angelides speaks in Kreider Hall in a surprise visit on May 30.

[Photo] Angelides Wins Democratic Primary

STEPHEN HOTCHKISS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 9, 2006
Ted Stern conducts the Glendale College Community Orchestra May 21 in a program featuring works by Holst, Elgar, Bruch and Dvorak.

[Photo] The Glendale College Community Orchestra Brings the Classics to Life

RAMELA ISAGHOLIAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer and Ramela Isagholian
June 9, 2006
The Latin American Cultural Dance Group entertains guests at the PeAña with an array of ethnic dances.

[Photo] Students Raise Funds to Help Exploited Workers

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Editor
June 9, 2006
Audre Levy, soon to replace John Davitt as superintendent/president, was given a warm welcome by the Board of Trustees.

[Photo] New College President Officially Announced

ALISON GELLER
El Vaquero Staff Features Editor
May 26, 2006
Jeff Key, an Iraq War veteran, is an outspoken critic of America's Middle Eastern policy.

[Photo] Memorial Day Event Shows Impact of War on California

STEPHEN HOTCHKISS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 26, 2006
Gary Freeman, an art student, views the photography of Chynna Jenkins whose triptych illustrates the theme of "Don't Get Mad, Get Even."

[Photo] Art Show Exudes Student Talent

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 26, 2006
Nane Kakosian, Tutor Coordinator (left) with honorees at the Tutor Recognition Party on May 19. Fifty-six GCC students were hired through the Service Learning Center to participate in GEAR UP and AVID tutor/mentor programs.

[Photo] Tutors Recognized for Outstanding Community Service

May 26, 2006
Dr. Audry Levy will replace Dr. John Davitt as president/superintendent of Glendale College upon his retirement July 3.

[Photo] Online UpdateDr. Audre Levy Appointed as GCC’s New Superintendent/President

May 17, 2006
Glendale Rep. Adam Schiff answers questions after his talk on "Getting Into Politics."

[Photo] Congressman Explains ‘Getting Into Politics’

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
May 12, 2006
David Arakelyan, vice president of finance, pushes for fiscal responsibility.

[Photo] Budget Issues Concern Student Leaders

ANNA MARGARYAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
May 12, 2006
Audre Levy is the frontrunner for new president/superintendant.

[Photo] Audre Levy Slated to be New President

ALISON GELLER
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 28, 2006
Although new construction on campus, such as the Parikh Health Sciences Buildinh, above, is welcomed by both staff and students, parking spots may be difficult to find.

[Photo] Staff Voices Frustrations Over Parking Issues

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 28, 2006
Ryan, front, played by Carlo Morelli, and his parents Roger," and Barbara," played by George C. Mackey and Sarah Cross, try to reconnect in "Something's Missing." Davidjohn Morris, rear, has the role of Preston Roberts.

[Photo] ‘Something’s Missing’ Gives Survivors Hope

ALISON GELLER
El Vaquero Features Editor
April 28, 2006
Bulldozers tear out trees to expand student parking.

[Photo] School Loses 8 Trees, but Parking Progresses

RACHEL MILLS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 28, 2006
Hailing from the state of Texas, Jody Smith packed his belongins at the age of 30 and headed to San Diego in search of fulfillment and break in the arts.

[Photo] Artist’s Vision Illustrates Fruits of Hard Work

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Edit
April 7, 2006
President John Davitt, at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 20, is generally considered a tough act to follow.

[Photo] Board Accommodates Student Parking

STEPHEN HOTCHKISS
El Vaquero Staff Writer<
March 24, 2006
ASGCC Vice President of Campus Activities Sabine Freij says that "letting a $10 increase stand in the way of your education is pretty sad."

[Photo] Budget Proposal Stirs Dissent Among Students

ANNA MARGARYAN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 24, 2006
442487e77e7fc-89-1.jpg

[Photo] The Cheer Squad

March 24, 2006
Britta Amunsen, an art student, on her way to a class in the heavily graffitied Aviation/Art building.

[Photo] Vandalism Adds to Financial Woes

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Edit
March 24, 2006
Robert Cannon and David Hale peform "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," for an appreciative Board of Trustees.

[Photo] Forensics Team Goes National

PAULINE GUIUAN
El Vaquero News Editor
March 23, 2006
MSNBC Anchor Alex Witt describes "How Cable News Has Changed the Media," to a standing-room-only crowd in Kreider Hall. She is the fifth annual speaker in the Lang Lecture Series sponsored by retired dean, Veloris Lang.

[Photo] MSNBC Anchor Lectures About Cable News

KASIA FAUGHN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 10, 2006
Moktezoom preforms new material in Vaquero Plaza on Feb. 23 during a concert sponsored by ASGCC.

[Photo] Moktezoom Rocks Plaza

STEPHEN HOTCHKISS
El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 10, 2006
Oscar Torres died Nov. 24, following a car accident on Nov. 19.

[Photo] Student Killed in Traffic Accident

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
December 9, 2005
Derek Leiphardt, No.6 and the Vaqueros hope to carry out a postseason win when they face 6th-ranked Grossmont College on Saturday.

[Photo] Bi-Weekly Vaquero Sports

ALEX LEON
Special to El Vaquero
November 18, 2005
Sarah Menold rules the airwaves from 5 to 9 p.m. on Mondays.

[Photo] KGCC Campus Web Radio Rocks On

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts
and Entertainment E
November 18, 2005
Kids at the Child Development Center frolicked at a pajama party while their parents' donations supported breast cancer awareness. Bottom row L-R: Emilio, Jean Luc, Melanie, Adam, teacher Leslie Miitchell, Chelsea, Reese, Anna, Claire, Sarah, Mira and t

[Photo] Breast Cancer Benefit Gives Parents a Night Out

KAISA FAUGHN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 18, 2005
Mark Ragonig simulates choking self-defense student Ixtlizachitl "Xochitl" Sintora, while instructor Armando Sanchez looks on. Within moments she will utilize martial art techniques to fight back &#151; and to escape.

[Photo] Self-Defense Class Packs a Punch

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
November 18, 2005
From chrysalis to wings, Lyena Strelkoff flies despite her disability.

[Photo] ‘Caterpillar Soup’ Is Sweet, Not Bitter

KAISA FAUGHN
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 4, 2005
Jason Bonwell hopes that his hard work on the gridiron will propel him to his goal of making it to the NFL.

[Photo] Lineman Sees Anything As Possible

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 4, 2005
Jamal Rashad scores a touchdown against West Los Angeles College. Quarterback Steve Martinez celebrates.

[Photo] Vaquero Football Team Aiming for Western State Conference Title

VIOLETA ARRAZOLA
El Vaquero Sports Editor
November 4, 2005
This deer was spotted in the upper parking lot on Oct. 22.

[Photo] Campus Life More Wild Than Usual

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
November 4, 2005
Steve Taylor's new book delves into men's lives and the way they test themselves.

[Photo] Professor’s Book Looks at Tests of Manhood

ALISON GELLER
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 21, 2005
His Holiness, Aram I, the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia is greeted by a full house at the Student Center.

[Photo] Catholicos Aram I Visits GCC for an Open Forum

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Editor in Chief
October 21, 2005
From left: Ryan Olaes, Lilit Grigoryan, Sose Panossian, Ronnie Rivera, and Aaron Hayden.

[Photo] Club Raises $1,500 to Combat AIDS

October 21, 2005
Brandon McIntyre of New Orleans is attending GCC until Xavier University, where he is a junior, reopens in January of next year.

[Photo] Katrina Refugees Welcomed Here

NANCY AGBENU
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 21, 2005
Manuel Bracamonte takes a reflective time out from the clatter of the day.

[Photo] Artist’s Passion Grows Out of Barrio

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 7, 2005
Posing for the camera, artist Nick Macierz, member of the Tropico Artist Collective, and former vice president of the GCC photo club, Piper Mavis.

[Photo] Collective Debuts With Exhibit at Brand Library

OLGA RAMAZ
El Vaquero Arts and Entertainment Edit
September 23, 2005
433364ad3a5f7-94-1.jpg

[Photo] El Vaquero Fall Sports Guide

ALISON GELLER
El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 23, 2005
RIBBONS FOR RELIEF &#151; Victor Castellanos of admissions and records is raising money for the Red Cross.

[Photo] Campus Quickly Responds to Katrina Disaster

JANE POJAWA
El Vaquero Staff Writer
September 23, 2005
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
The Student Newspaper of Glendale Community College
Photo by Jane Pojawa