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
Richard Kontas

Richard Kontas, Production Assistant

Production Manager; Former Editor-in-Chief and Action Sports Photographer.

 

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Rose Floats: Magic and Beauty Astound

Rose Floats: Magic and Beauty Astound

Richard Kontas, Production Manager
February 1, 2015
Exclusive Phanatix Preview: Double Slideshow Coverage

Exclusive Phanatix Preview: Double Slideshow Coverage

Richard Kontas, El Vaquero Production Manager
April 3, 2014

Dance Performance 2013 – Exclusive Slideshow Coverage

Richard Kontas
May 28, 2013
2010 Rose Bowl Fireworks Show - Slideshow Coverage

2010 Rose Bowl Fireworks Show – Slideshow Coverage

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
July 1, 2012
Associated Students of Glendale College Host Welcome Back Barbeque - Slideshow Coverage

Associated Students of Glendale College Host Welcome Back Barbeque – Slideshow Coverage

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
March 1, 2012
Architecture Student Projects Featured in Art Gallery

Architecture Student Projects Featured in Art Gallery

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
March 1, 2012
Post Rose Parade Float Viewing

Post Rose Parade Float Viewing

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
January 18, 2012
Red Bull. New Years. No Limits. Riders Jump into the Record Book

Red Bull. New Years. No Limits. Riders Jump into the Record Book

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
January 18, 2012
Oregon Marching Band Practices at GCC

Oregon Marching Band Practices at GCC

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
January 18, 2012

Dance Performance 2011

Richard Kontas, Staff Photographer
January 18, 2012

Los Angeles Auto Show

Richard Kontas
January 15, 2012
More than 1,000 protesters took to the streets in downtown LA last Thursday, culminating in sitdown at 4th and Figeroa.

The Occupy the Bridge March on 11/17/11

Richard Kontas
November 22, 2011
Power Soccer Teams Return for the 2011 Glendale Invitational

Power Soccer Teams Return for the 2011 Glendale Invitational

Richard Kontas, El Vaquero Staff Photographer
November 15, 2011
Kevin Flores, 20, Philosophy. "I feel that in some ways, it's progressive but also regressive in the ways that we communicate."

[Photo] How Do You Feel About Social Media?

Kate Krantz
March 29, 2011
TODAY IS NOT FRIDAY: Rise Against's second album, "Endgame," offers enjoyable neo-punk music with relevant social commentary.

[Photo] Rise Against Offers ‘Endgame’ Punk Album

Alex Campos
March 29, 2011
I'M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA: Even steampunk bondage Barbies can't save this incomprehensible mess.

[Photo] ‘Suckerpunch’ a Weak Threat to Action Genre

Erica White
March 29, 2011
EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY: Alien kids need more discipline, and Earth moms know how to dish it out in this misogynistic new movie from Disney.

[Photo] ‘Mars Needs Moms’ Like a Hole in the Head

Christine Gillette
March 29, 2011
Melina Perez, second from left, is an 18-year-old model and student at College of the Canyons in Valencia. Perez is wearing a Fall 2011 design by Melissa Velia inspired by the movies "Nightmare before Christmas" and the "Black Swan."

[Photo] Project Ethos Showcases New Designers

Adriana Orellana
March 29, 2011
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE AND NOT A DROP TO DRINK: Sharis Harootun, vice president of community service for Alpha Gamma Sigma challenges the campus community to donate to the Water Project, an organization that builds wells in Africa. AGS is accepting donat

[Photo] Scholars Take on Water Project for Charity

Lillian Wu
March 29, 2011
SMASH AND GRAB: Misak Israelyan and Arman Israelyan were arrested in conjunction with a string of car burglaries that occurred in campus parking lots.

[Photo] Police Arrest Two Students for Burglaries

Adriana Orellana
March 29, 2011
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[Photo] College Addresses Accreditation Issues

Ashley Carey
March 29, 2011
GOING UP: With the price of gas rising steadily, students are cutting back on travel, entertainment and even basic transportation.

[Photo] Skyrocketing Gas Prices Take Toll on Students

Marlon Miranda
March 29, 2011
THE MEN'S GOLF TEAM: After a long day at Alhambra Golf Course, Aaron Fernandez, from left Jin Park, Phillip Gonzales, Michael Timpson, Chris Ramirez, Danny Fernandez, Vincent Lam, Brennan Amirkhizi, and Head Coach Greg Osbourne take a breather before the

[Photo] Vaqueros Place Second in Golf Invitational

Derek Stowe
March 29, 2011
HIT OR MISS: Glendale's Trevor Campbell finished (6-1, 6-2) in singles against Santa Barbara last Tuesday.

[Photo] Vaqs Edge Past Santa Barbara Vaqueros

Nik Brkic
March 29, 2011
ALIEN ANGST: John just wants to go to high school, date a photographer and lead a normal life. Unfortunately, his past is hunting him down.

[Photo] Bullies, Geeks and Aliens Populate Stinker

Toni Davis
March 2, 2011
THAT'S DR. DMSO TO YOU: Chemistry Professor Asmik Oganesyan volunteers her time each winter intersession to mentor a group of aspiring scientists.

[Photo] Students Synthesize New Compounds in Lab

Derek Stowe
March 2, 2011

Biltmore Hotel Walking Tour Slideshow

Richard Kontas
January 26, 2011
What's Up Doc? Ashton Kutcher offers his carrots to Natalie Portman in No Strings Attached.

[Photo] No Strings Attached, Doesn’t Get Too Attached

Agnes Constante
January 26, 2011
International Trophy Winner: China Airlines: "Collaboration Builds Friendship and Winners."

[Photo] Rose Parade Floats Dazzle

Derek Stowe
January 26, 2011
Vaq Attack: Nikolas Rhodes led the Vaqs with 21 points.

[Photo] Vaquero Basketball Update – Tied for Second in WSC

January 26, 2011
Michelle Eclar led GCC with 15 points.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Shows Heart, Drops Another

January 26, 2011
State champion Tammy Panich proudly displays her MVP trophy.

[Photo] Golf Banquet Honors 2010 Lady Vaqueros

Derek Stowe
January 26, 2011
Wurstkuche Photo courtesy of My Last Bite

[Photo] Wurstküche Restaurant Review

Luis Rodriguez
December 8, 2010
Helping Hands: Khoa Nguyen, left, who started the campus chapter is joined by Alan LeGrady, Gabriel Garcia (the baby) Mane Dovlatyan, Claudia Guadarrama-Garcia, and Gustavo Garcia.

[Photo] Global Mindset Group

Vanessa Duffy
December 8, 2010
JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE: Michael Moreau, faculty adviser the the Journalism Department, left, with Christina Gillette, Agnes Constante and Louis Roche, scholarship recipients.

[Photo] Press Club Awards Scholarships

Jane Pojawa
December 8, 2010
PLAY IT WHERE IT LANDS: The GCC Music Dept. recently held its Applied Music recital. Pictured above from left to right, seated, Sarah Bloxham, standing, Elene Kartvelishvili, Leon Thomasian, Varand Toros Adami, Joy Jungwon and Joenhel Cayanan.

[Photo] Applied Music Recital Uplifts Audience

Adriana Orellana
December 8, 2010
HARRY GETS SCARY: Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, as Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, have dropped out of Hogwarts to battle Lord Voldemort, arguably the most evil wizard of all time. "Harry Potter" fans spent $125 million at the box office last week

[Photo] ‘Hallow’ Victory for Harry Potter

Agnes Constante
November 24, 2010
BAD GIRL: Pleasant Gehman plays "Dutch," a reluctant cop-killer in "Stuck," Steve Balderson's tribute to the "Women Behind Bars" genre.

[Photo] Don’t Get ‘Stuck’ Watching This Noir Tribute

Rachel Mills
November 24, 2010
AT LAST: Katie White dazzles the crowd with her rendition of Etta James' hit song "At Last" in the ASGCC's talent show last Tuesday. Ultimately, the first place award went to Armanoush Boudaghians, also a promising chanteuse. The prize for first place was

[Photo] ASGCC Student Talent Show Lights Up Plaza Vaquero

Luis Rodriguez
November 24, 2010
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[Photo] Panich Captures College’s 1st State Golf Title

Derek Stowe
November 24, 2010
Glendale's Jessica Alvarez dominates with aggression.

[Photo] Lady Vaqs Lose Valiantly to Citrus

Derek Stowe
November 24, 2010
BASKETBALL SEASON TIPS OFF IN STYLE: Glendale's Robert McQueen, 40, goes up for two points.

[Photo] Vaqueros Dominate Tip-Off Tourney

Brandon Gardner
November 24, 2010
SCAVENGERS WITH BIG WING SPANS: The Vaqueros Yader Arita battles an Oxnard defender for possession of the ball during the second half. Although it was a hard fought match Glendale lost 3-0.

[Photo] Condors Feast on Scoreless Vaquero Team

Luis Rodriguez
November 10, 2010

Lady Vaqs Place Second, Men Sixth in SoCal Cross Country Championship

Richard Kontas
November 10, 2010
WALK THE PLANK: Lady Vaquero Sharis A. Harootun, dribbles past two Santa Monica defenders as she positions herself for an attempt on goal. Although Glendale played a tough game, they lost the match 4-0.

[Photo] Corsairs Plunder Lady Vaqueros 4-0

Luis Rodriguez
November 10, 2010
READY TO ROLL: The 2010 Glendale Invitational Power Soccer Tournament kicked off last Saturday. The weekend-long event showcased the skill and dedication of disabled athletes and volunteers alike. Glendale's own Rough Riders and Wild Wheelers took to the

[Photo] Rough Riders, Wild Wheelers Host Tourney

Brandon Gardner
November 10, 2010
HANDSHAKE FAIL: "Community" creator Dan Harmon, left, based his NBC sitcom on people he met in a GCC study group. Among the students who attended his presentation was Michelle Nissing, who is playing the role of Beatrice in "A Servant of Two Masters" at t

[Photo] ‘Community’ Creator Inspired by GCC

Nik Brkic
November 10, 2010
NOIR AND BLUE: Author Denise Hamilton writes about life on the dark side of Los Angeles.

[Photo] Denise Hamilton Takes Command of L.A.’s Dark Side

Derek Stowe
November 10, 2010
BLEED IT OUT: Donors watch "Saw" and donate blood at KROQ event.

[Photo] Radio Station Hosts Halloween Blood Drive

Vanessa Duffy
November 10, 2010
REASON TO CELEBRATE: Lady Vaqueros Karen Loera, No. 11, Brittany Riddle, No. 13, and Valerie Garcia, No. 5, overpower the West L.A. Wildcats as they slam the ball over the net en route to an easy score.

[Photo] Women’s Volleyball Trounces West L.A.

Nik Brkic
November 10, 2010
MICHAEL JACKSON, 20, UNDECIDED: "I wouldn't allow it to go through because it'll be easier to get it. Kids will be blowing their brains out."

[Photo] How do you feel about Prop. 19 (Marijuana Initiative)?

Luis Rodriguez
October 26, 2010
NOIR LIKE ME: Pulitzer Prize winning author and L.A.Times journalist Hector Tobar after his lecture in Krieder Hall on Oct. 20.

[Photo] Author Hector Tobar Goes to the Dark Side

Derek Stowe
October 26, 2010
SOME THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON: Glendale's top golfer Tammy Panich delivers the sort of fundamentally sound swing that is taking the women's golf team to the Western State Conference (WSC).

[Photo] Panich Has Iron Legs and Positive Attitude

Derek Stowe
October 26, 2010
Attorney General Jerry Brown

[Photo] Whitman and Brown Face Off in Final Debate

Agnes Constante
October 26, 2010
29th district Rep. Adam Schiff

[Photo] Colbert Challenges Schiff in 29th District

Vanessa Duffy
October 26, 2010
PERFECT "10": Glendale's Insider Magazine took 10 awards in SoCal competition including First Prize for cover design. Both the Insider and El Vaquero won General Excellence awards for last semester's publications.

[Photo] Campus Journalists Score at Meet

Rachel Mills
October 26, 2010
NO HOLDING HIM BACK: A Fighting Owl defender tries to hold back Vaquero Yader Arita to no avail, during the 2-1 Vaquero victory over Citrus on Oct. 15.

[Photo] Owls Plucked Despite Last-Minute Goal

Luis Rodriguez
October 26, 2010
GOING FOR THE KILL: Lady Vaquero Jessica Alvarez, 2, spikes the ball down the middle during their loss to College of the Canyons on Oct. 13 in Verdugo Gym.

[Photo] Cougars Maul Lady Vaqueros in Gymnasium

Aaron Carlos
October 26, 2010

Vaqs Lose Nailbiter at West L.A.

Richard Kontas
October 26, 2010
PAINT IT BLACK: "Los Angeles Noir" anthology features prominent L.A. authors writing about the gritty aspects of city life.

[Photo] One Book/One Glendale Goes to the Dark Side

Rachel Mills
October 12, 2010
HONEST EMOTION: L.A. Times book critic David L. Ulin (left) and memoirist Bernard Cooper after their readings.

[Photo] L.A. Writers Reading Series Packs Kreider Hall

Derek Stowe
October 12, 2010
READY TO GIVE: With a table full of school supplies for local homeless schoolchildren, CSI student workers Lilit Melik-Bashakian, from left, Haik Panosian and Edita Isayan help CSI staff member Nane Kakosian and event sponsor School-on-Wheels' representat

[Photo] Backpacks Raise Hopes, Build Minds, Melt Hearts

Derek Stowe
October 12, 2010
RECOGNITION: Ben Salazar, left, Director of the Alcohol and Drug Studies Programs, presents an award participation to Renee Zito, Director of Alcohol and Drug Programs in the State of California, during the Alcohol Drug Studies Club on Sept. 29.

[Photo] Drug and Alcohol Summit Creates a Buzz

Brandon Gardner
October 12, 2010
STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS: Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar),from left, Matthew Bellamy (guitar/vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums), prove that the British trio's music is relevant and vital even after 16 years.

[Photo] Muse Rocks Excited Fans at Staples Center

Adriana Orellana
October 12, 2010
REACH FOR THE SKY: Lady Vaquero Roxanne Domines, 9, goes up for a block against Vivien Reece of Santa Monica College.

[Photo] Lady Vaqs Battle Corsairs, Lose Booty

Brandon Gardner
October 12, 2010
BEND IT LIKE BENKHELIFA: Souileman Benkhelifa, 24, seems to be emulating Lebron James as opposed to David Beckham by literally dribbling away from Vaquero Gustavo Gomez 4, and Tomas Jolon, 18.

[Photo] Vaqueros Vs. Vaqueros

Luis Rodriguez
October 12, 2010
SHE'S GOT LEGS AND KNOWS HOW TO USE THEM!: Lady Vaquero Sharis Harootun dribbles away from harms way using the Sharis special.

[Photo] Lady Vaqueros Shoot Down the Eagles

Luis Rodriguez
October 12, 2010
ONE OF A KIND: Nearly everything imaginable is for sale at the GCC Swap Meet - even mermaids.

[Photo] GCC Swap Meet: A Family of Buyers and Sellers

Aaron Carlos
September 28, 2010
President Barack Obama participates in a conference call with college and university student-journalists in the Oval Office, Sept. 27, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

[Photo] President Obama Addresses Higher Education Concerns

Agnes Constante
September 28, 2010
EOPS counselor Dinh Luu passed away on Sept. 17 due to a brain aneurysm. She worked at GCC for 28 years, and continued counseling on an hourly basis following her retirement.

[Photo] Counselor Dinh Luu Passes Unexpectedly

Agnes Constante
September 28, 2010
GOT SCURVY?: Vaquero freshman Jonathan Torres fends off a Pirate during Friday night's 2-2 tie.

[Photo] Vaqs Tie Up Pirates 2-2 in Soccer Match

Nik Brkic
September 28, 2010
THE USUAL SUSPECTS: Members of the GCC sports teams join for a pep rally to honor student athletes.

[Photo] Pumped for Vaq Victory: Pep Rally Inspires

Derek Stowe
September 28, 2010
ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO THROW: Vaquero sophomore quarterback Greg Jimenez looks in vain for an open receiver during a 33-13 loss against East L.A. College.

[Photo] Huskies Maul Vaqs in East L.A. Game

Brandon Gardner
September 28, 2010
Linkin Park has a new, experimental studio album.

[Photo] Linkin Park Burns Like ‘A Thousand Suns’

Agnes Constante
September 28, 2010
THAT'S HOW WE ROLL: French dip sandwiches made Philippe's famous, low prices and great food have kept customers coming back for more than 100 years.

[Photo] Philippe’s Traditional French Dip Still Pleases

Adriana Orellana
September 28, 2010
WHERE IN THE WORLD?: Glendale's International Students come from all over the world, but Sweden and the Far Eastern counties are the most represented. Nancy Yalley, clockwise from top left, is from Sweden; Anna Gharibyan, is an Armenian from Russia; Umi N

[Photo] International Students Adjust to Life on Campus

Derek Stowe
September 28, 2010
BICENTENIAL CELEBRATION: Crowds gathered on Los Angeles' oldest street to celebrate 200 years of Mexican Independence.

[Photo] Mexicans Celebrate 200 Years of Independence

Luis Rodriguez
September 28, 2010
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