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
Anthony ‘Sal’ Polcino

Sal Polcino, Production Manager

Sal Polcino is a professional jazz guitarist and published songwriter. Since coming to Glendale College he has been published in the Glendale News-Press and the Insider magazine as well as El Vaquero. Polcino has been a copywriter for his small business for the last six years writing biographies, press releases and blogs for Jazz Punks LLC. He would like to combine his knowledge of jazz and writing to produce reviews and possibly a book in the near future.

 

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THE BIG MAN: Vaquero Ange-Michel Kuo gets an easy two on a shot from the center of the key in the game against Citrus on Saturday. The Vaqs will face L.A. Valley tonight at 5 p.m.

Vaqueros Lose a Squeaker – Owls Win in Final Seconds

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
WARM UPS: Lady Vaqs forward Brooke Radcliff leaves the floor for a layup before the game against Citrus Friday. The Vaqs won 52-44.

[Photo] Lady Vaqs Stay in Front – Lead Conference

El Vaquero Staff
January 25, 2017
TRUMPNOCCIO: In a break with the traditional values of truth and transparency, the 45th President chooses his own reality, unhampered by facts.

The Alternative to Fact is Fiction

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
RBI HITTER: Vaquero third baseman Frank Garriola steps up to the plate at Stengel Field last season.

Vaqueros’ Baseball Heats Up for Spring Season

Sal Polcino, Writer in Chief
December 9, 2016
IT’S STILL A PUZZLE: As the pieces slowly come together, the latest claim is that the Sierra Vista building will be ready by June 2017. The multi-million dollar project originally had a completion date of December 2015.

[Photo] Sierra Vista Ready June 2017- Maybe

Diane Roxas, Staff Writer
November 28, 2016
MEDIA FAVORITE: Donald Trump’s rhetoric fomented hate and distorted the truth during campaign rallies and in his venomous Twitter rages. Conservative blogs deluged the internet with anti-Hillary fake news.

The Man Who Would be King

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
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[Photo] Statewide Props: Bullets and Buds on the Ballot

Morgan Stephens, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
PARATAXIS: Donald Trump uses short sentences, repetition and catchphrases in campaign speeches to sway supporters. Believe me!

‘Enough Said’ Explains Political Word Games

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
STOP THE MURDER: Breona Vaughn holds a banner depicting minority killings by police nationwide during a Black Lives Matter protest on campus in March, 2015. The list has grown far longer in the eight months since.

[Photo] Solutions to Police Brutality Must Begin with Important Conversations

Morgan Stephens, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Hillary Clinton Trips Trump in First Debate

Presidential Debate: Highlights and Lowlights

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
September 29, 2016
SOUNDS OF INDIA: Evan Hatfield performs on the sitar.

[Photo] Aspiring Musician Brings Indian Classics to Campus

Diane Roxas, Staff Writer
September 29, 2016
The GCC Sandbox lab on the 3rd floor of the SR building, room SR321, is now open at 7a.m. on MTTh. If you want to get here early to avoid parking issues and have an amazing and comfortable space to get your work completed, you should checkout the Sandbox Lab.

Renovations Improve Quality of Student Experience

Sal Polcino, Staff writer
September 15, 2016
COMING SOON: Students pass in front of the Sierra Vista building, now scheduled for completion on Jan. 10, 2017.

[Photo] Sierra Vista Nears Completion

Morgan Stephens, Staff writer
September 15, 2016
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[Photo] Track and Field Place High at Western State Conference

Anahit Kardzhyan, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2016
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[Photo] The Vaquero Classic: Track is Back!

El Vaq Staff
April 20, 2016
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[Photo] Journalism Students Awarded Scholarships

El Vaquero, Staff
April 20, 2016
VAQUEROS’ BIGGEST FAN: Louie Garza attends his final baseball game as a GCC employee at Stengel Field on April 7, where he was scheduled to throw the first pitch. The game was rained out, but Garza will return for the final home game of the season.

Glendale College Says Goodbye to an Old Friend

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
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[Photo] Construction Update: Sierra Vista Building Nears Completion

Melody Shahsavarani
March 10, 2016
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[Photo] Construction Update: Sierra Vista Building Nears Completion

Melody Shahsavarani
March 10, 2016
President Barack Obama is photographed during a presidential portrait sitting for an official photo in the Oval Office, Dec. 6, 2012.

Obama Takes Action on Gun Violence

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
BATTER UP: The 2016 Vaqueros baseball team takes batting practice at Stengel Field in preperation for the upcoming season.

‘Boys of Spring’ Are Back in Swing at Stengel Field

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
January 21, 2016
Demolition of the existing track and football field has begun.

[Photo] Sartoris Field Will Get Major Makeover

Melody Shahsavarani
November 18, 2015
Wings Over the Mojave

Wings Over the Mojave

Sal Polcino
December 2, 2015
Students and faculty evacuate the Arroyo Seco building after a suspicious package was found yesterday.

[Photo] Suspicious Package Interrupts Classes

El Vaquero staff
December 2, 2015
Vaqueros Close Season with a Tough Loss

Vaqueros Close Season with a Tough Loss

Sal Polcino
November 18, 2015
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[Photo] Health Fair Brings Free Services to Community

Elie Georges
November 18, 2015
The GCC Veterans Association holds a fundraiser in Plaza Vaquero on Nov. 11, 2015

[Photo] Veteran’s Day Barbecue

November 11, 2015
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[Photo] Texting Versus Textbooks: What do Students Read Most?

Nancy Villalobos, Staff Writer
November 5, 2015
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[Photo] Get Your Share of the Money: A Guide for Students

Nancy Villalobos, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015
The historic clubhouse and stadium have been replaced with metal bleachers and open space.

[Photo] Stengel Field Lost a Piece of Local History

Jack Morello
September 24, 2015
This multi-colored crocgeted piece by the artist known as Osher represents toxins in women’s breasts.

[Photo] Water Works as Art in New Gallery Exhibit

Shaira Arias
September 24, 2015
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[Photo] Water Works as Art in New Gallery Exhibit

Shaira Arias
September 23, 2015
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Where Were You On 9/11?

Sal Polcino, Production Manager
September 11, 2015
The historic stadium at Stengel Field has been reduced to a pile of rubble.

[Photo] Stengel Field Gets Makeover

Jonathan Williams, Staff Writer
July 22, 2015
Vaqueros 2015 Season

[Photo] Vaqs Wrap a Winning Season

Nicolas Rincon, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
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[Photo] Fire at Stengel Field

June 23, 2015
New Media Training: Glendale College alumnus Andrew Sherman performs with his band the Vehicle at Taix 321 Lounge in Echo Park in January.

Older Students Find It’s Never Too Late to Learn

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
May 28, 2015
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[Photo] Inspiring a New Generation of Journalists

Anahit Kardzhyan, Social Media Editor
May 14, 2015
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[Photo] Protest on Campus

Alin Boughousi, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
Take Them Out at the Ball Game: Infielder Randy Medillin knocks on into center field during Thursday’s home game against College of the Canyons. The Vaqs lost 7-3, but rallied in Santa Clarita on Friday to bring home the conference title.

[Photo] Sports Teams End Seasons with WSC Finals

Nicolas Rincon, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
Student Services Technician Suzanna Sargsyan leads students, friends and faculty in a choreographed remix of Uptown Funk. Media Arts students were on hand to film the event on Monday at Plaza Vaquero..

[Photo] Campus Gets Funky

Rikard Kohler, Entertainment Editor
April 2, 2015
Homesick

[Photo] Battling Homesickness

Justin Mathay, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2015
Editorial: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Editorial: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
February 2, 2015
Vaqueros Step Up to the Plate for Spring Season

Vaqueros Step Up to the Plate for Spring Season

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
February 2, 2015
Chemistry and Talent Spur Coach’s Optimism

Chemistry and Talent Spur Coach’s Optimism

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
February 2, 2015
Ensemble Cast Delivers Laughs in ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

Ensemble Cast Delivers Laughs in ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
February 2, 2015
Lady Vaqs Back in Swing with Hawk Wilder Tournament

Lady Vaqs Back in Swing with Hawk Wilder Tournament

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
February 2, 2015
Stovepipe and Groo's Flashback Bus

[Video] Stovepipe and Groo’s Flashback Bus

Alexandra Duncan, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2014
Vaquero Defense Holds Marauders Scoreless

Vaquero Defense Holds Marauders Scoreless

Sal Polcino, Newsroom Manager
October 22, 2014
Lab/College Services Building is on Track - Exclusive Time Lapse Coverage

Lab/College Services Building is on Track – Exclusive Time Lapse Coverage

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
July 23, 2014
Fireworks at the Rose Bowl - Exclusive Slideshow Coverage

Fireworks at the Rose Bowl – Exclusive Slideshow Coverage

Sal Polcino, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2014

Concealed Carry Would Revive the Old West

Sal Polcino, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2014
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Sal Polcino, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2014
Hundreds of local residents turn out Sunday to counter a protest by members of the infamous Westboro Baptist church.

Westboro Baptists Encounter Anti-protest in Glendale

Sal Polcino, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2014

Attention Slobs: Your Mother Doesn’t Work Here

Sal Polcino, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2013

Vaqueros Conquer Warriors in Season Opener

Sal Polcino, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2013
COLD SHOULDER: Trainer Jose Gomez works on left-handed pitcher Gary Aruna.

Athletic Trainers: Unsung Heroes of GCC Sports

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 28, 2013
WORLD FUSION: Dancers A-Ya Hamano, Melissa Gonzalez and Nami Matsushita took first place at the ISA talent show Thursday along with teammates Chur Hyun Sung and Richard Fober.

International Student Association’s Got Talent

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 28, 2013
L.A. Noir Author Shocks and Awes Audience

L.A. Noir Author Shocks and Awes Audience

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013

Not Every Discarded Box Is a Bomb

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Vaqueros Clip Eagles on Stengel Field

Vaqueros Clip Eagles on Stengel Field

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Club Demonstrates ‘Sweet Science’ of Boxing

Club Demonstrates ‘Sweet Science’ of Boxing

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Rajen Vurdien, the current president of Fullerton College, speaks about his platform at the GCC presidential forum.

Presidential Candidates Hold Forum

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Vaqueros Win Third Straight Conference Championship

Vaqueros Win Third Straight Conference Championship

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
Solar Fair Brightens Glendale

Solar Fair Brightens Glendale

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 20, 2013
SLIDING IN SAFE: Pinch runner Max Fecske steals third at the game on Saturday.

Vaqueros Tame Wildcats

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
April 8, 2013
Basses Are Loaded At Glendale

Basses Are Loaded At Glendale

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
‘Walking Dead’ Soundtrack Reanimates the Series

‘Walking Dead’ Soundtrack Reanimates the Series

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013

Glendale Election Results

Sal Polcino
April 3, 2013
New Hendrix Music Resurrected

New Hendrix Music Resurrected

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
No More Gun Shows at Civic Auditorium

No More Gun Shows at Civic Auditorium

Sal Polcino, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2013
Proposed Gun Show Ban Draws Protesters

Proposed Gun Show Ban Draws Protesters

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 6, 2013

Homeless Program Seeks Volunteers for Census

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012

Jazz Bands Swing in Concert

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012

California Elections Roundup

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
November 14, 2012

New Thriller by John Sandford a Must-Read

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012

Swing States Get the Blues

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012

Students Need to Get Out and Vote!

Sal Polcino, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2012

Gentle Giant Soars With Eagles

Sal Polcino, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2012
Obama, Romney Clash In Second Debate

Obama, Romney Clash In Second Debate

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 18, 2012

‘Argo’ Is Argo-ably Best Film of Year

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 17, 2012

Biden Comes Out Ahead in VP Debates

Sal Polcino, El Vaquero Staff Writer
October 17, 2012

New Parking Policies Affect Students, Guests

Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
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