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 Tina Hagopian
California State Assemblymember Anthony Portantino delivering the Commencement Address.

[Photo] Graduate Class of 2008 Presented by President Levy

Claudia Anaya
June 11, 2008
Glendale alumna turned author Maria del Toro signs books after her lecture at Kreider Hall.

[Photo] Lecture Series Features Glendale Alumna Turned Author

Arpee Markarian and Arpee Markarian
June 11, 2008
Van Nguyen, left, Chau Tran, Thanh Nguyen and Diem Tran enjoy the Spring Dinner Dance on May 30, organized for the international students.

[Photo] International Students Hold Spring Dinner Dance

Fabienne Niederberger
June 11, 2008
The "Sex in the City" gang makes a smooth transition from television to big screen in this summer blockbuster.

[Photo] ‘Sex’ Is Great for Everybody, Not Only Women

Eric Konarki
June 11, 2008
Noah Portzal, 10, negotiates the bowl at Verdugo Park during "Friday Night Lights."

[Photo] Skateboards Spin Through Verdugo Park Friday Nights

Mariam Grigoryan
June 11, 2008
Masked home-invasion psychopaths terrorize a couple in this summer thriller.

[Photo] Got Stalkers? ‘The Strangers’ Delivers Creepy Fun

Jessica Bourse
June 11, 2008
"Freak Show" temptress Selin Minassians, gets down and freaky in "Dance Performance."

[Photo] ‘Dance Performance 2008’ Showcases Student Moves

Claudia Anaya
June 11, 2008
Result of nectar's consequences: more proof that you should not use drugs.

[Photo] Free Radical’s ‘Haze’ Gets Lost in its Own Haze

Brent Wallace
June 11, 2008
Sion Davoudi, left, and Michael Arakian developed sports-tube.com for sports fans to share their favorite video clips.

[Photo] Watch it, Record it, Share it: This is Sports-Tube

Jake Madrigal
June 11, 2008
Students admire and discuss artwork during the current exhibit in the campus art gallery on May 14.

[Photo] Annual Art Exhibit Showcases Student Talent

Claudia Anaya
May 28, 2008
The first riders enter through Krusty's mouth.

[Photo] Simpsons Ride Opens at Universal Studios

Allan Beglarian
May 28, 2008
The white rock doves, just after release during the 2007 commencement ceremonies, circle over Sartoris Field before their flight back home.

[Photo] White Doves Fly High Over Graduation Events

Arpee Markarian
May 28, 2008
Harrison Ford plays Indiana Jones in "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

[Photo] Aging Indiana Comes Back for More in ‘Crystal Skull’

Eric Konarki
May 28, 2008
Vaquero stars, from left, Vivien Wadeck, Zitlalic Ley, James Poet, Ashley Baucham and Tove Berg.

[Photo] Track and Field Adds To Running Success On Campus

Ross Coleman
May 28, 2008
Speed (Emile Hirsch) hits the track with the release of this year's "Speed Racer."

[Photo] ‘Speed Racer’ Crashes and Burns at Starting

Jake Madrigal
May 28, 2008
Team Baja, from left: Jacob Spruill, 18, biology; Ailin Pedrossian, 18, English; Maral Hovasepian, 19, psychology; Armig Khodaian, 18, English; and Nolan Ku, 18, economics, winners of the ASGCC academic decathlon proudly pose with their trophy and team

[Photo] Team Baja Dominates Academic Decathalon

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
May 28, 2008
Jim Makino shares his experience about internment camps and being part of the 442 Regimental Combat Team during World War II, at the Kreider Hall lecture on May 15.

[Photo] Japanese-Americans in WWII Subject of Lecture

Jessica Bourse
May 28, 2008
Eric Burroughs, left, draws "circus performer," Steve Jacobsen during the drawing marathon.

[Photo] Drawing Marathon Brings New Meaning to ‘Sketchy’

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
May 28, 2008
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[Photo] Mario Kart Wii: An Old Cake With Some New Icing

Brent Wallace
May 28, 2008
Vendor Mark Baehr displays a wide variety of items for sale at the swap meet on May 18.

[Photo] Toys and Treasures Converge at Monthly College Swap Meet

Brent Wallace
May 28, 2008
Sevak Shakhabandarian, 26, right, and Armen Manuk-khaloyan, 21, prepare shish kabobs for the Armenian Culture Day event in Plaza Vaquero on May 15. Shish kabobs were one of various entrées that came with the eight dollar meal.

[Photo] Armenian Culture Day Benefits Sister School

Chabeli Sanchez
May 28, 2008
Madonna gets her licks in, but "Hard Candy" doesn't live up to the hype.

[Photo] Queen of Pop is No Longer Number One

Chabeli Sanchez
May 28, 2008
O.J. Mayo and other student athletes are said to be offered unfair incentives to play for top colleges

[Photo] USC Should Be Punished for the Mayo Debacle

Ross Coleman
May 28, 2008
Lynne Ludeke, center, expresses thanks to conductor Theodore Stern, right, while Chris Krambo displays a list of more than 300 works the orchestra has presented over the years.

[Photo] Community Orchestra Brings Down the House

Jessica Bourse
May 28, 2008
State Assemblymember Fabian Nuñez talks about the AB 2083, during the April 29, Voces del Mañana event.

[Photo] Voces del Mañana Holds Mock Graduation Ceremony

Jessica Bourse
May 14, 2008
An actress bride dances as in-laws and friends, wearing traditional Armenian clothing, clap and cheer.

[Photo] Armenian Festival Showcases Traditions

Mariam Grigoryan
May 14, 2008
Protestors gather in Los Angeles on May 1 to urge immigration reform. The garment industry is particularily sensitive to immigration issues. Approximately 8,500 protesters attended the peaceful rally.

[Photo] American Apparel Speaks Out on Immigration Reform

Jake Madrigal
May 14, 2008
Vaquero track and field star Mike Flowers, 20, is headed to the California State Finals in Cerritos for the 3,000 meter steeplechase.

[Photo] Star Runners Share a Passion, but Have Followed Different Paths

Ross Coleman
May 14, 2008
Monica Diehl, vice president of Project: Earth Tomorrow, wields the shovel during the tree planting ceremony with club president, Tina Davtyan, left, and fellow member, Joe Boghosian.

[Photo] Project: Earth Tomorrow Student Club Plants Tree

Katherine Sosa
May 14, 2008
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[Photo] Dose of Humor Called For

Claudia Anaya
May 14, 2008
Steal as many cars as you want in Grand Theft Auto IV.

[Photo] New Grand Theft Auto IV Is a Blast to Play

Brent Wallace
May 14, 2008
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[Photo] Linwood’s Debut CD Leaves a First-Degree ‘Burn Effect’

Eric Konarki
April 30, 2008
Debbie Frohmuth, front row, fourth from left, with staff and students of the Child Development Center.

[Photo] Teacher Awarded for Child Development Skills

Arpee Markarian
April 30, 2008
Ryan Stanbury, 19, jumps to return a serve.

[Photo] Track and Field, Softball Stars Collect WSC Titles

Ross Coleman and Ross Coleman
April 30, 2008
More than 100 workers joined in a Hollywood in the Docks March on Wilshire Boulevard April 15.

[Photo] ‘Hollywood to the Docks’ March Draws Union Support

Claudia Anaya
April 30, 2008
Sarah Jessica Parker plays Janet Hartigan in "Smart People."

[Photo] These ‘Smart People’ are Self-Centered Snobs

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
April 30, 2008
An estimated crowd of more than 5,000 gathered in Hollywood on Thursday to protest the Turkish Genocide against the Armenian people and the world's indifference towards the first genocide of the 20th century.

[Photo] Armenians Condemn Turkish Denial of 1915 Genocide

Eric Konarki
April 30, 2008
Vaquero catcher, Jose Mendieta, takes action into his own hands and outs base runner Travis Morgan, 20, during the April 12 game against Bakersfield.

[Photo] ‘Schizophrenic’ Vaqs Receive a Bakersfield Beat Down

Ross Coleman
April 30, 2008
John Shier, 19 right, with the Environmental Club, makes a case aginst his opponent, Anderson Au, 20, a member of the Conservative Club, during a debate on global warming and free market solutions.

[Photo] Club Debate: Conservatives versus Environmentalists

Jessica Bourse
April 30, 2008
Has technology taken control of you? Michelle Ferrand, from left, Takahiro Yamamoto, and Jesselynn Desmond, struggle to resist temptation in this break-through production co-created by Melissa Randel and Anita Bloom.

[Photo] ‘This is Not a Tree’ Stand-Out Theater Event

Jessica Bourse
April 30, 2008
Brittany Snow's horrifing nightmare has returned in this terrible remake of "Prom Night."

[Photo] ‘Prom Night’ Is a Forgettable Nightmare

Eric Konarki
April 30, 2008
Glendale students gather in Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles on April 21 to protest budget cuts.

[Photo] Student Government Portests Education Budget Cuts

Allan Beglarian
April 30, 2008
Student Ralpha Harold Mack who suffers from cebral palsy is constantly a victim of ignorance and fear.

[Photo] Harold Mack: Student with Cerebral Palsy Tells of Challenge

Jessica Bourse
April 30, 2008
Father Vazken Movsesian talks about the Armenian genocide and compares it to the Rwanda genocide during the lecture in Kreider Hall on April 22.

[Photo] Rwandan, Armenian Genocides Compared in Lecture

Claudia Anaya
April 30, 2008
Ani Ginosyan, 20, biology major, participates in the ASGCC elections modifying the student body constitution.

[Photo] Associated Students Amend Constitution

Allan Beglarian
April 30, 2008
USC Recruitment Coordinator Peter Dean, right, discusses courses offered with James Baylor, at the Transfer Fair in Plaza Vaquero on April 8.

[Photo] Transfer Fair Piques Student Curiosities

Brent Wallace
April 30, 2008
Lady Vaquero catcher Kristina Nazarian, 8, scores the winning run, against Bakersfield on April 17.

[Photo] Lady Vaqueros Go Out With a Big Bang!

Chabeli Sanchez
April 30, 2008
Defeat evil forces as Amaterasu, the white wolf.

[Photo] Wii Release ‘Okami’ is Like Playing Within a Masterpiece

Brent Wallace
April 30, 2008
Conservative Club member Melissa Cassara paints her team mate Sevada Amirian's face, while getting cheered on by fellow club member at the IOC Olympics in Plaza Vaquero.

[Photo] ‘Olympic’ Games for Campus Clubs

Mariam Grigoryan
April 9, 2008
Keep saving for that dream vacation - in the meantime there are plenty of things to do for Spring Break that won't break the bank.

[Photo] Spring Break on a Tight Budget Need not Be Boring

Claudia Anaya
April 9, 2008
Michael Lao, left, Burbank High's Judy Shalhoub, with winners Golden Ladle and Ricardo Perez, GCC vice president of student services.

[Photo] Too Hot to Handle: Chili Cook-Off Sizzles

Jessica Bourse
April 9, 2008
"21" depicts a team of students who try to beat the odds in Las Vegas.

[Photo] Math Students Are Cool But Devious in ’21’

Chabeli Sanchez
April 9, 2008
Naomi turns in a first-rate performance in a terror-filled movie.

[Photo] ‘Funny Games’ Is Anything but Funny

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
April 9, 2008
Crisis Core uses a fully real-time battle system that lets you move freely around arenas of play.

[Photo] ‘Crisis Core’ Plays Like an Artificial Crisis

Brent Wallace
April 9, 2008
David Nalbanyan runs and leaps for a score in the long jump.

[Photo] Campus Hosts a Track and Field Event

Robert Radich
April 9, 2008
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[Photo] Forensics Finally Getting Noticed

Chabeli Sanchez
March 26, 2008
"Never give up on what you believe in," is the theme of this mediocre movie.

[Photo] ‘Never Give Up’ Theme of ‘Never Back Down’

Eric Konarki
March 26, 2008
Ariel Sands, left, and Emma Mesrobian's piece, "Unusual Affairs," at the Couture Dance Company's performance on Friday.

[Photo] Get Ready to do Your Thing on the Dance Floor!

Katherine Sosa
March 26, 2008
GCC student enjoy the Persian New Year festivities sponsored by the Persian Club on March 13. Booths included persian art, music, crafts and food.

[Photo] ‘Nowruz Bazaar’ Commemorates Traditional Persian New Year

Mariam Grigoryan
March 26, 2008
GCC speech team: Grant Toumasian, front row, from left, James Heller, David Machen, Ashley Givens, Tiffany Brian, Stephanie Pease and Ted Levatter. Chris Garrido, back row, from left, Josh Fleming, Billy Smith, Robert Cannon, Sergio Azucena, Jimmy Dean, I

[Photo] Budget Cuts Would Devastate Forensics

Chabeli Sanchez
March 26, 2008
Gov. Schwarzenegger faces tough questions from the crowd at the Town Hall Organization meeting at the downtown Los Angeles Marriot on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Schwarzenegger Defends Burly Budget Cuts

Allan Beglarian
March 12, 2008
Lew Lewis inspects a vent hood in the culinary arts department. Layoffs mean less staff for maintenance.

[Photo] Facilities Department Makes Due with Limited Staff

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
March 12, 2008
Gary Wright, left, receives the Pillar of Achievement from Director of Sports Information Alex Leon at the Athletic Hall of Fame on Mar 8.

[Photo] Alumni Inducted Into Athletic Hall of Fame

Richard Kontas
March 12, 2008
Fiddler Meagon Ligons, bows smoothly throughout the play.

[Photo] Theater Department Revisits ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Jessica Bourse
March 12, 2008
Veterans Maricela Guzman, 30, left; Wendy Barranco, 22, and Jane Song, 23, with microphone, field questions from the audience during the Women's History Month event.

[Photo] Women’s History Month: Veterans Speak Out Against the War

Claudia Anaya
March 12, 2008
The Patapons (eyeballs with arms and legs) will serve you.

[Photo] ‘Patapon’ Pleases Persnickety PSP Player

Brent Wallace
March 12, 2008
Penelope (Ricci) flaunts her snout and embraces her inner beauty.

[Photo] Beauty or Bucks? ‘Penelope’ Answers the Classic Question

Mariam Grigoryan
March 12, 2008
Serina Nakazawa, grand prize winner of the third International Small Teapot Show, poses with her teapots.

[Photo] Teapot Wins Ceramics Student Trip to China

Sharese Mirzakhanyan
March 12, 2008
Vahan Grigoryan, 25, accounting major, is one of the students who came to the aid of an assaulted instructor.

[Photo] Students Rush to Aid of Assaulted Instructor

Claudia Anaya
March 12, 2008
Kerry Lee Riley, addresses students and staff at the African-American History Month event where speakers discussed black history, and the future for African-Americans.

[Photo] Kerry Lee Riley Hosts African-American History Month

Stephen Milici
March 12, 2008
Monique Palmera, 19, guards the ball with a keen eye as she prepares for her return against the opponent.

[Photo] 1st Match Against Bakersfield Disappoints Lady Vaqueros

Brent Wallace
March 12, 2008
Hearing imparied student Jose Madero, 27, attends GCC in dreams of one day animating for Disney. Madero takes advantage of many of the courses offered towards his goal.

[Photo] ‘Beautiful Signs’ Inspire Disabled Student

Chabeli Sanchez
March 12, 2008
Former GCC athlete James W. Evangelatos, left, actor James Caan and head coach Greg Osbourne at Glendale's Oakmont Country Club

[Photo] Highlights from WSC Tournament at the Oakmont Country Club

Ross Coleman
March 12, 2008
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