SCC Campus News

Reaching for Hope

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Approximately 50 percent of today's college students will try an illicit drug by the time they turn 25.* We are reaching epidemic proportions among the young and educated. Four SCC students tell their stories about the depths of their struggles and how they overcame the enslavement of habits that threatened their lives. Witness the stories of addiction.

Spark asks for Day of Silence

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rainbow ribbons tied around the wrists of silent student activists signify an awareness campaign about injustice.

Editors await board response on press freedoms

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Since March 10 when the MCCCD Governing Board questioned the oversight of district student newspapers, student editors have kept a watchful eye.

Greenbuild seeks volunteers

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo are organizing 600 volunteers to help assemble the conference at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Dee Duggan remembered

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Longtime SCC employee Dee Duggan died on April 9 at The University of Miami Hospital in Miami, FL.

New president focuses on student success

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

When Dr. Jan Gehler was young, she never imagined herself being where she is now, a long way from home and president of Scottsdale Community College.

Science building opens doors to students, faculty

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A new building under construction, located on the north end of campus will enhance the way the sciences are taught at Scottsdale Community College.

Cooperative Education offers career experience

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The gloves come off when students and graduates of SCC step into the rink of today's workforce.

Earth Week and Beyond

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Scottsdale Community College is celebrating Earth Week with various events throughout the week, beginning with the Dumpster Dive, Wednesday on the east patio of the Student Center from 8 am to 2 pm.

Stopping drunk drivers like 'MADD'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, is holding its fourth annual Walk Like MADD 5k fundraising walk Saturday, April 25 at the Phoenix Zoo.

Player Profile

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vachelle Byron might be one of the few golfers in history to nearly hit a monkey with a golf ball. Florida has its gators. Arizona has its cacti. Every golf course has its hazards. When you grow up playing golf in the Caribbean, monkeys in the fairways happen.

The MLB needs to clean up its act

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With Baseball back in full swing, fans have come out in force to hear the crack of the bats and the smell of the freshly-cut grass. Gloves on, fans are seemingly excited to embrace this upcoming season. Am I the only one who sees the large black cloud looming over the trouble-ridden MLB?

Special Olympics heads to Mesa

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Athletes, volunteers, and representatives of the Special Olympics of Arizona will hold their annual summer games at Mesa Community College April 30 to May 2.

Golf: The other tough sport

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

To those unfamiliar with the sport of golf, it may seem like a sport of leisure and relaxation; you know a break from the office at the local country club. To golfers like SCC's Jeff Emmerich, golf is a much harder sport than people realize.

SCC Film Festival to showcase best, brightest

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Having their film shown on the big screen is the dream of aspiring filmmakers. Through the annual SCC Film Festival, students are given the opportunity to make this dream a reality.

'Shooting Beauty' shines at Phoenix Film Festival

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Once again, the annual Phoenix Film Festival made its appearance April 2 through April 9 but this time bringing along one of the most breathtaking movies sure to make anyone second guess what they thought about people with a disability.

Slow food farm tour hits SCC

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, March 31, the Phoenix slow food farm tour began and ended at Scottsdale Community College.

Some Scottsdale art galleries close doors

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The art world is struggling to survive in these tough financial times, with an economy constantly jeopardizing its future.

Editorial

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Crow and Gehler are like oil and water. Gehler cares about student success while Crow cares about making ASU a booming business.

Twitter is a problem for everyone

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Twitter is an epidemic we need to stop as Americans. A few people like Senator John McCain and myself have already been taken to this zombie like website.

Summer Session II cancelled; ruins summer plans

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summer Session II has been cancelled and for many students, including myself, it is a disappointment and inconvenience.

Students differ on illegal immigration stance

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Living in Arizona, the topic of illegal immigration is nearly impossible to avoid.

2010 Election is already heating up

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nov. 2, 2010 is the beginning of a new term. Let the battle begin.Here in the cactus state, losing the presidential election did not end the race for Senator John McCain.

Lightrail might have small light'fail'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While growing up as a person with a disability in the Washington D.C. area, I used public transportation all of the time. I didn't even get my driver's license until I was 25 and moved to Arizona.

More Letters to the Editor!

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Scottsdale Chronicle received numerous letters to the editor this issue. There were too many to run in our print edition, They cover everything from sports and music department coverage, signage on Chaparral to more discussion on the First Amendment concerns.

Letter to the Editor

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Upon reading your article, "Rate your professor online; sacrifice your grade" published on the April edition of the Scottsdale Chronicle, I could not agree with your opinion. I believe that we as students attending this campus have to accept what these professors have to offer.

Letter to the Editor

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I am having concerns with the schools tardiness and absences policies for SCC.

Letter to the Editor

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Walking to my late night math class I noticed a medium sized grey bird with a cigarette butt in the bird's mouth. The thought of it is quite funny, but the sight nearly made me gag. I started to take notice at the large amount of cigarette butts floating in the green grass like ham on peanut butter.