COD Music: Fall 2011 Jazz Ensemble
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COD Music: Fall 2011 Chamber Ensemble
Dusty Knapp /Courtesy Photo Do you have photos from this event? Send your photos to: chaparral@collegeofthedesert.edu
SPECIAL STATEWIDE EDITORIAL: College groups across the state condemn the Student Success Task Force’s agenda to dismantle schools
Over 20 other community college newspapers across the state are publishing similar editorials against the reccomendations of the Student Success Task Force. For a full list of our sister newspapers in the fight, visit www.TheGuardsman.com. The California Community College Student Success Task Force is a name that parodies itself. The task force, charged with revolutionizing community colleges [...]
Groundbreaking ceremony pushes construction forward on Communications building
New building brings hopeful expectations for Communications majors by Ivan Delgado Staff Reporter Construction on the new Communications building kicked off with the celebratory groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. The ceremony took place at College of the Desert, across the courtyard from the Cravens Student Services Center. The ceremony began with a speech by President [...]
ANI’S MUSIC CORNER: Holiday Jams for 2011
by Ani Mikaelian
As Christmastime draws closer each year, there is a tradition that keeps encouraging musicians to release holiday albums. It’s only a matter of time before new artists and groups fall into line and put together a festive compilation to entertain their fans, and draw in new ones who show deep interest in pop-cultured Christmas carols.
Is the college’s athletics program worth it?
by Ivan Delgado
There is a lot of value that students can gain from their participation in athletics including team-building, leadership development, and academic discipline. However, in a time of unprecedented budget crisis affecting the college, in a time when classes are being cut, should everything be looked at?
Mitt Romney’s mediocre poll numbers are a ceiling
GOP nominations candidates have come and gone, but why not Romney? by Jayel Aheram Editor-in-Chief Despite months of being crowned the inevitable Republican nominee by the corporate media, Mitt Romney’s polling numbers have been steady. With the exception of New Hampshire where he enjoys a 40 percent support, there seems to be a hard ceiling [...]
Quarterback Fortis MVP at Beach Bowl
by Will Guzman
The beach bowl game ended with College of the Deser’s loss, but that did not stop quarterback Charles Fortis from receiving an award for offensive MVP.
Long-time Santa celebrates 44 years spreading Christmas joy to Palm Springs
by Lucinda Perez
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Palm Springs Festival of Lights parade. On Dec. 3, like every year before, those who sat out along the Palm Springs streets to watch the lighted floats were treated to a special appearance from Santa Claus.
Law enforcement threatened by cuts
by Christopher Livingston
As the California budget cuts continue, they have affected departments like education and the post office. Next on the list: law enforcement.
