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 [...]
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?
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.
by Daniel Ferretti
Students may have physical and mental disabilities due to a past experience. A disability is any type of inability to do something adequately, whether physical or mental. At COD, a service called DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services) provides service to disabled students. “College of the Desert is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to a community college education.”
by Danielle Kedzior
With the holidays approaching some students are wondering how to spend their time. Two students at COD decided to reach out to other students this Thanksgiving through serving others. Eric Vargas and Brian Broadie, members of the COD club, Desert Cru, volunteered their time this year to help make Thanksgiving for international students a memorable one.
The campus’ famed Marks Art Center could get the axe by Mike Gonzalez Section Editor Amid looming budget cuts affecting community colleges statewide, College of the Desert is considering every option to cut costs or raise revenues. One of the co-curricular activities being looked at is the college’s famed Marks Art Center. Dr. Edwin Deas, [...]
by Jayel Aheram
The Chancellor’s Office reduced College of the Desert’s full-time obligation (FTO) numbers from 102.2 to 97.2, announced vice president of academic affairs Farley Herzek at the College Planning Council on Nov. 4.
by Andrew Morales
Recently, a discrepancy in the number of Full Time Equivalent Students (FTES) reported to the state was uncovered. This error means College of the Desert had been receiving too much money from the state since 2003.
by Samuel Mountjoy
Completely funded by the $14 health fee, paid by every student every semester, health services provides free medical care to College of the Desert students. However, Dr. Nathan Church, director of student health and disability services, feels physical health services are not being used to their full potential.
by Brittney Pulsifer
College and university journalism programs have established partnerships with professional news publications in an attempt to foster a professional journalism experience. Fresh students look for internships to obtain the necessary training for a successful career. Journalism education has started to adapt by launching students into local journalism.
