by Andrew Morales
A calculation error spanning eight years could make College of the Desert (COD) liable for up to $1.8 million. This error compounds the already precarious budget situation at COD. Regardless of the amount that must be paid back to the state of California, the resulting funding loss will be in addition to the planned $2.4 million in cuts. The calculation error misrepresented the number of Full Time Equivalent Students (FTES) attending the college, the number which determines the amount of funding the college receives from the state.
by Terrah Starling
During the summer of 2012, construction on improvements to the Monterey Avenue entrance to College of the Desert will begin. The $3.5 million project is currently in the schematic design phase.
by Christopher Livingston
Occupy Coachella Valley has expanded, staging a long-term encampment of Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park.
by Christopher Livingston
With the 2012 elections nearing, President Barack Obama has announced his intention to seek re-election.
by Danielle Kedzior
As fall is in full swing, many students are on the home stretch of their time at College of the Desert. Many COD students have spent the last few months preparing their university applications by utilizing the resources on campus to guide them through the process.
by Samuel Mountjoy
On Oct. 6, NASA awarded a joint grant to College of the Desert and California State University, San Bernardino to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs at both schools. Two research opportunities for COD students will also be funded by the grant.
by Jonathan Whritenour Section Editor On Saturday, Oct. 22, Coachella Valley residents gathered in Palm Springs to increase awareness of AIDS and HIV at the 24th annual Desert AIDS Walk. This year’s Desert AIDS Walk raised over $200,000 for the Desert AIDS Project. The walk started at 9:30 a.m. at the Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. [...]
Students’ express mixed experiences regarding online classes at COD by Daniel Ferretti Staff Reporter There are 2,500 students currently taking 150 online courses at College of the Desert. However, mixed experiences with their online classes have impacted some students’ decisions about taking them again. Anna Altheide said that the course format hindered her ability to [...]
by Sarah Hypes
Blood was flowing on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the College of the Desert’s semi-annual blood drive. Students were lined up along the walls of the Cravens Student Services Center to donate blood or plasma to the Community Blood Bank (CBB).
by Bradley Ferrell Student Contributor Every school, every year, every semester, exams are given to students to test their knowledge on the subject they are taking. These exams are the culprits that cause exam anxiety that most students suffer. Exam anxiety is defined as the feeling of nervousness or worry over an exam. “Anxiety is [...]
