http://thechaparral.com Student voice of College of the Desert since 1962 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:34:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/08/cod-music-fall-2011-jazz-ensemble/ http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/08/cod-music-fall-2011-chamber-ensemble/ http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/08/special-statewide-editorial-ollege-groups-across-the-state-condemn-the-student-success-task-force%e2%80%99s-agenda-to-dismantle-schools/ http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/08/groundbreaking-ceremony-pushes-construction-forward-on-communications-building/ 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.]]> http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/anis-music-corner-holiday-jams-for-2011/ 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?]]> http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/is-the-colleges-athletics-program-worth-it/ http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/mitt-romney%e2%80%99s-mediocre-poll-numbers-are-a-ceiling/ 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.]]> http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/quarterback-fortis-mvp-at-beach-bowl/ 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.]]> http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/long-time-santa-celebrates-44-years-spreading-christmas-joy-to-palm-springs/ 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. ]]> http://thechaparral.com/2011/12/05/law-enforcement-threatened-by-cuts/