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Skyline mourns loss of Tom Sever

Skyline College adjunct math professor Tom Sever passed away unexpectedly on May 4 at the age of 56. Full story

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Skyline's first Relay for Life is fruitful

Local communities flex their muscle to combat cancer

Skyline College hosted its very first Relay for Life event on May 15. A growing trend around the country, Skyline’s participation in the relay brought the community together to fight cancer and make a personal mark to benefit the cause. Full story

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June isn't all about primaries; important legislature is inbound

Dissecting some of the propositions

June elections are an important part of the political process where voters decide who the final gubernatorial candidates are, and in some cases, candidates who have some serious propositions. Full story

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Out and About: San Gregorio

Driftwood, sheer cliffs, and a flat coastline are what make San Gregorio State Beach stand out from the others. Full story

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A decade in Skyline Sports

The first decade of the 21st century is coming to an end, and everybody is looking forward to the surprises and challenges the next decade holds.  In the meantime, however, let’s take a moment to look back at what Skyline sports have done in this ten-year period. Full story

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Morrow Retirement

Victoria Morrow to retire as president of Skyline College

The President of Skyline College Victoria Morrow, has announced that she plans to retire at the end of the fall 2010 semester.

Pablo Gonzalez to retire fall 2010

Pablo Gonzalez, Skyline’s program services coordinator for the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) and the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), has announced that this will be his last year of employment at Skyline College.

New ASSC Governing Council has been elected

A few positions are still vacant, students are encouraged to apply

The Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC) election officially ended on Friday, May 7. The new officers for the 2010-2011 student body governing council are as follows: President Raymond Parenti-Kurtilla, Vice President Amanda Parker, Commissioner of Finance Colleen Juliano, Commissioner of Publicity Caroline Chen, Commissioner of Public Records Ken Chan, Senator Miguel Rodriguez and Senator Patiane Gladstone.

Features

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Students and amateur artists show off talent

Students looking to express themselves and display their artistic talents were given the chance to show off their work at the Student Art Exhibition in the Gallery Theatre.

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Financial aid opportunities continue to be overlooked

There are many reasons why students fail to reap the benefits of FAFSA

Nearly half of the students at Skyline still don’t apply for financial aid. It is something that’s not limited to the needy, but for anyone who needs help covering the rising costs of education.

Talisman celebrates 40 years of existence

Students read their literary works of art in celebration

The Talisman celebrated the publication of its 40th Anniversary Edition with a collection of readings from its new magazine consisting of a compilation of poetry, fiction, and artwork made by students of the past and present creative writing and literary courses.

Sports

Skyline baseball loses a tight series to Chabot College

Trojans almost hit their way into the second round of playoffs

Losing is never easy. The season ender for Skyline’s baseball team in this year’s 2010 playoffs was no different. Their last game, played on May 8, was the best of the three games in the series, which was also a part of a doubleheader.

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How effective is the Nintendo Wii for therapy?

Wii-hab may be the next best thing for technology and science

Skyline’s adaptive physical education department is embracing a pilot study that utilizes the Nintendo Wii Fit as a complementary tool used in conjunction with rehabilitation training.

Spotlight: Trojan badminton program

A huge success for Skyline

In their ten years at Skyline, the badminton program has had great success, building a good reputation for the school and players. In its very first year, the team won their conference and finished second in state to San Diego Mesa College, the defending champions.

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Craigslist versus eBay

Which one is the better way to sell your unwanted goods?

While cleaning out your room, you realize that you have a lot of stuff you don’t necessarily need and can maybe turn into profit. A garage sale sounds nice, but that's a lot of work only to make maybe $17 while a lot of people drive by staring at you like you're crazy. That's not worth it, especially since there are many other alternatives to selling your goods in a much faster and profitable way.

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If your job involves interaction with customers, speak English

Customers are often subjected to employees who can’t communicate properly

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These sacred words, engraved on the Statue of Liberty, embody a principle America strives to achieve. I agree with this noble sentiment. 5 comments

Why associating with geek culture is nothing to be ashamed of

What exactly does it mean to be a geek in today's age? Do you need to have an intense love for movies, video games, and all things relating to the Internet?

Entertainment

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Back in the armor, back on the big screen

With comic book movies being made like there’s no tomorrow, our favorite superheroes are taking over the big screen by the dozens. With big box office names like, “The Dark Knight” or “The Incredible Hulk” and smaller Indie films such as “Wanted” or the recent release, “Kick-Ass.” It’s clear that super heroes are taking over movie theaters everywhere, and Iron Man 2 is no exception.

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Super Street Fighter IV

Last year's Street Fighter IV brought about the rebirth of the classic franchise. Reintroducing classic characters and gameplay to the next generation, the game saw a large resurgence in popularity and introduced the series to a brand new audience.

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Peter Pan 360, an inimitable experience

The Peter Pan 360 experience in San Francisco is easily one of the most entertaining shows I have attended. What is uniquely different about this Peter Pan theatre show than the hundred others that have preceded it?

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The Skyline View: Spring of '10 Semester

The Skyline View Podcast is a series of brief podcasts where we discuss what's going on around campus.

Wii-hab therapy for people recovering from brain injury

Skyline's Childhood Development Center