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Task force policies passed

Board of Governors unanimously accepts recommendations

The California Community College system's Board of Governors voted over the winter break to approve recommendations that will change the way students get through community college.

The San Mateo County Community College District is on the precipice of entering basic aid status for the 2012-2013 school year, which may cause a reduction in the number of students the campus can serve.

ASSC supports the oil severance tax

The Associated Students of Skyline College has decided to support Proposition 1522, Tax for Oil to Fund Education Initiative, which is a proposal aimed at taxing oil companies with all revenues raised going to fund higher education within the state.

Car crash marks Skyline's first in 2012

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 19 on College Drive and Loop Road, marking Skyline's first accident of the spring 2012 semester.

Gas leak in San Bruno

Residents of three blocks evacuated

A gas line leak occurred at the 500 block of Chestnut Avenue in San Bruno on January 24, 2012.

According to San Bruno Fire Department Battalion Chief Charlie Barringer, the fire department received a call from a resident complaining about the smell of gas at 1:04 PM.

Features

Green Enchilada is worth the green

In this case, organic is worth it

Organic meats, beans, cheeses and tortillas, oh my! All this and more can be found at Pacifica's own Green Enchilada in the Pacific Manor Shopping Center.

Doing Valentine’s Day on a budget

Tips that all couples should know

Valentine's Day may be a celebration of romantic love, but that special holiday for that special someone can get expensive!

Future plans for Skyline

What some students are hoping to see next

Imagine if you got to decide which new major innovation was brought to Skyline. In the past few years, we've seen changes ranging from entire new buildings to high-tech trashcans, and with each new change, students find a reason to either love it or hate it. But is it what you would have wanted?

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Opinion

Plan Ahead - Pay Ahead a necessity for Skyline

Skyline's new policy, known as Plan Ahead - Pay Ahead, is a painful but necessary change that is needed to ensure that colleges don't sink deeper into a sea of debt

Budget reform cuts animals' lives short

Jerry Brown proposes to cut time before euthanization

Back in 1998, State Senator Tom Hayden formed a law, known as the Hayden Law, to protect innocent animals from getting euthanized sooner than four to six days after being brought into an animal shelter.

Education reform is possible, Obama says

Changes Obama suggests rely on cooperation from Democrats and Republicans

President Barack Obama gave his State of the Union address on Jan. 24, paying due attention to education and making many suggestions for dealing with the problems at hand.

Sports

Skyline beats LPC twice this season

Hosley finds playing time for every player

The Skyline women's basketball team hosted visiting Las Positas College on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., marking the two teams' second face off of the season. In their previous meeting this year, Skyline won convincingly in Livermore with a final score of 75-51.

Skyline fights hard till the bitter end

Trojans fall short of second-half comeback

The Trojans were looking for their third win in the Coast Conference North on Friday, Jan. 27 at Skyline, but couldn't seem to find it in a 79-66 loss to the Las Positas Hawks (3-4).

Don't hate the player; hate the game

I'm going to say this straight out: It isn't fair to blame the 49ers' loss in the NFC championship game all on one player, Kyle Williams.

Skyline Athletics’ winning philosophy

Talk to any of Skyline's coaches and their focus for their players begins in the classroom.

Entertainment

Upcoming movies of 2012

Read about movies coming out this year.

Out and about: kayaking at Lover's Point

Ever wanted to just go out and get off land? Explore beyond the grains of sand and with the wildlife of the seas?

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"Final Fantasy” developers have heard critics

Many who played the original "Final Fantasy XIII," including myself, found it to be an entirely underwhelming and disappointing experience.

Rocking around the sea

During a time when rock ‘n' roll was gaining popularity throughout the world, the British government wanted to stop all broadcasting of rock ‘n'roll. So a group of friends gathered together on a ship off the coast of Great Britain to be free of the government and play music their way.

Indie innovation: “Towns,” a fantasy-style “Sim City”

I have a soft spot in my heart for indie games, especially ones that go off the beaten path and pursue whatever vision they have in mind. One such game that I recently discovered is called "Towns."