The San Matean

Breaking News: Community mourns death of Cañada student, baseball player; suspect in custody

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

5-14-08

Campuses and communities across the peninsula are feeling the loss of Cañada College student and Redwood City resident Anthony Giraudo, 18, who died Saturday, May 10.

Giraudo died Saturday from severe head trauma he suffered on Friday, May 9 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, said Sergeant Willfred Williams.

Demolition looms for Bldg. 5

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSM will be tearing down Building 5 and constructing two new buildings where it stood during the next several years during to the CIP 2 Design-Build project.

The two new buildings, Bldg. 5N and Bldg. 10N will house a variety of services and programs at CSM.

ESL teacher catches dream

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"You're never too old to pursue your dreams." And at age 53, Frances Schulze is taking her own advice.

The longtime marathon runner and ESL teacher returned April 22 from running the 112th Boston Marathon, the most prestigious and oldest marathon in the world.

Students gather in rememberance

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thirty-two students lay by the fountain for three minutes to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings, one year later. The demonstration took place at noon on Wed. April 16.

The students wore black as they stood in line in front of an American flag, waiting for CSM student Chris Corgas, 19, the event's organizer and only speaker, to begin.

College remains stable

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is one thing Michael Claire, the president of College of San Mateo would like to get across, "We are still accredited."

Last January, CSM accreditation, which certifies the validity of the courses offered at a school, was put on warning status along with four other schools across California.

Media pros show the ropes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

KCSM's Studio B hosted a panel of four KTVU affiliates who spoke about the television and broadcasting industry on Thursday April 24.

KTVU 2 is the fifth largest network in the country and the biggest affiliate in the country not owned by Fox.

CSM alumni Elizabeth Ruiz spoke first about her experience as an intern at KTVU, the past four months.

$100K allocated to teach basic skills to students

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Studies have shown that 75-80 percent of students entering community college need courses that teach basic skills.

The state will soon provide $100,000 worth of funding to support the basic skills initiative plan that CSM must submit by May 1, 2008.

The BSI is a statewide effort in which community colleges reach out to students entering college who are not yet performing at the expected level.

Financial Aid Awareness Day helps students manage money

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Musical performers caught the attention of passing students in the quad during the Financial Aid Awareness Day, on Wednesday April 23.

The event was hosted by the Financial Aid office in order to excite and inform the community about financial aid forms available to students in need.

Students going to New Orleans

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A group of middle college students will be traveling to New Orleans May 7 to 11 to help rebuild homes that were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina.

There will be 11 CSM students on the trip. Each year has a different theme of what the students do. This year, the main focus is community service, said Michael Clardy, middle college history and government instructor.

Earth Day blossoms on campus

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Members of the Student Senate handed out free potted plants in the quad outside the library for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22. The ASCSM awarded them $200 for this attempt to make students more conscious of how their decisions may affect the planet around them.

'Career Info Day' connects students with potential jobs

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students unsure of their future profession may discover their calling at Career Information Day, Saturday, May 10.

The event will be open to the whole community and last from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Cafeteria. There is a $10 at-the-door admission fee students enrolled in a community college or NDNU students, and $15 for all others.

Class maps out global music perspective

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new class called World of Music gives CSM students a chance to expand their musical knowledge and learn about the music of other cultures.

The class is lead by Benedict Lim and focuses on Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Indonesian, Latin American and African musical cultures.

Athlete Profiles

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that their last basketball season has finished, womens' team captains Hazel Mauk and Nacy Chicas are planning for life after CSM.

"It's a big change," said Mauk, the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. "Basketball was my life, and now [there's] just school.

Dogs hunt for division title

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After splitting a double header with the Skyline Trojans on Tuesday, the Bulldogs magic number to clinch the Coast Conference North Division is down to two.

"It feels great," said Brett Hart, CSM right fielder. "We've worked hard, and we have put ourselves in the position right now with an easier part of our schedule coming up, with four games left.

Watch Dog Scoreboard

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Baseball

CSM (23-13-1), 9 San Francisco(14-8), 4
4/19/08
R H E
CCSF 0 0 0 -0 0 2 -0 2 0 4 8 2
CSM 1 2 1- 0 0 0 -2 3 X 9 14 0

IP NoP SO H BB ER R

WP:CSM Andrick(8-2) 5.2 118 4 4 7 1 2
LP: CCSF Ko(3-5) 6.

Think!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Concert to showcase the blues

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Are you experienced?

Stop by the CSM theatre on May 7 at 7 p.m. for the lecture and concert "The Blues Experience," and you might be able to make that claim. Musically, that is.

Rudy Ramirez, ethnic studies professor, said he will be playing guitar at the event with Isis and the Cold Truth Band, a group he has been playing with for four years.

Cañada dance event 'rawks'

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cañada College students presented the "Rawk Ahn" dance performance Saturday, April 18. The performance included several different styles including modern dance, ballet, belly dancing, and hip-hop.

The 30 person ensemble performed 13 different dances including solos, duets, and large group dances.

In the Mix: Does Facebook invade your privacy?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Campus Blotter

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 8, 5:45 p.m. - Tree strikes car- A tree branch fell and punctured the sunroof of a vehicle in lot 6.

April 10 - Reckless Driving- There were reports of cars doing donuts in the school parking lots. By the time that police arrived, there were no suspects present.

Correction

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the Conflict with anti-abortionists that ran in the April 14 issue of The San Matean, there was a failure to attribute the information in paragraphs seven and eight to Marc Posner, public information officer at Cypress College.

Campus Briefs

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Upcoming Events

Mixed Media Slide Show
Wednesday, April 30, 1 to 2 p.m.
CSM Theatre, Contact: 574-6291
CSM instructor, Eric Sanchez will present a slide show made by
artists using digital imaging with drawing, painting and sculpture.

Create! Celebrate @ CSM
Friday, May 2, 2 to 4 p.

Campus Spotlight - Javier Jesus Urzua

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Javier Jesus Urzua

D.O.B.: February 14, 1975

Hair color: Black

Location: San Mateo

Status: Single

Birthplace: Chile, South America

Nationality: Latino

Pets: No. I like dogs.

Favorite Music: Everything, especially rock.

Favorite Shoes: Nikes, not a shoe person

Favorite Sport: Football

Favorite TV: Seinfeld

Job Title: Barista, Drip Coffee on CSM campus

SM: What exactly do you do?

JU: I work for Drip.

Love breaks down barriers for two international students

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An international couple on campus is representing the cultures of Brazil and France, while working towards receiving an American education.

"Sometimes people start talking to me in Spanish and I have to tell them that I don't speak it," said international student, Fernando Martinez, 25.

HMB exhibit displays students' art

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time students of the CSM art department displayed their work in a local business. The La Di Da Café in downtown Half Moon Bay hosted 40 pieces of different compositions from 23 students. The exhibition lasted from April 15 - 25 and generated much interest in the CSM art programs from café patrons.

Should campus security carry guns?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Senate Bill 1370 - More protection for student press

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Retaliation towards high school and college journalism teachers and advisers, and impingement of the First Amendment is one step closer towards being a thing of the past as the Senate passed Bill 1370 in a vote of 35-2.

The Bill introduced by Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, would prohibit school administrators from firing or suspending journalism advisers for content run in student papers which the administration deems questionable or controversial.