News
Colleges around the country see victory after fighting to protect their international students
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage With COVID cases rising once again, many schools are looking at their plans for the fall and deciding whether or not to reopen classes for in-person instruction or to keep all classes and school functions strictly online. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made this decision even harder with theirContinue reading “Colleges around the country see victory after fighting to protect their international students”
Speculating on the Palm Springs new AHL team name
By Marc-Anthony Rosas Note: This is a sports opinion piece and is speculation. As the days get closer and closer to the 2021-22 season in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Palm Springs franchise has yet to select a name to represent the deserts new hockey team. 2. Since the announcement of NHL and AHLContinue reading “Speculating on the Palm Springs new AHL team name”
What you may not know about Roe v. Wade
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Roe v. Wade is a historic case in America because it was the case that convinced the Supreme Court abortion should be the decision of the woman thanks to the traumatic story of Jane Roe, also known as Norma McCorvey. However, Hulu recently released the FX documentary AKA Jane Roe where McCorvey talks about what exactlyContinue reading “What you may not know about Roe v. Wade”
MSJC Events
Students find community as they are welcomed into MSJC
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Mt. San Jacinto Community College District began in 1962, and started enrolling students from the Banning, Beaumont, Hemet, and San Jacinto areas in 1963. Since then, they’ve actively worked to help students achieve their goals and get closer to their dreams through the education and community they provide. MSJC’s mission statementContinue reading “Students find community as they are welcomed into MSJC”
Students and staff share experiences and support at MSJC’s first Juneteenth celebration
By Jesus Alcala Avalos Mt. San Jacinto College held an online Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Participants held a libation, provided historical context for Juneteenth, performed poems, and shared their thoughts. DJ Sketch played music in-between presentations. Aysia Brown, part of MSJC’s Student Services and the Sankofa task force, was the host for the event. Brown opened with aContinue reading “Students and staff share experiences and support at MSJC’s first Juneteenth celebration”
Bettering the pathways to success at MSJC
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Officials at Mt. San Jacinto College is excited to prepare for the Pathways program that will begin in Fall 2020. However, many students are unaware of what the Pathways Program is and what it will mean for their experience at MSJC. “Guided Pathways is an institution-wide student success model that seeksContinue reading “Bettering the pathways to success at MSJC”
Opinions
The musical that took the country by storm is now on Disney+
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage With the release of the Broadway sensation Hamilton on Disney+ on July 3, audiences of every age and background are finally starting to understand why this musical had audiences raving for its entire production with the original cast. This musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has taken the Broadway worldContinue reading “The musical that took the country by storm is now on Disney+”
7 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month movies for your watch-list
By Zaina Azim May was Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month. Let’s highlight films with Asian and Pacific American actors and story lines to celebrate the occasion. The Joy Luck Club, a 1993 film based on a novel of the same name, follows the stories of four pairs of Asian American mothers and daughters who navigate theirContinue reading “7 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month movies for your watch-list”
MSJC students demonstrate their talents in Flight 2020
By Miguel Sarasa I will be honest; I am not much of an art enthusiast. The extent of my art experience has been scrolling through social media. Recently, I had the opportunity to check out the Mt. San Jacinto College Anthology titled Flight 2020 and speak to some of the writers and artists who participated. The collection consisted of poetry, prose,Continue reading “MSJC students demonstrate their talents in Flight 2020”
Poetry
You deeply
You deeply By Antonio Yanez Here at Starbucks, you do homework, conversate with others, have time to think. It is such a simple way to release yourself. You get these deep thoughts . You can find some that you may want to share. You share of how you see life and many will say yourContinue reading “You deeply”
The Things I Have Seen
The Things I Have Seen By Eddie Landeros I have seen the world in many different ways I’ve seen some of its colors, but mostly its grays I’ve seen a baby being born, gasping for its first breath I’ve seen a corpse in a casket, the silence that is death I’ve seen laughter from friendsContinue reading “The Things I Have Seen”
“Absorb”
Absorb By Anthony Smart Black is a color, but I’m more than that My ancestors helped pave the way for me to be here and that’s a fact. You all continue to love and Support me, despite what I lack. Wouldn’t trade this color for the world, Because I’m more than just the color Black
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