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MJC Alumnus nominated for Best actor Oscar

Modesto native Jeremy Renner up for ‘Hurt Locker’

Modesto Junior College alumnus Jeremy Renner has been nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the 2009 film, The Hurt Locker.

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Haiti Symposium

On the afternoon of January 13, 2010, the island country of Haiti was devastated by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. Within two weeks, the Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project pulled together a symposium on Haiti to provide students and the public with needed information on the quake and the country. On the night of Jan.29 participants filled the large Sierra Hall room 132 on West Campus, which featured as presenters Professor of Geology Garry Hayes, who provided information on the geology of the earthquake; Professor of History Curtis Martin, who offered a presentation on the history of Haiti; and MJC agriculture students from Haiti, Joanne Joseph, Graciane Mathieu and Carline Paul, who showed a brief slide show on Haiti before the quake.

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Conan versus Leno

Now that the so-called “Late Night Wars” between Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno have drawn to a reluctant close, we can look back on the whole situation with a grain of salt. Is this really something that should matter to the average American? So what if a pair of TV stars got in a tussle over a time slot?

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On the verge of fame

Aaron Durr, the lanky, bespectacled lead singer for the self-titled band, is causing quite a stir in the local music scene.  

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All-Star Weekend

Of all the festivities that come with All-Star games in sports, NBA All-Star weekend is undoubtedly the most entertaining of all. The scintillating marquee superstars, the fan interaction, and the variety of events jam-packed into one weekend draws attention from the diehard NBA follower as well as the casual fan unlike any other All-Star event. From February 12-14, 2010, Dallas, Texas will bring us yet another beguiling weekend of star-studded NBA entertainment.

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The Honorable Willie Brown

Martin Luther King, Jr.: a monumental figure for civil rights and equality.  No one man has ever had a more profound effect on American society than Dr. King Jr.  Every year, in his honor, the City of Modesto, Modesto Junior College and community groups invite someone who has had an impact on society to address the legacy and relevance of Dr. King today. This year, on Jan. 22, former Mayor of San Francisco and Speaker of the California State Assembly, Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. took to the podium at the MJC Auditorium.

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Top Ten gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

For all the men out there, I know you may think Valentine’s Day is a joke but make sure to do something for your significant other if you don’t want to end up in the doghouse. For all the ladies, men are simple and less-cheesy and would be thrilled with a copy of the new Call of Duty game. Remember, lingerie always works as a gift for the both of you. On a final note, if you are single then Happy Singles Awareness Day.
 

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Bette Belle Smith dies; served MJC campus, Modesto community

Bette Belle Smith, a Modesto Junior College alumnus known by many as “Mrs. Modesto” for her extensive involvement in the Modesto community, died November 29, 2009 at age 88. Her memorial service was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8 at the Gallo Center for the Arts in downtown Modesto.

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Heroes Amongst Us

Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan wars returning to school, civilian life

Editor’s Note: In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, Nov. 11, the  Pirates’ Log is reprinting this feature article published a year ago on this site. It was written by Adrian Avila, who resumed his education at MJC after two tours of duty in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. He has since graduated and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

There are 300 and 400 veterans currently studying at MJC, and many students don't even know that these former servicemen and women are among them. This is their story.

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Dating in a digital world

Is there any real human connection in the dating world anymore?

About a year ago I met this guy, and I fell in love, but about two months ago it ended. Same story, girl loves boy, boy doesn’t want to be burdened with girl anymore, boy falls out of love, girl stays stuck, unable to let him go without the fight that she won’t win. My heart’s still broken, no melodramatics, it’s just the simple truth, but I have been attempting to move on for my own sanity. So, I decided, why not start dating? That’s what people do, now isn’t it? I didn’t exactly know how to approach it though, because this isn’t the same world that it was in the past decades. People don’t just “date” anymore; everyone leaps into relationships after texting each other for a couple weeks or chatting on Facebook.

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Capitalism: A Love Story

Has Capitalism failed us?

If “Capitalism: A Love Story”, were indeed a movie about love, it would be a dark romance in which one of the lovers becomes manically consumed with the other only to eventually hack her into pieces.

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Pirates Men's Water Polo vs Alumni!

Pirates men’s water polo faces Alumni in nail biting and humorously unorthodox game On Saturday, October 10 the Modesto Junior College men’s water polo team faced off against the water polo Alumni in a fierce back and forth game which resulted in the Pirates winning 15-14. Full story

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One Peace Prize for you...and one Peace Prize for you...

When did the requisite to obtain the Peace Prize, an award that is held at the highest of levels (at least in America, that is), evolve from DOING something to TRYING to do something or even saying they are GOING to do something?

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