<![CDATA[The Pirates' Log - Campus Spyglass RSS]]> /se/the-pirates-log-campus-spyglass-rss-1.622390 en-us Tue, 7 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[A Pirate’s Log ]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/a-pirate-s-log-1.2210343 Nick Silva
Journal entry #5, “A Boy Named Cur”

I should have shot Poindexter. Instead I gave the responsibility to her. It wasn't right, I knew it, but I tried not to think about it as the tribe fanned out down the rows of white trees. The thought seeped through my brain like water slowly corroding...

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 1.2210343 Campus Spyglass Nick Silva Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Department tries alternative route]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/department-tries-alternative-route-1.2181546 Tania Barjesteh
By: Tania BarjestehAllied Health, Family, Consumer Sciences Division attempts to move forward despite losses

It has been a wet and stormy season not only with California weather, but for the students and faculty of Modesto Junior College. With the whirlwind of cut classes and slashed funding, it's getting harder and harder to see the hope in t...

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 1.2181546 Campus Spyglass It has been a wet and stormy season not only with California weather, but for the students and faculty of Modesto Junior College. With the whirlwind of cut classes and slashed funding, it's getting harder and harder to see the hope in t...]]> Tania Barjesteh Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[New leaders have been chosen]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/new-leaders-have-been-chosen-1.2181543 Matthew Johnson

All the votes are accounted for and the new student government has been chosen. Every year Modesto Junior College holds student elections for the Associated Students of MJC. Each term lasts for one full school year and follows certain guidelines emplac...

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 1.2181543 Campus Spyglass Matthew Johnson Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Could it happen here? ]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/could-it-happen-here-1.2181530 James Laidler
By: James LaidlerEffects of Sendai quake and what to expect

After Japan's horrendous 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami, Californian citizens are concerned about what similar disasters might occur in their own quake prone state. People are also running scared over the threa...

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 1.2181530 Campus Spyglass After Japan's horrendous 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami, Californian citizens are concerned about what similar disasters might occur in their own quake prone state. People are also running scared over the threa...]]> James Laidler Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[An ‘American experience’]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/an-american-experience-1.2181517 Paul Guerreo
Marketing programs, car dealership team up for event

On April 6, 2011, MJC marketing department teamed up with American Chevrolet to host a daylong event. The event went from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students and faculty were encouraged to participate in events and rally games...

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 1.2181517 Campus Spyglass On April 6, 2011, MJC marketing department teamed up with American Chevrolet to host a daylong event. The event went from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students and faculty were encouraged to participate in events and rally games...]]> Paul Guerreo Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Transfer students discouraged by budget cuts]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/transfer-students-discouraged-by-budget-cuts-1.2181515 Macie Bennett
By: Macie BennettFour year colleges to have more obstacles, challenges

Due to the recent budget cuts affecting California community colleges, many transfer students are beginning to ask questions. Several MJC students are at age for transfer and are following transfer plans. ...

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 1.2181515 Campus Spyglass Due to the recent budget cuts affecting California community colleges, many transfer students are beginning to ask questions. Several MJC students are at age for transfer and are following transfer plans. ...]]> Macie Bennett Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Battle of the Budget]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/battle-of-the-budget-1.2157964 Joe Grant, Jr.
By: Joe Grant, Jr.Layoff hearing set for April 12

The next battle of the MJC budget cuts will take place at a legal hearing tomorrow, Tuesday April 12, in the YCCD Boardroom on 2201 Blue Gum Ave. In addition to the 10 MJC professors who were issued layoff notices on March 15, many current and former M...

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 1.2157964 Campus Spyglass Joe Grant, Jr. Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[A Pirate’s Log]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/a-pirate-s-log-1.2123733 Nick Silva
Journal entry #3: “Suffocate City”

Black cloth covered my eyes as I regained consciousness. More senses followed, such as some bustling and mumbling sounds on deck and a pain echoing inside my head. I forgot where I was, or why I was blindfolded, so I began to ask a simple question when...

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 1.2123733 Campus Spyglass Nick Silva Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[MJC takes their march to the capitol]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/mjc-takes-their-march-to-the-capitol-1.2123474 Staff Reports

Thousands filled an empty parking lot just a few blocks away from the Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, March 14. Activists rallied to protest the recent budget cuts made on public education. State legislatures propose...

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 1.2123474 Campus Spyglass Thousands filled an empty parking lot just a few blocks away from the Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, March 14. Activists rallied to protest the recent budget cuts made on public education. State legislatures propose...]]> Staff Reports Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[‘We have to overcome’]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/we-have-to-overcome-1.2120746 Laura Paull
Former exchange student reports from quake stricken Japan

A Japanese student who spent three months at Modesto Junior College in the winter of 2005 through a government exchange program has sent word to his former Modesto host that he survived the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan on March 1...

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 1.2120746 Campus Spyglass Laura Paull Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[MJC Students Take the Win]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/mjc-students-take-the-win-1.2120692 Dionne Evans
By: Dionne Evans

Modesto Junior College agriculture students recently defeated their competition in California Agriculture Leaders (CAL) statewide contest held at Santa Rosa Junior College on Friday, March 4. MJC students took a First Place Team win in the Colleg...

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 1.2120692 Campus Spyglass Dionne Evans Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Student leaders explore lawsuit]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/student-leaders-explore-lawsuit-1.2120689 Paul Guerrero
By: Paul GuerreroASMJC members creates resolution, Trustees violated Brown Act

On Tuesday, March 15, students voted to hire legal counsel against the decisions made by the YCCD Board of Trustees in favor of Dr. Gaither Loewenstein's proposal to cut faculty, staff and programs to 'balance the college's budget.' The Inter-Clu...

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 1.2120689 Campus Spyglass Paul Guerrero Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Board: Let the cuts begin!]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/board-let-the-cuts-begin-1.2105222 Joe Grant, Jr.
Overriding dissent, Trustees vote 7-0 to approve Pres.Loewenstein’s cuts proposal

Students, faculty and members of the community filled MJC's auditorium beyond its 900 seat capacity Wednesday night to fight for their respective programs and services slated to be cut from MJC's budget. But, after four hours of heartfelt testimonies, ...

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 1.2105222 Campus Spyglass Joe Grant, Jr. Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[They say cut back, we say FIGHT BACK ]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/they-say-cut-back-we-say-fight-back-1.2105196 Macie Bennett and Nick Silva

On Tuesday, March 8 nearly 200 Modesto Junior College students rallied during a walk-out. These students left their classrooms and poured into the streets to protest the existing budget cut proposal announced by Gaither Lowenstein. Th...

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 1.2105196 Campus Spyglass Macie Bennett and Nick Silva Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Tutu urges college to live by principle of ‘Ubuntu’]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/tutu-urges-college-to-live-by-principle-of-ubuntu-1.2105171 Dionne Evans

'A person is a person through other persons' was the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu's principle message to the Modesto Junior College community this weekend. This concept is expressed by a Bantu word ...

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 1.2105171 Campus Spyglass Dionne Evans Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[‘In the absence of actual talent’]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/in-the-absence-of-actual-talent-1.2105160 Paul Guerrero
By: Paul GuerreroSummary of President’s budget cuts

On Monday February 28, President Dr. Gaither Loewenstein distributed a 20 page document via email pertaining to how the college is going to cut $8 million from next year's budget. At an open meetin...

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 1.2105160 Campus Spyglass Paul Guerrero Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Campus printing press to shut down]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/campus-printing-press-to-shut-down-1.2105151 Dionne Evans

Although Alan Layne will be fired and the whole graphics communication program that he works for will be cut, he is not angry. He doesn't, however, agree with how and what decisions have been made. ...

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 1.2105151 Campus Spyglass Although Alan Layne will be fired and the whole graphics communication program that he works for will be cut, he is not angry. He doesn't, however, agree with how and what decisions have been made. ...]]> Dionne Evans Campus Spyglass <![CDATA[Desmond Tutu urges college to live by principle of ‘Ubuntu’]]> http://www.pirateslog.org/2.4509/desmond-tutu-urges-college-to-live-by-principle-of-ubuntu-1.2074817 Dionne Evans

'A person is a person through other persons' was the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu's principle message to the Modesto Junior College community this weekend. This concept is expressed by a Bantu word he introduced to this audience: 'Ubuntu,' meaning that...

]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 1.2074817 Campus Spyglass Dionne Evans Campus Spyglass