College Headlines

Kramer wins ASI presidency

Mustang Daily, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA

2 days ago by Patrick Barbieri

After what seemed like an agonizing half-hour delay, Associated Students Inc. representatives

CMC Professor Involved in Art Restitution Controversy

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

19 minutes ago by Elise Viebeck

Claremont McKenna College's administration first learned of the Pissarro affair in early August 2007 when Dean of Faculty Gregory Hess and John V. Croul Professor of History Jonathan Petropoulos met for coffee at Starbucks. The situation, which has received significant mention in the European press, involves Petropoulos in a controversial effort to restitute a Nazi-looted painting to its rightful owner, in which his associate, a Munich art dealer, has been investigated for blackmail.

CMC Professor to Resign as Holocaust Center Director

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

19 minutes ago by Elise Viebeck

Claremont McKenna College history professor Jonathan Petropoulos will resign as director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights effective summer 2008. Dean of Faculty Gregory Hess made the announcement to CMC professors at a meeting on April 8.

The 5C dining halls: an on-campus monopoly

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

19 minutes ago by Hannah Wei

(5/11/08) -- "Hannah, I'm concerned about your cholesterol. Have you been eating Taco Bell and In-N-Out three meals a day, every day?" my doctor asked me. I looked at my athletic frame and wanted to deny the validity of my blood test. But when I really thought about my food intake, namely from Pitzer's dining hall selection, I had my answer - cheesy "ethnic" foods glazed with your choice of hoi sen or soy sauce, greasy hot dogs and pizza...

Season ends for women's tennis at UCLA

Daily 49er, California State University Long Beach, CA

1 day ago by Bobby Chore

LOS ANGELES - Senior Stephanie Bengson completed a career achievement, gave a commendable, gutsy effort, and experienced a nightmarish team downside - all in three arduous hours.

Women's water polo takes national championship

Mustang Daily, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA

2 days ago by Hayley Bramble

The Cal Poly women's water polo team won the National Collegiate Club Championship on Sunday in Portland, Ore. by defeating Oregon in a double-overtime final, 7-6.

With 12 seconds left in the first of the three-minute extra periods, freshman 2-meter Sarah Ur scored to break the tie.

Mustangs advance to semifinal round with win over Michigan

Mustang Daily, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA

2 days ago by Brittney Clyde

The Cal Poly women's lacrosse club team does not shy away from competition.

The Mustangs, in search of their eighth consecutive Women's Division Intercollegiate Associates National Championship, will take on UC Santa Barbara in the WDIA semifinals today in Denver.

Laney work-study disparities revealed

Laney Tower, Laney College, CA

2 days ago by Reginald James

Most community college students work. They have to. Work-study provides an opportunity for students to work on campus while attending classes.

There are 300 jobs on campus annually, including about 100 Federal Work-Study positions. According to data from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, there are disparities among who gets FWS.

AS Judiciary dismisses suit against Chavez

Daily 49er, California State University Long Beach, CA

19 minutes ago by Andrew Smith

The AS Judiciary dismissed a libel suit against the newly elected Associated Students, Inc. Vice President Christopher Chavez late Tuesday afternoon.

10 Mother's Day gifts that beat a Hallmark card

Spartan Daily, San Jose State University, CA

3 days ago by Cody Haueter

Mother's Day is one of those holidays that can never be ignored. It's a time to show your utmost appreciation to the person you call "Mom." What better way to do that than by giving her a gift she'll never forget - one that she'll actually appreciate? Forget the generic Hallmark card; take the time to show your mom how much you appreciate her by giving her something she can really use.