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Editorial – Thoughts on Boston

[Graphic by Allen S. Lin]

[Graphic by Allen S. Lin]

The unfortunate explosion that occurred at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, killing three, and injuring more than 170 people is another senseless act of violence, traumatizing the lives of innocent people and children. Continue Reading

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Spring brings in good tidings

Flowers bloom along side of Building 800 at Chabot College in Hayward, Calif. on March 13, 2013. [Allen S. Lin / Staff Photo]

Flowers bloom along side of Building 800 at Chabot College in Hayward, Calif. on March 13, 2013. [Allen S. Lin / Staff Photo]

With the first sunny spring days beginning to arrive, this gives way for Chabot students to start feeling energized. Continue Reading

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Is Craigslist for better or for worse?

[Graphic by Allen S. Lin]

[Graphic by Allen S. Lin]

In 1995 Craig Newmark started the internet phenomenon known as Craigslist.org that provides unlimited access to products, services and discussion forums. Continue Reading

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What does Valentine’s Day mean

Valentine's Day display at Walmart in Union City, Calif on Feb. 13, 2013. According to the National Retail Federation, the average person plans to spend $130.97 on candy, cards, gifts and more, up from $126.03 last year. Total spending will reach $18.6 billion. [Allen S. Lin/Staff Photo]

Valentine’s Day display at Walmart in Union City, Calif on Feb. 13, 2013. According to the National Retail Federation, the average person plans to spend $130.97 on candy, cards, gifts and more, up from $126.03 last year. Total spending will reach $18.6 billion. [Allen S. Lin/Staff Photo]

Everyone knows what Valentine’s Day is about and what it represents, but what does it really mean? Continue Reading

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What’s in your study plan?

According to the Chabot College Student Satisfaction Survey Fall 2011, students outside of class have met as a study group with other students in their classes often or very often: 23 percent, sometimes: 41 percent, and never: 36 percent. [Illustration by Allen S. Lin]

According to the Chabot College Student Satisfaction Survey Fall 2011, students outside of class have met as a study group with other students in their classes often or very often: 23 percent, sometimes: 41 percent, and never: 36 percent. [Illustration by Allen S. Lin]

It’s the last week of school and all of a sudden, due dates are getting near. Continue Reading

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Classic green bean casserole

A slimmed down version of a holiday classic. This healthy, low fat green casserole uses fresh green beans, broccoli and zucchini for added nutrients. [Rachelle Qutob/Staff Photo]

A slimmed down version of a holiday classic. This healthy, low fat green casserole uses fresh green beans, broccoli and zucchini for added nutrients. [Rachelle Qutob/Staff Photo]

What you’ll need: 1lb of fresh green beans, 1 head of broccoli, 1 zucchini, 1 onion, flour, seasonings such as garlic salt and pepper, 1 can of chicken broth, 1 can of cream of potato soup, 2 tablespoons of light sour cream, a dash of 2% milk. Continue Reading

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Balanced breakfast for finals: Pita Pizza

The breakfast pita pizza has the perfect balance of nutrition that we need to start our day. Containing eggs, bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, spinach and mozzarella cheese, total calories 160. [Rachelle Qutob/Staff Photo]

The breakfast pita pizza has the perfect balance of nutrition that we need to start our day. Containing eggs, bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, spinach and mozzarella cheese, total calories 160. [Rachelle Qutob/Staff Photo]

What you’ll need: 1 pita (160 calories), 2 egg whites-1 whole egg, multi-colored bell peppers, jalapeno (spicy option), onion, spinach, and a small handful of mozzarella cheese. Continue Reading

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Weather affecting how students get to Chabot

With each year that goes by, the weather changes. With those changes comes the way that students have to get around to their destinations. Continue Reading

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Editorial: Campus Voting and Involvement

With all of the emphasis on national voting in the last year, another set of elections at Chabot College have gone seemingly unannounced and generally unnoticed, those of our student government, our Associated Students of Chabot College. Continue Reading

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Is the term “Illegal Immigrant” a misnomer?

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Born to Mexican parents in California, Sergio Romo sent a message during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade this Halloween when he wore this shirt that solicited a tweet response from Jose Antonio Vargas. [Allen S. Lin/Staff Photo]

“Illegal Immigrant,” the term which has caused much debate, is back in the news again as the Associated Press made controversy with their recent stance on how they use the term. Continue Reading

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