by Eric Ornelas in News
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is engaged in a war of words with the United States, a country he refers to as the world's greatest menace.
Chavez is particularly critical of U. S. President George W. Bush, who he has referred to as an alcoholic, a terrorist, and an imperialist.
by S. Crawford in News
By Susan Crawford
There is an epidemic of impotence on college campuses, according to the Washington Post, and the cause may be "loose women and too much booze." The article reports that young men can usually get sex whenever they want because, according to surveys, many young women are as likely to initiate sex as men, which removes the "age old, erotic power of the chase.
by Eric Ornelas in News
The Bill of Rights guarantees Americans many civil liberties, ranging from the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, including the right to religious freedom. Be it Buddhism or Islam, Christianity or Hinduism, Americans are free to embrace any religion they wish (or no religion at all) without government interference.
by Eric Ornelas in News
CODAC, an acronym for College of the Desert Architecture Club, is a club run by students interested in learning about architecture, construction management, and other related fields. Architecture instructor Donbert Bitanga, who serves as the club's advisor, founded the club.
by Jesus E. Valenzuela in News
A busload of COD students from ACES, EOPS, and the Transfer Center visited the California State University Fullerton (CSUF) and the University of California Riverside (UCR) on Friday, November 13.
Students were lead by CSUF student and tour guide, Dora Hernández.
by Maria Elena Bernal in News
All across our nation, hospital chefs are becoming aware of the importance that their meals have on patients and of how critical it is to have healthy meals to offer them. Many patients visit hospitals everyday and depending on how critical the illness is, the patient will need to stay at the hospital and thus their health success not only depends on the doctor and the nurse's care, but largely on the well-balanced nutrition that they depend on the hospital to offer.
by Tom Wixon, College of the Desert Public Relatiions in News
In a collaborative effort, College of the Desert has scheduled a Lecture Series on the Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) at UC Riverside' palm Desert Campus.
The four-part lecture series includes: Feb. 19, Minerva Hoyt the Apostle of the Cacti: Every National Park has a Story by Joe Zarki, JTNP Chief of Interpretation; Feb.
by Staff Reports in News
College of the Desert Social Science and Art Divi-
sion 37th Annual Student Ceramic Art Show and
Sale, in the quad area between the Lib-
eral Arts and the Business Buildings. Hundreds of items,
from the functional to the decorative, will be for sale.
Bowls, vases, cups, and other unique Christmas gifts.
by Erika Powell in News
If you were thinking of moving into a new luxury home, now would be the time to do so. Today real estate agents from around the Coachella Valley say the market has historically low interest rates and great buys. At Dyson and Dyson it's said to be a buyers market out there.
by Summer Lewison in News
There's st ill time to see the La Quinta PlayHouse pro duction of Joe DiPietro's musical, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."
Due to popular demand, the production will continue through Janurary 14.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 p.
A look at head at events in the Coachella Valley
by Summer Lewison in News
Dec. 5
Country artist Gary Allan performs at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. Showtime, 8 p.m. $40-$75. $40-$75. Tickets and information, 340-ARTS
Dec. 6
Concert Series at Old Town La Quinta, "Sammy and Friends" duo performing pop and rock classics, Dec.
by Summer Lewison in News
Identity theft prevention will be the topic of a free lecture held at the Palm Springs Public Library on Tuesday, December 12.
According to the Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Survey Report released in September 2003, 3.25 million American adults were victimized by Identity theft during 2003.
