by Andrew Mayoral in News
By Andrew L. Mayoral
The Pollock Theatre at College of the Desert hosted a student-staff open discussion forum on Wednesday November 4th. The school meeting allowed students to pitch series of questions to representatives as well as give their input on what they believe should be changed at COD.
by Roz Weissmann in News
Spring 2010 registration begins Thursday, December 3rd for Priority 1 students. The registration process can be frustrating as classes are expected to fill quicker than in the past, due to severe budget cuts, fewer class sections being offered and higher enrollments expected.
by Aaron White in News
We live in a society consumed by consumer goods, a fact not lost on an increasing amount of Americans. If you are looking for something to do, the day after thanksgiving, try braving it out with the family another day, playing outside, or going for a walk.
by Sarah Wilson in News
Black Friday is right around the corner. Are you ready? It's a jungle out there, full of women (and a few men) fighting for some of the best deals of the year. For retailers and shoppers alike, Black Friday is serious business. Last year, more than 140 million shoppers hit the stores, with some 50 million already pushing shopping carts by 6:00 a.
by Jeremy Goodlander in News
By Jeremy Goodlander
I am a veteran. Strike that I am a proud veteran. I couldn't help feel a sense of pride when the F-18 fighter jet flew over Palm Canyon Dr. to kickoff the 13th Annual Veteran's Day Parade in Palm Springs.
The parade was full of honor, respect and pride led by the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Marching Band.
by Roz Weissmann in News
A new Waitlist procedure will be in place for Spring registration beginning December 3rd when Priority 1 Registration starts. For the first time in College of the Desert's history, waitlisting will be an option for students trying to enroll in closed classes.
by Danette Delgado in News
The Cooperative Work Experience Edu-cation program provides an opportunity for working students to earn college credit. Registration for work experience is done at the same time as registering for any other class at College of the Desert (COD). Students may sign up for either 12 or 16- week commitment at the beginning of the semester to obtain college credit while they work.
by Erik Jenkins, Jr. in News
Campus clubs and honor students at College of the Desert are collecting food donations to help the homeless just in time for the holidays. The clubs involved include: ASCOD, ACES, and MESA. They have teamed up with Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society, to launch their Homeless Awareness project.
by Anthony Martinez in News
November 7th the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport hosted its sixth annual Air Show. The high flying and stunts began at 9 a.m. and was wowing the crowd within the hour. The weather was perfect for the event and there were an estimated 40,000 people in attendance.
by Danette Delgado in News
Field trips are a part of learning at College of the Desert (COD). Students interested in getting out of the laboratory classroom experience, and into the natural environment, may be interested in this one-credit science alternative offered each semester.
by Andrew L. Mayoral in News
On November 17, 2009, the gang from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will release a Christmas special on DVD and Blu-ray called A Very Sunny Christmas.
Starring Kaitlin Olson (Dee), Charlie Day (Charlie), Rob McElhenney (Mac), Glenn Howerton (Dennis), and Danny DeVito (Frank), the Sunny cast celebrates the holidays in a one hour unrated DVD.
by Carlos Curaca in News
The gorgeous Colombian actress, Sofia Vergara, stars in this season's best comedy sitcom "Modern Family" from ABC.
Sofia is one of the hottest and most beloved personalities of the Hispanic world and has even found crossover success in the US.
The show presents three different types of contemporary families, one straight, one gay and one multi-cultural: The traditional straight couple, formed by Phil and Claire, and their three kids, Haley, Alex, and Luke; The gay couple, formed by Mitchell and Cameron, and their daughter Lily; And a multi-ethnic couple, which is formed by Jay and Gloria, and her son Manny.
by Clifford M. Horn in News
On Monday November 2nd, 2009, the Latino Leadership Network hosted the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at College of the Desert.
Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Latino celebration that has been passed down through several Latin cultures to commemorate loved ones who have passed away, and combines All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
by Christyann Anderson in News
George Lopez, comedian and actor, made his groundbreaking late-night television debut on November 16th with his racy new show, "Lopez Tonight'' (TBS, 11 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.)
Lopez, a Mexican American, is ''the first Latino late-night talk-show host'' in recent history.
by Caitlyn Kern in News
Monday, November 16th the College of the Desert Men's basketball team had their first home game against El Camino Compton Center. Going into the game people were excited to see their Roadrunners play at home after their not-so-spectacular show in Arizona.
by Caitlyn Kern in News
The COD women's basketball program has changed drastically since last year. With a new coaching staff headed up by Barbara Grainge, the girl's team is looking competitive and ready to play hard. With a few games under their belt, and still no victories to show for their hard work, coach Grainge bel-ieves the change the girls need to make in order to win is by competing in the moment and no to dwell on mistakes.
by Aaron White in News
Apparitions: Paintings by Tim Robson and Kristin Winters, opened earlier this month at College of the Desert's Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts. An "apparition" is defined as "an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; manifestation;" both Robson and Winters, who are COD students as well as artists, create figurative paintings, many large-scale, that often evoke a haunting feeling in the viewer.
by Mayra Trujillo in News
When it comes to advancement, students can come and visit the Adult Education Department at College of the Desert. Robert Chancey said, "Our department is basically helping national and international students achieve the High School Completion Program and the GED (General Education Development) exam and testing Preparation.
by Aaron White in News
A COD student Carrie Lunstrom Kosvic, will pass on the honor of being Lucia, to this years Lucia, Kasja Thuresson Frary.
This will be the 42nd annual festival and will feature a dinner and pageant.
This event will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009, beginning at 1 p.
by Alejandra Galván in News
Ten years ago mtvU, a 24-hour college media network, created the website www.ratemyprofessor.com. Their goal was to setup a site created by college students, dedicated to college students needs. With this in mind, ratemyprofessor.com is a site where students are able to get advice into which professors and courses are best suited for them.
by Harry Mazmanian in News
Choosing the right college or university is a very difficult decision. There are hundreds of schools that offer the same majors, but rank differently among each other. The folks at Inside-College.com developed a website which allows students to get expert advice about college's that are compatible with your specific needs.
