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November 2, 2011
Campus Briefs By Alexis Abrahamson Rampage Reporter
or just want to pay your respects, the ceremony will be by the Free Speech area on Nov. 4, 12-1 p.m.
Club Rush
Once again, FCC is having another event filled Club Rush. All clubs will show what they are about and hopefully recruit new members. The festivities will take place by the main fountain today from 10a.m to 2p.m. This is the last club rush of the semester, so be sure to come and see what the fuss is about.
Veterans Day Ceremony, 2011
It’s that time in to pay our respects to the many honorable veterans dedicated in making this amazing country even better. FCC will be hosting the special tribute to veterans who are in our support services. That means all of the drivers, doctors, nurses, and cooks who have served our country. Whether you are a veteran
Town Hall OnStudent Success Taskforce
There will be a town hall meeting to discuss the Student Success Taskforce and its objectives today, from 11-1 p.m. This taskforce is part of a statewide effort to rethink the way community colleges operate. Students are encouraged to come and speak their minds. The event will be held in room 114 of the Old Administration Building.
Spirit Rally
Don’t miss the Rams at the spirit rally this Friday at the main fountain to cheer with FCC cheerleaders in spirit of the game against the San Joaquin Delta on Saturday. There will also be “mutts in mo-
tion” showing off their K-9 skills and doing tricks at the game for students to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the rally, the cheerleaders will be there to pump up the campus with spirit in hopes to have students support their football team. Go Rams!!!
How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk Do you have a background of falling for a guy you know is bad to the bone? Speaker Randy Mewhirter will be presenting a practice and comprehensive overview of the critical areas of a relationship. He will teach you the way to follow your heart without losing your mind. Come by and listen in the student lounge on Nov. 9 to get some valuable information on love and relationships.
Holiday Vendor Fair It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at FCC! There will be a holiday vendor fair on Nov. 8 and 9 on campus, to showcase some holiday love. There will be vendors selling ornaments and gifts in order to prepare the students for the cozy season around the corner. Bring some cash and friends to take a look at what these vendors have to offer. It is never too early for some present shopping.
Free Screening of Stonewall Uprising
The Fresno City College Diversity Club will be presenting “Stonewall Uprising”, a PBS film about an event that sparked the gay rights movement. This will be shown at no cost on Friday, from 3-5 p.m. in room SO-104. There will be a discussion following
Student Success Club By Elizabeth Amaral Rampage Reporter
As the fall semester at Fresno City College began, the Student Success Club opened its doors to FCC students. With 10 active members, six officers, and four voting members, plus 160 signature members and two staff members, the club’s own goal is to help reverse the 70 percent student dropout rate at FCC. “It’s important for the club members that we help the other students on campus, and the students need to know that this club exists to
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help them,” says Wallace Whips, Vice Chairman of FCC SSC. The student success club offers the “three P’s”: peer outreach, peer leadership, and peer enrichment. “We offer this to the student so she or he can reach their most challenging goal by guiding them to the right resource that will help them with whatever problem they may have, in their studies, needing tutoring, or developing an education plan with a counselor.” said Whips. The club’s initial paperwork was turned in this semester and the Success club is now able
to run properly. “This semester is all about forming the concept and next semester, is going to be about getting the club running,” said club member James Miser. “Over these last 10 years, this concept has developed and developed.“ Another of the club’s goals is that they want every student to have success, and their college experience to be a time of having fun while learning, “so they leave Fresno City College with a certificate or diploma and remember what a wonderful time they had while achieving this goal,” said Whipps. Students may join this club and
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be part of their activities, by attending their club meetings at the student center. The club consists of fund raising activities, and once a member, the students may help with these events. The club is setting-up a scholarship fund to assist students with their studies. “We just got our C capital for our scholarship” says Miser. Student Success Club is always looking for new members. They meet every Monday from 4:00 pm5:00 pm in the senate chambers at the student center. The reporter can be reached at eamaral@therampageonline.com
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Online Stories A Life For The Library Shelves By: Pabel Lopez
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FCC Idile Program
By: Moriah Jones Check out this article for details about the on-campus Idile program, an academic and community-mentoring program designed to provide services and support to FCC students.
Bluth Hopeful of State Championship
By: Maddie Hagobian Last year both men’s and women’s teams placed first in the Central Valley Championship, check out their latest stats as they head toward a state title.
Dead Iron Book Review By: Laura Bradley
American writer Devon Monk has done it again with his recent urban fantasy novel dead iron. Check out this review for details about a land shaped by men, monsters and magic.
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