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When voters go to the polls May 10, Alamo Community College District board incumbents in Districts 8 and 9 have challengers.
By William Underhill in News
Anger is an emotion that causes aggressive behavior.
Music freshman Koy Trosclair knows the consequences of not properly handling anger.
By Lauren Nichole Barrera in News
Liberal arts freshman Debbie Gonzalez started feeling chest pains and grew uncomfortable when she started feeling numbness in her hands at about 2:15 p.m. April 2 as she was walking to a class in Gonzales Hall.
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By Joyce Flores in News
Departments have one year to give away any promotional material with their phone numbers on it. In a year, all district numbers will be changed and have a single exchange.
Administrators are hoping a single exchange will provide a unifying identity for the district.
SGA policy practices create anxiety between organization and reporters.
By Lauren Kendrick in News
Student Government wants to promote its activities in the pages of The Ranger, but does not allow reporters to attend its meetings at 2 p.m. Mondays upstairs in the craft room of Loftin Student Center. Student life Director Jorge Posadas, also serving as an adviser to the group, told The Ranger April 7 that a reporter could come back at 3:30 p.
By Ryan Johnston in News
The business and financial aid offices need help with their customer service skills, according to a district services survey conducted by Staff Council.
The survey was conducted last fall semester open to all members of faculty and staff to provide their input.
Those needing to pay student loans find solutions for financial relief.
By Natalie Olivares in News
For struggling college students, a little extra cash couldn't hurt to pay down student loans, buy that new laptop or take a much-needed vacation.
This year there is incentive to file a federal income tax return by the deadline Tuesday.
All those who file their federal income tax for the 2007 tax year, have a valid Social Security number and earned at least $3,000 in income will receive an economic stimulus rebate check set to hit mailboxes in May.
During fall semester, reference letters will not be necessary for scholarship applications.
By Creshawna T. Parker in News
For students who are interested in going to summer school and have completed the 2007-08 Free Application for Federal Student Aid application, the financial aid summer 2008 applications will be available beginning April 14 at the financial aid office in Room 101 of Fletcher Administration Center.
Prevention of on-campus violence is a necessity, but not a guarantee, presenter says.
By Martin Herrera in News
Concerned about the increased incidences of violence on U.S. campuses, more than 50 staff and faculty members of Palo Alto College met during spring break to hear a presentation on the subject.
Several staff members present said they were not prepared to handle a violent incident on campus and were anxious to address the topic.
By Stephanie Mikneus in News
Those who have enough money to cover their basic survival needs are usually happier than those who have extra, the regional director and seminar instructor for the Family Dynamics Institute said April 2 at the Hot Potato luncheon at the Methodist Student Center.
Incumbent's wife, who taught math at this college, encouraged him to run for office in 1996.
By Regis L. Roberts in News
When Jim Rindfuss came into the district as a trustee in 1996, he was walking onto a board that was corrupt and broken.
Rindfuss, 70, said most of his first term as a trustee was spent weeding out the last remnants of a board that he said was serving its own financial interests and not those of the students.
Carolyn Montoya wants to see more accountability and transparency in the district.
By Monte Ashqar in News
Carolyn Montoya, president and owner of Associated Contractors Enterprise, a construction contracting firm, is challenging District 9 incumbent James Rindfuss in the May board election.
Montoya, a single mother of seven, said running for a public office has not been a burning desire of hers.
By Ryan Johnston in News
The San Antonio Fire Department found that the pressure in the fire hydrant closest to the parking garage had low pressure, resulting in a delayed reaction to putting out a car fire March 5.
Fire hydrants should have 90 pounds per square inch of pressure, or PSI, however, the hydrant the SAFD attempted to use only had 45 PSI, which caused the fire suppressant system in the garage to be unsuccessful.
By William Underhill in News
At Tuesday's Academic Council meeting, Tim Rockey, dean of continuing education and training network, suggested that because parking Lot 21 is being underutilized it should be changed to a mixed lot similar to the parking garage.
No decision was reached and it was decided that the lot shall remain faculty only until more studies are conducted on how the lot is used.
100 volunteer hours is the minimum required from students to qualify for President's Award.
By Selina O. Affram in News
President George W. Bush is honoring college students who volunteer and give back to the community with the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Audrey Grams, service learning coordinator, is looking for nominations among students who participate in community service.
Branch runs her own law firm and believes she can make a difference listening to what people want.
By Joyce Flores in News
Crista Marichalar Branch, a 35-year-old lawyer, is running for the District 8 seat under the slogan, "Creating opportunities together."
Branch said she has always wanted to get into politics and thought that the Alamo Community College board of trustees was a great way to start.
Retired Air Force veteran believes community college is a key factor in the area's economy.
By William Underhill in News
Gary Beitzel is running for re-election to keep his seat on the board of trustees for District 8.
"I believe in the community college system, and I believe in second chances," Beitzel said. "I am a product of having a second chance to complete college."
Beitzel dropped out of college and entered the Air Force.
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