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Student Arrest

Student arrested, charged with misdemeanor

A Citrus College student was arrested on campus by Glendora police on May 26 and charged with a misdemeanor. Roland Francesco Castro, 21, was taken in custody in parking lot S4 and charged wth being under the influence in public. Castro was booked at 10:50 p. Full story

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Mental Health Awareness

Students celebrate health of mind, body

Professor James Skalicky and  his students gathered on May 19 at the owl fountain to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Skalicky's psychology of religion course on campus with the release of 10 white doves. Full story

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Singers sizzle in Pop Show

The Citrus Singers’ “Pop Show” entertained a nearly full house on opening night at the Haugh Performing Arts Center on May 21. The audience, which ranged in age from the terrible twos to the octogenarians, was served a Vegas-style buffet of musical selections. Full story

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Jose Rivera

Basketball player shoots, scores award

When Jose Rivera came to Citrus College from Northern California, he never expected to accomplish as much as he has. His accomplishment include helping his team make it to the California Community College Athletic Association Championships for the third consecutive year, being named the Western State Conference MVP, and being named to the men’s basketball First Team All-State. Full story

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Eating Healthy

Eat healthy, be active, decrease obesity

Americans are fat and getting fatter.  According to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America 2009” a report released by the Trust for America’s Health, adult obesity increased in 23 states last year, including California. Full story

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Razors Edge

Dancers bring talents to the ‘edge’

Nearly four months of preparation and practice will be put together in what the dance department hopes will be another successful run of the spring dance concert titled ‘Razor’s Edge: Dance on the Verge II.’ Directed by dance professor John Vaughan and part-time dance instructor Renee Liskey, the performance will consist of 25 dance pieces that will showcase a variety of dance styles and address many different themes.

Graduating

Success is in the eye of the beholder

At the same time that students are getting ready to transfer, receive their certificates, or graduate, some lawmakers are criticizing the leadership of California community colleges for falling short of fulfilling their state mandate. According to some lawmakers, the graduation rate at the state’s 112 community colleges is too low.

Alexia Hernandez

Self supporting students develop independence

There comes a time when you need to take responsibility for yourself. Although, many Citrus College students live with their parents in the homes where they grew up, a few of them move out when they turn 18 and/or graduate from high school. These students find that supporting themselves is difficult yet rewarding.