February
21 , 2005
NEWS
SB 1331: Threat to education?
Compared with other legislation being reviewed by
the Arizona Legislature, Senate Bill 1331 is relatively succinct. However, if
passed, the paragraph of 105 words could have a profound impact on college education
in Arizona.
Danny Wenger and Heather Cutler
The events that lead to the creation of SB 1331 happened
in the fall semester at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. William Mullaney,
the language and humanities division chair of CGCC, taught a class titled
“Currents of American Life,” ENH255.
Mullaney co-teaches the class with another teacher.
photo by Ami Johnson
SB
1331: Pro or con, no wiggle on this fence
Danny Wenger and Heather Cutler
Mesa Legend
The balance between academic freedom and student choice
hangs precariously. A Senate bill in the Arizona Legislature may tip the
scales toward the student, but against the freedom of professors.
“I’ve always been a proponent of choice,” said Sen. Thayer
Verschoor an East Valley legislator. Verschoor is one of 20 sponsors of
Senate Bill 1331.
Recycle bins getting thrown out with
trash
Kimberly Meurer
Mesa Legend
The Environmental Action Club, the Green Group and staff,
is teaming up in an effort to expand the Mesa Community College recycling
program and create a more ecologically aware campus.
The MCC Green Group met for the first time Jan. 31 and discussed recycling
green waste, kitchen grease and plastic.
Operation Iraqi Children recognized
Trevor Denton
Mesa Legend
The United States of America is the most affluent country
in the world. However, with such privilege comes a great deal of responsibility.
Aside from the massive amounts of aid the government gives to struggling
nations, our own citizens are combining their own private efforts to help
people in need.
Group helps foreign students feel
at home
Ivy Villaflores
Mesa Legend
New international students received a warm welcome in
the Kirk Student Center’s Kiva Room on February 6. The International
Student Association, a club at MCC that promotes unity and fellowship among
international students, hosted the event.
Robert Decker, ISA’s advisor, kicked off the event by explaining to
students why the reception was being held.