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News Briefs - Sept 8, 2010

California loses federal grantCalifornia lost its bid for as much as $700 million for K-12 education from the Race to the Top Fund on Aug. 25, just after changing its education standards to get more points in the application. The state, which received 423.6 points out of possible 500,

Student equity process continues

By Kwame Opoku-DukuThe Guardsman Curriculum and administrative changes are being made at City College to address the student achievement gap following two student equity meetings held July 20 and July 22.The student hiring process, financial aid and priorities for incoming students are some areas where administrative changes will occur.

Task force created to prevent theft

By Gayle YglesiasThe Guardsman Because of increased theft on campus, the City College Police Department is attempting to prevent crime and protect students by informing them of the issues.The numbers of burglaries and thefts have increased each year on the Ocean Campus, but not on any of the other

Bookstore helped by selling SF State books

By Kwame Opoku-DukuThe Guardsman Some San Francisco State University professors are supporting local book sellers, like Modern Times Bookstore, by ordering their course texts instead of using the campus bookstore.Modern Times, which is run by a cooperative, is desperately seeking funds to help keep its doors open.“We’ve

Simulated terrorism as entertainment?

By Omri Petitte Contributing Writer When industry giant Electronic Arts announced it would reboot the venerable “Medal of Honor” franchise last December, gamers rejoiced at the prospect of a new chapter in this timeless staple of first-person shooters, but news of its release has also ignited controversy. The rumored inclusion

The Zemanifesto (8-26-10)

1. “The Constitution” does exist 2. It does protect people of all religions 3. People of all religions include Muslims.

Clery Act provisions focus on reporting and safety plans

New amendments to the Clery Act will change the way colleges across the country report hate crimes and develop and execute emergency plans.