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Biden won, despite the malarkey on Twitter

By Jandean DeocampoThe GuardsmanA few hours after the Vice Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, a status update popped up on my Facebook feed. It said that Biden “did a good job of concealing the fact that he didn’t know anything.”It was one of those precious

There are more than two parties, ya know?

By Becca HoekstraThe GuardsmanOh, the Presidential Election. You bring me such joy. Not.The debates are in full swing.Policies are being passed around left and right on the usual–jobs, taxes, health care, debt, foreign policy. All important topics, certainly, that affect us in various and significant ways.But

ELECTION 2012: What are the propositions?

By Sara Bloomberg and Dalton Amador The Guardsman Proposition 30 This proposition is the result of a compromise between Gov. Jerry Brown and the organizers of the now defunct Millionaire’s Tax Initiative. It will increase taxes on personal incomes starting at $250,000 by one to three percent for

What the Puck? Hockey makes its debut in San Francisco

By Ivan HuangThe GuardsmanSporting new gold, orange and black jerseys in an atmosphere like no other at the Cow Palace arena in Daly City, the San Francisco Bulls hockey team made its debut on Oct. 3 in an exhibition game against the Stockton Thunder. In a fast paced, smash mouth

Q&As with the Board candidates: Rodrigo Santos

By Marilyn FernandoThe GuardsmanWhy do you want to be a trustee right now in the middle of this accreditation crisis?I’ve always been passionate about education. Ever since I’ve met my business partner, who is a graduate of City College, I felt that an institution that offers such

From a garden, scholarships bloom

By Michael Hall The Guardsman Vibrant colors and intoxicating aromas of herbs and fresh morning flowers filled the air on Sept. 29 when the Portola Garden Tour got underway for the fifth straight year. The tour showcased beautiful gardens at more than 15 locations. The tour was originally started to

Q&As with the Board candidates: Nate Cruz

By Emma WinklesThe Guardsman Why do you wanna be a trustee right now in the middle of this accreditation crisis? Specifically because of the accreditation crisis, actually. I hadn’t really considered running for this or any office before, this is my first stab at it. I went to community