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PUBLIC SCHOOL

The National Herald, National University, CA

7 hours ago by Angela Bull

He lives in a motor home, dropped out of high school and has not held a real job in four years.

Candidate for welfare?

No - Eric Bidwell is the youngest candidate running for mayor of San Diego at age 25.

Bidwell is hoping you will vote for him and "Vote Revolution" in the June 3 primary election.

CMC Professor Involved in Art Restitution Controversy

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

1 day ago by Elise Viebeck

Claremont McKenna College's administration first learned of the Pissarro affair in early August 2007 when Dean of Faculty Gregory Hess and John V. Croul Professor of History Jonathan Petropoulos met for coffee at Starbucks. The situation, which has received significant mention in the European press, involves Petropoulos in a controversial effort to restitute a Nazi-looted painting to its rightful owner, in which his associate, a Munich art dealer, has been investigated for blackmail.

CMC Professor to Resign as Holocaust Center Director

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

1 day ago by Elise Viebeck

Claremont McKenna College history professor Jonathan Petropoulos will resign as director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights effective summer 2008. Dean of Faculty Gregory Hess made the announcement to CMC professors at a meeting on April 8.

Iron Man's not your typical superhero

The Telescope, Palomar College, CA

11 hours ago by Kari Luu

With all the super hero movies flooding the market over the last few years, it's hard to pick the good from the bad. Some have been true to their comic roots and other films have sorely strayed away with poor direction.

With "Iron Man," it is easy to be skeptical of the movie because Iron Man is not as well known as super heroes like Superman or the Hulk.

Never Again? The Palestinian Holocaust

Daily Titan, California State University, CA

16 hours ago by Adam Elmahrek

In a bid to respond to claims of anti-Semitism against the Muslim Student Union at UC Irvine, the group kicked off "Never Again? The Palestinian Holocaust," a series of events meant to inspire awareness of Palestinian suffering with a lecture by DePaul University Professor Norman Finkelstein themed "What's the fuss? Is Criticism of Israel Anti-Semitic?"

Finkelstein spoke to a packed auditorium, in which Muslims and non-Muslims alike listened to him argue that the Jewish holocaust has been exploited for the political agendas of Israel.

True Brew

The Telescope, Palomar College, CA

2 hours ago

Who invented beer, and when? Historians are not entirely sure when, but it is presumed that beer was created accidentally by early nomadic tribes roughly 10,000 years ago. What is beer made of? The four primary ingredients are malt, hops, yeast and water. Malt, which gives beer a sweet taste, is made from barley soaked in water until its husks open and sproud.

Say goodbye to 'Money'

Daily Titan, California State University, CA

17 hours ago by Michal Olszewski

Cal State Fullerton guard Marcus Crenshaw isn't just leaving behind a school, a team or a basketball program - he's leaving behind a family.

Crenshaw, or "Money" as he is known by members of Section K, has elected to graduate with a degree in Afro-Ethnic Studies rather than play another year of Titan basketball.

Softball team draws Creighton in NCAA Regionals

Daily 49er, California State University Long Beach, CA

22 hours ago by Tracy McDannald

The Big West Conference champion Long Beach State softball team will meet Missouri Valley Conference regular season champion Creighton to open the NCAA Regionals, ESPNU's NCAA Tournament selection show announced Sunday night.

TIDBIT: arrested development

Daily Titan, California State University, CA

10 hours ago by Richard Tinoco

Despite its downward spiral in the ratings, "Lost" still plans to end by its sixth season in 2010. After the writers' strike, though, a cut down in episodes means the next two seasons will have an extra episode each, marking the count up from 16 to 17. Finally, some good news post-strike .

The 5C dining halls: an on-campus monopoly

Claremont Independent, Claremond McKenna College, CA

1 day ago by Hannah Wei

(5/11/08) -- "Hannah, I'm concerned about your cholesterol. Have you been eating Taco Bell and In-N-Out three meals a day, every day?" my doctor asked me. I looked at my athletic frame and wanted to deny the validity of my blood test. But when I really thought about my food intake, namely from Pitzer's dining hall selection, I had my answer - cheesy "ethnic" foods glazed with your choice of hoi sen or soy sauce, greasy hot dogs and pizza...