Pride Prom
Joshua Groom
June 1, 2019
ON MAY 23, SCC HELD A PRIDE PROM THAT DOUBLED AS A DRAG SHOW. FIVE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS ENTERTAINED AN AUDIENCE OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY: THEN, THE DANCING ENSUED! Mila Skyy (above) struts her stuff to Ariana Grande's “7 Rings.” She is a member of cabaret show "Lashes" alongside Ladie Chab...
A Reason to Smile
Joshua Groom
June 1, 2019
SCC BACHELOR'S PROPOSAL CLEARS STATE BOARD SCC is one step closer to offering students a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BAS-DH). The state Board of Education approved a "statement of need" on May 2, according to Maryrose Bellert, the head of SCC’s dental hygiene department. The c...
AFA Portfolio Show: In Review
June 1, 2019
SCC'S ART GRADUATES MAKE A STATEMENT SCC’s Fine Art graduates have joined forces to present a gallery of their best pieces in the lobby of the Visual Arts Center (building 2000). From paintings to prints, here is a sampling of what you can expect to see at this year-end exhibit. Photos by: Nov...
Light and Shadow
June 1, 2019
SCC'S CHOIRS CHANNEL THE MIDDLE GROUND What does light and shadow sound like? At SCC’s year-end choir performance featuring Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers, audience members will have the chance to find out. SCC choir instructor Evan Norberg shared some insight regarding the repertoire ...
Music Speaks Louder Than Words
June 1, 2019
SCC PIANIST PURSUES HIS PASSION The path to success comes with many small victories. This has proved true for SCC pianist Yuly Kopkin, whose musical journey has been significantly different than that of the average faculty member. Kopkin was born in Yekaterinburg, Russia — the country’s fourth l...
Secondhand Suicide
Juan Páez
June 1, 2019
HOW MY FRIENDS AND I FACED SUDDEN LOSS Disclaimer: If you or a loved one are facing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is available 24 hours a day: 1-800-273-8255 Near the halfway point of my senior year in high school, one of my friends killed himself. H...
Word on the Street: “What does pride mean to you?”
Joshua Groom
June 1, 2019
“It means having joy in expressing yourself, no matter what other people think.”“Being yourself, having fun and not caring what other people think.”“It means being able to say who we are loudly and boldly, without anyone screaming no at us.”“It means to be visible and not feel any shame about ...
Word on the Street: “How has the recent sunny weather affected your mood and your grades?”
Joshua Groom
May 17, 2019
“I’d say it has improved my mood because it reminds me of home in Africa. It’s better than winter: I don’t have to wear any heavy jackets.” — Benny Prince“I’m in a better mood when I can walk to school and I can enjoy the sunshine. If it’s rainy, my mood will be rainy as well.” — Evan ...
Music: The Greatest Escape
Travis Tribble
May 6, 2019
SCC STUDENT FINDS THAT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Summer is coming and there will be an abundance of new bands to go see, including SCC student Em Heffernan's project Nessy. Em Heffernan singing in the band Nessy at a house show. Photo credit Travis Tribble On April 20, Nessy opened a house sho...
Don’t Sleep On “ZZ”
Ed Strong
May 6, 2019
POSITION CHANGE HELPS PLAYER TAKE CENTER STAGE Zane Zurbrugg has all of the tools that make baseball scouts salivate. He’s tall, with a quick, compact swing, a powerful arm and record-breaking speed. Three years ago, he barely made a blip on anyone’s radar. Recruitment “I wasn...
Word on the Street: “What makes mothers important or special?”
Joshua Groom
May 5, 2019
“They never take a break, they get home from work and have to take care of everyone. Being a mother is a 24/7 job.” — Alex Woodard“They’re supportive in times of hardship, and they’ll be there for you no matter what.” — Angelo DeSanctis“As children, we are a reflection of the generation be...
Dwell on the Job
Travis Tribble
April 24, 2019
SCC IS LOOKING FOR ITS FIRST SET OF RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS If getting to live in a free, fully furnished studio apartment on campus and becoming more involved in SCC’s leadership sounds appealing, there might be a new job for you. The 7000 Building is nearly complete and needs tenants, but t...
