By Anna Gonzales |Staff Writer| With one piece of paper, on a bright and sunny Wednesday, I prepared my thoughts, as I would bring my dreadful career to an end. The day came where I could finally quit working at the one place I hated most in the world: Jimithee Hill’s Pizzeria. Thoughts of how I wanted to respectfully establish my resignation of my position flowed through my brain. After some deliberation, words appeared on my laptop screen. As much as I thought this would be a simple process, it was much more difficult than I anticipated. “Dear John Smith,” became the opening of my letter. With those three words came many recollections of the mistreatment towards my … [Read more...] about Leaving Jim’s
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Rec Center Boot Camp Group X Class
By Carley Bennecke |Staff Writer| Free boot camp workouts are available at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center Every Friday for the past two years, personal trainer Ronald Gonzales-Trujillo has hosted a boot camp themed workout for members of the Rec Center. Boot camp workouts are high-intensity and high volume drills that are made simple so each participant has a chance to learn and keep up. “We also keep the movements straightforward so the personal trainers can keep up with watching participants,” said Gonzales-Trujillo. “We want to make sure each member is getting our undivided attention. Also - safety first!” Each boot camp session begins with a warm-up. After the … [Read more...] about Rec Center Boot Camp Group X Class
Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The blockbuster movies, coming summer soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat and are loaded with realistic looking special effects. Get your ticket stubs ready for the five highly anticipated movies, offering you an escape to a cool theater to beat the summer heat. “This is the End” revolves around a group of friends struggling to survive during the Apocalypse and arguing over the last Milky Way candy bar. This hilarious movie sports a talented cast, including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. The cast’s strong comedic timing becomes apparent in the trailer, as well as presenting a reason for … [Read more...] about Escape the summer heat with upcoming blockbusters
Debt ceiling rises on Capitol Hill
By Eric Brown |Managing Editor| After arduous debate in both houses of Congress, the Senate gave final approval to legislation to raise the nation's debt by $2.4 trillion in conjunction with cutting federal deficits. Having already passed Monday through the House, President Barack Obama is likely to sign the bill into law wiftly after months of debate have stalemated many efforts in Washington to move further in economic recover. As the trenches of partisan gridlock were dug, Obama and House Speaker John Boehner both proved unlikely allies in a hotly debated topic. While GOP and Tea Party hardliners apposed any raise in the debt-ceiling, Democrats and progress oriented Republicans … [Read more...] about Debt ceiling rises on Capitol Hill
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