<![CDATA[The Spectator - Focus RSS]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/se/the-spectator-focus-rss-1.1309844 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:50:14 -0400 en <![CDATA[Senator for more American Indian recognition]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/senator-for-more-american-indian-recognition-1.2267946

By: Jennifer Falcon



Chippewa Cree Senator Jonathan Windy Boy representative of the 16th District in Montana was the head judge at the Stanford Powwow on May 8-10, a subject he knows a lot about. ...

]]> 1.2267946 Thu, 20 May 2010 14:22:06 -0400 <![CDATA[Pillow showdown in San Francisco]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/pillow-showdown-in-san-francisco-1.2160268

By: Paige Graham



The great San Francisco Pillow Fight was put on by the “Pillow Fight Club” this past Valentine’s Day at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco. ...

]]> 1.2160268 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:23:16 -0500 <![CDATA[Jazz combos perform end–of–semester shows]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/jazz-combos-perform-end-of-semester-shows-1.2113043

By: Jack Barnwell



Chabot’s jazz program is revving up for a slamming December with a few performances scheduled over the next week....

]]> 1.2113043 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:16:24 -0500 <![CDATA[School of the Arts presents Emerging Works, 4 student-produced plays]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/school-of-the-arts-presents-emerging-works-4-student-produced-plays-1.2091385

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Theater 30: Emerging Works is a studen- run class moderated by advisor Rachel LePell.  From Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, the class is putting on four different plays written and directed by students.  On Nov. 21, all four of the plays Cupid’s Crush...

]]> 1.2091385 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:04 -0500 <![CDATA[Chabot attracts out-of-district]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/chabot-attracts-out-of-district-1.2091382

By: Shane Bond

Students are drawn to a better faculty, a larger variety of classes, and a diverse student body

Many of Chabot College’s student body do not even reside within the Chabot district, but instead come from abroad looking for change. Many com...

]]> 1.2091382 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:43:44 -0500 <![CDATA[Zuliani shares her love of art with Chabot]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/zuliani-shares-her-love-of-art-with-chabot-1.2083046

By: Carmen Shiu


Talented art historian teacher inspires students and teachers with her passion and enthusiasm

Walking into Diane Zuliani’s office in Building 1100, the white walls are surprisingly bare. There are papers all around her multiple desks that form a U-shape on ...

]]> 1.2083046 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:58:21 -0500 <![CDATA[Chabot’s annual International Dinner and a Movie night recognizes the Netherlands ]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/chabot-s-annual-international-dinner-and-a-movie-night-recognizes-the-netherlands-1.2055998

By: Jessica Perry

The International Club recognizes International Education Week and spotlights Holland

Coming from around the world, 107 international students enrich Chabot College’s student population this fall.  Benin, Brazil, Burkina, ...

]]> 1.2055998 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:40:37 -0500 <![CDATA[Brian Davis showcases his theater talents]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/brian-davis-showcases-his-theater-talents-1.2055985

By: Ben Carver


Coming from a rough neighborhood and upbringing, Davis channels his energy to the arts

A new comic stage play called Cupid’s Crush, takes its aim at Chabot audiences in two weeks, focusing on the fun side of love]]> 1.2055985 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:28:38 -0500 <![CDATA[Patrick Taylor keeps Chabot beautiful]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/patrick-taylor-keeps-chabot-beautiful-1.2032960

By: Carmen Shiu

Chabot groundskeeper keeps art alive on campus through his landscape designs

Chabot students can thank groundskeeper Patrick Taylor for the eye-catching gardens that have been recently added to campus landscaping. After working for almost 20 year...

]]> 1.2032960 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:12:12 -0400 <![CDATA[George Railey follows his dreams against all odds]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/george-railey-follows-his-dreams-against-all-odds-1.2032957

By: Jesse Prado


Chabot President Celia Barbarena meets with the Vice President of Academic Services George A. Railey Jr. every week to discuss major issues.]]> 1.2032957 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:09:51 -0400 <![CDATA[Suicides stalk college-age students]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/suicides-stalk-college-age-students-1.2028482

By: Jose Rios


The number of reports in the news about deaths among young adults ages 18 through 24 in the United States is astonishing, mostly because in previous years such numbers were lower....

]]> 1.2028482 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:01:10 -0400 <![CDATA[War veteran shares his emotional story]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/war-veteran-shares-his-emotional-story-1.2028480

By: Margaret Wilson


In commemoration of Latino Heritage Month, Chicano veteran of the Vietnam War Charley Trujillo shared the trauma of his combat experience with a Chabot audience last Thursday.   Author and director o...

]]> 1.2028480 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0400 <![CDATA[Budget cuts affect hopeful transfer students]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/budget-cuts-affect-hopeful-transfer-students-1.1993637

By: Ana Navarro


Now more than ever it is more difficult for community college students to get into universities

The requirements for transferring have become more of a prediction than a certainty. In past years, Chabot students were likely to be accepted at UC...

]]> 1.1993637 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:17:59 -0400 <![CDATA[Can your perfume be harmful? ]]> http://www.chabotspectator.com/2.9789/focus/can-your-perfume-be-harmful-1.1993595

By: Elizabeth Akintomide


Laboratory-made chemicals in perfume are potential allergy disasters for some

Allergy season is here once again, bringing with it an abundance of runny noses, itchy and watery eyes, etc. 1.1993595 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:29:41 -0400