Vice president Steven Delgado looks on as Prsident Esteban Robledo argues his case ASO president survives coup attemptRobledo charges misuse of funds. Allegations denied by advisor.
Associated Students Organization President Esteban Robledo, who has accused Advisor and Dean of Student Life Nina Malone of illegal use of student funds, survived a coup attempt in the Senate this afternoon (Dec. 8).
After a lengthy and sometimes cantankerous meeting that saw some Senators storm from the chamber, the fractious Senate did not take immediate action to remove Robledo.…
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Harbor gets shot down against Fullerton in the American Bowl, 49-19Ends terrific season with 9-2 record
Los Angeles Harbor College looked for its first playoff bowl game win in a few years, but ended up falling short of a victory, 49-19 against Fullerton College at Cal State Fullerton.
The Seahawks battled pound-for-pound until the first few series' of the third quarter, when things got out of hand.…
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Photo by Eddie Ruiz Hard times at HarborDespite our beloved campus falling on hardships during these financially turbulent times, Harbor is still a great learning institution with a lot to offer to students
"We need to focus on what we have not what we don't," Associated Students Organization President Esteban Robledo said. With winter sessions cut, summer sessions on the chopping block and a raise in tuition, student morale is down.
At an Academic Affairs Committee meeting during the beginning of the semester, ASO Vice President Steven Delgado addressed the issue of students in need of winter sessions.…
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Another threatening message found on campusBomb-sniffing dogs make second appearance on campus in two weeks
Another threatening message was discovered this afternoon (Thursday, Dec. 3) on the Los Angeles Harbor College campus.
The message was tagged in a restroom of the new technology building and is similar to the previous one discovered on, Nov. 24, in the men's room of the library.…
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Titanium dioxide paint on new Technology building can prove to be harmful to students healthThe issue of this substance being potentially toxic will go before the Bond Steering Committee where it will be evaluated.
Titanium dioxide, a potentially harmful substance, was sprayed on the new technology building near Parking Lot 6. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified titanium dioxide as a group 2b substance, possibly carcinogenic to humans. This substance is widely used to provide whiteness in products such as paints, plastics, papers, and toothpaste.…
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Water Zone Only
The administration wants to remind the campus that the new buildings are a water zone only. This means that all food and non-water beverages are off limits in order to maintain a clean environment.
With the holiday season coming up, some classes are planning potlucks.…
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Foul smell in Northeast Academic Hall forces some Los Angeles Harbor College instructors to temporarily cancel class for the dayClasses return to normal after skunk attack
Classes in Northeast Academic Hall resumed 24 hours after a skunk attack sent people scrambling from the building and forced many classes to be canceled. Some instructors were sickened by the smell and others attempted to move classes to another building.…
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Abandoned kittens get second chanceGood samaritan will take care of the four kittens
Thanks to the kindness of a concerned student, four kittens that were left to die in a plastic bag on the Los Angeles Harbor College campus are now being fostered by an employee in the Nursing department.
On September 2, a prospective nursing student found the kittens and brought them in the nursing building.…
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College President Linda M. Spink announced her retirement today (Oct. 15). file photo. President Spink announces retirement
Los Angeles Harbor College President Linda M. Spink announced today (Oct. 15) her intent to retire effective in July.
In a long email to staff, Spink said "it is time for the college to have someone new take over the reins of this wonderful institution."
she said she decided to tell the chancellor and the Los Angeles Community College District now so that they "will have the opportunity to begin a search and have the new president ready to begin when I leave.…
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Los Angeles Harbor College presents poetry night
Los Angeles Harbor College will be hosting a poetry night on Tuesday October 27, at 7:15 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop.
The Coffee Shop is located at 464 West 6th St. in San Pedro.
For more information call the Communications Department at 310-233-4552.…
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Nurse Carole out IllThe flu shots scheduled for Friday may be postponed until next Monday.
The flu shots scheduled to take place at Los Angeles Harbor College on Friday, Nov.20 may be postponed until Monday,Nov. 23.The possible postponement is due to Nurse Carole Stevenson being out sick.
Stevenson left a note outside her on office on Thursday informing students needing Tuberculosis tests (TB) to report to Mrs.…
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Bomb scare affects afternoon and night classes at LAHC
A bomb scare at Los Angeles Harbor College affected between 30 to 35 classes and about 1,000 students in the Northeast Academic Hall this afternoon and tonight (Nov. 23).
Sheriffs on campus refused to comment, but according to eyewitness reports, some classes in the NAH were relocated to the General Classrooms building. It is unclear if others were canceled. The building is said to reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday.…
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Building reopens after no bomb found.Classes resume Tuesday despite Monday's bomb threat.
Classes resumed Tuesday morning at Los Angeles Harbor College, after a bomb scare Monday afternoon.
On Monday bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to search the NAH building to investigate after a potential bomb threat was found written in permanent marker in the Library's men's restroom.…
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Construction on L street
Construction at Los Angeles Harbor College continues as workers start moving fences in order to pour concrete starting this week. The work will begin from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the south side of L street in order to bring in necessary trucks and equipment efficiently.…
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Photo by Alex Del Campo New solar panels expected to energize the campusThe solar panels should be completed around Dec. 15th, and should be fully operational shortly after that
Los Angeles Harbor College's newest additions to the campus, the solar panels, are scheduled to be completed in mid December according to David Humphreys, Dean Academic Affairs and Curriculum. The panels, which take effect in mid to late December, will produce approximately 85% of energy produced for the campus.…
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Carole Wirth (second from left), widow of Chris McCarthy (pictured left) mourns her husband with Vice President Luis Rosas (center) and Communication Chair Carmen Carrillo at recent campus memorial. Remembering a dedicated educatorMEMORIAL: Colleagues and friends gathered on campus to pay tribute to former LAHC Communications chairman Chris McCarthyHelp fundraise for our Seahawks softball team$5 Car wash at Albertsons on Pacific Coast Highway and NarbonneLAHC campus runs out of swine flu vaccineFour hours was all it took
Los Angeles Harbor College is out of the swine flu vaccine.
In just four hours, according to officials, 220 doses of the swine flu were administered. That's all the campus received.
The problem underscores a national trend. The government has promised 40 million doses across the country, but statistics released recently show that only about 13 million doses have been made available.…
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President Spink details retirement
With a career spanning from coast to coast and over four decades, Dr. Linda Spink announced her retirement effective July 31, 2010. After starting at Harbor in 2000, Spink said "it is time for the college to have someone new take the reins of this wonderful institution".…
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Pamela Watkins appointed to the State Curriculum Committee
The State Academic Senate has appointed Los Angeles Harbor College English instructor Pamela Watkins to the State Curriculum Committee. President of Academic Senate June Smith announced.
"This is a very prestigious appointment," June Smith said in an email.…
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The Different aspect of Motivation
What is motivation and how can this mechanism help you succeed in life? Motivation is the activation of goal-oriented behavior that helps us with our everyday lives. Motivation can also be internal or external. Internal motivation has been researched by social and educational psychologists since the early 1970s.…
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FeaturedActive ShooterThe stage was set. People screaming, "ammunition" flying and" blood "spattered. An old building of the community college was under "attack". Some were victims and bystanders while others were suspects. Though the roles were different, their objective was the same.Harbor opens playoffs following tough loss at San Bernardino
Soccer team hosts Compton in first round of playoffs.The Los Angeles Harbor College men's soccer team will host Compton College in the opening round of the playoffs Saturday 7 p.m. at LAHC. Harbor (13-5-3) placed seven players on the 2009 all-Mountain Conference team. Compton is 9-10-1. First team selections were: Moises Balderas (defense), Alex Chavez (forward), and Eric Medina(forward).Record-setting season for the Seahawks comes to an endA record-setting season for the Los Angeles Harbor College football team season came to a dreadful end last month with back-to-back losses. Despite falling to Fullerton College at Cal State Fullerton, 49-19, on Nov. 21 in the American Bowl, the Seahawks still finished with an impressive 9-2 record (winning its first 9 games and at 9-0 was the last undefeated team in the state standing).Men's soccer team season ends with playoff lossThe Los Angeles Harbor College men's soccer team ended its season on Nov. 24 with a hard devastating loss, 3-2, over rival Cerritos College, in the second round of the playoffs. It was the third time the Seahawks fell to Cerritos College this season. The Seahawks ended with a 14-6-3 overall record and 8-4-2 in conference play.Seahawks basketball team starts season in uproar, beats Moorpark College 73-53 in first game of seasonStarts season 1-0, now travels to face Barstow College SaturdayThe Los Angeles Harbor College basketball team started its season off with a win, beating visiting Moorpark College last Friday, 73-53. Harbor now heads to Barstow College on Saturday (Nov. 14). Game starts at 3 p.m. Freshman forward Kevin Dawson from Redondo High led the Seahawks with 14 points on five of 10 shooting from the field.Harbor becomes only remaining undefeated team in the state, after 54-10 win over Mt. San Jacinto as sophomores play in final home gameSeahawks improve to 9-0, 6-0, No. 13- ranked in California, No. 9 ranked in Southern California, now heads to San Bernardino Valley College in season finale as they will win the Mountain conference title
Harbor annihilates Compton, 72-0Improves to 8-0, 5-0 in conference, with just two games left, hosts Mt. San Jacinto College saturday in final home gameWith just two games left on the season, the Los Angeles Harbor College football team will play its final home game vs. Mt. San Jacinto College, Saturday Nov. 7, before playing at San Bernardino Valley College in the season finale. The Seahawks look to maintain its undefeated mark for the season. Game starts at 6 p.m. The Seahawks picked up yet another win, in an embarrassing blow out over hosting Compton College 72-0. Improving its record to 8-0, 5-0. Harbor led 52-0 at halftime, after scoring 40 points in the second quarter alone.Men's soccer team struggles against Mt. San Antionio CollegeSeahawks suffer 5-1 lossLos Angeles Harbor College men's soccer team got knocked around en route to a 5-1 loss at the feet of visiting Mt. San Antonio College. The Seahawks struggled while trying to keep up with Mt. Sac's quick play from all over the field.The "Trick or Treat," spirit lives in us allWhatever you may do for Halloween, just BE SAFE and remember …DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!
The lives of international students"I must admit, it was a bit hard as a freshman when I felt awkward mixing with students of other cultures and backgrounds, but now I'm enjoying every bit of it."Like many colleges, Los Angeles Harbor College participates in an International Student program. These students are usually teenagers to young adults who move from other countries and travel to foreign educational institutions. Harbor and other colleges also assist with student exchange programs which expose international students to see the United States.Seahawks claim 7-0 record over San Diego MesaDefensive back Delque Chalk gets key interception that ends up helping the Seahawks keep their undefeated statues, win 42-31.Los Angeles Harbor College football team raised its record to 7-0, beating visiting San Diego Mesa, 42-31, Saturday night. The Seahawks jumped out to a commanding 29-0 lead at the time, but wound up leading 29-14 at the half. In the second half San Diego Mesa cut Harbor's lead down to 35-31.No. 10 ranked Seahawks win again but not in usual fashion, beats Vitor Valley 27-13Football team remains undefeated at 6-0, 3-0 in Mountain ConferenceThe Los Angeles Harbor College Seahawks football team beat hosting Victor Valley College 27-13 on Saturday, to stay undefeated, with just four games remaining on the season. The Seahawk defense won the game, forcing three turnovers as the offense was being shut down for most of the game.Vampire Weekend's Finale at Lomita V.F.W.Indie Rock band Vampire Weekend played the inaugural show right in the backyard of Los Angeles Harbor College at the Lomita Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall on Saturday Nov. 14. The New York band wrapped up their month long tour in California by playing a concert for a small group of about 200.Movie Review: This Is ItThe silver glove, the larger than life Disneyland themed mansion, the red leather jacket and of course the ten minute Thriller music video are just a few of the things that come to mind when you think of the King of Pop who tragically died in June due to pain medication.5-0 Seahawks head to Victor ValleyLos Angeles Harbor College, riding a five-game winning streak, plays at Victor Valley College Saturday in a Mountain Conference football game. Game time is at 1 p.m. Victor Valley is (2-3, 1-1), and, like Harbor (5-0, 2-0), was idle last week. The Seahawks are averaging 51.2 points a game.Halloween II movie ReviewWith Halloween time fast approaching, it is no wonder that Halloween themed films are on its way out to the big screen and to your home. And a movie that is approaching its release date is the latest Rob Zombie film, Halloween II. The filmmaker is at it again with this film which opened to a low 16.5 millionParanormal Activity review
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