Catrina Taylor sits in a hall in the Center Building with a half smile, her fingers flying across her iPad. “I play video games to forget. I will study for an hour, play for 30 minutes, then study for an hour,” she said. Taylor said she confronted acute test anxiety last term when she was...

Environmental science major James Nichols is the president of the newest club on campus, Occupy LCC. Q: Why are you personally involved in the Occupy movement? A: I have been watching and waiting for a viable movement that really embraces democratic principles and presents a new paradigm … . Occupy came along and Anonymous as...

The thought of selling, buying and using drugs was a thrill that tortured Paul for most of his young life. But eventually, the nightmare became too real to handle. Paul — who agreed to share his story on the condition that we not identify him by his real name — is an LCC business major...

By jennifer hernandez LCC students can blossom into expert plant identifiers in Sherry Wellborn’s Landscape Plants 2 class, becoming able to “spot a sequoia three miles away,” said student Amy Friscia. “A lot of students think we learn how to actually landscape plants but we focus more on plant identification. We actually start off with...

by Joe Hannan and Matt Macari ASLCC ratified the LCC Veterans Club at its Nov. 30 meeting, but club adviser Michael Samano said the club has yet to schedule meeting times. Samano said it’s up to club members to decide when the Veterans Club will meet. Veteran-certifying official Ellen Jones said a new Veteran Resource...

by Matt Macari, Reporter LCC student Misti Zurdin is an Army veteran and a member of the LCC Veterans Club. Q: Why did you choose the military? A: It’s kind of a dramatic, personal choice. Essentially, I ran away from home and I didn’t have anywhere to go, so I joined the Army. Q: How...

Although Asperger syndrome has recently gained recognition by psychologists, teachers and the general public, questions remain about the disorder. LCC’s Disability Resources is offering a presentation for faculty and staff March 6 at 3 p.m. providing strategies for dealing with autism from a student’s perspective. The American Psychiatric Association has proposed revisions in diagnostic criteria...

  An LCC club that champions early childhood education needs writers and photographers to contribute to a blog and Facebook page that will highlight resources and services for teachers, parents and caregivers. The club, Proponents of Excellence in Early Childhood Education, meets in Building 25, Room 201, every Friday at 3:30 p.m. to discuss a...

Class examines various ways to work with children, teaching communication skills By Matt Macari LCC instructor Bev Hickey said our first years of life, when we learn our most basic communication and learning skills, matter most. Hickey has served LCC for 17 years and teaches Introduction to Early Childhood Education. The class focuses on describing...

The Gender Sexuality Alliance, formerly known as  e XYZ Club, had its second Naughty Bake Sale after the success of last year’s fundraiser. Students sold their baked goods on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15. baked goods included Rice Krispie Treats® encrusted with penis-shaped candies, cupcakes frosted with fondant carved to resemble vaginas and other provocative pastries. Charging between $1.50 and $3 for each of the...

By maygan beckers Reporter and  Chelsea Van Baalen A&E Editor Former instructor Johnnie Mazzocco has realized her dream of creating a feature film after 20 years of hard work. She plans to premiere the film, Found Objects, in late spring or early summer. Found Objects follows the story of Claire Randall, who finds freedom after...