College adjusts policy regarding pets on campus By Farhin Lilywala Walking around campus, you may have noticed a few furry friends amongst us. Here’s the secret: they’re not just pets, they are service animals. In March 2013, an “Animals on Campus Policy” was placed into effect, an official alternative to the once unwritten rule that…
Bookstore retail buyback and textbook rental check-in runs Dec. 4-14 The college’s bookstore retail buyback and textbook rental check-in dates are Dec. 4-14. Check the bookstore website for daily buyback hours. The last day for textbook rental check-in without penalty is Saturday, Dec. 14. Model UN team receives awards at conference The college’s Model United…
By Farhin Lilywala Reflecting on religious discrimination To look profoundly through a person’s outer being and discover one’s true inner beauty is a noble act in itself. Regrettably, very few people bother taking upon such an act. They would rather hate and discriminate than accept and learn. The tragedy of it is, these differences seem…
Criminal damage to property Campus police were dispatched to the Student Center on Nov. 9 when property damage was reported. The reporting party stated he discovered the damage done to the north door entrance to Student Center 110. What appeared to be black paint or ink had been squirted or thrown all over the door.…
JCCC United Way workplace campaign donations top $20,000 mark The JCCC United Way workplace campaign began Nov. 4; more than 70 employees donated a combined total of $21,284.61. College employees that donated may designate part or all of their contribution to one or more United Way agencies, or “write-in” a designation (must be a 501(c)(3)…
By Farhin Lilywala With enrollment now open for all students, graduation is a topic that is on the minds of many students. In order to graduate from the college, a student must meet a certain set of requirements. “There are catalog requirements and standard requirements for graduation that all students that wish to graduate need…
By: Farhin Lilywala Epicenter is an annual environmental conference in its third year, developed with the purpose for students to learn and express their opinions and concerns about the environment. This convention was founded in 2010 as a part of a grant the Center for Sustainability received. During the first year, the conference focused on…
Inappropriate sexual conduct Campus Police were dispatched to the commons building on Oct. 22, when a student reported a lewd behavior incident that occurred in the restaurant, Down Under. The reporting student stated she was sitting in the dining area when her attention was drawn to the suspect who was acting strange while staring at…
Nov. 7 poetry reading kicks off Veterans Week events at JCCC Bill Bauer and H.C. Palmer , Vietnam veterans, will read their poetry and discuss writing’s role in their post-war lives in “A Call to Words: Veterans and Why They Write” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Hudson Auditorium in the Nerman Museum of…
By Farhin Lilywala Each month, every establishment, without fail, receives one bill above all others: the electricity bill. The college is no exception. It is expected the college spends a good chunk of money on energy, as when you walk into any room on campus, the lights are bright and shining. In 2008, Michael Rae,…
Read more College seeks to save money through energy efficiency
Farhin Lilywala 