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Farewell to Fryslie

Ann Fryslie leaves City College after years of service to Office of Student Life

by Marissa Villaseñor in Features

For the past nine years Ann Fryslie has been the Director of the Office of Student Life. Outside of overseeing Student Senate meetings on Friday mornings, Fryslie carries a presence throughout City College. However beginning this July, Fryslie will retire and end her 30 years of service at City College.… 1 Comment

Dangerous Addictions: Cocaine

Students faced with addictions can get help on campus

by Chelsey Steinman in Features

It's hidden in the bathroom, celebrated in popular song lyrics, and pumping through the bloodstreams of many students. It's far more discreet than the liquid that flows from glass bottles and the smoke that billows from bongs. As it lures in a diverse fan base across every socioeconomic field, many students may find themselves in the club.… 7 Comments

Cosmetology cuts prices and hair

City College cosmetology department offers reduced prices for beauty services

by Casha Cheema in Features

From French manicures and facials to pedicures and perms, the SBCC Cosmetology Academy offers almost every beauty treatment imaginable, and students and faculty are now receiving 10% off all services and 25% off all facial products. Sherry Davis, a member of the Cosmetology Academy's faculty, said she knows what it's like living on a student's budget.… 1 Comment

Fixed-gear bikes: look mom, no brakes!

Track bike phenomenon pedals in Santa Barbara

by Jonathan Penuliar in Features

It's the 1988 summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea and Dave Lettieri of team USA is on a track bike at the starting line of the Olympic Cyclodrome. As he waits for the gun to fire, he closes his eyes. The sound of a bell rings and he opens his eyes realizing that it's 2008.… 1 Comment

Preventing obesity with the fitness tests

The Life Fitness Center offers fat-to-lean ratio for better health

by Paulette Martin in Features

Preventing obesity with the fitness tests

Does anybody really want to know how fat they are? Probably not, but science tells us it's a good idea to keep an eye on our fat-to-lean muscle ratio. For this reason, City College's Life Fitness Center provides body composition testing to all athletes and students enrolled in the various fitness and physical education classes.… Post the First Comment

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