Saturday, May 25, 2013
Volume 51, Issue 10

Campus

Queer Prom Welcomes Everyone

Queer Prom Welcomes Everyone

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Queer Club are joining forces to create a prom unlike any high school dance, where everyone can feel welcome. The special programming coordinator for the CAB, Nhan Hoang, is doing what he can to get a bigger crowd coming to Queer Prom than there has been the last few [...]

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Rotaract Club

Rotaract Club

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Rotaract Club started fall quarter at South Puget Sound Community College and works to improve the community. The club helps students find volunteer opportunities in the local community, said Club Advisor Corrie Martin. The club ran a coat drive on campus in which staff and students donated clothing. Clothing was collected by placing posters [...]

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Community

Shelter offers overnight stay for youth

Shelter offers overnight stay for youth

| May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

As youth homelessness continues, Community Youth Services (CYS) in downtown Olympia opened a 10-bed overnight shelter for youth ages 18-21 on Feb. 24. During the day, youth ages 18-21 can sign up at Rosie’s Place to come back at 9 p.m. for an overnight stay, said Shogren. There is a 10-bed capacity for the shelter [...]

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Thurston EDC holds annual awards meeting

Thurston EDC holds annual awards meeting

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

Each year the Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC) recognizes the county business and nonprofit community through its Annual Meeting & Business Recognition Awards. There are four categories for awards: nonprofit, new business, small business, and corporate employer. Each award winner receives recognition through press releases, a plaque commemorating their award, and a video of [...]

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Other Recent Posts

SPSCC security looking out for campus safety

SPSCC security looking out for campus safety

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Interested parties may inquire within the Security Office to view security’s annual crime report of campus properties and adjacent properties. The report outlines incidents as well as guidelines for what to expect from security officers and what to do in case of incidents. Security patrols the campus looking for safety concerns and enforces the colleges [...]

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SPSCC Security on Weapons Policy Revision

SPSCC Security on Weapons Policy Revision

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

South Puget Sound Community College director of security Lonnie Hatman said he believes violence will not be affected by the decision made on the proposed weapons policy revision. This recent discussion is about whether or not students should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon on campus with the correct permit. Campus security does not [...]

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Hollywood talent Richard Portnow dishes on stars

Hollywood talent Richard Portnow dishes on stars

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Actor Richard Portnow said that his career as a Hollywood actor over the last 25 years started as a way to get out of serving in Vietnam and to meet pretty girls. A veteran of stage and screen, Portnow has worked with some of the biggest film directors of our time, and has appeared on [...]

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