The Tempest

Solano photography student creates evocative and inspirational images

nsestanovich — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:19:43 +0000

Richard Plunk is unassuming and humble. He’s a quiet, intense young man of average height wearing plain black glasses. Most wouldn’t give him a second glance if they were to pass him on campus, but one thing that truly does deserve a second glance is his art. Richard has a creative knack for seeing things [...]

“Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” delivers true fantasy adventures

nsestanovich — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:12:54 +0000

Curt Schilling may be a new player in the gaming circuit, but he certainly knows how to assemble a good team. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because of his baseball career pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Boston Red Sox. Under Schilling’s company 38 Studios, fantasy and Sci-Fi writer R.A. Salvatore, cartoonist/writer [...]

Solano College president sued former employer

slot editor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:04:35 +0000

The Superintendent/President of Solano Community College has sued his former employer, Nevada System of Higher Education, for breach of contract and discrimination in district court. Jowel Laguerre was the Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Truckee Meadows Community College from 2003 to 2009. Truckee Meadows is a part of the NSHE. Laguerre’s lawsuit asserts that NSHE [...]

Pulling away in first half, Falcons left College of Marin in the dust

bengogna — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:46:15 +0000

The Bay-Valley Conference tournament started on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and the Solano Falcons women’s basketball first challenge was to play against College of Marin. The Falcons previously played the College of Marin, Jan. 25, and won 90-36. This game ended in similar fashion, routing Marin 72-45, a great start to the tournament. In their [...]

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” is a joyful blend of musical theatre and jazz

nsestanovich — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:14:29 +0000

Solano College Theatre’s production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” set out to entertain, and it sure delivered. This Fats Waller musical is an infectious joy and brilliant ode to Harlem Renaissance music in the 1920s and ‘30s. The musical is certainly one of a kind, since it’s nearly a record album come to life. There are almost no [...]

Some defibrillators stolen, the rest taken down

slot editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:39:29 +0000

Due to recent thefts of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) on campus, the devices are being removed, campus police said. The college will continue its AED/CPR training program. A sign will be posted for people to call 911 in case of an emergency and to know where is the nearest and secured AED is located, police [...]

Solano defense control Yuba College and win 77-41

bengogna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:25 +0000

The Solano Falcons women’s basketball played, at home, the Yuba College 49ers during sophomore night Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Solano won 77-41. Both teams showed strong defensive game play at the beginning of the game. In the first four minutes of the game, Solano pulled to a 7-2 lead. Yuba point Ebonie Walker-Brown fell to [...]

SCC governing board member James Claffey dies

dgraham — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:06:48 +0000

Solano Community College governing board member James M. Claffey died Feb. 6. He was 76. Claffey started his career at SCC in 1969 as an English instructor in the humanities department. Claffey retired in 1998, after having served as a committee member for SCC’s Program Review, College-wide Assessment Testing and as Vice President of the [...]

Solano can’t stop Yuba’s winning streak

slot editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:43:04 +0000

The Solano Falcons men’s basketball, 2-8, played Yuba College 49ers, now 10-0 in conference, Wednesday, Feb. 8. Yuba won 79-54. “This is an ultimate test for us,” Solano head coach John Nagle said. “Yuba has already won the conference and took first place.” “We’re excited to see what we can do coming off a win [...]

Second Annual Restaurant Week wraps up in Suisun City

Sharman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:46:06 +0000

From Mexican cuisine such as La Cabaña to Italian restaurant Pane e Vino and traditional American fare like Babs Delta Diner, Suisun City offers a wide variety of dining choices for those living in Solano County and beyond. Suisun recently celebrated its second annual Restaurant Week at the end of January and 12 restaurants participated, [...]