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Where to Go When Things Go Wrong: Instructional Software or Service and Support Desk?
November 26, 2019
Ravenna Hinojosa
As the semester is coming to an end, it is important to turn in all assignments in one last attempt to save your grade. But what happens when there is a problem with Blackboard or another course software? Rather than panicking and accepting a failing grade, take care of it right away. But the question...
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How to Give Back This Holiday Season: Local Charities and Volunteer-Friendly Foundations
November 26, 2019
Hannah Coleman
As Janice Maeditere once said, "Christmas is not as much about opening our presents, as opening our hearts." If you're lucky enough to have a family on Christmas and are fortunate enough to receive gifts, maybe you can put giving at the top of your to-do list. Below are a few charities and organizations...
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Reviewing Campus Crime Statistics with CAC Chief of Police Greg Roberts
November 4, 2019
Garrett A. Taylor
Central Arizona College has released the annual crime report for 2018. Across all CAC campuses crime is down, but some arrests were still made. Police Chief Greg Roberts stated in his address to the public, “Realistically, no town or city, large or small, can be free of all crime. The same is true...
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“Coming to College Should Be Easy” Part 1
November 4, 2019
Jacob Dorsey
Community college is supposed to be a first step. CAC students are only supposed to be here for their two-year Associate degree and then move on to a university or into the workforce. Unfortunately, for many students see their education path needlessly prolonged. It happened to me; it took me just over...
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The Pride of Our Community: Maricopa Veterans Day Coverage

November 26, 2019 • No Comments

What is the cost of freedom? Many do not truly understand the price the men and women veterans of our Armed Forces pay for it. They miss holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, births, and deaths just so we can sleep soundly...

Events At Central Arizona College

Kari Hunter

November 26, 2019 • No Comments

Central Arizona College is offering an array of events for the upcoming 2019-2020 Holiday Season. You can purchase your tickets online at CAC’s events website EventsAtCAC.com. You can also buy them at the Pence Center...

Aravaipa Campus Welding Program Is Back

Jose Lira

November 26, 2019 • No Comments

For the first time in a long time, Aravaipa campus has a Welding program. Classes are taught by Professor Samuel Colton who has been in welding for many years. In the past, CAC had a welding program, but then the copper...

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NCAA Passes Bill Allowing Students to Profit off Likeness in 2021

Calvin Schapira

November 26, 2019 • No Comments

On October 29, 2019 the NCAA unanimously voted to begin the process of allowing student athletes to profit from their likeness and image. After...