Arpaio serves county 'his way'
By Kyle A. Porter, May 2009
Environment Editor

The face is familiar from frequent media appearances, but it is not glamorous.

Certitude and tenacity are etched on the man’s face; at 76, he’s spent a lifetime enforcing the law, and the square set of his jaw and the unwavering gaze of his brown eyes behind square-framed, steel-rimmed glasses convince you he takes his vocation seriously. continued...

Photo Courtesy of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio shows off memorabilia on display in his office.

Photo by Nathan J. King

The "Double Archway" by artists Mark Grieve, Ed France and fabricator, Illana Spector, lit the way to Glendale's 26th Annual Gibson Jazz and Blues Festival April 4.

Dazzling Jazz
By Nathan J. King, May 2009
Staff Writer

Rims, cranks, pedals, bearings, forks and handlebars from thousands of bicycles were interwoven Saturday, April 4, at the City of Glendale’s Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival. continued...

District reacts to student art
By John J. Dill II, May 2009
Blog Editor

As the result of employees’ complaints, the Maricopa County Community College District building supervisor ordered removal of PVCC student and faculty art from display cases at the District office building in Tempe.

Responding to a request from Randy Wright, District supervisor of art instruction, for art from PVCC to be displayed at the District office building, 2411 West 14th St., David Bradley, PVCC director of visual arts, selected and installed the art in two display cases on Thursday, April 16. continued...

New program focuses on women
By Jenee' Kivin, May 2009
Editor-in-chief

Starting in spring 2008, a new academic certificate became available to students at Paradise Valley Community College: the Women’s Studies Academic Certificate.

This program was initiated on campus by Dr. Lois Roma-Deeley of the English department, who has been teaching various Women’s Studies courses for years. She says that some of her courses have been cross-listed with English humanities, and over the years she has heard a multitude of students express strong interests in a women’s studies certificate at PVCC. continued...

Sex addiction has several negative effects
By Jenee' Kivin, May 2009
Editor-in-chief

Jen had so much guilt and shame, she couldn’t feel anymore. Her husband abused her and cheated, and she had a history of sexual and emotional affairs. Her problems were escalating rapidly and the negative effects of her behavior spreading through her household. There had been a house fire and her son was extremely ill. She didn’t want to deal with life anymore; so, she decided to see a counselor. continued...

North campus offers opportunities
By Josselyn Berry, May 2009
Features Editor

In partnership with Foothills Community Foundation and Valley of the Sun YMCA, Paradise Valley Community College is currently constructing a campus at Black Mountain on 60th Street and Carefree Highway. A Community Center and YMCA are being built in conjunction with the extended PVCC campus. continued...

Economic crisis 'not another Great Depression'
By John J. Dill II, May 2009
Blog Editor

John Steele Gordon, political and economic historian, appeared before the PVCC Honor's Forum, Wednesday, April 15, to discuss with students and faculty the current national financial crisis and its contrast to the Great Depression.

Gordon was billed by the Maricopa County Community College District as one of America's foremost authors and experts in the history of American politics and economics. continued...

PVCC students attend professional journalism conference
By John J. Dill II, May 2009
Blog Editor

On April 3 and 4, six PVCC journalism students attended the regional, annual convention of the Society of Professional Journalists to network with professionals and learn more about the fast changing world of journalism. continued...

Buyers have various methods for acquiring a home in down market
By Kristen Vidulich, May 2009
Staff Writer

Are you in a financial position to buy a home? With short sales, foreclosed homes and auction houses available among standard listings, how do you know what will get you the best deal for your money? Realtors can offer some helpful insight into the information you will want to consider when purchasing a home. continued...