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A Student's Guide to San Diego, California

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      Pacific Beach - Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons  When thinking about California, don’t overlook the vivacious and exciting San Diego. The city is home to over 126,000 college students that attend universities such as San Diego State University (SDSU). Why do so many people choose to continue their education in San Diego? The comfortable and temperate climate, easy to navigate public transportation, and the abundance of local culture all play a part in that decision. A large piece of the local culture is the vast variety of attractions, food, sights, and local trademarks that the city offers.  San Diego is located in Southern California, directly on the Pacific Ocean at San Diego Bay. The city is about 120 miles away from LA which is about a two hour drive away which is convenient for a Hollywood vacation. If you're flying into San Diego you will land at the San Diego International Airport which is located 3.5 miles away from downtown and is about a 17 min...
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Q&A Interview with LBCC Women Studies Instructor Devon Graham

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Photo Credit: Devon Graham and Jeremy Randolph-Flagg (taken in Portugal)                         Devon Graham has only been teaching at LBCC for a short time and has already made a lasting impression upon its faculty and students. She teaches women studies, a brand new program at LBCC which she is hoping will continue to be expanded upon. Being knowledgeable in a subject and being able to teach it do not always go hand in hand but they absolutely do for Graham. It only takes five minutes sitting in on her class to realize how much passion she has for Women's Studies and for inspiring younger generations. The way she captures the attention of a room and guides her students in extremely relevant and in depth topics is a skill to be admired. She explored many different paths and interests including a bachelor's degree in history, before ultimately finding her passion in Women's Studies and coming to LBCC. Be...
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Behind the Scenes in Verona, Italy

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At a Glance   Verona Italy  Transportation: Delta and United airlines offer a 12- 18 hour flight from Portland to the  Valerio Catullo Airport . Best Time to Visit: April- May and September-October for cooler weather and less tourists Geography: Located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, on the Adige River and near Lake Garda                With my eyes closed I can hear the nearby roaring of the Adige River. I can hear tourists and locals chattering in both English and Italian. I catch a whiff of the intoxicatingly strong espresso that lingers in the air of the Piazza I’m sitting in.                 If I were to open my eyes I would see endless rolling hills in the distance and colorful buildings of varying colors and sizes but of a similar architectural style.  Across the Atlantic Ocean and 5,543 miles away from Portland, Oregon, is the setting of one of the most fam...
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