Bitter-Sweet

The conclusion of today's production marks the end to another semester of LBCC Viking news-reporting.  Before I get too emotional, let me first congratulate our two co-editors, Daniel and Mike, respectively.  

                

                 

I think we can tell from Mike's bordering on violent rampage expression, that the responsibilities of editor-in-chief are far and wide and stressful.  Yet, I am happy to report that, in my opinion at least, this semester was a complete success.  Myself and hopefully everybody else was able to take away great learning experiences and memories.  I genuinely look forward to participating on the Viking next semester.  

Now for sleep...

Hello friends and family,

I have not posted for a few days because I have been very busy for a few days.  

BUT

Today I did get back on track in terms of piecing together a budget cut story for the final edition of the Viking before the semester ends.  

Yesterday I sent LBCC's Executive Vice President, Ann-Marie Gabel, a few questions about how the State's budget cuts will be implemented.  Here are the questions I sent her.

-How much money will LBCC lose?

-How will LBCC implement the cuts?  For example...

-How will student services be affected?

-Will student fees go up?

-Will course offerings be cut down?

-Will the hiring of full time and or part time faculty members be affected?

-How will the administration be affected?

-According to the recent administrative reorganization plan, three new administrative positions are to be added.  Will the budget cuts affect the addition of these new employees?

-Other community colleges, like De Anza Community College, are using grants to temporarily offset the cuts.  Will LBCC be implementing any strategies to reduce the cuts?

If anybody has suggestions regarding other questions that should be asked, I would love to hear them.  I will post results to these questions as I get the answers.  

...on a lighter note...

Congratulations Daniel, Mike anddddd Kallayan!!!