Parking poll results

The Student Voice posted a poll asking students how long it took them to find a parking spot; the majority of respondents said they were able to find parking in less than twenty minutes. One hundred and eleven responses were given to the online poll conducted by the Student Voice between August 15 to the 28. Eighteen percent said they were able to find parking in less than ten minutes while eighty-three percent said it took them less than 30 minutes. Eleven percent said more than 30 minutes. Full story

Fewer class offerings districtwide

Students at Ventura, Oxnard and Moorpark colleges are returning to find fewer class offerings this semester. Counselors district-wide noted a lack of open classes. "There are classes that are open, it may not be the class of choice, but it will still get you started," said Ralph Smith, Oxnard counseling chair. "We're pretty locked up right now." Full story

The return of a Golden favorite

Classic Bond game returns to the Wii

  The long-rumored remake of the seminal Nintendo 64 multiplayer smash GoldenEye 007 was finally announced this morning at Nintendo’s E3 press conference. Featuring  modern graphics and Wii motion control, but still incorporating the original title’s level geography and extensive multiplayer features, GoldenEye 007 Wii looks to herald splitscreen gaming’s return to form.   Full story

Pirate Picnic serves as pre-finals celebration

Over 200 students gathered in the Ventura College quad to accept free food and drinks at the annual Pirate Picnic on Thursday, May 6. Full story

Holistic health week to stir mind, body and soul

Those looking to emotionally and physically improve their lifestyles will have the opportunity to check out the benefits of holistic health care at Ventura College's Holistic Health and Wellness Festival. Full story

VC swimming towards conference title and state championship

Program sets high expectations

The Ventura College swimming and diving team has made some lofty goals for the rest of the season and expects to meet these through hard work and determination. Full story

Editorial: Budget cuts may result in raised class fees

From fighting to get into a class because the cutbacks have decreased the number of classes available, to getting put on wait lists with no guarantee of getting in, obtaining a college education is becoming an upward struggle. The latest hurdle Ventura County Community College District students may be facing is a class fee increase by almost double. Classes may soon be $40 a unit instead of the $26 as it is now. Full story

Spring break poll results

Readers enjoy their breaks just the way they are

In a decisive vote of opposition, readers of the Student Voice opposed a hypothetical proposal to increase spring break by one week while sacrificing a week of summer break. Full story

Oscar poll results

Student Voice Online readers fail to predict Best Picture award. Full story

New Big Brother at VCCCD

The Oxnard College Campus Police are in the first phase of installing their new camera system, offering a bird’s-eye view of the campus. Full story

Health survey reveals the results of what is 'behind the mask'

A mask can be used to hide one's face or for protection, but what most people forget is that a mask can also be used to hide true emotions and feelings as well. Full story

Biology instructor inspires through passion

Described by her students as fun and vivacious, Professor Kamelia "Kammy" Algiers has made her mark at Ventura College. Full story

Too much time spent online

Social networking, videogames, the world is full of fantastic time wasters, but abuse of these time wasters is a major problem. Full story

Gas leak sparks concern at VC

Hundreds of students were evacuated from the Ventura College Library and Learning Resources Center and surrounding trailer classrooms after a misstep during construction led to a minor gas leak. Full story