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	Ohlone lagging in quest for federal funds? Ohlone has received nearly $400,00 in federal workforce investment funds, and more is on the way. However, other community colleges have taken greater advantage of the federal programs, including College of the Desert,which received $1,150,800 in one Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. Ohlone apparently has courses that might qualify for that program, but did not apply. …more		Delay of layoffs is made official Students protest funding reductions Morhous is new ASOC legislative representative One-Stop Center offers hope for the unemployed Alternatives to layoffs: CSEA to vote on pact Feds debate NUMMI at Newark campus Board postpones layoffs Meet Kim, the real Rain Man Candlelight vigil Agreements near on pact that would reduce pay


	Bake sale to raise money for dance crew It might have been cold and windy, but that didn’t stop the Bliss Dance Company from their goal of reaching Arizona. “It was horrible, but I tried my best to stay warm,” said Karla Silva, member of Bliss. Silva, along with Alex Dratell and Michelle Frye, sat outside Building 5 Wednesday afternoon, selling cookies, bear claws, almond cakes, candy canes and Snapples in hopes to raise money to go to a dance convention in Arizona in March. “This would be amazing for each and every one of us,” Silva said. Fundraising …more		In a disaster, what would Ohlone do? Performances are music for Ohlone’s ears How we went from St. Nick to Santa Claus Happy Holidays from the Monitor Holiday delights to brighten your nights H1N1 vaccine arrives on campus ‘In Debt We Trust’ Bake sale to raise money for dance crew Monitor back Feb. 1 Transfer Center: our link to success


	Renegades pillage the Vikings Renegades forward Reggie “Big Ranch” Jones’11 second-half points gave his squad the spark they needed to outscore the West Valley Vikings 64-52 Saturday afternoon. Jones’ first half presence wasn’t felt as heavily and it showed, seeing the Renegades down 32-24 at the halfway mark. “It was an attitude change in the second half,” Head Coach John Peterson said. “They needed to impose their will defensively.” The Renegades squad, anchored by Jones, did just that, limiting the Vikings to just 17 points in the second half. Meanwhile, the Renegades more than doubled their first half offensive output, scoring 40 points in the second frame. “We make everyone on the other team …more		Renegades to perform encore in 2010? Men’s basketball splits their last two games Lady Renegades edge out Foothill in OT Ohlone continues winning ways, tops De Anza, 74-61 Volleyball honors sophomores in final home game Ladies dominate Feather River in Allender’s debut Just like old times; Ohlone slips past the Jags Lady Renegades prepare for playoff push Mayer tips his hat, scores three against Chabot Underdog Ohlone looks to shock in tournament


2009, a year in review from the top of the hill Obama The end of 2008 ushered in the promise of political change with the victory of Barack Obama and he began ’09 by uniting us under his message of hope during his inaugural address in January. He was even honored with a Nobel Peace prize this autumn. However, Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea” was more deserving of it, in my opinion. But, that is not to say that his presidency has been an easy ride in his first year. We still are involved in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,the economy is still in the process being stimulated by the economic stimulus bill and (seriously) this summer the GOP presented the scare tactic of “death panels” regarding heath care policy. If Canada can achieve universal health care, why can’t we? Vampire everything The Twilight saga and True Blood. But, most importantly are you on Team Edward or on Team Jacob? I honestly wish Buffy Summers would …more		Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is you AB 656, the answer we have been searching for? Afghanistan strategy is victory without peace Looking for markers to help guide the way ‘Going Rogue’ is Sarah Palin’s politics as usual Some things are just not meant to be for us Three-year plan, nice in theory, not in practice The correct term now is ‘deaf/hard-of-hearing’ Desensitized to the crime of child molestation? You have to be quick to get the classes you want