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The Unbroken Dream: Education, Resilience and the New Pathways for Afghan Students

The Summit

For many Afghan students, education represents more than a degree. It represents a second chance. Sadia Sadaat is one of those students. The Grossmont sociology major said she was sitting in her 11th grade classroom in Afghanistan when everything changed. “It was a normal day,” Sadaat said. “Suddenly, Taliban fighters with guns entered our school....

College students worry about the high cost of living as the primary election approaches.

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As the California primary election is a few days away, students at Grossmont College share their thoughts and opinions on the election and the most important issues to them. The last day to vote in person or by mail for the primary election is June 2. Students share that the high cost of living, healthcare,...

Catching Up with DeCosta

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Hyde Art Gallery director Alex DeCosta has hit the milestone of 10 years at Grossmont College. Through his work and time here, DeCosta has helped establish the Hyde Art Gallery and promote the expansive and expressive field of visual arts for not only students and faculty but also for much more. “I feel like I’ve...

2026 NBA Playoffs Showcase NBA’s Changing Landscape

The Summit

The 2026 NBA Playoffs have been filled with world class basketball and intense battles between the best. This is the highest level of basketball being played and it has been everything fans can ask for. This playoff run has included dominant performances, upsets from under-dogs, and intense game 7 battles. As we get closer to...

The History of the Holocaust Travels to Grossmont College

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World War II gave rise to many horrors; one such tragedy was the Holocaust. Millions of Jews were murdered in concentration camps and subjected to harsh labor, fighting the elements. As we look back, it is important to remember the consequences of the Holocaust. To not forget the severity, Grossmont College applied for a grant...

Two Seasons, Two Stories: Comparing San Diego Wave FC at the midseason point.

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This season for the San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has been successful so far. After losing their first game against the Houston Dash at home, the team went on a five-game win streak, the longest in the franchise’s history. Scoring, however, declined slightly this season, with 17 goals through...

Grossmont Baseball Recap: The Last 10 Games

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April 2, 2026 Imperial Valley at Grossmont Imperial Valley uses an offensive eruption to defeat Grossmont 20-7 on April 2 in a Pacific Coast Athletic Conference matchup. Grossmont started off strong as they opened the game, scoring in the first inning when Owen Rodgers grounded out to first, which allowed Druw Frost on a fielder’s...

The Canvas Shutdown Affects Students Worldwide

The Summit

ShinyHunters—a hacking group linked to the cybercrime network UNC6040—is believed to be behind a widespread breach of Instructure’s systems. The group reportedly accessed the platform through Canvas on April 29, compromising more than 8,000 schools and threatening to release millions of sensitive records by May 12. The attack escalated on May 7, when Canvas-

Students Step Into the Spirit of Pau Hana

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This Wednesday, Grossmont’s dance department put on a Pau Hana to celebrate the end of the Spring semester. The word “Pau Hana” is Polynesian for “end of work.” The dance performance was free and open to the public. The Pau Hana performance included dances from the Grossmont College Dance Company and the various dance classes...

Heat Exhaustion Prevention Tips

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In California, and across the United States, we experienced a record-breaking heatwave this past March. Now, people are worried about the approaching summer season. The West Coast, specifically, reached temperatures ranging around 90 to 110 degrees fahrenheit. This unprecedented heat led many residents to experience heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Although he

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