Issuu

EagleEye

Student Newspaper

West Hills College Lemoore

The Rehydrated Edition

EagleEye- March 2023

Meet the SIs By Lillian Atilano and Aliza Sanchez

SIs, or Supplemental Instructors, are tutors who aid students in various subjects they may struggle in. They are also fellow students, recommended by teachers and hired for their skills. Here’s a glimpse into who some of the SIs are and why they chose to teach in the first place.

Ari: English & Math

Who are you? Why did you become an SI? Just like my name? I don’t like giving out my government name.

TEAM EagleEye ~ Spring 2023

I graduated from West Hills in 2020. I used to be an art major, but I thought Psychology was more interesting. I would be a professional student if I could, but that’s kind of why I decided to become an SI. Being an SI has you both learning from people and also teaching them. You’re meeting all kinds of people from different walks of life.

In light of this season’s historic rain totals—which are in stark contrast to the

smokey summers and endless drought we’ve lived through—the students of EagleEye wanted to celebrate with an original title. We want to encourage West Hills College Lemoore students to appreciate the rehydration of water and student life as we splash into spring.

March Madness By Jada Zuniga and Desiree Morales

Greetings Golden Eagles! As we enter into our first week of March, the student

reporters of the EagleEye would like to remind you of the beauty that March brings. Summer is quickly approaching and the days are getting longer and warmer. The spring semester will soon come to an end and before you know it summer break will begin! (unless you’re taking summer classes of course) but hey! It never hurts to get ahead. Don’t forget to register for Fall 2023 and make sure to finish out this semester strong! For your convenience, here is a list of a few important dates in March that you should know.

● March 17th: St Patrick’s Day ● March 20th: First day of spring ● March 20th: 9 week courses begin ● March 20th: Drive-thru food distribution ● March 25th: Hearst Castle & Salmon Creek Falls ● Transition month, weather change / March ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) to a low of 46°F (8°C) ● Every year, March and June finish on the same day of the week

Anything you want to add? I just love my job— I really do. I like all my other co-workers, and I like when we have things in common because we work on things together and teach each other.

A Letter from the President

I think every day is a learning experience.

Golden Eagles,

Logan S: Math

March 22, 2023

Three years ago this week the world changed as COVID hit our country and in one week we went from a vibrant college campus to virtual operations for 18 months. We worked hard to provide innovative online education, strong virtual support services for students, and help students continue with their education during the challenging times; however, our buildings were empty and our campus was “dehydrated”. We returned to campus in Fall 2021 with safety protocols, masks, and determined to bounce back and reconnect and slowly we started to see more student life and smiles and engagement. This year we are splashing into spring and it has been so refreshing to see campus life back and better than ever with community events, athletic competitions, a new food vendor in our Student Union (Gotti’s Kitchen), students learning and getting support in the Library and at ACE (Academic Center for Excellence), and classrooms once again full of life! I want to thank you for being part of our rehydration story. During the second half of this Spring 2023 semester there will be many ways to connect and continue to bring the community back in community college and I want to encourage you to get involved and get connected. Priority registration for the 2324 academic year starts next week so be on the lookout for your e-mail about when you can register and be sure to lock in your classes early as our college is rehydrated and classes are going to fill up fast. See you on campus and stay Golden!

JAMES L. PRESTON PRESIDENT

Who are you? Why did you become an SI? I’m Logan. I’m a business and math major. Things I’m interested in— well I play the bass. I think that about covers it. SI to SI, do you want the pumped up version or the real one? The real one. I needed a job, saw the listing and thought it was something I could do. Can I get the pumped up version? The pumped up version is I saw the listing, and my desire to help students just couldn’t keep me from not applying. Anything you want to add? Umm, aside from the obligatory go to SI sessions, nope. Do you really do everything here? I don’t do english classes, and I like to think of myself more of the patchwork for SI essay review, but aside from that yeah I do a fair amount I’ll say.

Jovi: Science (Chemistry)

Who are you? Why did you become an SI? Like what do you mean? Like, who are you and what’s your major. I’m a student at West Hills Lemoore majoring in computer science with my associates in Liberal arts, math and science. Outside of school I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends, and getting interviewed. Just like everyone else I needed money. I needed a job that was flexible with my school schedule since my major has a lot of time-consuming classes. I felt I would be beneficial to the students taking chemistry. Anything you want to add? No. That’s about it. That’s all there is. I stopped being an English SI, how about that one? Just the only Chemistry SI. Author’s note: Besties with Professor Abela

Enroll into the NC-100-L01 course shell to receive aid from these tutors and more! SI assistance will be held in the ACE lab, located in the library. Fly high, Eagles!