All Entries in the "The Word" Category

THE WORD: What are your plans for summer?

Interviews and photos by Barry Jed Richardson Jr. at Desert Vista and West Campus

“Finishing up with school, hopefully working, using the knowledge I acquired here.”

Melinda Celaya

Major: Nursing

“Working and taking summer classes.”

Alysha Molina         

Major: Nursing

“Basically, keep going to school and get all the classes I need for airframe certification. Maybe go visit friends.”

Elio Zavala

Major: Aviation technology

“Playing video games and traveling to Phoenix.”

Francisco Lara         

Major: Culinary arts

“Going to Washington D.C. for the Young Americans for Liberty convention.”

Jonathan Soto

Major: Political science

THE WORD: What’s the biggest environmental threat?

Interviews and photos by Jorge Encinas at Downtown Campus

“Humankind itself … we need to take precaution for things that can be avoided.”

Jacob Weiss

Major: Undeclared

“Trash in landfills or pollution from fossil fuels.”

Randy Shock

Major: Economics

“Global warming is getting too hot, and traffic from cars increases the pollution.”

Alsadig Nimir

Major: ESL

“I think over-population is the issue because of the more resources being used.”

Nichole Quihuis

Major: Speech/hearing

“The overuse of our natural resources.”

Christina Lopez

Major: Business

THE WORD: What’s your favorite prank?

Interviews and photos by Cole Potwardowski at East Campus

“I don’t really prank people that much.”

Jessica Cornell

Major: Nursing

“Rig the kitchen sink and spray them with water.”

Connor Sams

Major: Fire science

“Hide something of theirs, like their candy.”

David Deeb

Major: Business

“It depends on the person, nothing super mean.”

Marisa Wysocki

Major: Psychology

“I’m not a prankster. I’m a good kid.”

Adrian Traslavina

Major: Computer science

THE WORD: What is your favorite part of spring?

Interviews and photos by Rose Valenzuela at Desert Vista 

“The weather and the ability to spend time with my son.”

Eva Lisenbey

Major: Medical assistant

“I like that all the flowers are blooming.”

Vierda Behner

Major: Medical assistant

“I like that we have Spring Break.”

Heath Chambless

Major: Social services

“I like visiting my family.”

Yves Tobon

Major: General studies

“I like the type of clothes that we get to wear.”

Renee Morales

THE WORD: What are your plans for Spring Break?

Interviews and photos by Paloma Mello at Northwest Campus

“Spend some time with friends, family, and possibly go up to a cabin.”

Ophir Morales

Major: Undecided

“Hanging out with friends and catching up on sleep.”

Betty Smith
Major: Computer Science

“Going to Oklahoma to be with my boyfriend.”

Diane Nicole Porrier

Major: Visual Arts

“Three-day camping trip to Box Canyon with friends.”

Savannah Franco

Major: Criminal Justice

“Catching up on my everyday life outside school.”

Adrian Alejandro

Major: Business

THE WORD: With football season over, what will you do?

Interviews and photos by Jaime Hernandez at West Campus

“I am not a big football fan, so it’ll probably be studying as usual.”

Kate Cross

Major: Nursing

“Cooking and eating noodles, watching TV and playing ‘Fallout 3,’ a video game.”

Cortland Williams

Major: Video game design

“Playing golf with my friends, doing homework.”

Abul Aloraifan

Major: Architecture

“Working.”

Frank Valenti

Major: Science

“Working extra hours for extra money, and lots of homework.”    

Brent Bolthouse

Major: Undecided

THE WORD: How do you feel about Valentine’s Day?

Photos and interviews by Diego Lozano III at Downtown Campus

“I feel like it’s a day to appreciate all your loved ones. Just let them know how much you love them.”

Liliana Zayas
Major: Pre-business

“I never celebrate Valentine’s Day.”

Adrian Gutierrez
Major: Biology

“I believe it helps you to re-access your relationship and to really enjoy the connection.”

Adam Huertas
Major: Psychology

“I think it’s kind of a waste of money, actually. You should just spend it with people you love.”

Raan Myrick
Major: Computer Aided Drafting

“It’s a very great moment for me because I can spend it with my wife and both of us can enjoy a great time.”

James Abol
Major: Automotive

The Word: How do you feel about gun control?

THE WORD: How do you feel about gun control?

Interviews and photos by Corynn Marsh at West Campus

“If you believe in the Constitution, you should own and know how to operate a firearm.”

Joe McGrath

Major: Game design

“Gun control should not be in the criminals’ hands.”

Gabe Aragon

Major: Dance

“I don’t believe a person with a gun can control it.”

Soyenixe Lopez

Major: Biology

“If there are too many restrictions on controlling weapons, people who have to defend themselves won’t be able to.”

Tyler Woida

Major: Filmmaking

THE WORD: What punishment for cheating on a test or paper?

Interviews and photos by Jennifer Coulter at Desert Vista Campus

“They should be punished by getting an F on the test.”

Melissa Espericueta

Major:  Criminal Justice

“It depends on the teacher’s morals and rules. They definitely should get an F on the test.”

Audrey Ortega

Major:  Liberal Arts

“It depends on the teacher. First time should get a 0 on the test. Second time, the teacher could separate students.”

Raymond Gallardo

Major: General Studies

“Receiving a 0 on the test or paper.”

Liza Delacruz

Major: General Studies

“The person should be dropped from the class.”

Sara Thompson

Major:  Culinary Arts

The Word: How do you stay focused during class?

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West Campus interviews by Clynisha Stevens, photos by Larry Gaurano

THE WORD: How do you stay focused during a long class?

(male student with black hair)

“I paid for the class, so I’m obligated to stay focused. If the teacher is good looking, it’s easy to stay focused.”

Daniel Aguayo

Major: Film/television

(Female student with blonde hair)

“Typically, I write down my notes and make them into drawings.”

Kali Cowden

Dual major: Psychology, Studio Art

(female student with brunette hair)

“I read ahead and take more extensive notes. I write down everything the teacher says.”

Kendra Howell

Major: Dance

(male student with shorter hair)

“I sit up front, come on time, listen, pay attention and take notes.”

Kaileb Dickey

Training: Firefighting

(Female student with black hair)

“I eat breakfast, drink water, stay looking at the professor and try to stay awake.”

Brandi Lucero

Major: Business

THE WORD: What are your plans for summer break?

Interviews conducted on West Campus by Amy Zambrano

“Probably just work and try to go to Yuma to visit friends. It’s been awhile, so I probably need to go back there.”

Stephanie Edwards

General Studies

“I’m going to Yucca Valley, Calif., to visit friends and North Hollywood to visit my grandpa. I want to go to the wax museum in Hollywood.”

Heather Davis

Liberal Arts

“I’m going to travel to Europe. My mom lives there and it’s not the first time I’ve visited. I’m going to Holland and Spain.”

Johny Vargas

Music

“I’m going to practice guitar and record a CD in a studio. I’m recording classical and Spanish classical music.”

Paul Oman

Music

“I’m going to be doing community service, since I can’t afford to go to summer school. I have to do something, not just sit around the house.”

Malakai Silvas

Construction

THE WORD: How should people help the environment?

Interviews and photos by Aimee Ziegler

“I think people should recycle, because it’s productive. People should also support businesses that ‘go green,’ because it’s benefiting ourselves.”

Shantae Watkins

Social Work

Downtown Campus

“People should take public transportation or buy hybrid cars. They should also recycle.”

Amanda Antone

Computer Engineering

Downtown Campus

“People should walk whenever they can. Not only does it help the environment but it also benefits your health.”

Hriana Gallegos

Biochemistry

Downtown Campus

“I think recycling is a huge thing. It is very important. People should also turn the lights off when they are not in the room and maybe even go out of their way to pick up trash.”

Nick Scott

Marketing

Downtown Campus

“Take public transportation, because you’ll save money on gas.”

Alicia Canchola

Liberal Arts

Downtown Campus

THE WORD: How are you handling the tuition increase?

Photos , videos and interviews by Meggie Costello-Kessler

“Kids are suffering as well as their parents.”

Francisco Granillo

Major: Undecided

Desert Vista Campus

“I still think tuition is better here than at the U of A, so I can’t complain.”

Kelsey Coleman

Major: Nursing

Desert Vista Campus

“I’m going to be full time next semester, so that will affect me much more. I don’t see why it should be raised again.”

Krista Ramirez

Major: Undecided

Desert Vista Campus

“I feel that everybody at Pima works as hard as they can. It’s cool when we have a tuition increase and it’s only five dollars.”

Jaime Tarazon

Major: Business

Desert Vista Campus

“I don’t see why it always has to go up. It should just stay the same.”

Samantha Leyvas

Major: Undecided

Desert Vista Campus

THE WORD: What are good ways to recharge over Spring Break?

Interviews and photos by Elizabeth Peterson

“I like to get out of town and spend time with family.”

Carlos Valenzuela

Creative Writing

Downtown Campus

“Hang out with friends but not too much, make time for yourself and go to the movies.”

Adriana Romero

Health Information Technology

Downtown Campus

“Go on vacation, drink a little, have fun and don’t think about school.”

Cale Donley

Business Management

Downtown Campus

“First thing is to not think about homework and just relax. I do that by partying and/or going on vacation.”

Angelica Barnes

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Downtown Campus

“I will sleep in and hopefully go to Mexico.”

Joe Jirele

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Downtown Campus

THE WORD: What’s your most effective study habit?

Interviews and photos by Tessa Case

“Study groups, because if you don’t understand something you can ask someone else.”

Gaby Sepulveda

Nursing

Northwest Campus

“Just writing things down. It creates a file in my head.”

Fernando Garcia

Business Administration

Northwest Campus

“Studying right after the class when everything is fresh in my mind.”

Amber Kingston

Nursing

Northwest Campus

“Coming to school three hours early to study and do all my homework. I retain the knowledge better that way than if I study the day before.”

Seth Denton

Elementary Education

Northwest Campus

“Doing it regularly.”

Cody Whitaker

Political Science

Northwest Campus

Video By ROBERTO AVENDAÑO