Someday John Cloud would like to paint a mural on the walls of a famous architectural structure, such as the Empire State Building. In the meanwhile, he can be rightfully content with what he has accomplished so far as an artist. From his comic and graphic novels, to his mural at Redwood City’s city hall, … Read more
“Popular art is a celebration of the image. Great art is a celebration of the idea,” says Preston Metcalf, curator of Triton Museum of Art and current instructor of Mission College’s Survey of Asian Art course. Indeed, a focus on the ideas behind Asian art is a vital component to the course’s curriculum. An art … Read more
When Bo Caldwell’s mother suggested that she write a novel based on her grandparents’ experiences as missionaries in China, Caldwell initially brushed off the topic. “I thought missionaries’ lives would be too dull and simplistic for fiction. Then I read a lot of missionary biographies and found their lives anything but dull and simplistic,” Caldwell … Read more
Ever since executive chef Cory Chen took over at Yan Can Asian Bistro, an Asian fusion restaurant at 3927 Rivermark Plaza, local diners have munched on Chen’s delicious Asian cooking prepared with fresh ingredients. Wanting to treat his diners to more flavors of Chinese cuisine, Chen composed a set Chinese New Year menu available for … Read more
Tuition, textbooks, housing, and food are just some of the many expenses that make college such an expensive venture. Because of the current economy, many students are finding it challenging to get scholarships for college. Yet many high school seniors from Mission College’s Middle College program have successfully secured scholarships this year. Middle College is … Read more
Santa Clara’s accomplished youth wowed the audience at Santa Clara’s Got Talent, the second annual citywide talent show held at the Community Recreation Center on the evening of Jan 21st. Judging the 15 acts were Jansie Tompkins, Miss Santa Clara 2011, Felicia Alvarez, Miss Mission City 2011, and Angie Scott, an elementary physical education coordinator … Read more
The judge popped a piece of cake into his mouth and then jotted down his tasting scores at Millikin Basics+ Elementary School’s annual Bake-Off Contest held in the school cafeteria on Jan. 10th. Not only did the baking contest allow participating students to use their math, writing, and art skills, it gave them an opportunity … Read more
The Miss Santa Clara pageant on Jan. 8th at the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts kicked off with the eleven contestants performing an energetic dance routine. The energy remained with the young women through the remainder of the competition. For her on-stage question, Felicia Alvarez, 23, was asked which current or former Miss … Read more
Audience members cheered as each of the eleven young ladies competing for the title of the new Miss Santa Clara’s Outstanding Teen introduced themselves on the afternoon of Jan 8th at the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts. The girls showcased their abilities in the talent segment. Annalee Akin, 16, showed off her slick … Read more