Nya Hardaway

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Worked on 73 assignments, created 33, named on 9 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 5 min read

Top 5 activities to do this Winter 2022

Southern California has not seen a true winter in forever, but everyone always enjoys what the season has to offer. Going Christmas tree hunting and heading to Starbucks for seasonal drinks like peppermint hot chocolate gives the people a taste of the season. All the more reason to have fun this wonderful time of year. As the month of December...

By (Nya as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Modern Architectural Design

There are several attractive and innovative structures on the Chaffey College campus. The Center for the Arts, the Student Services & Administration Building and the Chaffey College Library come to mind. What makes the Library the standout structure on campus is the series of 11 pairs of rectangular concrete braces that creates a colonnade that partially covers a walkway that...

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

Electric Vehicles at SEMA

The Specialty Equipment Market Association conference in Las Vegas usually brings to mind images of fire-spitting, high-octane, performance-bred machines on display in what most would consider a gear head's paradise. This year however, there was a 21,000-square-foot section where things were a little bit quieter called "SEMA Electrified." Tesla is probably the first manufacturer that most people think of when...

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 5 min read

Humans of Chaffey: Jonathan Polidano

Jonathan Polidano is not only an instructor here at Chaffey College; he is also the coordinator of Chaffey's Automotive Department. Professor Polidano’s journey started at Chaffey as a student in the automotive department where he received an associate's degree. “I had cars that I liked as a younger person, but my family wasn’t a ‘car guy’ family or a car...

By (Nya as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Neil Watkins - Humans of Chaffey

Professor Neil Watkins has been a professor at Chaffey College for nearly 20 years where he not only teaches English but also serves on the senate and is club advisor for UNIDOS, previously known as the DREAMers Club. He is a major advocate for healthy and inclusive campus life, not only for his students but for all students on campus,...

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

2022 Chaffey Theatre Showcase

The Theatre Arts Showcase by the Chaffey College Theatre department, directed by Christa Havenhill, closed its final night on Thursday, October 27. The event was held in Wignall Hall's patio and was furnished with several seats that all had a good view and lights strung across the space. The show opened with several monologues which were intended to give the...

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 1 min read

Chaffey College 12th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

On Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, the Chaffey College Car Club, in conjunction with the Student Life Foundation, Maintenance and Operations, and Chaffey Campus Police, hosted the 12th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the Rancho Cucamonga campus. The event was open to all members of the community and offers free trick-or-treating in a safe and controlled environment. This year's event is the...

By (Nya as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

Are the Lakers headed in the right direction?

The Los Angeles Lakers have not had the best couple of weeks. They have the worst team three-point percentage in the league, went on a five-game losing streak, and have the worst offensive efficiency. On the bright side, the Lakers had a top-five team defensive rating. Hopefully, this is a sign that the Lakers will finally start winning some games...

By (Nya as online editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

12th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Before the event started, the individuals who took time out of their day to participate in this event came about two hours prior to decorate their trunks and get their activities ready. There was a bit of silence as everyone was eager to finish their setups prior to the event. Before 5:00 pm hit, students and families started to gather...

By (Nya as copy editor ) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

HoC: Omar Urbina Nava

Born and raised in a middle-class family in Mexico City, Omar attended La Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala. He decided to transfer to Chaffey College based on the recommendation from his cousin and the great reputation of the business program at Chaffey. Before making the move to California he did extensive research about the school and the state itself. He...