Sharay McCain

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About Me

Born and raised in Delaware, Sharay McCain is a proud Navy veteran who has dedicated a significant part of her life to serving her country. In 2020, she embarked on a new chapter by moving to San Diego, a city that has since become her second home. Currently, Sharay is a full-time college student, pursuing her academic goals. 

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The Mesa Press •

UC Berkeley candidate discusses LGBTQIA+ policy updates at Mesa college

Rainer Apostal, a Masters in Social Welfare candidate at UC Berkeley, who uses they/them pronouns, recently served as a guest speaker on a career panel at Mesa College. Apostal provided attendees with an insightful overview of California’s legislative process and recent policy updates affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
 
Apostal highlighted several key bills, explaining the journey from community-level ideas to state legislation. They emphasized that many bills fail due to budget constraints, but...
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Mesa College launches immersive Summer 2025 study abroad program in Japan

Mesa College announced its upcoming travel abroad program to Japan, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and language. The six-week program, tentatively scheduled from June 9, 2025, to July 20, 2025, includes two weeks of preparatory classes at Mesa College followed by four weeks in the historic city of Kyoto.
The program costs range from approximately $3,700 to $4,245, excluding flight expenses. Additionally, there is a registration cost of $650, with...
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Understanding epilepsy first aid and key facts

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the Mesa campus recently welcomed Kelley Grimes and Sarah Waters from the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County for an informative panel discussion to educate attendees about the causes of epilepsy, its nature and essential first aid measures.
Grimes and Waters began by explaining that epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder, sometimes referred to as a “seizure disorder” that is characterized by a tendency to have recurrent seizures. They clarified...
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LGBTQ veterans share their stories at Mesa College

Prior to 2011, openly LGBTQ individuals were prohibited from serving in the U.S. military. Recently, a panel of four LGBTQ-identified veterans convened at Mesa College in San Diego to share their personal stories and experiences.
The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy, implemented by the Clinton administration in 1993, marked a significant yet controversial shift in U.S. military policy. Designed as a compromise, DADT allowed LGBTQ individuals to serve in the military if they did not openly d...
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Nikki Giovanni: A literary force remembered

Nikki Giovanni, a literary giant whose work left an indelible mark on American poetry and beyond, has passed away. Her powerful and tender voice resonated with readers for decades, making her one of the most celebrated poets of our time. Giovanni’s poetry was not just a reflection of her personal experiences but a mirror to the societal changes and struggles that shaped the modern world.
 
Giovanni’s early work, particularly her collections from the 1960s and 1970s, captured the essence of the C...
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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Reunite for ‘Missionary’: A nostalgic comeback

In a music industry where collaborations often feel forced and fleeting, the reunion of Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre on their new album “Missionary” is a refreshing reminder of the magic that can happen when two legends come together. This album, their first full length collaboration since the iconic “Doggystyle” in 1993, is a testament to their chemistry and the timeless appeal of their sound.
“Missionary” is a celebration of Snoop Dogg’s 20th studio album, and it does not disappoint. The album is a...
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Mesa Celebrates Banned Books Week

San Diego Mesa College launched this year’s Banned Books Week with an event themed “Freed Between the Lines.” Dr. Edeama Onwuchekwa Jonah, the equity and engagement librarian at Mesa College, hosted and moderated the panel discussion.
Dr. Edeama Onwuchekwa Jonah opened the event with alarming statistics from the American Library Association. In 2023, 4,240 books were tagged for censorship, marking a 65% increase from 2022, with 1,247 demands to censor library books and resources.
One of the firs...
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Mesa College Updates Campus on COVID-19

As the world moves into the endemic phase of COVID-19, the newest variant, LB.1, has triggered a summer surge in 2024. While COVID-19 is now being treated more like influenza, with annual vaccinations and fewer restrictions, public health officials are reminding the public that precautions remain important.
According to health experts, 97% of the U.S. population has some level of immunity, whether through natural infection or vaccine-induced antibodies. However, immunity wanes over time. Alarmin...

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