CLASSES FIND LIGHT NATURALLY; COLLEGE OF CANYONS RELIES ON SUNSHINE IN POWER FAILURE.Byline: Cynthia Teed Daily News Staff Writer A power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" Tuesday at College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. left students and faculty without light or ventilation until midafternoon, but classes continued without interruption. A power line that feeds the Valencia campus went dead, but was repaired in time for evening classes, college spokeswoman Sue Bozman said. Meanwhile, several classes met outdoors. The school year is drawing to a close and final exams Noun 1. final exam - an examination administered at the end of an academic term final examination, final exam, examination, test - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of are near, so college officials decided to do what they could to keep the campus open during the outage out·age n. 1. A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. 2. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. . The weather was pleasant and students didn't complain, Bozman said. ``Some professors held class outdoors in the sunshine. Some went to the multiwindowed library, where the light is excellent, and some sat in the amphitheater amphitheater (ăm`fəthē'ətər, ăm`pə–), open structure used for the exhibition of gladiatorial contests, struggles of wild beasts, sham sea battles, and similar spectacles. and lectured to their students,'' Bozman said. Ironically, ``Power Rangers'' was being filmed on campus with help from a film company generator. Only the computer lab and the cafeteria were shut down completely. Intrepid college chefs barbecued hamburgers in the open air for the students' lunch. Flashlights were passed around to be used in pitch-black restrooms and corridors. A backup system Noun 1. backup system - a computer system for making backups ADP system, ADPS, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system - a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage with batteries kept the telephones working. ``We were lucky,'' Bozman said. ``Everything turned out well.'' Power lines will be taken down over the weekend for thorough repairs. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) Kristy Washington studies before a class Tuesday at College of the Canyons. Many classes met on the lawn during a power failure. Shaun Dyer/Special to the Daily News |
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