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Pierce College’s President of the Poetry Club, Edgar Rodriquez is somewhat of an Edgar Allen Poe himself, more than a Poet, he writes Fiction, Nonfictions and is a musician.

Rodriquez’s intent is to join poetry with story writing, music and art.

“I don’t want to limit the Poetry Club to only poetry but to open all avenues such as, art and music,” said Rodriquez.

At just 20 years old he has already published a poem, “The Sun Cast a Smile on the Generous Earth,” it’s available online at WWW.

“I plan to publish in Pierce College’s Directions Magazine in May,” said Edgar, “As well as this years Latin American Poetry Club’s Magazine.

On the other hand, he predominantly plays the drums and sometimes the guitar for an Indies Rock band called, Kids.

” A couple of our songs are similar to a mix of The Pixies mixed with Black Flag but, it’s really too unique to label,” said Rodriquez.

He plans to host a concert event Saturday at 8 p.m. at 20730 Gault St. Winnetka, Ca. 91306, the event will include; live bands, a D.J. in between sets, and food for a cheap price.

“Admission will be free between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and just $2 after 8 P.m.,” said Rodriquez.

Aside from music, he intends to fabricate a third person journal about things that have meaning to him, as well as working on a Fiction/Nonfiction novel.

“Literature makes illusions and gives an impression of me through stories,” said Edgar.

He is determined on transferring to Berkeley and pursuing  writing as a career and using its endless possibilities to create a new form of creative writing.

Edgar’s writing is influences by many writers including Anne Sexton, Robert Lee Frost, Radiohead, and his favorite author, George Orwell.

“His Critical analysis of Society and cynical attitude gave me a positive insight to life,” said Rodriquez.

Edgar Allen Poe’s dark humor and vivid imagery influences Rodriquez and his idea to make his audience questions what they can achieve.

“My poetry is like a Frankenstein of other Poets,” said Rodriquez.

 Edgar’s poetry is influenced Everyday by some sort of writer whether they are famous or unknown.

So he will continue managing the Poetry Club and possibly planning to turn it into a two day meeting time; one night we meet for a workshops, and the other for a critical review discussion.

The Club allows all type of poetry and converses about reading and writing unique Poems.

To learn more about Edgar Rodriquez and his Poetry Club log on to www.Facebook.com/space.Rooock.

The cast of Neil Simmons Broadway comedy play, Rumors discuss the experience of working on a Pierce College play production.

Paul Nieman (playing Ken in Rumors) has been acting for over 33 years and has been in Neil Simmons “Odd Couples” as well as many other productions.

“I Like Niel Simmon he cracks me up its really fun to perform, when I read this script I felt the parts just spoke to me,” said Nieman.

The cast rehearses every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday evening and every Sunday afternoon, Since Opening Night is on Friday the cast is rehearsing every evening until then.

Nieman describes working on Rumors as a unique chance to learn, “I look at it as a workshop, we must be enrolled, and assignments are due. “

Amir Khallighi plays Earnie in Rumors, this will be his third play at Pierce College, he was previously was a cast in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Stage Core”.

“I love Pierce because everything is taken so seriously it’s a treat for the actor to be able to come on stage and just act,” said Khallighi.

The show will run October 23-31 show times will be on Friday and Saturday at 8PM,  and Sunday at 2PM with an admission of $15 per ticket for general admission and  $12 per ticket for students or seniors.  

“The beauty of theater is we never know what the outcome will be, but considering the cast I have a gut feeling we will have a good show,”said Khallighi.

The cast explains that working on a Pierce production is not like working on any other production.

“It’s community based, even having a small part we are treated importantly,” said David Tinsley, who plays Officer Welch.

“It’s professional, everyone is very humble and talented and the sets and costumes are just amazing,” said Miranda Chandler, who plays Officer Pudney.

Chandler wants to pursue  acting in theater as a career and got accepted into UCLA but, plans on going to NYU for a more theatrically based education making Sweeney Todd and Rumors some of her first work.

“We are excited we have rehearsed so much its second nature now everyone get their moneys worth,” said Tinsley.

 For everyone planning to attend opening night is expected to be busy so getting there early is recommended.

Pierce College’s Veterinary Technology Program is sponsoring a Vaccine Clinic on October 30 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

The event will take place at the Pierce College Center for the Sciences Veterinary Technology Building, where several domesticated dogs and cats will line up to obtain a low cost vaccine and/ or Microchips.

The vaccination will be $10 per pet, and the Microchips will cost $25 per pet including the registration fee.

The K-9 vaccines include DA2PP, Bordetella, and Rabies, which protects against deadly infections, viruses, and diseases.

DA2PP is a series of 4 shots needed in the first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life, and then once annually afterwards.

Bordetella is a vaccination given at 12 weeks in a puppy’s life to prevent illnesses such as Kennel Cough while; Rabies is given at 16 weeks of a puppy’s life and then every 3 years after.

The Feline vaccines include FVRCP, FeLV, and Rabies. Kittens receive four FVRCP injections, starting at the age of six to eight weeks. A booster shot is typically given annually.

FeLv can be given at 6 weeks and a booster is given 3 weeks later, while the Rabies shot is given at 6 to 8 weeks with a boost generally given every 3 years.

“The vaccine gets anywhere between 25 to 60 animals each semester depending on how we advertise,” said Liz White, Professor of Agricultural Science.

This event happens once a semester, in the spring the Pierce Veterinary Technology Program sponsors an event to spay and neuter pets at a low cost, and low cost vaccines are available in the fall.

The Pierce Veterinary Technology Program does not handle any other Veterinary services to the public leaving these events to give Veterinary students more practice.

“This event allows students to handles real scenarios, and practice repetition of skill which is less obtainable in a classroom,” said Professor White.

This is an ideal was to provide students with hands on experience meanwhile, reaching out to the community in a cost effective way.

For more information on the Pierce College Veterinary Technology Program visit http://www.macrohead.com/rvt/home.html.

Brahmas volleyball players fiercely practice serving and spiking one at a time as the West L.A. Wildcats stretch before Pierce’s fifth home match of the season Tuesday evening at the South Gym.

The Brahmas are ranked second in the state of California according to the Women’s Volleyball Association with a record of 16-1, 3-0 in WSC, leaving the Wildcats little hope to win with a record of 0-9, 0-4 in WSC.

“At this point in the season every game is important we always need to come off strong,” said Richard Barraza, Assistant Coach.

The players had a different approach on winning tonight, “We need to play against ourselves tonight to better our game,” Said Samantha Potter, Brahmas player 20.

The teams huddle together and yell in spirit before each teams and their players are announced.

The game starts off slow but the Brahmas quickly lead at 9 points with the Wildcats at 3.

Brahmas continue on the offense throughout the game leaving the Wildcats in apprehension until the end.

Brahmas win 3-0, the crowd cheers as the Wildcats proceed to shake the opposing teams hand in sportsmanship.

“Our coach says respect your opponent but, never fear them,” Said Potter.

The team continues to cheer in excitement as they finish stretching after their win, leaving this at the teams 203 win under head coach Nabil Mardini’s ten-year tenure ship.

“We are supposed to take care of business and we did, it might not have been a fun competition but it was good for fundamentals,” said Nabil Mardini, Women’s Volleyball Coach.

Although the players are happy to win they understand there is always room for improvement.

“We need to work together better, it is the little things that only a coaches notices but it can make all the difference in the game, such as lack of communication,” Says Mardini.

Potter agreed with Mardini “We can be more vocal, fortunately our team has great chemistry which is rare to find, we just need to vocalize that.”

Meanwhile, other players feel that there are other areas the team can work on in order to win.

“We need to work on not watching the ball as much, and watching the opposing players more often to predict their moves, I think getting fired up before a game helps a lot too,” said Reanna Hill, Brahmas player 31.

The Brahmas will focus on their weak points until next game will be on October 22 at Bakersfield College at 7 p.m.