Southern California may not get very much snow, but that doesn’t stop a Woodland Hills neighborhood, just minutes away from Pierce College, from transforming into a winter wonderland.
Year: 2007
Holiday Special! A look at Candy Cane Lane!
Southern California may not get very much snow, but that doesn’t stop a Woodland Hills neighborhood, just minutes away from Pierce College, from transforming into a winter wonderland. Every year, around Christmastime, the four streets of Candy Cane Lane stemming from Oxnard Street just east of Winnetka Avenue, illuminate the valley with its festive decorations and lights of every color.
Virginia’s Santa: Answering a child’s question about a well-known myth
What would you say if a young girl, about seven, asked you if Santa Claus is real? Would you shatter her innocence proclaiming that her jolly, rosy cheeked, and gift giving friend is nothing more than an image created by years of being remade? Or would you tell her that he is real, saying that a jolly fat man hops down into your chimney, knowing who’s sleeping or awake, leaving presents for young boys and girls who have been good while those who have been naughty are given coal? Most children find out at a young age that Santa is not real by family and friends, witnessing parents delivering gifts, or learning that the Santa at the mall is an imposter.
A soldier of one… no more
Imagine reliving the worst moments of your life almost every night. Dreams so vivid and so real that you can’t tell the difference between them and reality. They are the kind of dreams that try to smother the fire in your soul a little more, every time you have them.
Designer duds:
I noticed while shopping in the mall the other day that we are all puppets ready to be programmed into what designers wants us to buy this holiday season. Will it be the latest Burberry polo shirt, Christian Dior sunglasses, Lacoste shoes, Baby Phat jeans, Dolce & Gabbana perfume, Yves Saint Laurent belt, Versace or Prada handbag? It was endless buffet-watching consumers demagnetize the strip on their credit cards for the prize.
Football ends season with change
The Pierce College football team broke even this season with a final record of five wins and five losses. Although their record may initially seem to indicate a season that could best be described as decent, going 5-5 in the 2007 season marked a drastic improvement from the team’s previous performances.
Amazing soccer season ends
Ending its third straight year as Southern Division Western State Conference champions, the Pierce College’s women’s soccer team has again done itself proud. Boasting an impressive overall record of 17 wins, two losses and 5 draws, the team went into the post season ranked as the no.
Cartoon countdown
Most college students are sleeping on a Saturday morning at 8 a.m. In fact, anyone over the age of 18 that doesn’t have to work on the weekend should be sleeping; however, if I have no place to be on Saturday , I like to kick off the day with Kids WB. No, you didn’t just misread that sentence.
Shaping clay, shaping minds
From eccentric art pieces to traditional chili bowls, the “Clayful Abandon” art exhibit will be at the Pierce College Art Gallery from Nov. 27 to Dec. 20, officially closing the gallery’s year. With several art pieces featured from last spring’s exhibit in Davis, Calif.
Chancellor visits, speaks on district issues
Improvements for Los Angeles Community College campuses, workforce development and enrollment management were the main topics of discussion as Mark Drummond, Los Angeles Community College District chancellor, spoke in the Campus Center on Nov. 27. Speaking on what needs to be done, the chancellor stated, “We’re dealing with students who, in our district, we know that 60 percent of our students are below the federal poverty level.