Portia McGroarty
Kicking-off its first-ever meeting, the Fellowship of Social Nerds Pop-Culture Club met in Pierce College’s Business 3201 on Oct.10.
The club is the creation of 18-year-old Jonathan Brown, a second-year student at Pierce.
“Part of the reason I’m doing this is because it’s not really social here at Pierce, so it’s kind of a bummer,” said Brown. “You know we just go to class and leave. So a few weeks ago I was thinking, ‘Hey, why don’t I start a club?’ “
In hopes of creating a hangout place for kids interested in pop-culture, Brown approached the ASO with his idea for a Fellowship of Social Nerds Pop Culture Club.
The requirements for creating a club on campus are minimal.
“I had to get six signatures of support, find an academic advisor and create a constitution,” explained Brown.
However, because the club is still in its infancy, it does face the issue of lacking clout.
“All the clubs I’ve noticed here at Pierce have been around for ages,” said Brown. “The Halo club has like 50 years on me, so it’s a bit overwhelming.”
“Jonathan noticed that this is a commuter school without a real social core,” said Brown’s academic advisor, Julia Cohen, professor of psychology and statistics. “(He) thought that a club like this could really draw people together, and I think he’s right.”
At the club’s weekly meeting there will be no Formal agenda, no gavel calling the group into session and no strict arrival or departure times.
“We have the room from 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday so whenever you want to show up is fine,” said Brown. “Anyone can suggest whatever pop-culture related item for discussion. I don’t want there to be any kind of tyrannical rule.”
The Fellowship Of Social Nerds Pop culture Club may move to biweekly sessions depending on the public’s response shown over the next few weeks, but as of now it is scheduled to remain Thursdays at 2 p.m. in room 3201 of the Business Building.
One excited attendee, Julita Scott, said, “I have been coming to Pierce for some time, and now I want to be a part of something, and this I understand. You know, collectors or people who have an interest in movies and the internet.”
The club will focus on all types of pop culture.
They intend to host movie marathons and a possible Halo tournament in the near future.
When asked what his favorite type of movie was, Brown replied, “Oh that’s a terrible question. I like everything. I like comedy, drama, cheesy horror, action and even the occasional chick-flick, although I’m embarrassed to admit it. But I don’t like Napoleon Dynamite, it’s way too over-rated.”
Jonathan Brown begins the first meeting for “The Fellowship of Social Nerds-Pop Culture Club which meets at 2 p.m. in Business building, room 3201 ()