The American Red Cross and the Pierce College Associated Students Organization partnered up to give students and volunteers the opportunity to save the lives of many Californians. The Pierce blood drive took place on Nov. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and gave participants a chance to win a $500 cash prize.
Month: November 2007
Soccer season ends with heartbreaking loss to Cypress
A heartbreaking late goal separated what was a close match between Pierce College women’s soccer team and Cypress College, as they lost 2-1 in the first round of Regional Playoff on Nov.17 at the Pit. The result was tough on the Brahmas, with both sides sharing possession and vying for a winning goal up to the final whistle.
A club takes a hands-on approach to sociology
Joy and hope spread through the hallways as the Sociology Club gave out free hugs to students and faculty as a random act of kindness Nov. 14 at the Pierce College mall in front of the financial aid office. The Sociology Club’s ‘Free Hugs’ event is a not a solo act, but a byproduct of a campaign that started in 2004.
Students renew their love for literature
“Catcher in the Rye,” “1984,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Harry Potter”- using the wonders of Facebook are the top books read by local college students in the network. But when all the homework is done, when eight-houvvr shifts have been worked and stomachs have been fed, what would the average college student prefer to do with that precious time? Would they rather strain their eyes watching TV, playing video games or checking their latest comments on MySpace? Or would they prefer to spend some quality time with Boo Radley, Holden Caulfield or the beloved wizard, Harry? Many students probably lost the urge to read for pleasure well before they had to balance 12 units and part-time jobs.
Dark Age epic transcends 21st century cinema
There’s not much that can be done to save a 1300-year-old epic poem from making a dull film, but digital recreation of Angelina Jolie as a demon sorceress is certainly a step in the right direction. Despite its age, the raw coolness of “Beowulf” promptly does away with any bad memories high school English may have left with audiences.
Please stop hurling junk food at our time-deprived students
From pizza and chips to soups and lattes, the variety of food offered at Pierce College is incredible. Although I have never considered myself to be a health freak, eating well is a part of my everyday life. I have sat through one too many science and health classes at Pierce not to know that maintaining a balanced diet contributes greatly to a better quality of life.
Iconic emcee redeemed
Jay-Z’s latest effort, “American Gangster,” not only marks a return to greatness for the legendary emcee, it marks the return of quality hip-hop to the mainstream. According to Jay-Z, “Gangster” chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional, larger-than-life crime figure loosely based on Frank Lucas, Denzel Washington’s character in the film of the same title, and on his own experiences.
Excuse me officer, I have a class to teach
The campus is currently experiencing hectic times because of road closures, lost parking spaces, increased noise and dust, and some general confusion caused by the building program. But the temporary discomfort is well worth the ultimate improvement. Some days I have to park behind the North Gym and walk a quarter of a mile to my office, but we are all doing similar things and I believe that we are all pulling together to get through this period.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: It is extremely gratifying to learn there will be a better access to the campus from the Orange Line. It can’t come soon enough for me! (The pace at which I am taking classes, I guess I will still be here when it happens.) Walking across the soccer field, I hold my breath anticipating the sprinklers will go on at any minute! When it rains, I just cannot go across the field and instead have to walk on Victory Boulevard from Winnetka Avenue to the Mason Avenue entrance.
A legacy of excellence
Winning a championship is no cakewalk; now, the Pierce College women’s soccer team has done it three times in a row. This year the team has been consistently impressive. A 2-0 win against Bakersfield College this month resulted in them winning its third consecutive Southern Division Western State Conference championship.