The air erupts with electricity. Shouts echo from every direction, machine gunfire drowning out any hope of understanding them. Bolts of plasma cut through line of trees ahead, leaving scorch marks in their wake. The enemy is within sight. I see their alien eyes widen with surprise and just as I raise my weapon to pull the trigger- The phone rings and I’m forced to press pause.
Year: 2007
Proposed area code change for the Valley
The growing number of home and business telephones has created a shortage of available telephone numbers in the San Fernando Valley’s 818 area code. Now, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing a new area code for the Valley – 747. For more than 20 years, the Valley has avoided the area code cut outs that have hit much of Southern California.
Possible reduction in student enrollment fees from $20 per unit to $15.
Pierce College’s Academic Senate met Sept. 24 to discuss reports from the last senate meeting and possible actions to take place. Possible reduction in student fees, a proposal on the plus/minus grading model and electing a new Educational Technology Committee member.
Federal Financial Aid reform bill signed
For the first time in more than 15 years, a historic higher education reform bill, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), will end financial restraints that have haunted American college students. President George Bush signed the bill into law on Sept.
Textbook bills compete for governor’s approval
Gov. Arnorld Schwarzenegger has undoubtedly penned many an autograph in his days as both a respected governor and a Hollywood hero. But before Oct. 14, college students and lawmakers around the state want him to sign one more piece of paper, one last time.
Hillel says Shalom
Hillel, the club for Jewish students, has open arms to anyone who wants to join in their year around events. Hillel had a kick-off free “Kosher BBQ Thursday,” with tropical drinks and a “rockin’ hula contest.” Andrew Schwartz, part of the Jewish Campus Services Corps Fellow, said he is looking forward to additonal students joining the club this semester.
Students GAIN experience from CalWORKs programs
California’s Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) and Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) are programs available at Pierce College to assist students in receiving funds for childcare, books and supplies, uniforms and tools, work-study opportunities and employment information.
Vending machine love
On a hot, sunny day in the Pierce College campus mall, a glass-enclosed vending machine stands as a tribute to everlasting thirst. “Enjoy a refreshing drink,” the machine beckons, as its robotic arm readies for motion across the stacks of neatly assorted liquids.
Brahmas seventh in state
Pierce College held their own against San Diego Mesa College Wednesday, winning with a score of 3-0. The game played out in Pierce’s favor for most of the night, with Mesa only collecting enough steam to keep the audience on their toes. Pierce finished the first game 30-17, with Mesa taking the lead only once by two points mid-game.
There’s no accounting for this teacher
New accounting teacher Robert Foster, who occasionally likes to break free from numbers by scuba diving, hiking and mountain biking, has joined the Pierce College faculty this semester. Born in Northridge, Foster has lived in California his entire life. He grew up in Saugus with his five older siblings.