At a Pierce College Academic Senate meeting, it was announced that Pierce is hiring for a new faculty position. That position is the Distance Education Coordinator, who would help manage the planned increase of online classes offered at Pierce. Finalists have already been picked from a pool of Los Angeles Community College District employees.
Year: 2007
It’s time to say goodbye
As much as I don’t want to let go… I know it’s time. As this semester comes to an end I can’t help but hold back my tears. Tears of thankfulness and pride in my fellow student journalist. We, as a staff, have accomplished many feats, including winning 26 awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges conference and competition-something that has not happened in several semesters.
Baseball Season Preview
Baseball Ana Barraza 1-1-1-1 Expectations are set high for the Pierce College baseball team as they prepare for their upcoming season. The team, led by Bob Lofrano, Pierce’s new athletic director, ended the last season by losing to Riverside Community College in the first round of the playoffs.
Holiday nostalgia
With the holiday season falling upon us, it’s easy to get caught up in the consumerism and materialism that comes with the “door-buster” and “night owl” sales. The desire to please one’s friends and family with the newest in electronics or wardrobe may be on the top of the list for many people, but would it be too much to give a gift more meaningful? “Do unto others as you would expect they do unto you.
Christmas Oratorio
It was a merry night with Santa Claus and Pierce College Philharmonic Choir on Saturday in the Annual Family Holiday Concert at the Art Hill. The holiday concert started with the classical rendition of “Oratorio de Noel,” which was originally composed by Camille Saint-Saens in 1858.
(REVISED) Pierce College Council Meeting
The Pierce College Council met on Nov. 29, to discuss information on the Student Success Committee and several other items on the agenda. Joy McCaslin, who represents the administration and is an executive member of the PCC, informed the collegial council on ideas to help students at Pierce with finishing their educational goals.
Larry Andre speaks his philosophy
Teaching since ’87, Larry Andre brings a load of experience with him to any campus he teaches. Students return to take his classes coming from previous classes since. It’s his teaching style that intrigues students to keep taking his classes. “I teach students to write their own philosophy,” said Andre.
Pierce Blood Drive: Students saving lives
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.
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.