When the Los Angeles Community College District did not get enough money for construction under Proposition A in 2001, they sought out for more. The district went out to the voters with Proposition AA in 2003 and received another $980 million for the bond construction program.
Day: March 10, 2008
A hero in the kitchen
The smoke is rising and something starts to sizzle. Smells of garlic and spices swarm through the air as the new Country Cafe chef Jose Cruz whips up fresh made-to-order food. During a time of uncertainty concerning the cafeteria’s future, Cruz has come to rescue Pierce College with freshly prepared foods and innovative ideas for food service.
All cell phones off please
A fail. A zero. Suspension. Possible expulsion. An Academic Dishonesty Report on file. These are the possible disciplinary actions for cheating. The decision to cheat or not to cheat remains fully in the student’s own hands. The consequences can be severe and may end up costing a lot in the long run.
Making English class sexy
“Make it sexy!” As one can tell, this isn’t the average English class. It is exactly this eccentricity and energy that sets Professor David Gonzalez apart from other professors of English. “Personally, I’m whacky,” said Gonzalez, who has been teaching at Pierce College for six years.
Nintendo unleashes a smash hit
The screen lights up, the Wii whirls and Nintendo’s masterpiece finally comes to life. Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third game is its series and by far the best. At the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.99, this game is worth every penny. The third installment, rated T, brings us all of the traditional fighting that has been perfected on the previous games and incorporates new moves, levels, characters and story.
Road Trip full of laughs
In every father’s life there comes a time when he must let his little girl leave the nest and live her own life in the world. In the newly released movie “College Road Trip,” starring Raven-Symoné and Martin Lawrence, a father-daughter relationship gets put to the ultimate test while choosing the perfect college.
Brahmas bested by Renegades
Baseball returned to Pierce College on Thursday as the Brahmas battled the Renegades of Bakersfield College, with the game ending 9-6 in favor of the Renegades. Pierce is now 3-4 across their last seven games, which date back to Feb. 21. “We left it all on the field today and unfortunately we didn’t play well enough to win,” said Joe Arnold, head coach of the Brahmas.
Cheating an unholy route to victory
Recall the age-old adage: Nice guys finish last. While true to a point, recent history would indicate that this saying is no longer quite accurate. Nowadays, you’re run-of-the-mill average Joe finds his or herself trailing the ever- increasing line of ruthless competitors.
Brahmas exact vengeance against Citrus
Fresh out of an extra-inning heartbreaker at Citrus, the Pierce College baseball team avenged their loss, rallying to defeat the Owls 12-7 on March 6 at Joe Kelly Field. The Brahmas came into the game sporting a 2-3 in-conference record, and risked falling four games behind first-place Bakersfield with a loss.