The spring elections for positions in the Associated Students Organization have been scheduled for April 14 and 15, with a debate forum scheduled for April 8. The official list of candidates was released early last week. There are four candidates for the position of president: Skyler Grant, Sallay Manah, Christian Marfil and Adam Wade.
Month: March 2008
Tue, Mar 11, 2008
, New ATM installed in Country Café (An ATM made its return to the Country Café on Feb. 28 and the addition of a new
Pierce Fashion blooms
Pierce College students flaunt a wide array of colors on campus – their fashion blooms like a cherry blossom. The styles on campus, imbued with spring colors, inspire us. “Fashion is the individual’s internal spirit expressed on the exterior,” said Leonel Mondragón, a former Pierce student.
New chef spices up Country Café
The smoke is rising and something starts to sizzle. Smells of garlic and spices swarm through the air as the new Country Café 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.
Nintendo follows up with another smash hit
The screen lights up, the Wii whirls and Nintendo’s masterpiece finally comes to life. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (SSBB) is the third game in its series and by far the best. At the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.99, this game is worth every penny.
A road lined with 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 the daughter chooses her perfect college.
Women’s History Month hits home
A group of men founded Pierce College in 1947, and when first opened, the entire student population was male. Currently, 56 percent of 20,000 students attending this school are female. Fifty-nine percent of all community college students in the U.S. are women, according to the American Association of Community Colleges.
Professor takes unique approach to student success
“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.
Tennis team trumps Glendale
The Pierce College tennis team fought hard and triumphed as they competed in a tennis match against Glendale College, with three sets out of six won on Friday. This season they are playing in the Western State Conference, in which they won a match against Hancock College on Feb.
Tennis team falls just short of the top as they tie with Glendale 3-3
The Pierce College tennis team fought hard as they competed in a tennis match against Glendale Community College. The match ended in a tie, with three sets out of six won on Friday. “We need to win this match so we can be top two in the conference,” said Vinnie Amore, eigth in singles.