Experts debate the existence of Internet Addictive Disorder, but allow me to offer an opinion from a long-time gamer’s point of view.
Internet addiction is just as real as your face, and the danger it poses to this and coming generations is underestimated.
Last night I was watching CSPAN (yes, insert nerd alert here) and I was absolutely appalled to find that the stalwart of boring political coverage (think British parliamentary live coverage) had been overtaken by YouTube. I’m a big proponent of the populist political coverage that CNN, most visibly, and other network and cable shows have been pushing during this election season.
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Making its theatrical debut at Pierce College, Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” shined on stage with brilliant dialogue, incredible acting and impressive stage design. The story focuses on Joe Keller (played by Bill Ruehl), a 61-year-old man who ships airplane parts to airplane construction sites or repair shops.
Taking a minute to meditate before his next move, he pictures himself jumping over a flight of stairs, and then running a 10-foot rail, ending his action with a graceful landing. This is an everyday encounter for those who follow the art of parkour. Alex “Ace” Scott has been studying and practicing parkour – a style of urban obstacle coursing – for a little more than four years.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction – and one of man’s most revolutionary achievements, the Internet, is a perfect example of this. Society has leaned on the easily accessible, expeditious World Wide Web to conduct the bulk of our day-to-day operations.
The men’s volleyball team at Pierce College lost their starting setter and now they are working hard to step up their game. Sia Irilian, 17, who had been playing volleyball for nine years and was the starting setter for the Brahmas, quit after their March 12 game against Moorpark College.
A machine fills the atmosphere with smoke, as 20-somethings dance the night away. Infused with the color red, generated by machines and red satin table covers, Club Red Square sets a fun and sexy vibe for club patrons. Every Thursday night, Club Red Square, located on Ventura Boulevard, hosts “Club Fusion,” mixing the sounds of hip-hop, reggaeton and Latin music.
The Brahmas defeated the Vaqueros of Glendale Community College after an eight-game losing streak, with a final score of 13-3. “We’ve been playing better,” said head coach Joe Arnold. “If you just gauge it by wins and losses, it’s not necessarily a true indication of progression of the team.
Valley College defeated Pierce College at swim meet Friday afternoon, 67-44. The event was a dual meet between Pierce and Valley for both men and women, with diving and swimming rounds. “We know that team very well because they train with us every day, because their pool, the pool that they’ve been using, is broken,” said Fred Shaw, Pierce head coach.
