Rallies organized by the Students for California’s Future against suggested cuts in education funding took place across the state Monday. According to the SFCF, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget plan for the 2008-09 fiscal year would cut $483 million from community college general funds, as well as hundreds of millions from University of California and California State University programs.
Month: April 2008
Travel to Egypt, gain credits plus knowledge
An educational tour of Egypt will be available both to students of Dr. Lynda Toth’s Humanities 6 course in the fall, and to anybody else interested. The 10-day trip is scheduled for December, according to Toth, professor of humanities and speech. “I’ve set the travel date far in advance to give students time to apply for various scholarships and other funding sources to help pay for the trip,” she added.
Pierce baseball loses close game to Bakersfield
The baseball team fell short of a victory Thursday, losing 10-9 to Bakersfield in one of the closest games of the season, according to head coach Joe Arnold. Pierce has now fallen four games behind, which makes it very crucial for them to do well in their next few games to clench a playoff spot.
Pierce aims for higher state graduation rate
While recent research reveals that roughly half of all high school seniors in the 50 largest cities in the U.S. don’t graduate, Pierce College continues to try to persuade students who may have left their education early to return to school. A study released April 1 by America’s Promise Alliance found that in the 2003-2004 school year, the graduation rate in Los Angeles was at 43.
Budget mystery causes hiring freeze
With the state withholding information about the budget for the nine community colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District, Pierce College has to hold off on hiring any new teachers. The number of positions is limited based on retirement numbers dropping, according to Pierce College President Robert Garber.
Manure smells like shit
The Pierce College Manure team is the only community college team in the country that was selected to compete in the National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 20. The team is in Washington, D.C., having left Friday to return on Monday.
Internet addiction: a reality
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.
Stop the uninformed rebellions
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.
Placement exams need replacement
TOPIC | Pierce College placement tests OUR VIEW | Placement tests are outdated and their results don’t always place people in the correct classes. All incoming students are required to take assessment tests that will determine which math and/or English class they can register for.
A vivid take on a classic play
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.