An increased number of Pierce transfer students will attend the University of California, Berkeley, beginning in fall 2015. Sunday Salter, transfer center director, said 70
Month: May 2015
Thursday Concert Series presents music for strings
A 2×4 is a wooden board typically used to support a structure, but in this week’s Thursday Concert Series, it was used to perform musical
Philosopher’s Cabaret
Pierce College will host the Philosopher’s Cabaret to showcase various art by Pierce students in the Great Hall on May 25 at 5 p.m.
Closer to the stars: Planetary show
Pierce College Physics and Planetary Science Department chair Dale Fields took students on a trip by using technology to visit the planets in our solar
Investigations find Pierce College in violation of board rule, district counted multiple votes
An internal investigation by Pierce College found the school’s Student Trustee election was in violation of a board rule governing voting hours, while a separate
Pro: Charities focusing on America
If more Americans charities focused on international charities it would significantly impact the development of impoverished countries, and ultimately help empower the world. Despite the
Con: Charities focusing on America
Today, we often see people in America focusing more on other countries than their own citizens. Before we can properly address issues around the world,
Con: Math as a GE
Unless a student chooses a STEM career, requiring an Engineering, Math or Science major , the question becomes, “what are the odds the average person
Pro: Math as a GE
We use mathematics in our everyday lives more than we think we do. That is why math should be a mandatory part of students’ general
Con: Math as a GE
On entering college, students should be allowed the freedom to focus on their strengths. Opting-out of math, with the knowledge that it will not be