Instructor of Life Sciences Jamie Beavers is growing sweet pea plants, Gregor Mendel’s model organism, in her Biology 110. “We lost some of them to
Month: March 2018
Honor, duty, courage and higher education
Going from “boots to books” can be difficult for some transitioning back to everyday life and taking orders from professors instead of sergeants. But
Take chances, dance more dances
Nine students pay close attention to dance instructor Jenny Ghiglia as she demonstrates the carefully constructed choreography that they will soon practice. The students
Library has 105 tablets available to students
An economic divide might keep students from accessing technology to complete schoolwork, but a new program helps get rid of those barriers. The Library
Preview: Day of Politics nears
Polarized ideologies may feel the heat during the Day of Politics when legislators and students take the stage for speeches, questions and moderated debates. On
Con: Technological Distractions
It’s easy to say that technology distracts us, as it’s become so accustomed to our daily lives. Yet people often seem to forget why it
Pro: Technological Distractions
Do you remember trying to fit as much information as possible in cramped handwriting on that one notecard that one high school teacher let you
Lower prices, more sales
At the beginning of each new semester, outside textbook sellers visit the Pierce College campus and target students with reduced textbook prices. These companies are
Brahmas tame Beavers
A 20-minute delay to the start of the game couldn’t keep the No. 8 Brahmas from getting home in time for dinner after a straight
Let’s go clubbing on the Mall
Each semester, Associated Student Organization (ASO) hosts Club Rush, an event that provides a space for groups on campus to recruit new members and make