Groucho Marx once said that “politics is the art of looking for trouble.” That seemed to be the case on March 27, when a student
Year: 2019
Say goodbye to placement tests
Placement tests are a thing of the past, with the implementation of Assembly Bill 705. AB 705 is a bill that passed in 2017 and
‘The Green Book’ movie screening
Historical based textbooks about social injustice may be boring to some, but when given a new platform in cinema it broadens its audience, and gives
Healing hands mend wounded athletes
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 28 years ago won their first title against the Los Angeles Lakers to start a dynasty like no other.
A vaccine away from disease
The anti-vax movement is now one of the top threats to global health as outbreaks of preventable diseases are increasing around the world, including in
Con: Academic stability is the key
Pierce College should not offer more summer and winter classes because these classes are conducted at a faster pace, and the longer class hours may
Pro: Abundant courses for success
More classes should be added to Pierce College during the winter and summer sessions because it helps students transfer and graduate faster, gives more flexibility,
BRIEF: Graffiti in women’s restroom
A “disturbing” message was found in the women’s restroom located at the Music Department Building at Pierce College on March 27 at 11 a.m. causing
E-fficiency: cover to cover
Many students just aren’t able to afford textbooks. With a regular semester class only being about four months long and a winter or summer session
Con: Working smarter, not harder
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) education plan makes it difficult for a student to transfer to a UC or CSU because students can