Usually a syllabus goes unread … until Snoop Dogg tells you to read it. That’s what chemistry professor Benny Ng did. As a result, hundreds
Day: September 18, 2020
No longer out of place
Despite Sofia Zaragoza’s academic achievements, she second guessed her abilities throughout her educational journey. “I often really felt out of place, and I didn’t think
Making a stand by taking a knee
In response to months of protests in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM), athletes have used their platform to bring awareness to social inequality by
Zooming in the dark
To protect student privacy rights, professors that conduct online meetings cannot require a camera to be turned on, which has varied opinions among many Pierce
Virtual Visits
A new portal has launched for students to access services provided by the Student Health Center (SHC), such as virtual consultations for mental health assistance.
Temporary return to in-person education
While much of Pierce has now officially transitioned online, some hard to convert classes remained on campus over the summer—with some minor restrictions. Classes at
BRIEF: Against systemic racism
Academic Senate members discussed a proposal against systemic racism. Resolutions listed in the proposal are intended to create a safe and inclusive learning environment at
BRIEF: Online through spring
Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez announced that the winter session and spring semester will be primarily online. Rodriguez wrote that the district
Enrollment down
Pierce College’s current 10% deficit in enrollment compared to last year would normally raise the loudest alarms across the district. But the numbers are “looking
Pro: Zoom cameras on
When classes were in person, professors were able to monitor whether or not their students were paying attention. Now, the only way to know if