Full of both highs and lows, the women’s soccer team’s season ended with a loss to Cerritos.
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eBooks: free, useful resources for finals
When writing a term paper or during finals when students are trying to cramp in every minute they can get for studying, eBooks can be very helpful and the cost is free. The Pierce College library added more eBooks, digital versions of published print materials, to its collection earlier this semester, which currently has more than 15,000 eBooks already gathered including reference, research and reading materials.
Gifts for less green
The holidays are on the way. With Thanksgiving behind us, we have to look forward to what gifts to get our family, friends and coworkers. With the economy in the state it is in, people are going to have to choose wisely and work with what they have. Here are some “don’ts” for the holidays: Don’t buy gift cards from stores that are on the verge of closing or facing bankruptcy.
Looking back at a record season
Very few teams can say that they were 30-2 during their season. Very few teams can have a bond that is not just of being a teammate but also a friend. Very few teams can say that their team is ranked the number one team in California. However, the woman’s volleyball team this year achieved just that.
Three years and still going
Any person who rides an elephant down the middle of Pierce College could be considered unique, and President Robert Garber can be called just that.
Cafeteria gains wireless Internet
Renaming the Pierce College cafeteria to the Country Cafe last winter gave it a more modern feel, and now the dining area offers wireless Internet. The wireless service is free with any purchase. There are many varieties of food for sale at the cafeteria including breakfast muffins, pizza and beverages, and the Brahma deli carries hot and cold sandwiches, even for vegetarians.
Cerritos wins women’s soccer championship
The Falcons win their second consecutive state championship with 4-2 win against Santa Rosa.
Injuries dominated the season
“Bowl game or bust.” Head coach Efrain Martinez firmly declared his team’s philosophy during one of the Brahmas’ final practice sessions in early September. The second-year head coach sought to improve upon his 2007 rookie season, in which Pierce College compiled a 5-5 record, but retained only 11 sophomores for 2008, a year that saw the Brahmas plagued by injuries and a lack of team chemistry, all culminating in a 2-8 season record and no bowl game attended.
Another hit album for Britney Spears
Britney Spears recorded an album that could be number one when the numbers come out. This album shows that Britney is growing as an artist and showing a new side.