Dear Editor, I am an Equine Studies major and I was outraged to read Marion Kimble’s front-page article regarding our equine center used for evacuee horses from the recent fires. I was a volunteer and I can tell you we are not ill-prepared for the task. Why the bad press? The city workers and volunteers were not prepared and we had to wait on them to complete their paperwork before we could admit any horses.
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Thanks for the great story on Health fees
Dear Editor, I am writing to congratulate you and your reporter Amaris Alarcon. She wrote an article about health fees in Issue 6 of The Roundup. It that was well written, accurate and a pleasure to read. The timing could not have been better either, published on the day of the Board of Trustees meeting at Pierce College.
Abusing the First Amendment
It was one in the afternoon on Nov. 3, 2008 and I was on my way to my car to drop off my book bag and get a quick touch up of gel since the sun turned on ym hair and gave me the afro style for the day. I noticed a number of students together standing in front of a man holding a giant sign and, as humans, I followed my curiosity instinct and walked over to the area.
Number-one-in-state Brahmas extend home streak
Holding the number one spot in California, the women’s volleyball team scored the 57th victory of their home game-winning streak against Glendale Community College.
Here comes flu season, let’s just hope there’s no mutation involved
It’s time for flu season and there are other options available rather than spending a week sick in bed and unable to attend classes or go to work. A flu shot may decrease the chance of obtaining the virus this time around.
Federally-funded ASL textbooks near completion
A project started two years ago is nearly finished as Pierce puts the finishing touches on two textbooks translated into ASL.
Interceptions, lost fumble betray Brahmas
A sweeping away-game loss against rivaling Valley College has dashed any remaining hopes of a season victory for the Pierce College football team.
Home-game loss dims chance for conference crown
Even with its latest loss dropping the record to 2-5, the Pierce football team feels it still has “a lot to play for.”
Universal Studio’s Best Nights of Horror
Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights gives off a great performance with gruesome special effects and terrifying creatures that pounce.
10 Things to do for Halloween
Halloween can be dull when there’s nothing to do. Here’s a list of 10 things to spice-up someone’s Halloween night.