The women’s volleyball team took first in the 23rd Annual San Diego Mesa Invitational on Sept. 19 and 20. They beat Riverside and College of the Canyons the first day, winning all three sets in each game. On the second day, they faced El Camino College, which proved to be the most challenging game. The Brahmas had lost to them in the finals of this tournament last year, and again when they played them in a match just weeks ago. Revenge was sweet when the Brahmas were able to beat El Camino College in four sets, taking them to the finals where they defeated Glendale Arizona in three sets.
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Endgame action prevents loss for soccer team
Second in state, the Pierce College soccer team begins their push toward their fourth-straight Western State Conference South Division title.
Creating awareness to end binge drinking
Of all the experiments that teenagers engage in nowadays, alcohol consumption is the most common one. In 1984, the federal drinking age was set to 21 years old, one the highest in the world. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the age restriction has helped to decrease alcohol consumption among teenagers.
Women’s volleyball brings more to new season
The Pierce women’s volleyball team returns with new and returning players to conquer the new sports season.
Brahmas on a 54-home-game winning streak
The sound of palm on leather left a ringing in the ears of the Comets as the Pierce College women’s volleyball team defeated their opponents from Palomar College, 3-1, Sept. 17 in the South Gym. Outside hitters Janet Alvarado and Sarah Martin led the Brahma attack, each recording 13 kills with Martin recording three aces, while libero Ashley Clark paced the defense with seven digs, raising her Western State Conference lead in that category to 106 on the season.
They’re back – and better than ever
High top sneakers and their scarlet/white uniforms ready, Pierce College Women’s Basketball team is ready to box-out their way thru the season. Bridget Jenkins, 19-year-old sophomore, is 2008 All Game High Scorer for the WSC Western State Conference; she leads the state on free throws with 87%.
Pierce parking proves problematic
The parking situation has always been bad at Pierce. This not news. What is news is it’s going to get worse. Parking Lot 1, in front of the Administration Building, will be closed for repairs beginning October 1. Thankfully, this isn’t a permanent closure but the effect will be painful for as long as it’s closed.
ROUGH: Peek-A-Boo I Hear You
First colleges want to force you to pay hundreds of dollars for textbooks and now they want to listen in on what is happening in the classroom? Invasion of privacy is a crime the last time I checked. The purpose for the new intercom systems is a safety precaution.
Intercom system leads to a safer campus
Last semester the decision to have a safety intercom system installed in each classroom was finalized. The production of the intercoms is currently in the works and will be installed in the classrooms sometime this semester. The purpose for the new intercom systems is a safety precaution.
Drinking age faces test of time
Some college presidents are rethinking the idea about lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18 to reduce binge drinking. Some agree about changing the law but some do not agree because there could be many disadvantages to the change. President Robert Garber sees points on both sides but says if the drinking age were to change, then it should only take place “where it would be monitored and regulated.