The 60th annual Pierce College graduation will take place June 4 at 6 p.m., at Swisher Park, across from the cafeteria. Graduates are scheduled to arrive by 5:15 p.m. in order to register and receive instructions. Thirteen-hundred students submitted a petition for graduation, but only 500 are expected to attend the ceremony.
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GRADUATION EDITORIAL
As the semester dwindles down to its final days, students are becoming anxious to greet summer, and for some, to step foot on new grounds ? a university. The graduation ceremony for the Pierce College class of 2008 will take place at 6 p.m. June 4, in Swisher Park, across from the cafeteria.
SPORTS BANQUET
Several awards were given at the sports banquet Monday in the faculty lounge, including the title of tennis MVP to Kostya Omelyanchuk. Other awards presented were “most improved” to Enrique Lewin for tennis and “the coaches award” to Antonio Cortez in tennis.
Reality TV puts a price on human values
What happened to Tila Tequila’s first soul mate from season one of “A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila?” What about that of Bret Michaels from “Rock of Love?” And the unlucky bloke from “I Love New York?” The sick portrayal of romance idolized by hundreds of thousands of teenagers is a twisted reflection of America’s values, which seem to be founded on an “entertainment first, integrity second” basis.
Pierce commits to eco-friendly renovations
In an effort to stave off global warming, the presidents and chancellors of 284 universities and colleges across the nation committed to negating the effects of our carbon-producing activities. The American College & Public University Presidents Climate Commitment, created last June, promises to “initiate development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible.
Volleyball Opinion
Emerging victorious for six back-to-back games, including their conference opener, the men’s volleyball team seemed to promise a great season. Sadly, the winning streak was the team’s biggest firework, and by the time of the Western State Conference, all the sparks had gone out.
Spending money you do not have
Growing up, most young people no longer spend mom and dad’s money. However, they get credit cards to substitute for what they are no longer getting. Although the cost of going to college can amount to ridiculously high prices, including everything from transportation to books and laptop computers, it is become easier for students to get credit cards — and dig themselves into huge pits of debt.
Are you a sneakerhead?
Sneakers have become collectables, and the people who have them in every color and style refer to themselves as “sneakerheads.” Nike Jordans, Air Force Ones and Dunks. You name it, a true sneakerhead has it – and they also have a shirt to match. Collecting sneakers is not a cheap hobby, but it sure is a stylish one.
GRADUATION STORY
The 60th annual Pierce College graduation will take place June 4 at 6 p.m., at Swisher Park, across from the cafeteria. Graduates are scheduled to arrive by 5:15 p.m. in order to register and receive instructions. Thirteen-hundred students submitted a petition for graduation, but only 500 are expected to attend the ceremony.