Siren sounds and the people of Israel stop what they’re doing, pull over their cars and stand in silence for an entire minute; it’s the day before Israel’s Independence Day. According to the Western calendar that is used in the U.S., May 14 marks the 60th anniversary of Israel, when celebrations take place throughout the beautiful state.
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HARD CANDY: SWEET ALBUM
Madonna’s latest album, “Hard Candy,” proved once again that she is invincible and that there are no boundaries surrounding her music. With its American debut April 29, the album sold 100,000 copies on its first day of release in the U.S. alone, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
For the students’ defense
“The teacher hates me.” “I didn’t know we were supposed to do that!” “This grading is so unfair.” Exclamations like these are heard in classrooms around the world, sometimes with sincere concern. Yet many students fail to take such complaints to a meaningful level.
Transferring: It’s not that easy
Buried in the general catalog lies the Pierce College mission statement, which contains a promise to dedicate all resources to ensure students achieve their educational, career and personal goals. Among those is the desire to transfer from Pierce to a four-year university, preferably in two years.
Special honor for student at President’s Honor event
Pierce College student Trish Loughnane, who made it on the All-California Academic Team of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for two-year colleges, was recognized for her achievements. Graduating in June, Loughnane has maintained a 3.5 GPA during her five years at Pierce and is leaving with an A.
New CCC chancellor chosen
Jack Scott, former Pasadena City College president, was named chancellor of the California Community Colleges Thursday. Scott will replace Diane Woodruff Jan. 1, when his term as state senator ends. Woodruff has been interim chancellor since July 2007. Scott will take over the 109-campus CCC in a critical time of the state budget crisis.
Financial promises
The funding provided to California Community Colleges has rarely been the amount promised, but Assembly Bill 2277, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Eng, hopes to lay the groundwork that will prevent future shortfalls. This bill has been put on the state’s “suspense file,” but will be reconsidered this month, according to the Community College League of California.
Six DJs, one house, all party
Building a bridge between electro and indie, club “Dance” joins several different music scenes for an electrifying Tuesday-night mixture. Located at the Arena Café on Santa Monica Boulevard, this club caters to the 18 and older crowd, complete with two stories of dance floor, a full bar and an outdoor smoking patio.
Students’ Art Catches The Heart
***The following story is the revised version of the article published in the Roundup May 13, 2008.*** Bizarre, creative and fresh, this year’s Student Art Show showcased some of the most impressive works Pierce College’s Art Department had to offer, and even had a few skilled artists walk away with a little more green to use as inspiration.
Art gallery
Bizarre, creative and fresh, this year’s Student Art Show showcased some of the most impressive works Pierce College’s Art Department had to offer, and even had a few skilled artists walk away with a little more green to use as inspiration. In total, four prizes were awarded to outstanding submissions, chosen from 50 of the most talented artists at Pierce.