Monday was a day dedicated to Cesar Estrada Chavez, the most persistent Hispanic civil rights leader of the 20th century. Born March 31, 1927, on a small farm near Yuma, Ariz., Chavez has become a symbol for the Hispanic community’s struggle for equality, justice and respect.
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UC admissions: What are your chances of getting in?
University of California admissions are more competitive than ever, with high school graduates in California at record high numbers. But will a decrease in high school graduates in the coming years mean an easier transfer into a UC? Not necessarily, said Elizabeth Atondo, transfer director at Pierce College.
THEY’LL FIX YOUR RIDE
Ever had a vintage car you wanted to repair? Or how about a truck you wanted to pimp? The industrial technology department building serves as a haven to students who want to learn how to repair and fix up their rides.
A new slice of Africa
Nestled in the corner of Victory Boulevard and Valjean Avenue lies a little piece of South Africa and a sense of family – the Springbok Bar and Grill. With seating available in the bar, patio or regular dining area, you’ll get a unique experience in any section.
‘Pretty.Odd,’ could be pretty good
Usually, when a band puts together their sophomore album, the sound rarely changes to retain the loyalty of its fans. However, this is not the case with Panic At the Disco and their latest album, “Pretty.Odd.” Panic’s first album released in 2005, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” was laced with vaudeville inspirations and coupled with popular emo lyrics.
A day for women’s month
In recognition of Women’s History Month, three very accomplished women provided insight and inspiration at a March 11 seminar on campus. It was sponsored by the History and Humanities departments, in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute. Named after the United Farm Workers co-founder, the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute is an educational partnership between the Los Angeles Community College District and founding Los Angeles unions.
Female student wins welding competition
For centuries, the world has stereotyped men and women. There are certain things acceptable and the rest remain to be absurd. Yet slowly, the world is becoming more open to change – to new and different things. Say hello to new and different right here at Pierce College.
Stay home for flu season
A contagious respiratory illness, also called the flu, has caused a great deal of stress and absence from class and work alike this season According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 5 to 20 percent of the United States population gets the flu every year.
Cheating: more high tech than ever before
A fail. A zero. Suspension. Possible expulsion. An Academic Dishonesty Report on file. These are the possible disciplinary actions for cheating. The decision to cheat or not to cheat remains fully in the student’s own hands. The consequences can be severe and may end up costing a lot in the long run.
A day for women’s month
2000 and is currently overseeing an internship that will start this summer 2000 and is currently overseeing an internship that will start this summer to provide training in social justice for college sophomores and juniors. Board Trustee Angela Reddock related to Generations X and Y as an avid participant in many L.