Follow the pleasant aroma of freshly-popped buttery popcorn downstairs from the Pierce College library and you will find the Faculty Staff Resource Center (FSRC). Opened in July, the center provides staff and faculty, both part time and full time, a place to complete classroom preparations, hang out with other faculty members or just enjoy some peace, quiet and popcorn.
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Emergency box abuse
Code blue emergency is the name of the Pierce College safety system that is going through an investigation to be upgraded. The blue box system is triggered by fake calls more than it is by real emergencies. If you take a walk around all 427 acres of the Pierce campus, you will notice a pattern of 22 blue emergency boxes scattered throughout the grounds.
Large animals seek refuge at Pierce
As the Corral fire raged in Malibu, Pierce College’s Equestrian Center was the center of large animal rescue once again, a mere five weeks after the last Malibu fire. Volunteer horse “haulers” and the Los Angeles County Emergency Response Team (ERT) for animals brought in horses, ponies, goats, sheep, miniature donkeys and chickens.
Soccer season ends with heartbreaking loss to Cypress
A heartbreaking late goal separated what was a close match between Pierce College women’s soccer team and Cypress College, as they lost 2-1 in the first round of Regional Playoff on Nov.17 at the Pit. The result was tough on the Brahmas, with both sides sharing possession and vying for a winning goal up to the final whistle.
A club takes a hands-on approach to sociology
Joy and hope spread through the hallways as the Sociology Club gave out free hugs to students and faculty as a random act of kindness Nov. 14 at the Pierce College mall in front of the financial aid office. The Sociology Club’s ‘Free Hugs’ event is a not a solo act, but a byproduct of a campaign that started in 2004.
Iconic emcee redeemed
Jay-Z’s latest effort, “American Gangster,” not only marks a return to greatness for the legendary emcee, it marks the return of quality hip-hop to the mainstream. According to Jay-Z, “Gangster” chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional, larger-than-life crime figure loosely based on Frank Lucas, Denzel Washington’s character in the film of the same title, and on his own experiences.
Excuse me officer, I have a class to teach
The campus is currently experiencing hectic times because of road closures, lost parking spaces, increased noise and dust, and some general confusion caused by the building program. But the temporary discomfort is well worth the ultimate improvement. Some days I have to park behind the North Gym and walk a quarter of a mile to my office, but we are all doing similar things and I believe that we are all pulling together to get through this period.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: It is extremely gratifying to learn there will be a better access to the campus from the Orange Line. It can’t come soon enough for me! (The pace at which I am taking classes, I guess I will still be here when it happens.) Walking across the soccer field, I hold my breath anticipating the sprinklers will go on at any minute! When it rains, I just cannot go across the field and instead have to walk on Victory Boulevard from Winnetka Avenue to the Mason Avenue entrance.
A legacy of excellence
Winning a championship is no cakewalk; now, the Pierce College women’s soccer team has done it three times in a row. This year the team has been consistently impressive. A 2-0 win against Bakersfield College this month resulted in them winning its third consecutive Southern Division Western State Conference championship.
Students renew their love for literature
“Catcher in the Rye,” “1984,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Harry Potter”- using the wonders of Facebook are the top books read by local college students in the network. But when all the homework is done, when eight-houvvr shifts have been worked and stomachs have been fed, what would the average college student prefer to do with that precious time? Would they rather strain their eyes watching TV, playing video games or checking their latest comments on MySpace? Or would they prefer to spend some quality time with Boo Radley, Holden Caulfield or the beloved wizard, Harry? Many students probably lost the urge to read for pleasure well before they had to balance 12 units and part-time jobs.