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.
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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.
Please stop hurling junk food at our time-deprived students
From pizza and chips to soups and lattes, the variety of food offered at Pierce College is incredible.
Although I have never considered myself to be a health freak, eating well is a part of my everyday life.
I have sat through one too many science and health classes at Pierce not to know that maintaining a balanced diet contributes greatly to a better quality of life.
DMV restricts student’s privilege to drive to school
In a recent trip to Las Vegas, I was involved in an accident. A woman backed up into my car leaving a huge dent. We took the standard practice of exchanging information and insurance policies and we made our way back to our destinations. Days later, after making numerous calls to her insurance provider we finally settled and my car was going to be fixed, and I was going to find out that my license was going to be suspended.
*****Blood Drive
The American Red Cross and the Pierce College ASO partnered up to give students and volunteers the opportunity to save the lives of many Californians. The Pierce blood drive took place on Nov. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.
Pierce nets $2.5 million in grants
Millions of dollars in grant money has been awarded to Pierce College recently, including $2,038,306 to help fund online course development and $359,757 for the Pierce Early Childhood Education (PECE) program. More than $189,135 was awarded across numerous other grants, most of which were submitted early in the year and approved in August and September.
*****Women’s volleyball season at an end, Can’t win them all, Fullerton College to advance to Elite Eight (CORRECTED)
After winning their seventh Western State Conference title and first-round match in this year’s Regionals tournament, the Pierce College women’s volleyball team members’ season is at an end after losing to Fullerton College over the weekend, 3-1. The Lady Brahmas of volleyball began their Regionals matches Tuesday Nov.
****CSU Fees Expected to Increase
Students enrolled in a Cal State University may find themselves doing a double-take when they go to pay their fees next year. If a proposed fee increase passes as expected, students will be required to pay an extra $277 than the cost of a semester this year because of a proposed second increase in the mandatory State University Fee in just two years.
CSU fees expected to increase
CSU fees expected to increaseStudents enrolled in a Cal State University may find themselves doing a double-take when they go to pay their fees next year. If a proposed fee increase passes as expected, students will be required to pay an extra $277 than the cost of a semester this year because of a proposed second increase in the mandatory State University Fee in just two years.
(REVISED) Academic Senate Elections
Several important decisions were made November 5th to the 10th that will affect students and faculty in the upcoming spring, summer and fall of 2008 semesters. The Academic Senate elections voted in seven people to represent full-time and part-time faculty at Pierce College .