Spider-Man is back to save the day in this third rendition of the trilogy that has captivated audiences around the world. Peter Parker, played by the always-enjoyable Tobey Maguire, is planning to ask his girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), to be his wife.
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Rejection never felt so good
I got rejected from the University of California, Los Angeles…again. The first time I applied was as a senior in high school. I didn’t have the best grades or the highest SAT scores, but I had the tenacity and the drive that made me believe I could make it at a big university.
Brahmas control playoff destiny in women’s soccer
Heather Herrera is small by soccer standards at a diminutive 5’2″, but she’s a fearless and relentless tackler whose opponents often end up on their behinds after an encounter with her for control of the ball. And to add insult to injury, Herrera scored the only goal that mattered early in the game against the Corsairs at the Soccer Pit on Friday.
Blood Brothers review
Lies, death, despair, attempted knifings, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, poverty, jealousy and social class dissociation – all set to a campy musical backdrop? Doesn’t seem quite right, does it? But somehow, the cast of “Blood Brothers,” the Theatre Arts department’s fall production, makes it work without any hint of contrivance.
‘Lamb of God’ rocks the crowd
Suggested head: By Brien Overly Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe’s shirt said it all: ‘F*** Subtlety.” Uncensored and unashamed, the band would indeed pound their style of hardcore metal into the audience’s ears with the subtlety of a brick to the face.
LACCD Web site wins gold
A ‘Gold Medallion of Excellence’ was awarded to the Los Angeles Community College District, of which Pierce is a part, for its Web site. Judging was based on creativity and effective marketing. Awards were given by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations earlier this month at its annual conference to recognize outstanding achievement in communications for community, junior and technical college professionals.
Arts and Entertinment News
“Missing Students” exhibit rescheduled Swisher Park Wednesday, Nov. 10, all day (rain or shine) The long-awaited collection will be displayed at Pierce for one day only. The sculptures were designed to raise awareness of the number of students missing at community colleges due to budget cuts last year.
Endless sands of Iraq
The following editorial, written by Roundup staff writer Chrystal Walsh, won an honorable mention Oct. 16 in an on-the-spot competition sponsored by the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, which featured Southern California student reporters and photographers competing in 13 categories.
What events do you do in your free time that you would like to see on campus?
I would like to see a figure-skating competition, or maybe bring back the rodeo. Sharon Vaturi Maybe concerts: hip-hop, rap, rock. Mariama Fofana I would like to have special occasion dances similar to high school dances. Xochitl Mora We could have a talent show.
Archrival Valley prevails
A deafening silence descended over Shepard Stadium Saturday night after Valley College took the lead on a fourth quarter interception to snatch a shocking 36-33 comeback win over the stunned Brahmas. Monarch cornerback Geoff Tisdale waltzed into the end zone when he picked off freshman quarterback Thomas Herringshaw’s ill-advised lateral pass on the Brahma 8-yard line.