With the heat boiling outside, the air-conditioned Performing Arts Building was the perfect escape with spirited entertainment. Seats were filled as the lights dimmed and performers took the stage during the Children’s Dance Theatre on Saturday. The main feature performance was “Peter and the Wolf,” a musical story that was originally created to teach children the different instruments in an orchestra.
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Student bill of rights opposed
The Board of Governors Consultation Council recently opposed the development of certain guidelines and principles as part of a student bill of rights established in March. Why was this supposed bill for the rights of students never put into effect? Michael S.
LACCD on board with activism
Nancy Pearlman, Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees, feels students should be more active in governance. “I think students should get active in their student government,” said Pearlman. Pearlman has been an LACCD board member since 2001, handling “whatever happens in the district”.
Stop raid on student aid
Students with college loans are about to face a test of character. Those without the means to pay for college, who continue to pursue education through borrowing, must demand that the Senate re-evaluate its priorities. Congress began this year with a $12.
Hooked on helping
Police found William Banks sleeping in his car on Skid Row in 1997. Eight years later, he finds himself a graduate of the Addiction Studies Program. Banks was one of 30 students who received a certificate of completion and a “Page 77” Award at the ceremony as presenters shared their past trials with addiction on Friday in the Faculty Dining Room.
Corrections
The article on Robert Garber in the previous issue, “Garber: the first 100 days,” stated that James Dawson participated in the Political Activities Club. He is not a participant but is the director of the Service Learning program. Kathy Holland, professor of political science is the advisor to the club.
Student Affairs Committee stirsup college plans
The Student Affairs Committee wants to revolutionize Pierce College. The legal entity governed by the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees has big changes in mind for the future of the college. Plans to expand the cafeteria with brand food such as Subway and Panda Express are among their projects as well as working to register students to vote.
Super Mario World: for the love of the game
There I am on Yoshi Island. I jump up to collect a gold coin but duck as a huge bullet attacks me. I then swing through the air, collect my mushroom and land on my green dinosaur, Yoshi. As the enemy surrounds me from all sides, I do a twisting jump on their heads while Yoshi eats them up with his big red tongue saving my life.
only the Cheerful NEED apply
A contagious smile, a cheerful heart, a little bit of experience and a learning attitude are the requirements needed to join a Pierce College cheerleading squad on the rise. Anticipating a larger squad and three teams with the necessary tools to compete for a championship, the fall semester is their time to shine.
Predictions for the Fall ’06 sports season
Women’s Soccer † Last year’s women’s soccer team can be described in three words: one win away. After a heart-breaker to Long Beach City College in the semifinals by one penalty kick, head coach Adolfo Perez has regrouped even after losing several players from that team.