Counselors have a new way to reach busy Pierce College students. Instead of waiting for students to come in with questions, the counselors are going out to students with answers. For the month of May, walk-up counseling will be available to anyone on campus from 11 a.
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Student art shines in 2 local shows
People gazed into the depths of layered artwork that took months to create, students explained their inspiration to others, music blared in loudly through the windows, which made “Sub Urban Myth” not only inspiring but successful. Six dedicated Pierce College art students showcased various paintings, illustrations and ceramics Saturday to an amused crowd.
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 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.
1 vote: make it count
College life is fast paced and bureaucratic change is slow, yet students still need to be involved in systems of government that affect their lives. If millions can vote for “Idols” once a week, they ought to be able to vote for someone who will affect their future.
A cycle of inaction
The circumstances surrounding allegations of wrongful use of force on two counts by Sheriff’s personnel, one in April at L.A. Mission College and the other at Harbor College, needs to be addressed by the board of trustees. At the heart of this complex problem is the district’s relationship with the L.
Silent Hill elicits screams
Better than such scary thrillers “The Grudge” and “The Excorcist,” the morbid film “Silent Hill” delivers a breakthrough performance with very few actors, that tempts the imagination with mind-twisting special effects and graphics of demons and witches in the earlier ages of history.
Gnarls for the masses
If Dr. Dre and Gwen Stefani were to conceive a love child their baby would be Gnarls Barkley. With an eclectic, multifaceted mix of sounds that has its own pulse, the album “St. Elsewhere” is Disneyland for the brain. This is the debut album between Grammy nominated producer Danger Mouse, whose large cult following is no coincidence after his dubious mix of The Beatles’, “The White Album” and Jay-Z’s “The Black Album,” and soulful vocalist Cee-Lo Green, a member of the Goodie Mob, blending all genres of music.
Painting…… a bright future
Some people are born with a natural artistic ability. Envied by millions, this rare breed can draw, paint and sculpt beautiful works of art with ease and grace. Their skills are precise and their minds creative. This is how to describe Lynn Esh. Growing up, Esh had an immediate love for the arts.
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”.