This season has been one of the best for the women on the swim team, breaking records placing eighth in the state and first in two events. The team of six women shined Friday and Saturday in Pasadena, where 33 schools competed in the California State Championship.
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Mock disaster to hit Pierce
After several years of not being implemented, college employees will be participating in a disaster drill in the Campus Center on May 19. The training is intended to teach Pierce College’s Emergency Response Team basic information needed to respond to a crisis on campus.
Students to exhibit artwork at art gallery and local youth center
Six Pierce College students will feature their artwork in “Sub Urban Myth.” The exhibit’s opening reception takes place this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center. Artwork will range from oil on canvas, oil on wood, paper on canvas and pencil on wood.
Fiddlin’ in the rain…
The 46th annual Topanga Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival took place Sunday with more than 5,000 people enjoying perfomances, food and contests. It was hosted by the Paramount Ranch near Agoura. “It’s Southern California’s favorite old time and bluegrass music event.
Creative outlets create artwork
After hearing about his many creative endeavors, it is easy to see why he is a Gemini. Greg Thirloway, an accomplished actor, artist and furniture designer is just as unique as his Scottish-Irish last name. As a child he was drawn into art after his mother took him to the Los Angeles County Museum almost 35 years ago to view Pablo Picasso Retrospective exhibit.
Corrections
Clarifications: The “Deans’ Tea and President’s List” insert in the March 8 edition of The Roundup contained the names of students who received qualifying grades during the Spring 2005 semester. The page 2 editorial in the March 15 issue of The Roundup indicated that professional models are hired by the college for the covers of the Pierce College catalog and schedule of classes.
News Briefs
Brush up on your study skills: Ix Rosenberg Ph.D. presents a study skills workshop to help students with: ? Note taking ? Listening skills ? Reading comprehension ? Vocabulary building ? Passing final exams In the Tutoring Center, Tomorrow from 11 a.
Celebrating ‘Don Quixote’
Heavy winds and cold temperatures were not enough to sway students along with members of the community from participating in Monday’s read-a-thon commemorating the 400th anniversary of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes’ novel “Don Quixote.” The event took place on the campus mall in front of the library and was organized by Spanish professor Fernando Oleas.
Vietnam Vets to speak at ‘Piece of my Heart’ matinee
“A Piece of My Heart,” portrays the experiences of female nurses in Vietnam, a roundtable discussion will immediately follow the Saturday matinee performance featuring Vietnam veterans. The discussion is free and open to the public and hopes to answer questions people may have about what life was like in war-torn Vietnam.
After alcoholism: a new dad
Growing up with an alcoholic father didn’t exactly bring about the easiest childhood. The best way to describe being 8 years old and taking care of my 3-year-old brother is like walking on eggshells around my dad. One day it could be peaches and the next, disaster, with a slap to the face and a night in my room.