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Author: Michael Smithlin

Women’s basketball dunked on
Basketball Sports Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball dunked on

November 9, 2022 Michael Smithlin

The Brahmas lose their home opener to Victory Valley College with the final score of 86-18. Newly hired head coach Thara Innocent believes this game

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“Reanimate” brings energy to campus
Campus Life

“Reanimate” brings energy to campus

June 6, 2022 Michael Smithlin

Following the restricted guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the art and athletic programs at Pierce College have shared struggling moments for students and

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Wearing her crown with pride
Features

Wearing her crown with pride

May 25, 2022 Michael Smithlin

Melissa Soong is the current Miss San Fernando Valley and has remained active assisting the Valley through events and meetings focusing on personal branding and

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Pierce hosts UCLA Day
Campus Life

Pierce hosts UCLA Day

May 19, 2022 Michael Smithlin

Soon to be Bruins attended UCLA Day hosted by the Los Angeles Pierce College Transfer Center. The event focused on guiding newly admitted University of

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Opinion Streetbeat

Streetbeat: What do you think about the climate crisis?

April 27, 2022May 6, 2022 Michael Smithlin

“A lot of girls here on campus buy from the brand Shein, and they aren’t aware that they are supporting the exploitation of children and

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Review: Volleyball returns to the court
Men's Volleyball Sports Volleyball

Review: Volleyball returns to the court

April 20, 2022 Michael Smithlin

Despite a struggling season, the men’s volleyball team progressed from the start with their skill and communication.  While bidding their coach farewell after his reduced

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Con: Leave the books alone
Opinion Pro/Con

Con: Leave the books alone

March 30, 2022 Michael Smithlin

In what seems like a page from Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel “Fahrenheit 451,” schools and universities across the United States have banned countless books from

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Healing wounds and giving treatment
Features Sports

Healing wounds and giving treatment

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Michael Smithlin

Pierce College has the luxury of having athletic trainers Leonard “Lenny” Ramirez and Robert “Rob” Horowitz keeping their staff and players safe from injuries and

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Good fences make good neighbors
News

Good fences make good neighbors

March 17, 2022 Michael Smithlin

As COVID-19 cases drop, Pierce College is improving campus conditions and creating interactive live events to encourage students to fully return. During Monday’s Academic Senate

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Women’s basketball makes a comeback
Basketball Sports Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball makes a comeback

March 9, 2022 Michael Smithlin

After having seasons canceled due to shortage of players and the COVID-19 pandemic, women’s basketball made their return to the court. Despite losing their last

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