The average community college student studies to ready themselves for the work force or university. However, Joanna Louis O’Connor takes the lessons taught to her
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Pop Pierce – Patrick Ramirez
Patrick Ramirez plays his guitar on the mall. “I was really poor growing up. I asked my dad if he could buy me a guitar
She’s running in her own race
Running is usually considered a solitary sport, however Lisette Avila uses the activity as an outlet to socialize and make connections with people who share
Ankur’s Away
Penny pinching may sound negative, but for one potential assemblyman it got him to where he is today. While growing up in the San Fernando
Off the bench and stepping onto the stage
Trading his football gear for a microphone and captive audience, Rayquan Blizzard is on his way to becoming a stand-up comedian. Blizzard, a sophomore at
The ‘Rocky’ road through Pierce
Before Darroch “Rocky” Young was president, Pierce College was at its lowest enrollment. He was able to raise Pierce’s registration by over 7,000 students, from
Pop Pierce – Jamie Beavers
Instructor of Life Sciences Jamie Beavers is growing sweet pea plants, Gregor Mendel’s model organism, in her Biology 110. “We lost some of them to
Honor, duty, courage and higher education
Going from “boots to books” can be difficult for some transitioning back to everyday life and taking orders from professors instead of sergeants. But
Take chances, dance more dances
Nine students pay close attention to dance instructor Jenny Ghiglia as she demonstrates the carefully constructed choreography that they will soon practice. The students
From Pierce to Behind the Scenes
Bloody cuts, deep wrinkles and ghoulish pallor; it’s just the sign of another day at work for this Pierce alumna. Summer Sharaga, 23, is forging