The arts are often used as an escape. English instructor Dustin Lehren found that incorporating literature in juvenile halls allowed at-risk youth a creative outlet.
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Alice helps create a wonderland
There wasn’t an established queer community on campus until Alice Payne and others formed the Queer Brahma Collective, a club that provides a safe space
On the path to help the hungry
Humanitarians often have one trait in common that takes them forward in their missions to heal and save the world. The trait is empathy, one
Running for future dreams
The Brahma Runners, who do more than circuit sprinting, hope to speed their way to cross country dreams. Pierce College’s running club is led by
You may say he’s a Dreamer
Helping those in pursuit of a higher education reach the goals they set for themselves is the dream job for this Pierce alumnus. Axel Cortes
Guiding young minds into the limelight
The acting industry can be perceived as glitz and glamour. Actors are often thought of having huge egos and being self centered. But Pierce College
Food, clothes and shelter for all
A dancer and theater lover, Gisela Tarifa, grew up performing and experiencing the relationship between culture and art. That relationship taught her the importance of
All signs point to a good time
As the classroom fills up, not a word is spoken, yet the communication among these friends overflows the space with smiles, laughter and energy. The
Communication is key
From British national debaters to Rate My Professor workshops, the Pierce College Communication Association offers students a myriad of ways to expand their horizons and
On a mission to form the creative space
There is a newspaper at Pierce College for journalism students and a literary magazine for short story writers. But where do students go when they