If you’ve watched “Star Wars,” “Frozen” or “Shazam,” you may have heard Pierce College professor Garineh Avakian’s voice. Avakian, who is a professor of voice
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Au revoir to Woodland Hills, bonjour to Paris
Equipped with hard-earned French language skills, two Pierce College students will be landing in Paris for their first time this July. Casynee Caukin and Alexander
New professor, big ideas
An accomplished powwow dancer and singer who grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. An esteemed professor who attended Harvard University
Student returns to assist ASO
During his youth, Associated Student Organization (ASO) Student Service Assistant Jason “Ozzy” Portillo had a strong aspiration to work within a school district. As
Brahmas and horses
After completing his first full year of instruction at Pierce College, veterinary professor Kevin Connolly is enthusiastic for the new students at the Equine Center
From athlete to director
Athletic Director Deborah Hefter ruled the swimming pool many years ago and has come back to guide Pierce student athletes. “I’d like them to know
In pursuit of theater
In his younger years, Esdras Toussaint imagined watching himself on television. Toussaint followed his vision and found his ultimate career as a director, producer and
A castle on the field
For the first time in more than 40 years Pierce College men’s soccer has returned. Pierce men’s soccer coach Julio Castillo started playing soccer around
New prez in the house
ASO President Gayane Zazyan sits at the Botanical Garden at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept.13, 2023. It’s 8 a.m and already a
The symphony of education
For the Applied Music Program (AMP), students have to audition for a spot in the program by demonstrating skill within their instrument. The auditioning process