Forget driving 20 miles to Hollywood and dealing with the ridiculous lines of overplayed celebrity hangouts. Finally, there is a place for those Valley-dwellers seeking a nightlife close to home and budget. Adorned golden walls carved with statues of pharaohs and sensual red lighting enticed me as I entered Ramzy’s Café in Tarzana.
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Reward when merited
Jim is a professional. He works hard everyday to do the best job he can on any given project and his customers have reaped the rewards of his natural talent and the pains he takes for his work. Bob works alongside Jim; he’s unmotivated, not particularly talented and puts in minimal effort.
Farm Market returning for the harvest
The Farm Market at Pierce College will be reopening April 1, providing fresh produce for Pierce and the local community every day. The Market, which has been closed since September, is stocked mostly with produce grown at Pierce; however, some items such as strawberries are imported from other local growers, according to Market manager Linda Carberry.
A lot like mama’s cooking
What was once called the Pierce College Cafeteria is now called the Pierce Country Cafe, with changes including a new head chef, Jose Cruz, former personal chef to hockey celebrity Wayne Gretzky. The name changed because, “we want a new face and want people to try us and try us again,” said Cafe Manager Linda Brown.
Cafeteria name and food revamped
What was once called the Pierce College Cafeteria is now called the Pierce Country Café, with changes including a new head chef, Jose Cruz, former personal chef to hockey celebrity Wayne Gretzky. The name changed because, “we want a new face and want people to try us and try us again,” said Café Manager Linda Brown.
Many students choose online over lecture
Many students at Pierce College are looking into different forms of learning today. They are turning to online classes rather than a typical lecture class. Online courses offer an advantage for students, especially those who have demanding jobs or need a more flexible schedule.
Retired psychologist shares wisdom
Dr. Larry Andre, professor of philosophy at Pierce College since 1998, is regarded by many students as one of the most likeable instructors on campus. After one of his courses, most students find philosophy to be a real part of their everyday lives. “Pierce is the greatest place to teach,” said Andre, a professor known for his edgy humor.
PACE paves path for busy students
An insurance broker. A tutor for deaf children. A loan officer. These are some of the Pierce College students juggling work and school who have found a path to higher education that suits their unique needs in the Pierce Accelerated College Education (PACE) program.
Eating out in the Valley
If you’re sick of going to the same old fast food chain restaurants that you’ve been going to since you were in high school, I can sympathize with you completely. That’s the main reason why I decided to try something new. The ate18 caf√© was the perfect adjustment to the boring and repetitive places in the valley to eat.
SWAM keeps pool in year-round use
Few students know that Pierce has a short-course meter swimming pool where adults of all ages who love to swim gather for a splash of fun. Everyday you can find the Southwest Aquatic Masters swim team practicing in rain or shine with coach, Fred Shaw, a three-time NCAA Division I Championship Team member for USC, with 20 years experience in Masters Swimming.