The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department wants to hold lockdown drills on campus to prepare students and faculty in the event of an actual shooting. Pierce
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Budget wounds: Health Center wants to increase student health fee
In 1998, gas was $1.06 a gallon and the student health fee was $11. Gas today is around $4 a gallon, but the student health
Spur of the moment
Reported by Jackson Hayano and Bryan Carballo While the Pierce campus was closed due to poor air quality, the Equestrian Center opened its doors to
BRIEF: Saddle Ridge Fire prompts campus closure
The Saddle Ridge Fire has resulted in Pierce College being closed on Oct. 11, until the fire is contained and the air quality improves. The
School safety concerns
Reported by Samantha Neff and Peter Villafane Captain Rodrick Armalin spoke to the Academic Senate meeting on Monday, Oct. 7 to speak on active shooter
Fountains are dry, costs remain high
Pierce’s fountains have been broken and inoperable for so long that they can’t grant wishes anymore. Director of Facilities Paul Nieman said there are three
BRIEF: Plans for ASO after president impeachment
The Associated Students Organization (ASO) is working toward finding a new president after the impeachment of Angel Orellana. At the Academic Senate meeting on Monday,
More help on the way
Tuition isn’t the only thing that college students have to pay for. Currently, California students who need financial assistance are able to go to community
The 2-year promise
Students in the Promise program can now get two years of free college at any California community college, according to Dean of Student Services William
Putting the unity in community
Currently in its third year at Pierce, Umoja strives to live up to its name and to provide a sense of unity, family and belonging