As students begin applying or transferring to colleges, it is important to keep in mind is whether or not the school runs on a semester or
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Destigmatizing mental illness
Every single act of violence involving an individual causing mass harm with firearms brings about debate of stricter gun control versus more scrutiny of mental
Column: Campus orientation must be improved for incoming students
As a new student in college orientation is without a doubt a necessity and many students may not realize just how important it is when
Electronic textbooks hinder more than they help
Life without technology can seem impossible at this point in time. The 21st century has altered some opinions, especially students. They believe that anything high-tech
Electronic books are a better investment than hard copies
In the technological era we live in, most students would prefer to use electronic books either through their tablets, laptops, or various smart phones instead
Black Friday a safer bet than Cyber Monday
Every year, people across the country anticipate the day after Thanksgiving as they arrive bright and early at shopping centers to take advantage of the
Cyber Monday a better experience than Black Friday
The thought of shopping on Black Friday is about as appetizing as the steaming plate of giblets that went untouched the day before. Black Friday
Don’t hurt your grade point average, take a W
Some students may be nervous when deciding to withdraw from a class or to fail, but students with identical grades, and similar classes that choose
Fails look better than withdrawals on transcripts
Some students believe that taking a withdrawal is better than receiving a fail but that is not always the case when trying to perfect your
Keep freedom of expression safe in the free speech zone
With public schools across the country abandoning their “free speech zones,” Pierce College must take a stand, continuing to allow people their basic First Amendment