As COVID-19 impacts students, there still is a divide between those who have access to computers and software and those who don’t. Students need internet
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Free rapid testing site on campus
After nearly a year since the first known case of COVID-19, testing still is not easy for everyone to access for free. Even though Los
No classes on Election Day
Pierce College promises to “increase opportunities for student access, readiness, retention, and success” as stated in their mission statement goals. But Pierce will fail to
What’s the delay?
It’s been one year since the story on the investigation regarding coach Carlos Woods surfaced, and while baby steps have been taken, there is still
Preventing a health hazard on campus
As grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses have reopened to the public, people have been required to wear face masks. As many of those places,
Recording Zoom lectures should be mandatory
Zoom has become the primary platform for lectures. Students taking multiple classes may end up with “Zoom fatigue” from back-to-back classes. To relieve added stress,
Sign up to study
Homes have become childcare centers, offices and learning places in the span of six months. While going through these changes, many students aren’t able to
Open Educational Resources are helpful
College is expensive and educational materials required by classes add to that amount. Open Educational Resources (OER) should be widely implemented and advertised by institutions
Students can’t copyright, why can teachers?
Teachers are important members in society who educate and inspire the leaders of tomorrow. So it can be disappointing for students to go into a
Reopen Pierce
Most years, the September Pierce College campus would be buzzing with lively conversation and students running from class to class. But this is 2020. And