With campuses being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have been left in the dark about how their education is being affected. When offices
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Positive for financial disease
Two more months and the spring semester will be over. For students of Pierce College, these months are painful days of facing unprecedented challenges brought
Continuing to thrive online
Each student at Pierce decided to attend this community college because of a similar goal: to succeed. Whether success means earning a certificate or degree
Prepare to pay more – if you’re a woman
Almost any woman can relate to spending money on beauty and health products, as well as for toys and games. But those expenses are unfairly
‘I didn’t know’ won’t cut it
More than half of California State Universities (CSU’s) have implemented ‘Not Anymore’ as a requirement for student admission. Not Anymore is a student made online
Voter turnout in California’s 2016 Presidential Primary was 35%. Does anyone care?
It’s frustrating seeing people complain online and in person about the current state of the government when they’re not doing anything themselves. Some might question,
Highlighting star students
Every semester, Pierce should highlight a star student on the Victory boulevard sign based on academic merit and accomplishments. The sign is visible to students
Mobile payment for campus purchases
Other than debit cards, students are using mobile payment applications on their smartphones, such as PayPal and Venmo, to pay for online purchases and expenses
Grief Counselors on campus
Nobody should ever have to grieve alone. The passing of student Cesar Perez and his brother Louis took an emotional toll on his family, his
Schoolin’ around the Christmas Tree
When it comes to the holidays, tired and overworked Americans look forward to quality time with family and friends. Many colleges and universities offer community