Many prospective students recognize Pierce as one of the top transfer colleges in LACCD. While a lot of programs focus on helping students reach long
Category: Editorials
Brahma bottle service
While there are recycling bins throughout the campus, Pierce lacks a system that reduces plastic waste. The school is missing out on the opportunity to
Lost in a cloud of smoke
Smoking has been proven to cause serious health issues. Whether one decides to partake in the activity is an individual decision, but public smoking becomes
Two-year transfer trouble
Community College students have an expectation to graduate with an Associates Degree and transfer after two years, However, this expectation most commonly flies far from
The lesser known path
Guided Pathways is a plan to redesign the way Pierce students finish college, find transfer success and navigate the job market with useful certificates. But
Is a walk in the park best?
Graduation is around the corner once again. It is a passage into a new chapter in students lives. When someone graduates, it is a step
Editorial – Demographics
In recent history, Pierce has suffered in enrollment. Classes are canceled every semester due to low student registration, and the student body has been stagnant
Editorial – To write or not to write (in a center)
Being prepared for an essay or writing assignment not only saves students time and stress, but it can also help students succeed throughout their college
Editorial – Upfront grading
Students should have access to their progress throughout the semester, so that they are not blindsided by their final grades. Some professors either don’t pass
Editorial: Late Start Classes
Online at the Pierce College website, as the main page goes through its slideshow depicting some things available at Pierce, there is a quick slide