Despite the fact that fall is here, Pierce College is still experiencing high temperatures and intense sun exposure on campus. In hostile summer conditions, lugging
Category: Editorials
Editorial: Staff Parking Lots
Staff parking lots look oh so tempting, especially if you’re running a tad late, and even if you’re on time. Where else are you going
Netiquette is important
During the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets social media manager was fired after posting an “insensitive” tweet geared toward the Dallas
Busy campus calls for a place of solitude
It’s no secret that we live in a much faster paced world than the days of our grandparents. Early mornings, late nights, and multiple deadlines
General education an option
After 12 years of education on a broad range of topics, students are usually able to determine their academic strengths and weaknesses. Ideally, students would
Food desert Fridays need fixing
The easy parking and quiet campus on Fridays are great, but the lack of on-campus food options makes finding lunch difficult. The three food trucks
Lower the units for full-time status
To obtain 12 units to be considered a full-time student is arguably the most frustrating part about registering for classes. The units required to be
Administrators should have office hours
Community colleges are public institutions, funded by the taxpayers, and as such it is critical that students have open access to the people who
Drought foreshadows dystopian future
NASA estimated that California has less than a year’s worth of water left due to our current drought. Experts say that if we conserve water
Participation shouldn’t be graded
Class participation shouldn’t be mandatory for a student’s grade. Not only is it too ambiguous to grade, but it also punishes and creates a hostile