Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of the affirmative consent law is a step forward in improving the prosecution of sexual assaults on college campuses and counseling
Category: Opinion
Antiquated add slips are an annoyance
People in the modern world communicate electronically. However, Pierce College students still add classes during the semester the old fashioned way – they turn in
Increased food fees cause budget bane
Pierce College’s lack of options for lunch and recently-raised prices has put students in a tough predicament that will dissuade them from purchasing meals on
Pro: Plastic bag ban
Banning plastic bags is an awesome way to save the environment and is a wonderful opportunity to prevent pollution. The bill passed in the state
Con: Plastic bag ban
California residents are being pressured into believing that banning the use of free plastic bags is the best alternative to helping the environment and our
Pro: Minimum wage increase for California workers
One hundred fifteen hours. That is the number of hours you would have to work per week in California at minimum wage to be able
Con: Minimum wage increase for California workers
Raising the minimum wage won’t be good for all of us here in Los Angeles, while Mayor Eric Garcetti is pushing his plan to raise
MTA Fare Increase impedes struggling students
For many community college students, maintaining a job to pay bills while going to school to get an education can be a difficult task. More
Opinion: The dangers of pesticides on campus
A pesticide is a toxic chemical that is used to protect plants. Pesticides kill bugs, weeds, and other unwanted pests. At Pierce College, those who
Pierce should try to conserve water
With thousands of students and faculty constantly on campus, colleges use up a ton of water. Although it flows freely from our sinks and showers,