Transfer students have many decisions to make in a short amount of time. It can be stressful weighing the pros and cons of where to
Category: Opinion
Pro: Getting more for less
Often, private schools are looked at as the gold standard for education. People seem to believe that the higher price, smaller class sizes and code
Column: For profit colleges should not be promoted
Using aggressive marketing tactics, for-profit universities attract students through their flexible degree options and relatively low academic barriers to enrollment. But unlike public universities, such
Healthy habits over calorie counting
For more than a century, men and women have been pawns in the weight-loss industry. The idea of restricting calories or certain foods has
Column: Put it on do not disturb
Phones in class can be detrimental to a student’s academic success. Many professors try to implement a no phone policy during class hours. Using personal
Column: People should appreciate mothers on their special day
Mother’s Day is May 11, and it is important to not only celebrate the holiday, but to better understand why we honor the hard working
More recycling education is needed at Pierce
Only 21% of residential recyclable materials are properly disposed. Last year 79% of these materials were not recycled, according to a report by The
Con: Free speech should not compromise student safety
While free speech is crucial, other democratic values are equally important. Although it is difficult to envision a democratic community that does not recognize and
Pro: All discourses should be protected
Pierce College is no stranger to having controversial figures demonstrate on campus. From infamous internet celebrities to random people with signs and a megaphone, Pierce’s
Con: The health cost of weed
California leads the nation in marijuana dispensaries, with Los Angeles alone topping the charts at 1,481 operating storefronts, more than any city or state. As