With their calm demeanor and fluffy bodies, therapy dogs are on many campuses to help ease students’ stress or anxiety. While Pierce had therapy dogs
Category: Opinion
LACCD should let student representative vote
By bringing attention to under-discussed issues, student representatives provide crucial advocacy and input on any higher education governing body—so they should be able to vote.
Improvements still needed: It’s time to fix FAFSA
The rollout of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been marred by delays and technical difficulties, causing confusion and problems for
Streetbeat: Do you plan to vote, why or why not? What’s the most important issue for you?
“I do plan to vote because a lot of important issues are going to be on the ballot this year. It’s a lot of
Working four days is beneficial
People tend to work five to six scheduled days every week. Over time, it becomes a game of pace. Staying consistent with attendance plays an
Same work in less time
With a federal minimum wage that hasn’t kept up with inflation and millions of Americans working two or more jobs to make ends meet, it’s
Parking at Pierce creates more problems than just headaches
With the semester starting and enrollment returning to pre-pandemic numbers, parking has become a time-consuming and anxiety-inducing task for students that also compromises their safety.
Streetbeat: What do you think the minimum wage should be and why?
“In my opinion, I think minimum wage should be a minimum of $23. I personally think that because with inflation, gas prices and
How to reconnect when the world has shifted its focus
So much time is spent with one’s eyes focused on a screen that it can create tunnel vision, blurring the mind to the surroundings. In
Online learning is more mainstream than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic had life-altering effects for individuals across the globe. From restaurants being shut down to protective masks becoming the new norm, changes were