A new crisis emerged amid a surge of deaths, economic devastation and social disconnect caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Pierce College should seriously consider
Category: Opinion
Jointing cannabis and classrooms
Community colleges are missing out on the opportunity to offer cannabis specialized classes in their curriculum. With the legalization of production, distribution, sale and consumption
In solidarity with the AAPI community
Much like last year with the murder of George Floyd in broad daylight, now we find ourselves in a moment of racial reckoning as we
Don’t mandate the COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines became available for medical professionals and elderly citizens early December and eligibility now has expanded for everyone 16 and older. Many who have
Con: Outdoor Dining
After one year of trying to be safe and obeying stay-at-home orders, COVID-19 cases are still spiking. Outdoor dining provides options for customers to enjoy
Pro: Outdoor Dining
It’s been more than one year since COVID-19 shut down the country and nearly the entire world. The pandemic has been stressful, exhausting and rough
Reflecting on quarantine
Running back to the car because you left your polka-patterned face mask on your sun-tanned dashboard has become the new norm, in addition to leaving
Proctorio, the flawed program
Since the move to online schooling, teachers have made huge adjustments to how they organize and operate their courses. Classes are executed through Canvas, lectures
Proctorio, Stay Right Where You Are
Being on camera may make some people nervous, but in the test setting, others argue it may be necessary. With the COVID-19 restrictions forcing classes
Con: Sleep schedules are not ideal
While sleep is essential to overall health, setting a routine for sleep isn’t always possible for people with fluctuating schedules. People should sleep when they’re