One in every 12 U.S. college students makes a suicide plan and more teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from all other medical
Category: Opinion
Fresh food for delight
A fresh piece of fruit simply offers nutritional value that an instant cup of ramen noodles cannot. Pierce College should offer fresh food options to
Pro: Healthier choice of heart
Doctors tell us drinking water, eating a balanced diet and exercising at least 30 minutes a day is good for our health. Processed and salty
Con: Preventing more damage
When thinking about vegan options at Pierce College, the first idea that comes to mind is how to be healthy and rid the body of
A vaccine away from disease
The anti-vax movement is now one of the top threats to global health as outbreaks of preventable diseases are increasing around the world, including in
Con: Academic stability is the key
Pierce College should not offer more summer and winter classes because these classes are conducted at a faster pace, and the longer class hours may
Pro: Abundant courses for success
More classes should be added to Pierce College during the winter and summer sessions because it helps students transfer and graduate faster, gives more flexibility,
E-fficiency: cover to cover
Many students just aren’t able to afford textbooks. With a regular semester class only being about four months long and a winter or summer session
Con: Working smarter, not harder
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) education plan makes it difficult for a student to transfer to a UC or CSU because students can
Pro: A clearer pathway for students
When it comes to transferring, community colleges have made it quite simple to transition over to four-year universities. Most college students know that the first