A gallery in silver
Pierce College photography student Jonathan Ramirez displays his works for sale at “Follow Your Heart” this month.
Fees on the rise
Do not be alarmed by a possible enrollment-fee increase of at least $6 per unit sometime next year for California community colleges. As of press time, there is no official news release about the fees returning $26 per unit-a price last paid in the summer of 2007-but there has been a speculation it will rise to $30 as soon as July 1 of next year.
‘Snow day’ brings children cool fun
Beth Sparks gives insight on “Snow Day” at Pierce College’s Child Development Center. This was a first-time event where children got to play in the snow without having to leave the San Fernando Valley.
The baseball Brahmas are stacked with talent
The Pierce College baseball team is looking forward to another season with high hopes.
Grant funds ‘industry standard’ equipment
The first phase of the grant will pay for new laboratory equipment in the science labs, and a following phase will involve developing new “green” curriculum.
The Punisher: War Zone
The Punisher was not that great of a movie. It was overall based on the comic book. The movie is packed with a lot of action throughout the movie. The Punisher is out to kill all mob families and the vilan in the movie is Jigsaw and he is after the Punisher
Three years and still going strong
Any person who rides an elephant down the middle of Pierce College could be considered unique, and President Robert Garber can be called just that.
Confusing tactics secure close win for Pierce
After blowing out Barstow College, 82-44, at last weekend’s Cuesta Tournament, the Brahmas fought a much tighter battle in Tuesday’s game at the South Gym, defeating the Vikings by a score of 69-59. “We’re lucky to get out of this game alive,” said Pierce College head coach Jim Couch.
Fees on the rise
Do not be alarmed by a possible enrollment-fee increase of at least $6 per unit sometime next year for California community colleges.
As of press time, there is no official news release about the fees returning $26 per unit-a price last paid in the summer of 2007-but there has been a speculation it will rise to $30 as soon as July 1 of next year.
Cafeteria gains wireless Internet
Renaming the Pierce College cafeteria to the Country Cafe last winter gave it a more modern feel, and now the dining area offers wireless Internet. The wireless service is free with any purchase. There are many varieties of food for sale at the cafeteria including breakfast muffins, pizza and beverages, and the Brahma deli carries hot and cold sandwiches, even for vegetarians.