Doctor explains danger of AIDS
HIV infection is at an all-time high, Dr. William Schwartzman explained Oct. 24 to an audience of students and non-students at a seminar entitled “HIV/AIDS: Progress and Challenges.” Although people with HIV/AIDS can now live with the disease, Schwartzman said, infection rates continue to rise, especially in third world countries like those of sub-Saharan Africa.
Opinionated students have free form in classroom
Students are masters in multi-tasking, paying attention to certain things while washing away others with the touch of a volume button. Parents, siblings and annoying friends can all be ignored with a simple slide of the finger. But, there is one thing that cannot be ignored, even with the iPod at full blast.
Mysteries of Mentryville
In the 19th century, towns sprung up around oil wells across the U.S. when ambitious young men went searching for, as an antiquated show once put it, “black gold” and “Texas tea.” Many of these towns became dilapidated ghost towns once the natural resources in the area were exhausted.
The lady in the white dress searches in vain for her son
Nothing is as frightening or disturbing as a spine-tingling encounter with the spirit world. The San Fernando Mission in Mission Hills, neighboring Bishop Alemany High School and Brand Park all seem to be hot spots for paranormal activity. Maybe it’s because the San Fernando Mission Cemetery is right next door.
An ancient tradition stays alive in new generation
Movie theaters, bowling and mall wandering are being thrust aside to make way for the next hot college scene-the hookah lounge. A hookah is a water pipe device used to smoke shisha, a tobacco mixed with molasses, honey, or fruit. The tobacco is placed in “the head” on the top of the device, which is covered in foil and heated indirectly by charcoal.
Letter to the Editor
To Whom It May Concern: In reference to the editorial, Making a Clean Sweep, dated October 10, 2007 I work in one of the departments at Pierce. I arrive to work at 7:45 AM and open up the building. I see our custodian cleaning as I arrive. The bathroom is always in ship shape order when she leaves.
‘Fire’ warms hearts
“Things We Lost in the Fire” is a story about life, death and what happens to us when someone we love transitions between the two. The movie centers around the death of father, husband, son and friend, Brian, played by David Duchovny. Danish director Susanne Bier paints the screen with lucid imagery to draw on the audience’s senses.
An encore 50 years in the making
After 50 years, the Pierce College theatre arts department kicked off their anniversary celebration Friday with the multi-play production, “Golden Encore.” This being the theater arts department’s 50th anniversary, “Golden Encore” is more than a normal performance.
Former Brahmas are RED hot champs
As the 2007 World Series champions, Boston Red Sox, celebrate their second title in four seasons, the Pierce College community might be interested in two specific players, besides Manny Ramirez and David “Big Papi” Ortiz or Curt Shilling and Daisuke Matsuzaka.