$$Brahmas had Cougars seeing red REVISED

Brahmas had Cougars seeing red By: Ben Rizzo An afternoon filled with total ball control and missed opportunities saw the Pierce College women’s soccer team defeat the College of the Canyons, 1-0, Oct. 16 at the Pit. The best suited fans were camped out at Pierce’s scoring half of the field, as the Brahmas dominated possession from the first kick.

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Elizabeth: not as golden as she used to be

Elaborate 16th century attire and an exceedingly melodramatic script characterize Cate Blanchett’s return to her role as the queen of England in her latest film, “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” The extravagant production is like a revival of old plays, targeting younger audiences with an era where horses are the main form of transportation and religious wars are being waged over the eastern continents.

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This is comedy?

It wasn’t long ago when television comedy ruled the evening. I recall turning on my favorite sitcom and laughing within minutes. Then, along came comedy’s unscripted adversary, reality television. Although a handful of legitimate and harmless comedies might still exist, the reality boom has spawned a majority of absurd, tasteless shows and outrageous behavior.

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Teaching it new school

Many students find themselves unable to afford the overpriced books that are required for many classes. But in Professor Craig Meyer’s class, the only things you need to bring is yourself, your mind, and your pens and your paper. Why? Unlike many other teachers at Pierce College, Meyer doesn’t require a book in his classes for two reasons.

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