Blotter Ana Barraza 1-1-1-1 In lot number four a burglary suspect stole items from the victim’s car. The incident occurred in parking lot four on August 31 between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. but was not reported until September 4 at 1 p.m. A student’s car was damaged by an unknown object in parking lot seven on September 4.
The Pierce College football team couldn’t have started the 2007 season in a better scenario. On Saturday Sept. 8th, they won its second consecutive game of the season, 16-14, against the Golden West Rustlers. It was the home opening game of the season. And after a win against the East L.
Foster Amanda Dorf 1-1-1-1 New accounting teacher Robert Foster, MBA, has joined the faculty this semester. Born in Northridge, Foster has lived in California his entire life. He grew up in Saugus and was the youngest of six siblings. He currently lives with his patterdale terrier, Gator.
The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale is promising a subjectively patriotic performance at the Performing Arts Building June 9 with the force of more than 100 voices and a guest accompanying orchestra. Also known as the Pierce College Philharmonic Choir, the Master Chorale is a class of students ages ranging from 17 to 80.
In the 4 snack machines on campus, there are two healthy choices: Mr. Nature’s Trail Mix and Nature Valley granola bars. Some people don’t mind this. “No! Don’t take our vending machines away!” said Jessica Bravatti, 17. She said she would definitely not support a health kick in the vending machines, but she did say that, given a choice between fried chips and veggie chips, she would buy the latter.
Yvonne Cooper begins her first semester as a full-time English instructor at Pierce College this fall. Cooper is no stranger to being a student. She attended Cornell University in New York, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in Comparative literature.
Yet another semester has passed at Pierce College and what a semester it has been. The good and the bad combined, Spring 2007 proved to be a very important semester for Pierce and all its students. Renovations began during the winter inter-session and have moved into high gear.
Construction to straighten Brahma Drive is set to begin tomorrow, Pierce College President Robert Garber announced at the Academic Senate meeting on May 14. The construction will start by the Freudian Sip. The project will straighten out the road and remove the stop sign.
Brittany and Tiffany Henderson have basketball in their blood. Their father, Jerome Henderson, played professional basketball for more than 13 years for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons. Now the women are continuing the basketball tradition with matching scholarships to New Mexico State University.
Veloria, Manuel Newly hired full-time counselor Elizabeth Strother is looking forward to helping Pierce students achieve their educational goals, one at a time. “I fell in love with the job. I love seeing students commit and achieve their goals in life and it’s just inspiring seeing students succeed,” Strother said with an enthusiastic voice and dedication in guiding students to success.
