Two of the six writers from “Scary Movie” came up with a clever satire yet again, but the film “Date Movie” should have gone straight to DVD. Although this film was fourth in earnings on opening weekend, it suffers from overacting, not to mention some scenes which would cause audiences to choke on popcorn.
Leading the cast of characters for “James and the Giant Peach,” a play directed by Theatre Arts Professor RoZsa Horvath, is 11-year-old Ben Rogers, a sixth-grader who will play James. He is currently enrolled in the Children’s Theatre Production at Pierce College and attends class at Redwood Middle School in Thousand Oaks.
Though most of the students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program on campus tend to be from the surrounding communities and did not have to travel far to get to school, three of the program’s senior students have come from afar in order to achieve their goals of becoming registered veterinary technicians (RVTs).
While scouting the campus for the latest fashion trends, some picture worthy examples caught my eye. Several students allowed me to capture images of various aspects of their attire. Handmade backpack straps constructed out of two studded belts screamed: rebel.
It’s the time of the year to celebrate life. “A very Merry Christmas. And a happy new year. Let’s hope its a good one, without any fear. War is over, if you want it.”- “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” by John Lennon. It sucks that the only time we talk about Lennon’s life is because of his death.
Growing up with an alcoholic father didn’t exactly bring about the easiest childhood. The best way to describe being 8 years old and taking care of my 3-year-old brother is like walking on eggshells around my dad. One day it could be peaches and the next, disaster, with a slap to the face and a night in my room.
“A Piece of My Heart,” portrays the experiences of female nurses in Vietnam, a roundtable discussion will immediately follow the Saturday matinee performance featuring Vietnam veterans. The discussion is free and open to the public and hopes to answer questions people may have about what life was like in war-torn Vietnam.
Heavy winds and cold temperatures were not enough to sway students along with members of the community from participating in Monday’s read-a-thon commemorating the 400th anniversary of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes’ novel “Don Quixote.” The event took place on the campus mall in front of the library and was organized by Spanish professor Fernando Oleas.
Brush up on your study skills: Ix Rosenberg Ph.D. presents a study skills workshop to help students with: ? Note taking ? Listening skills ? Reading comprehension ? Vocabulary building ? Passing final exams In the Tutoring Center, Tomorrow from 11 a.
Clarifications: The “Deans’ Tea and President’s List” insert in the March 8 edition of The Roundup contained the names of students who received qualifying grades during the Spring 2005 semester. The page 2 editorial in the March 15 issue of The Roundup indicated that professional models are hired by the college for the covers of the Pierce College catalog and schedule of classes.
