The circumstances surrounding allegations of wrongful use of force on two counts by Sheriff’s personnel, one in April at L.A. Mission College and the other at Harbor College, needs to be addressed by the board of trustees. At the heart of this complex problem is the district’s relationship with the L.
College life is fast paced and bureaucratic change is slow, yet students still need to be involved in systems of government that affect their lives. If millions can vote for “Idols” once a week, they ought to be able to vote for someone who will affect their future.
The article on Robert Garber in the previous issue, “Garber: the first 100 days,” stated that James Dawson participated in the Political Activities Club. He is not a participant but is the director of the Service Learning program. Kathy Holland, professor of political science is the advisor to the club.
People gazed into the depths of layered artwork that took months to create, students explained their inspiration to others, music blared in loudly through the windows, which made “Sub Urban Myth” not only inspiring but successful. Six dedicated Pierce College art students showcased various paintings, illustrations and ceramics Saturday to an amused crowd.
Counselors have a new way to reach busy Pierce College students. Instead of waiting for students to come in with questions, the counselors are going out to students with answers. For the month of May, walk-up counseling will be available to anyone on campus from 11 a.
Here we are, the spring semester is coming to a close and so are the seasons for the athletic teams on campus. It’s been a great run for some, but not for all. Since this is a learning institution, why not grade each program. Just like the stipulations in the classroom, these teams were graded on – Overall performance, season accolades and if there was any improvement from last season.
A student baseball player who was struck in the head by a pitch during a collegiate game five years ago has failed in his efforts to recover damages from the Citrus Community College District. On April 13, the California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 against Jose Avila, a former Rio Hondo College student who was hit by a pitch in a 2001 preseason game against Citrus College.
The Astronomy Society had its last meeting of the spring semester Friday evening in the Campus Center, where a top scientist explained how walking on lava was not only possible, but also quite safe under the right circumstances. “It helps if you don’t weigh very much,” Dr.
Tucked away in a faculty office behind the Freudian Sip sits Michael Cornner. Changing the college and developing a promotional effort that resulted in an 51 percent enrollment boost are one of the many legacies he will leave behind when he retires this July.
When walking near the Social Science building, don’t be alarmed by the loud booming voice of a hillbilly. Not to worry, it’s just History Professor Tristan J. Traviolia beating the understanding of history into his students. He began teaching at Pierce in the spring of 2005 and at CSUN in 2001 as a part-time professor.
