Make me a match

Thornton Wilder’s fast-paced and high-energy classic comedy, “The Matchmaker,” debuts March 23 in the Pierce College Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Directed by Gene Putnam, an 18-year Pierce professor of theatre arts, this comedy farce should send its viewers off laughing as 17 cast members take them on a romantic journey.

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Why Voting Matters

The race for the White House is more than a year a year and a half away, but contenders are already off and running. Candidates seem to be everywhere-proposing legislation in the House and Senate, releasing daily statements about their opinions on pretty much everything, even making visits to states with big influence in the primaries like California.

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’10’ for 300

Muscular warriors, cutting-edge cinematography and ‘Matrix’ like combat scenes make “300” a movie that both guys and girls will love to watch. The much anticipated “300”, which is based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City), depicts the ancient Battle of Thermopylae where 300 Spartans fought bravely against a huge Persian army.

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Dancing their way to spring…

As the flowers begin to bloom and springtime brings beautiful weather, Pierce College dancers will also contribute with an event that will make everyone appreciate new beginnings. The Annual Spring Dance Concert an opportunity that is brought back every year for everyone to experience a different type of art.

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Make a plan and make it work

If you can’t do something right, then don’t do it at all. Lately, the Pierce College administration and offices seem to be doing plenty of things that just aren’t right. We have a Web site that students are encouraged to use for all sorts of needs, including registering for classes, that is frequently not working.

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B-ball forfeit leads to new process

In the wake of the eligibility reporting problems that caused both Pierce College basketball teams to forfeit their season, no detailed review has taken place to determine where the ball was dropped. “No one has asked me to do any investigating,” said Shelley Gerstl, dean of Admissions and Records, whose office is responsible for submitting eligibility reports to the Commission on Athletics (COA).

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