Success rates and drop rates may seem like opposites, but a new law may challenge that notion. With Assembly Bill 705, increased drop rates may
Tag: English
The unifying power of reading
In a class of 30 students, an average of six are classified as homeless. One Book, One Campus aims to emphasize this statistic with their
Faculty concerned amid cuts
The removal of all English 21 classes throughout Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) at the end of Spring semester has left the English department
Survival of the fittest
Sometimes good things can spring from war – whether it be great works of art like Guernica and Jack Kerouac, or admirable men like Krikor
Making a connection is the key to success
English can be a very daunting and stressful language to learn, especially for non-native speakers. A weekly event known as Communication Café offers ESL students the
No place for placement tests at Pierce
Students who have been at Pierce for more than a year remember the era of math and English placement tests. Now, Assembly Bill 705 takes
Leaping off the page with graphic lit
The orange hair appeared messy at first, but with a closer look, each neon spike, varied in length and width, is molded and angled perfectly.
Find the English brick road
For those that seek an associate’s degree in English, Pierce College is not the right fit. According to the Pierce website, there are over 80
Spring into the Botanical Garden
During the past few years, the campus has undergone construction and upgrades to improve the look and feel of Pierce. In the center of the
The fundamentals can teach a thing or two
Faculty want their students to succeed, but sometimes the resources they provide aren’t enough to help everyone. That won’t stop them from implementing new techniques