For decades, the Pierce College budget has fluctuated, but remained in the black. That may soon change as a possible $5 million deficit may hit
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Con: Gender Bias
Women are often thought of as having feminine roles in society, with men being grouped into masculine stereotypes. But on our campus, both sexes cross
Suspect of campus threat arrested; school resumes
A suspect was arrested after Los Angeles Police Department received a call that a possible shooter was headed toward campus on March 7. The school was
Threat cleared, classes resume March 8
Captain of LACCD Community College Bureau Rodrick Armalin and Pierce President Kathleen Burke give a press conference on a “credible threat” to the campus. The
Forty and all its glory
During four decades at Pierce College change has been dramatic. Associate Vice President Larry Kraus has seen much of it unfold from the decline of
Campus reopening Friday
Pierce College will resume classes and operations on Friday, Dec. 8, following today’s closure prompted by nearby wildfires. According to an email sent by Pierce
Village bathroom makeover
Cracked floors and a fusty odor greeted visitors to the Pierce Village bathrooms, but this week students and faculty welcomed remodeled restrooms. Operations Manager Rodney
Justice Department backs student in free speech lawsuit
The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in support of Pierce student Kevin Shaw, who sued the college last year, stating that the
LACCD employee dies in motorcycle accident
Bill Judge, a former Pierce employee and a Buildings and Trades skilled plumber in the Maintenance and Operations Department, died Tuesday morning in a motorcycle
ConGRADulations: 69th Commencement Ceremony
A sea of black caps covered Rocky Young Park as family members and friends streamed onto campus to see their graduates get their certificates in