What I hate most about flying is the security check. I don’t mind the wait, or having to take off my shoes, or cramming all my embarrassing hygiene products in a transparent Ziploc for the world to stare at, or being taken into a cubicle to be privately patted down.
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Internet addiction: a reality
Experts debate the existence of Internet Addictive Disorder, but allow me to offer an opinion from a long-time gamer’s point of view. Internet addiction is just as real as your face, and the danger it poses to this and coming generations is underestimated.
Female arc welding gold medalist for state finals
For centuries, the world has stereotyped men and women. There are certain things acceptable and other things absurd. Yet slowly, the world is becoming more open to change – to new and different things. Say hello to “new and different” right here at Pierce College.
Highly-supported candidate elected to LACCD board of trustees
Winnetka resident Miguel Santiago, 35, was sworn in as the newest member of the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees on April 9. Chosen by the board members from a group of 27 applicants to fill the position left by Warren Furutani, who was elected in February to the California State Assembly, Santiago says he hopes to “live up to the board’s trust and confidence.
Third construction bond would add three buildings
The possibility of a third construction bond was discussed at the Academic Senate meeting April 7. Pierce College president Robert Garber explained that the district board of trustees will consider placing a third construction bond on the ballot when they meet on April 23 in Pierce’s newly built Student Community Center.
ASO candidates speak to record student turnout
Student government candidates were given a chance to duke it out April 8, in what may have been the Associated Students Organization’s largest election forum in recent years. Speeches were delivered by 10 candidates to a crowd of about 50 students in the new Student-Community Center, which was opened just for the event, even though its development is not quite finished.
Valley swim team sinks Pierce 67-44
Valley College defeated Pierce College at swim meet Friday afternoon, 67-44. The event was a dual meet between Pierce and Valley for both men and women, with diving and swimming rounds. “We know that team very well because they train with us every day, because their pool, the pool that they’ve been using, is broken down,” said Fred Shaw, Pierce head coach.
Careless pitching hands 11-3 game to COC
The baseball team lost 11-3 at home April 1 to conference leader College of the Canyons. Pitcher Nathan Perlitsh said despite the good plays they executed, they could not make up for the Cougars’ 16 hits. “It was a struggle,” Perlitsh said. “We had a few errors at bad times, but it’s not an excuse for hits the pitching staff gave up.
Softball MVP hopes best for her last season
“She’s my best player in 10 years,” head coach Pat Grennan said of Jamie Domine, second-year player on the Pierce College softball team. Just 20 years old, Jamie Domine has a batting average of 350 and leads the team in RBIs. “Jamie has the potential to be a division one player,” Grennan said.
Airport security vs. frustrated fidgeting
What I hate most about flying is the security check. I don’t mind the wait, or having to take off my shoes, or cramming all my embarrassing hygiene products in a transparent Zip-loc for the world to stare at, or being taken into a cubicle to be privately patted down.