I’m writing in response to your editorial, “Inform, then contain” that was critical of how the college handled communication regarding several incidents that occurred in recent weeks. While I could dispute the completeness of your facts, and how you’ve interpreted them, I basically agree with your conclusion that better communication would benefit all of us in the Pierce community.
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Prolific profs published
Some professors at Pierce College are doing it. They write their own textbooks and require students to use them in order to take their class. Some might automatically assume that professors are using their own written textbooks to cash in on the proceeds, but this is hardly the case.
Rules of subtraction: Getting more from textbooks
In an effort to make teachers aware of their ability to combat the high price of textbooks, Greg Osweiler, Pierce College Student Store manager gave the Media Arts and Anthropology departments a pizza party May 8 for getting their textbook orders in first for summer school 2007 classes.
Creative Voices brings Ellison to campus
Noted writer-editor Harlan Ellison will be the inaugural speaker for “Creative Voices,” a series hosted by the Student Success Committee, consisting of a daytime event and a separate evening event May 22 at Pierce. “We have planned [Creative Voices] as a series to inspire students,” said Christine Valada who has helped English Department Chair Donna Accardo with the series.
News in Brief
It’s been three and a half years since the last publication of the school magazine, The Bull, and today it makes its long-awaited comeback arriving at newsstands across campus and at no charge to students. The Bull documents a single day on campus with an array of vivid photography and in-depth feature stories which not only chronicle the day’s events, but pay homage to the men and women who often go unappreciated while they help keep us safe and keep the school running properly.
Youth group speaks against violence
Victory over Violence had a startling effect on people who attended its exhibition Monday. Victory over Violence is a youth sponsored group meant to help young people identify and counteract the root causes of violence in their lives and in their communities.
Dance concert set for the stage
This weekend the Pierce College Dance Theatre brings us their annual spring recital, showcasing originality and a broad balance of different styles of dance. “This show is exciting, challenging and colorful,” said Marian S. Weiser, the dance vice chair. “And that’s a good thing because it’s an all-inclusive style.
Several charges against Corwin dropped
Matthew Arthur Corwin, the former president of East Los Angeles College’s Associated Student Union who was arrested April 26 on suspicion of possessing illegal assault weapons and credit card theft, had a second court hearing Monday during which it was revealed that a number of charges had been dropped.
Old Roundup bungalow takes its final bow
It has been a mainstay for more than 50 years on the Pierce College campus, but finally it is being torn down. The old Roundup bungalow was the spot where student journalists honed their skills reporting thousands of stories over the years. Behind the scenes, it has meant a lot to reporters past and present as it remained a symbol of the hard work that goes into keeping the public informed.
Tennis: Dismal season, hopes for the next
Pierce tennis ended in a disappointing fashion with a 2-8 win-loss record in the league as they struggled to compete for honors. “The season was a disaster,” said Allen Dunn, assistant tennis coach. “We didn’t have much to work with,” he said. Pierce however did fare slightly better in the postseason tournaments.