Community college Cal Grants were spared the chopping block as California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs into law the 2008 to 2009 state budget – 83 days late.
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ASO recruitment under way
The Pierce College Associated Students Organization, the student government in charge of organizing and planning events as well as discussing solutions for student concerns, is currently accepting applications to join their staff. As stated in their MySpace profile, they support the growth of the Pierce Campus through active involvement with students, faculty and staff.
‘The Women’ – although chic – leaves little to gossip about
The remake of “The Women” falls short in comparison to its original 1939 release.
‘FrightFair’ promotes ‘growing’ a vote
Halloween this year at the Pierce College Farm Center is back featuring the FrightFair Scream Park with three new thrilling attractions including the Factory of Nightmares Haunted House, Creatures of the Corn Haunted Trail and Get Lost in the Corn Maze. FrightFair has been operating for the past 11 years.
Drinking age faces test of time
Some college presidents are rethinking the idea about lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18 to reduce binge drinking. Some agree about changing the law but some do not agree because there could be many disadvantages to the change. President Robert Garber sees points on both sides but says if the drinking age were to change, then it should only take place “where it would be monitored and regulated.
Intercom system leads to a safer campus
Last semester the decision to have a safety intercom system installed in each classroom was finalized. The production of the intercoms is currently in the works and will be installed in the classrooms sometime this semester. The purpose for the new intercom systems is a safety precaution.
Creating awareness to end binge drinking
Of all the experiments that teenagers engage in nowadays, alcohol consumption is the most common one. In 1984, the federal drinking age was set to 21 years old, one the highest in the world. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the age restriction has helped to decrease alcohol consumption among teenagers.
Women’s volleyball brings more to new season
The Pierce women’s volleyball team returns with new and returning players to conquer the new sports season.
Brahmas on a 54-home-game winning streak
The sound of palm on leather left a ringing in the ears of the Comets as the Pierce College women’s volleyball team defeated their opponents from Palomar College, 3-1, Sept. 17 in the South Gym. Outside hitters Janet Alvarado and Sarah Martin led the Brahma attack, each recording 13 kills with Martin recording three aces, while libero Ashley Clark paced the defense with seven digs, raising her Western State Conference lead in that category to 106 on the season.
They’re back – and better than ever
High top sneakers and their scarlet/white uniforms ready, Pierce College Women’s Basketball team is ready to box-out their way thru the season. Bridget Jenkins, 19-year-old sophomore, is 2008 All Game High Scorer for the WSC Western State Conference; she leads the state on free throws with 87%.