As the spring semester comes to its end, students are left with two options: have a 10-week break, or apply to take classes during summer. Many students already know that Pierce College offers two five-week sessions of classes during the summer. “I think summer school is a great thing,” said education major Jamie Quintanilla.
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My technological distraction
Hi. My name is Harold. I’m an addict. Not to alcohol, but to technology. No matter what, I always have to be around something technological. Whether it’s a laptop or a television set, I can’t stay away from them. There used to be a time when all I did was read books.
Reality TV, a sick portrayal
What happened to Tila Tequila’s first soul mate from season one of “A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila?” What about that of Bret Michaels from “Rock of Love?” And the unlucky bloke from “I Love New York?” The sick portrayal of romance idolized by hundreds of thousands of teenagers is a twisted reflection of America’s values, which seem to be founded on an “entertainment first, integrity second” basis.
Getting in Step
Leaping forward and back, more than 80 dancers fascinated a full-capacity crowd with their beauty, rhythm, design and dynamics in the 2008 Spring Dance Concert. Twenty-one dances by 21 choreographers, including modern dance, hip-hop, tap, ballet, dance drama and improvisation, were performed from Friday to Sunday at the Performing Arts Building.
The circle of sports
Ending the semester doesn’t mean ending sports. Though the spring season has come to a close, fall brings soccer, football, basketball and women’s volleyball back to Pierce College. Little news is available from the majority of next semester’s teams, but new developments were available for volleyball and football.
No miracles in ‘city of angels’
It’s been too long since Los Angeles sports fans had a reason to celebrate. Our Dodgers haven’t sniffed the playoffs since 2006 when they were dismantled and swept by the New York Mets. L.A.’s only powerhouse college football team, USC, failed to win it all for the third year in a row.
No fairy-tale ending for these princes
Emerging victorious for six back-to-back games, including their conference opener, the men’s volleyball team seemed to promise a great season. Sadly, the winning streak was the team’s biggest firework, and by the time of the Western State Conference, all the sparks had gone out.
Meeting green standards
In an effort to stave off global warming, the presidents and chancellors of 284 universities and colleges across the nation committed to negating the effects of our carbon-producing activities. The American College & Public University Presidents Climate Commitment, created last June, promises to “initiate development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible.
Health teacher rocks stage
Many believe teachers are supposed to be the equivalent to the characters one would find in a convalescent home: old, rude, cranky and smelly. Students may never imagine teachers as young and free-spirited. Diane Kelly, health professor at Pierce College, is one half of the duo Jayla, a Los Angeles-based folk band.
Down the stairs
With the highly anticipated May 12 release of their latest album, “Narrow Stairs,” Death Cab for Cutie showed their fans a different but pleasant side to their usual indie-rock albums. Their previous 2006 album, “Plans,” showed off their mellow side, mostly singing about their encounters with love.