Roundup

Saving water one plant at a time

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pierce College hasn't stopped at a recycling program in the push to promote environmental friendliness, as changes to campus greenery are in sight to lower water usage.

The "Go Green" movement motivated a few biology professors who, after originally proposing drought-tolerant plants for the Botanical Garden in 2001, are now pushing for the same kinds of plants around campus in place of unused lawns.

Most devastating loss of the season

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Due to their opponent's overwhelming power and a superior number of players, the Pierce College football team was destroyed by Antelope Valley College, 54-7 in front of numerous opponents' spectators at Quartz Hill High School football stadium Saturday afternoon.

Measure J passed...now what?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The passage of Measure J, a $3.5 billion bond for the Los Angeles Community College District, means more new buildings and renovations to Pierce.

Quick course credit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Credit-by-exam is a quick, but not easy way, to earn credit for any eligible classes.

Hot October

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles was struck by a heat wave of 90-plus degree weather 19 days during the month of October, making it the second hottest October history, according to the Los Angeles Times.

According to the Los Angeles Pierce College Weather Station Web Site, the highest temperature of those days was 98.

Pierce to participate in historic earthquake drill

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pierce College will be participating in the Great Southern California Shakeout, the largest earthquake preparedness drill in U.S. history, tomorrow at 10 a.m.

There are 2.5 million participants so far in the ShakeOut Drill. 279 businesses and164 schools just in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area are participating in the ShakeOut Drill, including the Los Angeles Unified School District.

ASO takes 'green' plan to General Assembly

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Resolutions may come into effect to enforce "green" practices on the campus, including the replacement of all cafeteria plastic ware with washable silverware.

They sacrifice everything

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While some people have been toasting to the veterans on Nov. 11, attending parades, or simply enjoying the day off, it wasn't until this year that William Melendez learned of Veterans Day.
"I wasn't aware of such an event," said the 25-year-old Iraq war veteran.

The purrr-fect life of a 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' actress

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" actress Javiera Torres opens up about her experiences with the play.

Not your typical musical

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Let's face it. In the past few years, it seems like there hasn't really been anything new or interesting out in the horror movie genre.

Enter "Repo! The Genetic Opera."

The movie tells the story of the world in the future, where an epidemic of organ failures gives rise to GeneCo, a corporation that makes it possible for ordinary people to get new organs through a financing program.

Book Buyback can save students up to 50 percent in textbooks

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Selling textbooks back to the Bookstore at the end of the semester can give
students back up to half of what they paid for them originally.

Stressed? Try Fragging Someone.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Studies show video games reduce stress levels.

Women's volleyball team rolls past Bakersfield

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Friday night, the Pierce College women's volleyball team squared off against Bakersfield College. The match, which the Brahmas won in three, is their 26th victory of the season and their 58th straight home win.

The reason why they chose Pierce

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

What attracted these volleyball players? Reputation? Coaches? The volleyball program itself?

The doctor is in the house

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Trainers do their best to get injured players back on the field as soon as possible.