The weather was overcast and muggy on Sunday but that didn’t stop hundreds of shoppers and vendors from taking part in the flea market held on the east side of campus every month.The market was abuzz with shoppers, many of whom brought their families and even their dogs for a day of deals.
Enforcement of smoking rules change Monday
Campus police are stepping up the enforcement of PCC’s smoking policy as early as Monday. In addition, state legislation that will allow community colleges to fine students for smoking violations, is pending in the legislature.
Budget outlook gets worse
After weeks of preparing for a $5-million budget cut, PCC now faces a much deeper slash but still avoids the dreaded $16 million cut deemed the “worst-case scenario.
Seven scholarships available in Social Science Department
The Social Sciences department is offering various scholarships to qualifying students who are interested in scoring a few hundred dollars for their education needs. Money varies from $300 to $1,000. All scholarships require a certain GPA but some have stricter criteria.
Registration priority changes proposed
A proposal to give in-district high school graduates priority registration over continuing students in the fall is being considered. The Ad Hoc Enrollment Priorities Task Team at a meeting on Friday developed the recommendation, said Robert Miller, interim dean of educational services.
More surveillance cameras to be installed
Aiming to make the campus a safer place, installation of parking lot surveillance cameras is set to begin in the next six weeks.
AS official aims to involve more students
A big ball of energy with a faux hawk seems to be the best way to describe Joseph Garcia. The faux hawk is solely for aesthetic purposes, but if one is going to get students interested in campus activities, energy is of utmost importance.”I saw myself doing campus activities,” said Garcia, a 22-year-old theater major who is also the Associated Students Vice President of Campus Activities.
EDITORIAL: Tuition fee increase is unfair
The 40 percent increase in community college fees has become a nightmare come to life. Students must lick their wounds and pay the extra $10 in a tough climate that calls for budget cuts. Despite the high income cutoff for fee waivers and the various federal assistance programs available to students, attending community colleges under these circumstances will now most definitely leave a sour taste in anyone’s mouth.
Students reprioritize as recession hits wallets
With tuition increases, an unstable job market, and gas prices going over $4 per gallon, students at PCC are having to further adjust their spending habits and social lives, just to make ends meet.Feeling the effects on his social life, Broadcast Communications major Eddy Leon doesn’t go out like he did in the past.
Lancer job fair offers opportunities
About 600 attended the faculty job fair hosted at PCC on Saturday in the Piazza, offering faculty positions in a number of subjects.There were also openings in the library, counseling, and Disabled Student Programs and Services, as well as adjunct teaching positions.