PCC students hoping to transfer to a California State University by spring of 2013 may have to look elsewhere as state budget cuts could shut the doors for transfers at most CSU campuses, officials said.
Italian Affair promotes study abroad program
Under a bright sun, a small group of students observed the volunteers from the Italian Club and Italian instructors decorate the tables with red, green and white balloons in front of the north entrance of the R Building on Tuesday. While they worked, they chatted in a mix of Italian and English. The $5 dollar pasta menu, performances and games were organized to attract students’ attention to the study abroad program said Simonetta May, Italian instructor.
Educational and Fun Apps to help pass the time
Everywhere one looks on campus whether it’s in the library, the hallways, or in the classroom before a class, students can be seen on the phone listening to music or playing the latest game apps.
Swim teams mixed results in triple meet
A triple swim meet held at Long Beach City College on Friday saw the women’s swim team win both meets against Long Beach City College and Los Angeles Trade-Tech, while the men’s team found victory only against LA Trade-Tech.
Easy win for women’s badminton team
The women’s badminton team dominated the court when it faced the El Camino Warriors in their March 30 match. The final score was 19-2.
Skateboarding as a means of transportation
Skateboarding isn’t just a sport. It’s another solution students are using to transport themselves to and from school.
Baseball holds on to win against Cerritos
The Lancers narrowly defeat Cerritos College on a spectacular bare-handed grab and throw by second basemen Sean Stone, which he turned into a double play to end the game, as PCC holds onto a 9-8 lead.
Scaring smokers will not help them quit
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has invested in a $54 million ad campaign, graphically depicting the realities of diseased smokers for the next 12 weeks. Since the campaign’s first run on March 19, smoking cessation agencies like 1800-QUIT-NOW have doubled in both inquiries and phone calls – a sign that the ads are actually working.
Military should have a deeper evaluation of its soldiers
The March 11 massacre of 17 Afghan villagers that resulted in Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to be accused of the crime has raised concerns about the military’s handling of soldiers and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Religion and Politics, Two Different Ideologies
The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights emphasizes the importance of separation of church and state. Both the Bible and the Bill of Rights agree on the fact that religion and politics do not mix, just like oil and water. At one point or another, they are bound to disconnect due to the differences of ideological values and components.