The Trayvon Martin shooting unavoidably has race written all over. Martin’s skin color, George Zimmerman’s racial background, even the teenager’s hoodie. Now set that aside, and one is left with initial problem. What right did Zimmerman have to interrogate Martin in the first place? He is not a police officer.
Campus will keep busy for Spring break
Sun shining, beating down on the walkways of the campus. Students hurry to lasses but on April 13, all that ceases are spring break arrives, leaving time for students, administration and faculty time to fulfill other needs.
$180-per-unit classes unlikely at PCC
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A two-tiered tuition system – in which some students could pay up to $180 per unit – is unlikely to be proposed at PCC. A large majority of members of the Board of Trustees contacted is opposed to the concept.
Priority Registration to be rearranged
The Board of Trustees has approved guiding principles to help students complete their studies at PCC faster and to change the way enrollment is managed.
Sexual predator still at large
Police were still searching April 4 for a man suspected in the sexual assault of a woman student on March 26.
CSU plans to close the door on enrollment
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.