The Roundup News • 6th May 2022

Con: Keep commuting

Before attending college, many students have concerns about housing and living situations.

But at Pierce College, students are free of this worry, as there are no on-campus housing options available.

Future housing options at Pierce may be convenient for many, but providing housing on campus will cause several issues to arise.

The Roundup News • 2nd December 2021

Pro: Taking winter classes

Winter and the holiday season are a great time to catch up with friends and family, but it is also helpful for students to catch up on schoolwork and academics.

Taking winter classes are beneficial to those who want to get ahead. By taking classes in the winter, students can free up their fall or spring schedules. This means they may be able to graduate a semester or two early.

The Roundup News • 1st December 2021

Assistant coach makes a splash

“I had a great time here at Pierce as an athlete and when my coaches at the time Fred Shaw and Judi Terhar came up to me and asked if I would want to help come on board as an assistant coach, I jumped at the opportunity,” Pitariu wrote.

The Roundup News • 1st December 2021

Student town hall announces more OWLs coming soon

Pierce College faculty addressed students’ concerns about COVID- 19 Wednesday Nov. 17 during a Student Town Hall meeting via Zoom held by Interim President Ara Aguiar and the Associated Students Organization.

The Roundup News • 1st December 2021

Changes to the Pierce College Website are Underway

After years of tweaking its website, Pierce College partnered with the district to overhaul and redesign it.

The website offers a variety of information, ranging from class schedules to financial aid assistance for students and faculty.

The Roundup News • 1st December 2021

Pierce Faculty Decides to No Show to Work

Pierce College’s plant facility faculty members failed to show up to work on Monday, adding another stressor to the school’s faculty and staff hiring process.

During the Academic Senate meeting on Sept. 27, Pierce Vice President Rolf Schleicher announced that faculty members from all the plant facilities, except a few who showed up to care for the farm animals, did not come to campus to work on Monday, Sept. 25.

The Roundup News • 3rd November 2021

Pro: Private universities over community colleges

Deciding on where to go to college is a tough and exciting decision for students. During this process, many students consider attending either a private or public university.

Although the cost of tuition is often higher for private universities than for public ones, one should still consider the advantages of attending a private university, as opposed to a public university.

28th October 2021

Streetbeat: What's your favorite scary movie?

Quotes gathered by Sophie Ward

The Roundup News • 28th October 2021

Con: Trick-or-treaters beware

With Halloween just around the corner, many children are looking forward to dressing up in fun costumes and going trick-or-treating.

However, according to the National Public Radio, children below the age of 12 are ineligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. It is unlikely that the vaccine for this age group will be approved before Oct. 31, as the FDA independent advisory committee meeting is scheduled Oct. 26 and the CDC’s independent advisory committee meeting is scheduled Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

The Roundup News • 27th October 2021

Here, have a mentor!

University of California Berkeley’s Starting Point Mentorship Program (SPMP) helps community college students transfer to the university by pairing them with current UC Berkeley student mentors.

The Roundup News • 27th October 2021

Oh No, Where’s the H2o?

California is experiencing drought weather, but that doesn’t mean Pierce College students should be unable to quench their thirsts.

Since the start of the fall semester, almost all drinking fountains on campus have been shut off and are unavailable.

The Roundup News • 27th October 2021

EOPS is here to help

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) is a state funded program that assists low-income or educationally disadvantaged students in completing their educational goals by providing student services and financial aid.

The Roundup News • 29th September 2021

Athletics affected by illegal streams

The California Community College Athletic Association logo was used to spread fraudulent links to athletic games and contests, announced Sept. 17 on its Twitter social media page.