Day of Politics encourages civic engagment
By Ryan Kassebaum Reporter
With the 2024 election around the corner, the Day of Politics at Pierce College looked to address some of the most asked questions regarding voting, while also commemorating social justice and civil rights movements.
Day of Politics was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 600 on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event featured panel discussions about topics including the upcoming city council elections, the county ballot measures and the pros and cons of a state ballot measure on
rent control.
Political Science Professor Denise Robb is a strong advocate for voting, and an organizer of the Day of Politics.
“Democracy is important,” Robb said. “I don’t want to live in a dictatorship, so I think it’s not a big responsibility, but it is a responsibility to live in a democratic society because you need to participate and educate yourself or else the democracy will die.”
For the government to be responsive, people have to participate by getting involved, Robb said.
“Of course voting,” Robb said.
“I always say the reason your tuition is going up is because young people aren’t voting. Another important thing to do is join a club, get involved, and join an organization.”
ASO President Jasmine Minchez looked to focus on the student perspective regarding voting, and understanding the value of doing so. Historical events and laws passed can seem so long ago and students can struggle with relating to these laws, Minchez said.
“The fact that these things happened fifty-plus years ago, means that we can be in this room right now receiving the
education that we have, receiving the quality of life that we have,” Minchez said.
At Day of Politics, Minchez spoke about the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling.
“I remember my eighth-grade class and this book we read called ‘Warriors Don’t Cry,” Minchez said. “It was a first-hand account of one of the students of the Little Rock Nine, which were one of the first group of students to integrate into a Little Rock, Arkansas school, three years after the passing of Brown v. Board of Education.”
M Berg, a student at Pierce
College and attendee of Day of Politics, listened throughout the event.
“It’s the small incremental change that the speakers were talking about,” Berg said. “I’m going to vote, but also I tend to have those doubts that it might not change much.”
Berg said it is important for students to attend these panels and discussions, because younger people don’t tend to vote as much.
“You don’t want to just be a defensive voter, you want to be an active voter,” Berg said.
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ASO President Jasmine Minchez, Political Science Professor Denise Robb, History Department Chair Christopher Strickland, Sociology Professor James McKeever and Philosophy and Sociology Professor Shigueru Julio Tsuha answer questions during Day of Politics in Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 9, 2024.
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Editorial: From the desk of the Roundup
Bringing fun, games and trivia to the Pierce campus
Quiz shows make for excellent entertainment. A night of trivia and levity would be appreciated by many stressed college students. Hosting a friendly tournament at Pierce College between students could make for a highly successful fundraiser.
Game shows are a staple in American culture. “Jeopardy!” rakes in an average of 9.2 million viewers per episode, according to The Wrap, making it one of the most popular nonsports broadcasts on modern television. There is a substantial amount of people who would like to watch and play a quiz live.
“Just like other sports, the College Bowl format proved so simple and engaging that high school versions (of which over 100 were licensed by College Bowl) proliferated.” explained the College Bowl Company. The College Bowl is one of the most successful game shows in America, involving university students being asked obscure, academic factoids.
Replicating a quiz show is cheap and simple. Students could form teams with one another and compete. Participating professors specialize in the subjects they teach, and ask contestants in-depth questions. The team with the most correct answers would be deemed the
victors.
Pierce-themed merchandise could be awarded as prizes.
Local colleges have held tournaments among students before. According to The Sundial, CSUN’s Esports club hosts gaming competitions from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
The participants reported that the atmosphere is lighthearted. As long as the game show is kept amicable and low-stakes, fun can be had for both the contestants and observers.
Fundraising is a smart way for the Pierce community to gather money without having to dip into the college’s pocket.
The money raised during a game show could help ease
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the financial restrictions the LACCD is facing.
Money could be raised through ticket sales, starting at about $5 per person. People would most likely want to buy food and drinks as they watch the quiz, so concession stands could also be set up. The funds raised could go toward helping the Pierce community,whether it’s replacing a faulty computer in one of the labs or hiring a guest speaker to visit the campus.
A game show could bring the Pierce community together for a fun night and help support the campus financially.
Students play a larger-than-life game during Club Rush at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2024.
Pierce should provide specific support for students facing online betting addiction
Online gambling has been increasing.. With betting apps surging in popularity, it has become easy to start online gambling, which can lead to mental health consequences.
The Pierce College Student Health Center should prepare to help students who are going through the consequences of online gambling and support them while they battle this addiction.
Online betting is starting to becoming more normal for college students. Approximately three out of four college students got involved with gambling over this past year, according to Addiction Center. With the
majority of students being a part of Generation Z, social media marketing is playing a big role in the recent surge of betting apps, in particular sports gambling apps.
According to Addiction Center, more than $268 billion has been wagered on sports alone between 2018 and 2023, with an estimated $3 billion of the profits going to advertisement across all social media platforms. Given this, it is probable that Pierce College has a high amount of students that are experiencing gambling addiction.
By introducing support meetings and gambling addiction counseling , the
Student Health Center can improve mental health and academic performance. These types of gambling addiction resources can be advertised with signs around campus.
In most cases, counselors realize that students have a gambling addiction only because they have another problem affecting their mental health, according to Time Magazine.
Pierce should acknowledge the problem, because even if gamblers are aware of the struggle and want to fix it, they likely won’t be successful without the help of others.
According to the National Library of Medicine, out of 40 gamblers who tried to stop or
reduce gambling, 80% remained gamblers.
Students suffering an addiction are more probable to not come forward if there isn’t a program for them. If students are aware of a program on campus that can help with their addiction, such as Gamblers Anonymous, then they will be more encouraged to step up and seek effective help.
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Should California voters pass Prop. 33, which
would allow for more rent control?
A necessary support for low-income residents
By Oscar Silva Reporter
Proposition 33, which seeks to expand rent control in California, is a necessary measure that directly addresses the state’s severe housing affordability crisis. Passing this measure is essential to ensuring fair access to housing for all residents, especially lowincome residents.
The high rental prices in cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego make it clear that action is needed to prevent further displacement and to stabilize living conditions. Passing Prop. 33 is a critical step in safeguarding the future of affordable housing in California.
rent control would help Californina address its longstanding homelessness crisis. Homelessness has reached alarming levels, largely because people can no longer afford to live in their own communities.
“A starting teacher, cop, or fire fighter is paying half their salary to afford the average apartment in California’s cities. Many who live on a fixed income are one rent increase away from homelessness,” explains the pro column in the California Voter Guide.
It is critical that we protect our diverse communities from being fragmented by skyrocketing rent and gentrification.
A stifling harm to the housing market
By Tim Lewis Reporter
Nov. 5 is general election day for Californians, and there has been much debate among Angelenos about housing, more precisely, around rent control. Add a general statement here as to why this is bad.
With a hard lock on rent prices, investors and developers who want to build more housing complexes will see no incentive to create more properties for families to move into.
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One of the reasons to support Prop. 33 is the relief it could bring to college students, who are often overlooked in house policy debates. Those attending college are at the mercy of skyrocketing rents in university towns, which significantly impacts their ability to live comfortably while pursuing their higher education. Students are living in times where they either work to support themselves or increase their student loans.
“Rent Control would limit the amount landlords can increase rents each year, which could help students and other low-income renters stay in their homes without facing sudden spikes in costs,” according to ABC 7 NEWS. This would help students who may be struggling to fund their education and finding a way to pay their bills.
Beyond benefiting students,
Critics of rent control often claim that it will discourage new housing development, but Prop. 33 addresses this issue by giving local communities the power to determine their markets. .
According to NBC Bay Area, “If passed, Prop 33 would not automatically impose rent control statewide. But it would give local jurisdictions the power to expand rent control to more modern buildings and single family homes.”
If a community wants to remain the same as before Prop. 33, they can. This strikes a balance between encouraging developers to keep building housing, which we desperately need, while ensuring that renters in existing properties are not subjected to unaffordable rent hikes.
Prop. 33 represents a crucial step in the right direction for California’s housing market.
Proposition 33 is on the ballot, and it would expand local governments’ authority to enact rent control on residential properties. This proposed law would force landlords and housing associations to suspend the construction of more affordable housing projects and cancel a plethora of housing state laws that have already been passed and put into effect.
The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 exempts landlords from certain rent control ordinances, as well as resets the rent for their properties following a building vacancy or after the last rent-controlled tenant has moved out. This allows owners to adjust the price of the building to better match the current market value of the property. If Prop 33 were passed, Costa-Hawkins would be repealed.
Real estate, rental and leasing consume nearly 20% of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP). With government regulations placed on this market, the GDP might decline.
The argument for Prop 33 is the evident housing crisis faced by many across the state, but implementing rent control will only worsen this epidemic.
This is not the first time that this proposition has been on the ballot in California. Voters have repealed this motion twice already, having the foresight to see how such a law can cause more damage than it claims to alleviate, especially to those most vulnerable. Californians must reject the proposal for a third time and take the opportunity to explore more sensible options like creating more affordable housing units that will make the market more competitive while immediately helping those who are experiencing housing scarcity.
California has recently taken the first steps towards doing so. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently launched the Prop. 1 Homekey+ initiative on Sept. 19, which helps build affordable and supportive housing for veterans and other individuals, such as those with mental health and substance abuse issues, who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. This initiative will hopefully make a dent in not only the housing crisis but also the ever-growing homelessness issues many of our veterans and fellow Californians face.
Prop. 33 would worsen the housing market in California. There is no need to revoke CostaHawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, when Newsom is already proposing solutions to fix the present crisis.
A look into the archives: 70 years of the Roundup
On this day 16 years ago, The Roundup published Volume 109, Issue 5.
A fire in Porter Ranch forced horse owners to evacuate their ranches and take shelter at the Equestrian Center at Pierce. Stony Point Ranch’s horses made up the majority of the livestock on campus. Both the animals and their owners were reportedly left rattled by the sudden departure from their homes. Many ranchers were disappointed by Pierce’s lack of preparation. Sherry Seiglemann, a woman who brought her horse named Stella to the college, could not locate her mare anywhere. She was aware that Stella was in a stall, but was concerned that her horse would grow stressed without her owner. Leftover horses were taken
to Ventura County Fairgrounds and the Equestrian Performance Center in Moorpark once Pierce’s stables reached full capacity.
At the bottom of the front page was an advertisement for The Roundup’s messaging board at the time: www. therounduponline.net/messageboard. The paper asked students “What do YOU think about the 2008 Presidential Election?” On the left of the link was a drawing of Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama. On the right was a drawing of John McCain, the presidential nominee for the Republican Party.
Copy by Daisy Malone.
“The most political issue is probably the economy. The price is going up for everything like gas and stuff like that. It has affected the world.”
Misael Sandoval - Nursing
“Since it’s my first year voting, I think the most important political issue would probably be the President (election). I’m Jewish, and the whole Israel-Palestine situation depending on the President would be pretty impactful.”
Mia Beni-Ami - Biomedical Engineer
“The biggest issues for me are abortion and trans rights. Also, foreign policy and giving aid to Israel and Ukraine. But, what I’m really looking most at this election is what it means to lead a country and what kind of leader we want in office.
John Dela Cueva - Political Science
“Immigration. As a person who comes from immigrant parents, I think it’s important for people to understand and educate themselves more on immigration, especially now in the election.”
Fransua Cancino - Nursing
Interviews by Brian Khoury
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Constructing the future of learning Campus and local leaders break ground on new Academic East building
By Violet Garcia Managing Editor
People might not see the connection between math, psychology and computer science, but at Pierce College, the diversity and differences of these departments are celebrated in union with the beginning of construction of the Academic East Building.
Pierce faculty, students and invited speakers celebrated the groundbreaking of Academic East near Lot 8, where the building will soon be. The Academic East building, with a projected completion date of Spring 2027, will be built with green methods in mind. Its solar panels are expected to generate 23% of the building’s average daily electricity usage, according to buildlaccd.org.
Pierce President Ara Aguiar said the building will serve as a symbol of Pierce’s devotion to the future.
“It’s a symbol of our innovation and forward thinking,” Aguiar said. “It reflects LACCD’s
commitment to sustainability that extends well beyond the classroom.”
The project is funded through taxpayer bond measures, which were approved in 2022.
Congressman Brad Sherman attended the groundbreaking and detailed how the opportunity was made possible by local voters and how it will positively impact students.
“The federal government has virtually nothing to do with the building. We’re here to celebrate,” Sherman said. “This is the local voters here in the district who have agreed to tax themselves so this building can be built. These students will be helping their country and employed as soon as they graduate.”
The 56,000-square-foot building will contribute to the modernization of campus spaces and aims to foster the collaboration of students from different disciplines, according to buildlaccd.org.
LACCD Board of Trustees
President Nichelle Henderson was also at the
groundbreaking. She said the future building will be a landmark in the academic path of a student and will encourage student connection.
“This will be more than just a brick and mortar structure. It will represent the promise of a quality education in a future field with opportunity and possibility,” Henderson said.
“It will be the backdrop to the journey of LACCD students as they learn in the classrooms, apply skills in laboratories and connect with their college peers.”
In addition to encouraging collaboration, the Academic East Building will feature state of the art technology to further support
students in their studies.
Math Department Chair Eddie Tchertchian said the technological improvements will add to the atmosphere.
“Our department is very progressive, very forward looking. [As a student] you need the right technology in the right setting to feel successful and committed to the classroom,” Tchertchian said. “You want to be in the setting that’s conducive to learning. It makes you want to come to class, interact with your peers and your instructor.”
A night of music and collaboration at the Soraya
Pierce symphonic band performs in concert with LAVC and CSUN
By Nathalie Herrera Reporter
CSUN’s music department hosted a mid-fall semester music festival with Pierce College and Los Angeles Valley College participating. The concert was held at the Soraya with a preshow concert by the CSUN Wind Band.
Lori Musicant is the music director for Los Angeles Valley College and also the conductor for the band.
“Our next piece that we’re going to perform for you tonight is called Amberland, and this is
The concert began with Los Angeles Valley College performing four songs and sharing a story for the audience to imagine and feel the music.
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about a very blush, beautiful part of Germany,” Musicant said.
“I want you to consider closing your eyes as I invite you to take a deep breath and imagine yourself in one serene and beautiful place you can think of.”
The Pierce Symphonic Band followed Los Angeles Valley’s Wind Ensemble with their performances, beginning with a piece titled “Encanto” by Robert W. Smith. The Pierce Symphonic Band performed a total of five songs, including two holiday pieces to bring the “spooky season vibes,” according to Ryan Espinosa, who is the music department chair for Pierce, as well as the conductor for the band.
Wendy Mazon, the codepartment director for Pierce’s music department, reflected on the past seven weeks, with the band working and preparing for the mid-fall concert.
“I think they did an excellent job,” Mazon said. “It’s really difficult sometimes to have a mid semester concert because they literally just got the music seven weeks ago.Not all of them have been in the group before, so they’re coming together in the Fall semester and just working together. They were really impressive tonight. I am proud.”
Spencer Monroe is one of five trumpet performers a part of the Pierce Symphonic Band. He has been a part of honor band
for most of his career and is currently a freshman at Pierce. Monroe reflected on the moments of performing with the band and the practices leading up to this performance.
“This is all really different from what I’m used to, so kind of opportunities, but I think playing here with the whole band was just beautiful.” Monroe said.
“Mr. Espinosa is a great director, he prepared us really well for this which is really important that we have well rehearsed pieces.”
Lawrence Stoffell, CSUN’s music director and conductor, spoke after Pierce’s performance and shared the story of extending the invite to Pierce College and Los Angeles Valley College, as he believes it is important to give students the chance to witness and experience performing with others.
“This points to the significance, the place, the permanent place the concert fans have in our society and our culture in their schools, and how critical it is to have music education in public schools that have acted for access to children,” Stoffell said. “Concert band is one of those mainstays of how music is taught in the United States and has been for centuries now.”
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Conductor Ryan Espinoza takes the stage alongside the Pierce Symphonic Band for CSUN Wind Ensemble’s Fall Festival on Oct. 8, 2024 at The Soroya in Northridge, Calif.
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A golf cart was stolen at night on Oct. 5 in the faculty parking lot. An investigation is ongoing.
Nursing students deal with four-year degree costs
Gov. Newsom vetoes plan for community college nursing bachelor’s degrees
By Daisy Aguinada Reporter
For community college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, the costs of fouryear programs and the stress of applying to transfer can be prohibitive.
That’s why some Pierce College nursing students and administrators said they were disappointed with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of a bill to allow selected California community colleges to offer nursing bachelor’s degrees to students.
In his veto message for SB 895, Newsom cited concerns that the bill would “inadvertently undermine [the] collaboration” between community colleges and California State Universities. Many CSUs already offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing, although CSU tuition is more expensive than community college tuition.
“I was disappointed that it didn’t go through,” Pierce President Ara Aguiar said. “I’m a real proponent of having baccalaureate programs at community colleges, especially for nursing, which is a highly impacted workforce.”
As the demand for nurses continues to grow, Pierce students are figuring out the next steps for them to receive their bachelor’s degree.
Jessica Martinez, a secondyear-nursing student, shared her plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree to become a pediatric nurse at either UCLA or CSUN.
“Both have great nursing programs, but the costs are a concern for me,” Martinez said. “Community college is more affordable. The bill would’ve made it easier for not only myself but for other students to get their BSN.”
Martinez expressed how a bachelor’s degree can impact her career.
“I want to work in nursing, and getting my bachelor’s opens up many more doors for me and more job opportunities,” Martinez said.
Despite the setback, Martinez remains focused on her academic and career goals.
“I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m committed to finding a way to make it work because working as a pediatric nurse is my dream,” Martinez said.
Second-year nursing student David Lee plans on transferring to CSUN to pursue a career as a registered nurse, but discussed how the experience might be challenging.
“I’m considering going to CSUN, even though it’ll likely be a tough financial stretch for me,” Lee said.
Lee expressed his feelings about the outcome of the bill being vetoed.
“I get why the bill was vetoed, but it’s still disappointing when there is a high demand for nurses to have a bachelor’s and students who will have challenging school expenses to cover in university, ” Lee said. “Making it easier to obtain a bachelor’s should be a priority, it would benefit many of us who want to work in healthcare.”
The veto of the bill has left
Nayely Castillo, first-yearnursing student, feeling uncertain of where her academics may lead.
“I feel unsure about my future in academics and transferring to a university because of how high the cost can be,” Castillo said.
She expressed how SB 895 could have helped reduce financial worries for nursing students.
“This bill could have
possibly helped reduce the overwhelming financial stress for nursing students who have a hard time paying for tuition and transportation to school,” Castillo said. “I do understand why it wasn’t passed, considering the concerns surrounding it and I hope there will be other solutions or future bills that can help students like me.”
Board of Trustees honors retiring Chancellor
By Jonathan Wheelock Reporter
At the LACCD Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 9, officials welcomed a partnership with Sejong City, South Korea, and congratulated Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez on his retirement.
The meeting was held on the Korean Alphabet Day, or Hangul Day, and contained a special presentation regarding the partnership between LACCD and Sejong City, South Korea.
“The LACC Korean program has become what it is today,” said Director of Korean Studies at Los Angeles City College Mickey Hong. “Because in 2001, Professor Gwen Hill, the chair of what was then Foreign Language and Humanities
Department, had a vision. She believed that the only way Angelenos can understand one another is through education.”
The goal of the collaboration is to further the understanding of Korean culture in the U.S.
“It’s about everybody coming together to build bridges and build a community which transcends race, religion, language and even geographic location,” Program Coordinator Leighanne Yuh said.
The meeting also contained congratulations for Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez, who announced his retirement to be Nov. 2.
“I want to start my comments by wishing Chancellor Rodriguez the very best during his retirement,” Representative for the District Academic Senate Angela Echeverri said. “During
his 10-year tenure here at the district, we worked very closely with Chancellor Rodriguez on a number of initiatives and even though we were hard on him sometimes, we still appreciate his many good qualities.”
Later in the meeting, LACC President Amanuel Gebru introduced a special presentation reflecting on an event in which he and other faculty went to Ghana.
“This trip was life-changing,” Gebru said. “What these folks [faculty, staff, administrators and district staff] brought back from their learning, their experience, is something they will share with our district, with our students, with our community.”
The next LACCD Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Nov. 6 on Zoom.
Nursing major Saughat Khan puts up a saline IV bag as fellow nursing majors Kenneth Wrigth, Eydie Anne Livingston and Ray Francisco assist at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2024.
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Men’s basketball preps for new season
By Matthew Stewart Reporter
The Pierce College’s men’s basketball team is getting ready for the new season with a herd of new players and a mentality of growth.
The team, coached by Charles White, has recruited many new players this season. It now has 11 freshmen and five sophomores.
White coached the team through a rough season that ended in a 7-21 record in the 2023-24 season, and is now ready to make changes for the better of the team.
“I wasn’t looking for shooters, I was looking for scores,” White said. “The last couple of seasons,
you can do the math, that’s not a lot of wins, and we have got to turn it around.”
Despite the losses from last season, point guard Lawrence Caudillo said he is thrilled about the opportunity to improve the team.
“We got a brand new team, so it’s going to be a good season,” Caudillo said. “I’m excited to win some games, and be better than where we were last year.”
Other teammates like Jamarié Bailey reflected on how the team has formed a strong bond with each other over the past few months.
“I feel like we have a pretty good brotherhood. If one of us falls down, the other person is
right there to pick us up,” Bailey said. “We’re a little competitive, but that’s all love, it’s all just basketball.”
Colleges all across the country have a multitude of scholarships available for those in sports teams, including basketball. Sports information specialist Jose Quevedo spoke on how being in athletic programs allows students to flourish.
“The term is student-athlete, student comes first. So, in a way they are also getting them prepared for life,” Quevedo said. “It gives a lot of students, not just basketball, the opportunity to keep playing sports outside of high school.”
Coach White has previously
served as head coach for Van Nuys High School’s basketball team and assistant coach for Sylmar High School. He was appointed interim head coach for the 2019-2020 season and later was appointed permanent head coach. Looking forward, White said he is working on settling into the new team dynamics.
“We have 11 freshmen and five sophomores, and they are still trying to get used to each other,” White said. “I’m hoping by Thanksgiving that we will be showing some strides.”
The team is set to face off against Santa Monica College on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in their first game of the season.
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Pierce College basketball player Gd Deng (right) being defended at the Men’s Alumni Basketball game at the South Gym in Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on October 12, 2024.
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Pierce College basketball player Lawrence Caudillo (left ) being guarded at the Men’s Alumni Basketball game at the South Gym in Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on October 12, 2024.