Clubs 4-1-1

Groups offer students a place to call their own

Tracy Hernandez, Fanny Cano / Roundup

Aside from going to class, cramming time in to stop at the Freudian Sip and catching up with friends, student-run clubs offer another place for students to gather.

Pierce offers 45 clubs to choose from and each group can be seen hosting bake sales on the Mall, providing entertainment in the Great Hall, or having a discussion on relevant events.

This semester, the Roundup is conducting interviews with Pierce College’s clubs to see what they offer.

This week, the Hillel and Sociology clubs are asked to share what they are about and what students can expect if they attend a meeting.

Here is an inside scoop to the two clubs:

Hillel offers a home for Jews

COFFEE: Pierce Jewish club held a meeting at Freudian Sip.

Cear Monge / Roundup

• “Our mission is to get all the Jewish students together, empower Jewish leaders, do good, and just celebrate Jewish culture,” said program coordinator Sara Kheel.

• The club meets once or twice a week and never on a set date. They usually meet at one of the members’ home or somewhere on campus. They do a lot of activities that consist of being outside.

• Aside from the outdoor activities they also volunteer at the San Fernando Rescue Mission Center and SOVA a charity organization.

• Hillel will be celebrating Camp Shabbat on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. It will be located at one of the members’ home. There will be a dinner, camp songs, and free kosher food.

Sociology club aims for change

PROF: Professor James McKeever protests tuition increase.

Devon Trammell / Roundup

• The club talks about issues that affect everyone, such as student tuition increases, politics, racial differences and other controversial matters.

• Sometimes, the club hosts protests in order to get more students involved and encourage people to be aware of what is on the students mind.

• Students will find themselves in a safe space to have debates, become involved with their community and can orgnize demonstrations in order to share their opinions.

• Any student of staff memeber is welcome to join. The club meets every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room 1302 by the Botanical Garden.