Learning the old-fashioned way Instruction continued even with lack of electricity

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Students and staff alike were left in the dark Monday morning when Pierce College lost power for approximately an hour.

Jane Galbraith, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, attributed the problem to a transformer fire on Ventura Boulevard.

Back on campus, students were at a loss in the library but for some, life just continued as students walked around outside unaware of the technical difficulties.

Paula Paggi, head librarian, relayed information back and forth between her staff.

Students were allowed to remain in the building in areas such as the computer stations on the second floor because of the open space but dark areas such as the book stacks were closed off.

“I was really glad to see that the kids didn’t panic in the library, because it got completely pitch black when the power went out,” Paggi said.