Mayoral candidate speaks to community

With local elections drawing near, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti addressed Pierce College and the community with a questionand-answer forum on Thursday, April 18 as part of Day of Politics 2.

Garcetti discussed his plans to restore poor neighborhoods, give health care to the mentally unstable, and provide support for returning veterans.

He also encouraged students to get more involved with politics, regardless of their political background.

“Everyone’s a part of this race,” Garcetti said. “Make sure you get out there and vote. Make it happen.”

The event--organized by Assistant Professor of Political

Science Denise Robb--was meant to be a debate but due to time restrictions, Garcetti was only able to take a few questions from students and other attendees curious about his campaign.

One of the most urgent issues effecting LA is the growing homeless population. When asked about how to handle the situation, Garcetti said he had a fool-proof plan to end the problem for good.

“We know how to end homelessness and I’ve said as a candidate that we will end homelessness in Los Angeles,” Garcetti said. “It costs [you] more money to keep homeless [people] on the street.”

Garcetti is set to face off with LA City Controller Wendy Greuel for the position of city mayor on May 21.

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--Compiled by Natalee

Students to express themselves at art festival

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The Pierce College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success is hosting the Express Success Chalk Art Festival on April 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Pierce Mall and in the Great Hall. Space is available to rent ($10 to $50) and chalk will be provided. The event will feature live art displays and music, henna tattoos, raffles, and arts and crafts. Parking is $3.

For information or to advertise your business during the event, call 818-231-3765.

Diversity Day includes open mic

Pierce College’s Diversity Committee and Associated Students Organization will be hosting Diversity Day on May 1 from 3-5 p.m. in the Great Hall. The event features an open mic session, activities and food.

For more information, contact Mitra Hoshiar at hoshiam@ piercecollege.edu or call 818-710-4223.

Anthropology lecture continues

The Anthropology Lecture series continues with its fourth event on April 25 from 1-2 p.m. in Behavioral Science 1308. Albert Knight will be the featured speaker, presenting “Three Chumash-Style Pictograph Sites In Fernandeno Territory.”

For more information contact Bruce M. Rowe, Professor of Anthropology, at rowebm@piercecollege.edu.

Cap and gown rent deadlines extended

The deadline to rent your cap and gown has been extended until April 30. Rentals start at $55, but the Student Bookstore is offering a 10% discount at the register. Commencement is on June 5 in Rocky Young Park at 6 p.m.

Professor to host discussion

Allies To End Sexualized Violence presents “Misogyny Patriarchy and Rape: A Forum on Society’s Responsibility for Sexualized Violence.” James McKeever, sociology professor, will host the discussion on April 24 from 6-7 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Learn how to get the job

“Ace the Interview Workshop” is on April 25 from 12-1 p.m. in the Career and Transfer Center.

Donate blood for Boston victims

There is a Red Cross blood drive on April 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Great Hall in honor of the Boston Marathon victims.

Auto Show

The Future Automotive Technician’s Club will host the first Fundraiser Car Show on Saturday May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Industrial Technology buildings. All proceeds will go to the Pierce College Automotive Department and the FAST club.