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Fake news workshop in the library

HAZEM ELWARY Reporter @Hazem_Roundup

Controversy about fake news circulating in the media in recent months has prompted the Pierce College library to host a series of student workshops. The first Fake News vs. Real News workshop was on March 1 and the next will be hosted on March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Gediman said the workshop is designed to help students evaluate, from multiple aspects, the news they come across.

“We’ve had faculty asking us about some of the fake news that's been going around lately,” Gediman cookies, and milk alternatives, such as soy and almond milk. Nearly the entire top shelf of the main counter is vegan, which is great.”

The process of adding food items includes the considerations of the general population at Pierce. Vice President of Administrative Services Rolf Schleicher said the desire to provide certain foods has to be considered alongside with what the said. “Especially with the election last semester, this semester we really decided to go forward with it. We got so much feedback from faculty that we decided to do the workshop.”

Library Department Chair Paula Paggi said the workshop was based on the input of students and the recommendations of professors.

“We do a survey at the end of each workshop and ask for input on what you would like to see presented,” Paggi said. “We go from there to develop these workshops.” majority of Pierce cafeteria patrons are buying. Providing meals that are modestly priced is important to students, according to Schneider.

Pierce student Monica Torrico said the workshop would be beneficial, but not enough students know the library is hosting these events.

“There is a challenge in providing food that students want at a realistic price point that students can afford,” Schleicher said. “We have to accommodate the needs of our faculty, staff and students, while making sure to provide a wide variety around and people aren't very involved with the

-Monica Torrico Student

of items that actually sell. Students have provided feedback that access to affordable food, around $5 a meal, is a top priority.”

Bass said the upcoming kosher menu is ready to be rolled out as soon as they receive the rabbi’s consent.

“Students have communicated to us that they felt the kosher items we currently offer are just kosher snacks, as opposed to meals. We have been working on getting food to fit their needs,” Bass said. “Everybody is ready to move forward. We are just waiting for the rabbi’s approval on the kosher items we are going to include on the menu.”

Despite the changes, Winnard said the Vegan Society is hopeful that more vegan food choices will be available.

“We would still like to see many more vegan options, including plantbased meat alternatives,” Winnard said. “Ideally, we would love to see an all-vegan dining station.”

Bass said that students making their needs heard is the best way for Pierce to continue to develop a menu that meets the needs of its students.

“We encourage students to ask for specific items they want to see here,” Bass said. “We always want open communication, and hope to get better at meeting the dietary needs of our students every semester.” dnovazski.roundupnews@gmail.com

“I don't know if people will actually go. There is not enough word going around and people aren't very involved with the campus,” Torrico said. “People just come here to get their credits and move on.” helwary.roundupnews@gmail.com

The library will also host work shops on evaluating online sources and research strategies and tools starting March 27. Information on these events and times are available on the Pierce College library website.

There will be two more workshops on Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins April 13