Curriculum in need of a makeover

The beauty industry is continuously growing in popularity.

Careers in cosmetology are high in demand and are considered to be everlasting.

Pierce should open a cosmetology program on campus to help students within our community pursue their dreams in the beauty world.

Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatment that includes hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures and hair removal.

According to an article called “Beauty Industry Analysis 2017Cost & Trends” on franchisehelp. com, the beauty industry has been known to be resistant during economic downturns, even during the 2008 economic crisis.

It says that in 2015, the industry generated $56.2 billion in the US.

This article also states that there are nearly one million people employed in this field, and growth is expected to increase 10 percent by 2024 in jobs for barbers, hairdressers, cosmetologists, manicurists and pedicurists.

Social media has become a heavy influencer in the beauty industry.

There are beauty gurus with millions of followers on Instagram and other social media platforms who inspire others to follow a profession in cosmetology.

The beauty industry has also crossed genders recently, to where both men and women use cosmetics. This is also a large factor to the rise in its popularity.

Students interested in cosmetology can also build a business in it if they desire to.

There are a lot of beauty gurus who have become entrepreneurs using the skills and knowledge they have obtained.

According to an article on Forbes, there are at least 40 beauty startups today founded by women, making the $445 billion industry one of the most popular places for women to start their way to success.

If you would like

Pierce already offers business courses for students, if a cosmetology program was available as well, students who wish to startup a business in beauty

DANIELA TORRES Campus Life Editor @DT_1129

There’s always that one test that students completely bomb each semester.

Even the best student in the class might earn a not-so-great grade on one of their exams.

It happens, whether it be due to not studying, or the test being really difficult.

Every instructor should be required to drop a student’s lowest test grade. College is tough, and at times, it can get hard to balance social life and academics. Life happens, so please cut us some slack.

Dropping a student’s lowest test score makes it possible for them to still do well in the course. Also, dropping a student’s lowest grade means that instructors have to deal with less make-up exams. I’m assuming that this would be a good thing for instructors.

If a student can still pass the class with an A or B after having their lowest test score dropped, then this shows that they still put effort into the course. Their lowest grade should not define their capability.

Some courses are also extremely can learn all the skills needed here on campus.

People always want to look and feel their best.

Cosmetology helps people do just that. Just like we will always need mechanics, plumbers and electricians, we need cosmetologists. A cosmetology program is

-Maximilan needed at Pierce. It is a non-perishable field with a vast amount of opportunities. difficult, and are considered to be “high-risk” because student D and F rates and withdrawals exceed 30 percent, according to an article on duq.edu. dtorres.roundupnews@gmail.com

For courses like this, it is crucial for students to have their lowest grade dropped.

Every little bit of help in such a tough course can save a student’s final grade.

There are students who get nervous and completely blank out while taking an exam, no matter how hard they studied.

They should not have to earn a fail because of this.

Most students are also adults who have a load of responsibilities to deal with. College just adds to the list of things you have to take care of.

Sometimes, it is just too much to juggle, and we forget to study, or simply don’t have the time.

Professors, who were also previously students, should know what it’s like to have to balance your priorities.

They can relate to our everyday problems.

So please, drop our lowest test score. You can really save a life, or a grade.

JESSICA VAUGHAN Reporter @JVaughanRoundup

Many students breathe a sigh of relief when their teacher tells them that their lowest test score(s) will be dropped. However, this may not be the best idea for teachers to do.

The percentage of tests and quizzes in comparison to an overall grade is adjusted by a teacher to match their agendas. It may not even be beneficial for students to have their lowest scores dropped. Unless each test or quiz is worth the same amount of total points, it may be tricky to calculate the best option for a student.

If a student gets a bad grade on a test, it should be the student’s responsibility to figure out how they can improve their score next time and not be given a crutch.

Students should be making every effort to study for any test or quiz. While schools mostly offer a wide variety of tutoring, there are plenty of apps and online programs that offer tutoring and ways to study.

This idea gives students an opportunity to not put in their best effort. By informing students that their lowest test score(s) will be dropped, they know that they

Cartoonist: have some room to slack off or not prepare or study as hard. Some students may just not show up for a test or quiz anticipating the zero to be dropped. This does not promote good work ethic. Students should be encouraged to show up for every class and lecture and to take every test or quiz seriously. By dropping low test scores, teachers are not supporting good work habits. jvaughan.roundupnews@gmail.com college newspaper is published as a learning experience under the college journalism instructional program. The editorial and advertising materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff. Under appropriate state and federal court decisions, these materials are free from prior restraint by the virtue of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. Accordingly, materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, should not be interpreted as the position of the L.A. Community College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof.

Students will not learn to improve their grades if their bad ones are just disregarded.

There is a responsibility factor that comes along with getting a bad grade. Earning and keeping a low grade on a test or quiz lets the student reflect on the mistakes that were made, force them to seek help they might need, and work harder to improve their next experience.

The world has high expectations for people. When people move on from school and get a job, poor performance will likely not be disregarded.

Teachers should not drop the lowest test score for students. Students should be held accountable for every grade they get, be expected to learn from that and work harder to improve.

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