Library creates a display dedicated to Black History Month

DANIELLE PADILLA Reporter @TwitterHandle

Asense of community and empathy are created when revisiting the past of others. The Black History display in the Library Learning Crossroads includes books authored by well known figures such as Issa Rae and David Pilgrim.

While students are encouraged to read any of the literature from the exhibition, an important part of showcasing these publications is the sense of feeling students get when they see the display.

Library Department Chair

Paula Paggi said that people like to see themselves in a story and this display helps them to do that.

“I also do think it’s to open doors and awareness for other people to understand other points of views,” Paggi said. “Awareness goes both ways, I think that is a great way to encourage that.”

The library’s exhibitions are reflective of the Pierce College community as it highlights the diverse ethnic, cultural and even academic groups on campus.

Mario Macias, instruction and reference librarian, said the library wanted to make sure that everyone on campus felt that their cultural identity is appreciated and celebrated.

Macias said that their displays are showcasing cultural as well as educational information in hopes to enrich students’ academic and cultural journey for intellectual growth.

Recognizing what makes one different and creating a space to w that diversity is part of the reason the library has these displays. This helps students understand that throughout this campus they are represented.

With a goal of featuring local and regional information, Macias said short biographies from Pierce faculty were collected and used in the display.

Preview: Softball to begin

After cancelled games cause late start, the teams first game is Feb. 22

REBECCA O'NEIL

Reporter

@RebeccaRoundup

The 2017 softball season was filled with hardships on and off the field, finishing 2-33 and dealing with the unexpected death of starting pitcher Madison Tupper. The opportunity to erase the memories of last season will have to wait, with the first two weeks of the 2018 season cancelled due to a lack of players.

Softball requires a minimum of nine players on the field during defensive innings. Assistant Coach Mark Cooley said the low headcount came as a surprise given the team’s solidity in previous seasons.

“We had a lot of kids who were here in the fall session and the winter session that committed to the year that quit last second,” Cooley said. “50 percent of the players that were here over the fall session that committed to the year didn’t follow through with what they said they were going to do.”

Cooley attributed the decisions of the departed and remaining players to differing levels of commitment and said he was startled and disappointed by those who left.

“Any time someone gives me their word and says this is what I’m going to do, I believe them,” Cooley said.

Cooley said the low interest in softball this year was not for lack of leadership effort.