Preparing for the worst

Benne said she also wants to increase outreach to students with learning disabilities.

“Somebody asked me, ‘Do you have any disability ADD and ADHD testing?’ but we don’t,” Benne said.

“Special services is desperate for somebody to do that.”

Despite the desired raise in fees, Health Assistant Loralyn Frederick said the center recently increased its mental health clinic hours and services.

“There has been a demand and

Lockdown drills to be held on campus

THOMAS DILLON Reporter @Troundupnews

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) wants to hold lockdown drills on campus shoving the issue on them to scare them. Education is the number one way to dispel fear.”

Saldivar compared the lockdowns to other drills done on campus.

“We have Earthquake prep, we have fire prep drills. Why not be prepared for an active shooter?” Saldivar said.

LASD is interested in incorporating lockdowns during class periods.

“We don’t want to interrupt lectures or class for a long time, so we want to keep it

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THE BUSINESS MAJOR

Thursday, October 10th 12:45PM - 2:00PM, The Great Hall

Over 5000 students at Pierce declare business or related subjects as their major Areas of emphases include marketing, management, accounting, finance, insurance, supervision and international business Martin Karamian, department chair, is kicking off #PierceBusinessMonth2019 to talk about how to transform your classes into a career. What program is right for you: An AA? An AST? A certificate? A Program Completion Award?

The Business College Fair

Wednesday, October 23rd

12:30PM - 2:30PM, The Great Hall Thinking about majoring in business or related field? This college fair is tailored just for you! Representatives from the business departments of transfer institutions such as CSUN, UCLA, Pepperdine, California Lutheran, Woodbury, Azusa Pacific and others will provide information and answer your questions Expand and explore your options! Find the university that meets your needs!

IS ECONOMICS THE MONEY MAJOR?

Wednesday, October 16th

12:45PM - 2:00PM, The Great Hall Economics is MORE than Money! It is one of the most popular majors at top American universities. Kaycea Campbell, department chair, will tell you what it s all about Many students wonder if Economics is worth the time/energy Attend this workshop to see if its is a good fit for you Learn what to expect in an Economics Major and the benefits of the AA-T. Understand career opportunities available as you explore this major and hear from alums talking about their experiences in the world of work

PROFESSIONALS' PANEL AND Q&A

Wednesday, October 30th

1:00PM - 3:00PM, The Great Hall brief,” Saldivar said. “We have a brief 10-minute presentation to give during classes.”

Want to know what it's REALLY like to walk in the shoes of a business professional? Meet insiders from Disney, Universal Studios Hollywood, LinkedIn, RSM US, Robert Half, Wells Fargo, Re/Max Gold Coast and OnStride IT Services as they share their roles/responsibilities and how to land jobs like theirs Moderated by one of our own faculty, you will find out about their educational and professional pathway as well as the challenges and perks of their positions Q&A to follow!

The lockdown drills will last between 10-to-15 minutes.

Director of the Health Center Beth Benne recently participated in a lockdown drill that was conducted in the Health Center.

“Initially I had forgotten, although Saldivar reminded me the morning of,” Benne said. “When I walked out and saw the cadets in the waiting room, it clicked. ‘Everybody, we’re having a lockdown drill,’ I had said.”

In the lockdown, faculty used rebar to block the front door from being opened and located the lockdown room, which for the Health Department is the lab room.

Benne said the lockdown drill was short and good practice for a real active shooter situation.

“Practice makes you better, but it won’t make you perfect,” Benne said. “If we’re familiar with what needs to be done when the adrenaline is pumping, the hope is that the practice will allow you to make the right choices in a state of terror.”

At the Academic Senate on Monday, Oct. 7, LASD Captain Rodrick Armalin shared information with professors on what to do during a shooting.

“In the event, locking your door is one of the first things you should do. We use the term ‘run, hide, fight’, which means if you have a way to safely get off of campus and away from what’s happening, then take it,” Armalin said. “If you don’t, then secure your area that you're at and hide, turn your phone off, be quiet and lock the door.”

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Students were riding on the back of an electric cart on Mason Avenue/El Rancho Drive. Students were warned and advised.

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•Missing Newspapers

Faculty reported newspaper theft on the Mall.