Remember the graduates

As each semester ends, students are getting closer to finishing their time at Pierce to move on to bigger things.

Whether it’s transferring to a different college, going straight into their career or finishing their education here, their stay has not been a wasted one.

While some may want to make new memories elsewhere, others don’t want to simply forget what would be considered one of the first of many stepping stones in their life.

Pierce College should have an annual yearbook each spring so that students who are graduating can remember their final year on campus.

Although college memorabilia, such as hoodies and shirts, can be bought in the bookstore, these items don’t really bring the same connection that pictures do.

Students want a keepsake that they can bring home with them so it can be kept and shown for years to come.

Not only would it serve as a “souvenir” for students, it’s also a piece of history for the college.

Past and future students and faculty could potentially look back 10to-20 years to see what the campus used to look like, what events were celebrated each semester and see some of the students and professors that made the college what it is today.

Starting the production during the fall would provide enough time to get content for the next graduating class.

Portraits would have to be taken for administrators and faculty from all departments.

A section could be used to show some of the different departments, clubs, sports teams and organizations, such as ASO and Umoja, that are on campus. newsroom.roundupnews@gmail.com

The largest portion will most likely be to highlight the events on campus such as ASO’s Club Rush, the Performing Arts department’s play productions or sports games.

ASO could begin the process of putting it together, however it would have to be a team effort from the whole college to get it completed.

A group could start a yearbook club, however it could potentially grow to be a joint class offered by the English and Media Arts department.

Like the commencement ceremony, students graduating in the fall or spring can voluntarily choose whether they want to be in it by deciding to send a photo of themselves or not.

The Media Arts department could charge a small fee so that students could have their portraits taken in the photo studio.

The yearbook could be uploaded online for $15, but those who want a physical copy would have to pay $60.

Perhaps a pre-order system could be set up to cover the cost in advance. Students could opt-in online during enrollment to pay a cheaper price of $40.

The funds earned could be used to make the number of copies ordered plus additional ones that could be purchased at a later date at the bookstore. A table could be set up during the graduation ceremony so that relatives could buy the extra ones that are left.

A yearbook would be a momento students could look forward to taking with them to celebrate the end of their educational journey at Pierce with farewell messages from their professors and friends.

What is the better device?

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Oneman’s vision of a “computer for the rest of us” has brought technology to where it is today.

Cell phones have become a normal part of day to day life. While they may simply be screens, smartphones and computers are capable of revealing different parts of a person’s personality, habits and behaviors.

Although there are various devices and softwares available, Apple’s iOS is usually favored by most people.

According to statista.com, the iPhone has been the most popular amongst the other products sold by Apple.

With better quality apps and long-lasting battery life, iOS wins the battle again. Offering pleasant and appealing icons, they are often aesthetically designed and easily catches one’s eye.

The improved cameras in the iPhone 11 has 12 megapixels compared to the 8 megapixels in the previous version. With newer features such as its wide, ultrawide and telephoto lens, the three cameras have gotten a lot of attention from the media.

User friendly

“The iPhone’s share of Apple’s total revenue reached the highest figure to date in the first quarter of 2018, when 69.74% of Apple’s total revenue worldwide was generated by iPhone sales.”

Apple Inc. is one of the biggest names in the tech industry alongside Android.

However, iOS is usually more reliable to customers in terms of security and privacy.

According to tomsguide.com, Apple goes the extra mile to provide its users safety, “The latest example is Face ID, which securely logs you into the iPhone using a 3D scan of your face via a

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The internet is filled with memes portraying Androids as the source for pixelated pictures, emojis replaced with vertical rectangles and the infamous “we had that already” said by its users.

It’s been shown that smartphones users who buy androids have a tendency to stay with android devices.

When there’s a problem with an Android device, users can try to find a solution online or by calling their carrier.

With the iOS system, help can be found by looking through the frequently asked questions (FAQ), booking an appointment at the Genius Bar or with the live chat support.

Android does not offer face to face services for their system, instead the customer has to go to the carrier or the phone maker to get assistance on any issue.

Therefore, they do not have that direct relationship with its customers.

While the iPhone is of high quality, users aren’t deprived of the newest and fastest technology because they are made for the average person.

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According to the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Android had a customer loyalty of 89% to 91% from Jan. 2016 to Dec. 2017.

According to Simon Hill for Digitaltrends. com, apart from having a longer battery life, Android devices that are capable of fast charging will always carry the adapter in the box.

Android has also been known for having smartphone devices that can fit the needs of its user.

Hill reports that you can add widgets, shortcuts, and change the entire interface with launchers on an android phone.

The Android path is the path for those who want to store cherished memories and countless amount of information.

Budget friendly

Why android devices sell more and have a loyal consumer base can be the cause of many factors. One of the more obvious reasons is the price tag attached to the devices.

Android is known for having a wide variety of prices for their devices. The Moto G7 is priced at $300 while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is priced at $1,000.

For avid smartphone users, a long and durable battery life is a must, whether it’s for picture taking or gaming. Although both systems have similar battery specs, Android has the upperhand.

Android devices will automatically back up pictures and videos to Google Photos through the photos app on the device. Google Photos also has an unlimited amount of free storage space.

Hill said Google offers free 15 GB cross platform storage when it comes to cloud storages. He adds Google priced 2 TB of storage at $10 a month and the cloud storage is easier and more effective.

Overall, Android makes budget friendly devices that can be customized, have a longer battery life and generous storage space. The percent of loyal customers are there to prove it.

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