Last week Scarlet Foster was in a car accident because the driver of the other car was driving and texting. She has learned not to use her phone while driving.
by Elizabeth Sierra-Arruffatt
Police crack down on the use of cell phones while driving, fine offenders $124
by Ashley Degon in Campus
A new state cell phone law has students talking. Effective June 10, the new law enhances the existing secondary laws which prohibit texting or talking on a phone without a hands-free device while driving. Prior to the new bill being passed, drivers could not be ticketed for using their mobile device while driving unless they were pulled over for another traffic infraction such as speeding.…
Stogsdill earned college credits through programs available in prison and continued his education after being released.
by Krizia Rodriguez
Former Pierce student found his purpose in life but not before serving nearly four years in prison
by Kristen Larkin Wolfe in Feature
"I grabbed my gun and went to meet these people. Words were exchanged, adrenaline was pumpin', everything started to happen; and I thought, 'My friends are expecting me to do this. Nobody's gonna get hurt because nobody's gotten hurt in the past. Even if I get in trouble I'm just a kid.…
Raider softball team wins fourth straight NWAACC Western Division Championship
by Demetrius Dennis in Sports
How Sweet: Four-Peat After starting the season with a 1-8 preseason record, the Raider softball team turned the season around and won their fourth straight NWAACC Western Division Softball Championship. The rigid preseason schedule for the Raiders included eventual Eastern Division Champions Wenatchee Valley Community College, Northern Division runner-ups Bellevue College and 10-time NWAACC softball champions Lower Columbia Community College.…
Black Bear Yogurt shop on Steilacoom Blvd. serves pomegranate french vanilla swirl yogurt with M&M's and always a bear on top.
by Elizabeth Sierra-Arruffatt
Black Bear Yogurt opens in time to serve Lakewood delicious summer treats
by Keyontae Muse in A & E
Chocolate sauce, M&M's, gummy bears, oh my!
Located in Lakewood across the street from Albertsons on Steilacoom Boulevard next to Anytime Fitness, is a new shop called Black Bear Yogurt.
The warm and inviting atmosphere is an ideal place for college students to meet with their study group and for anyone to come and relax by the fireplace and read a book while enjoying a delicious yogurt.…
by Richard Dunlap in Campus
Pierce College has just created a new online job database, which helps students search for jobs and internship opportunities.
Registered users can access approved jobs and internships within the region. The Puget Sound Careers Consortium has formed a partnership with Pierce College and established this system to help students with job search activities.…
Pack your car with the right stuff for the long road
by Stacy Wagoner in Feature
Having driven from Tacoma to Tampa and back, I have learned the best and worst way to travel by road. First, don't get suckered into stopping at all the tourist traps, especially if they charge admission. Second, pack right and pack light. Below are some travel tips and other ideas to load in the front seat and back seat.…
