THE PIONEER

To the student body:   On the front page of the last edition of The Pioneer there was a breaking news teaser that I said I was to undergo an impeachment hearing. However, on Wednesday May 1, I turned in my resignation letter feeling there was no other option. I was the best president that [...]

Katelyn Hummel Staff Writer Former Student Government President Nicole Ortega resigned on May 1, shortly after being informed that she was going to be impeached by the Student Government. Nicole was inducted into office at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year and served as President until her resignation. Student Government compiled articles of impeachment [...]

Valerie Ettenhofer Staff Writer Three former Pierce College students were awarded for their success and inspiration in the annual Distinguished Alumni Celebration held on April 17 at the Puyallup campus. Alumni achievers included the co-owner of a plastics corporation, a magazine founder and an advocate working for higher education. Each of them received a standing [...]

Rasheed Thomas Staff Writer The Pierce business program is not only teaching and preparing Pierce students for the future but is also assisting them and their businesses now. There are many Pierce students who are small business owners and entrepreneurs while still studying and honing their business skills. Patricia Avery and Tanya Powell are students [...]

Kate Hummel Staff Writer Between the Boston bombings, an explosion at a fertilizer plant in Texas, an attempted poisoning of the President at the White House, and, more locally, the recent shooting at an apartment complex in Federal Way, the month of April seems to be accompanied by a tragic atmosphere across the country. However, [...]

Healani Brennan Staff Writer Classes to better the skills of oneself are offered in an abundance outside of school. What is offered at local libraries benefits a variety of groups, from kids and teens to adults looking for jobs. Students going to school that have kids can bring them to the library where they can [...]

Valerie Ettenhofer Staff Writer It’s likely impossible to find a state budget that fits the interests of all groups, but this year college students in particular are facing a double-edged sword. The budget for next year will be formed out of proposals negotiated by the state Senate, House of Representatives and Governor Jay Inslee. This [...]

Valerie Ettenhofer Staff Writer Fort Steilacoom will be hosting Annie Leonard, the author of consumerism cautionary tale “The Story of Stuff” next month. Leonard’s book and its companion video question the effects that massive materialism has on the economy, environment, and culture of the United States. Student government members who are organizing the speaking engagement [...]

Phil Munoz Staff Writer What do a warrior position (yoga stance), quinoa, kale, a walk on the beach, and discussing your feelings with someone have in common? The answer is that they all prevent and work to reverse heart disease, which happens to be the number one widow or widower-maker in America. Luckily there are [...]

Lloyd Shisler Staff Writer In February, a veteran’s event was held in celebration of black history month. This event included a resource fair, which consisted of three African Americans who would share their stories and their dreams. This event was nothing short of an eye opening and heart-warming experience. The three speakers were, Lawrence Coleman, [...]