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Blackout stalls morning classes
Generator used for backup power Ethan Hanson Sports Editor
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Ryan Webberley, #14, of Oxnard College, slides into home base safe as Joe Christian, #16, stands waiting to receive the ball during the 1-9 defeat for Pierce on Friday, May 9.
Baseball slides to an end for Brahmas
The season comes to a close for the team after dropping two games in the second round Ethan Hanson Sports Editor After an up and down season, the Pierce College baseball team made the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2006 before losing to rivals Oxnard College in two games. In game one of the three game series the Brahmas committed four errors including three in the third inning and the Oxnard Condors routed the Brahmas 9-1 in game one.
“You’re not going to win a lot of games when you commit as many errors as we did,” Brahmas head coach John Bushart said. “We have to be a lot better than we are, especially against a team like Oxnard.” Oxnard picked up where they left off against the Brahmas, beating Pierce for the fifth straight time after getting another solid performance from ace right-hander Luke Eubank. Eubank went eight innings giving up only one run on four hits to go along with 11 strikeouts. “Today I felt good,” Eubank said. “I was hitting my spots and the defense was helping me out. I also threw more change-
Safety still a concern on campus Clery Act provokes stricter security protocols Manuel Rios Roundup Reporter Pierce College, along with the other nine schools in the district, continues to prepare and tighten precautions to ensure student and staff safety on campus, but many are still unaware of the safety measures that are available to them. Without adequate preparation and information, many students are rendered unable to take advantage of some of the services
provided by sheriffs on campus or respond correctly in the event of an emergency. Pierce professor Michael Schilf explained the reality that some people on campus are not even familiar with the sheriff’s emergency numbers. “How do you get students aware? Personally I think the easiest and cheapest way to do it is instructors should be required to inform their students on the first day of class and have that number in their syllabus,” Schilf said. “That wouldn’t cost
Diego Barajas / Roundup Unknown man detained in Parking Lot 1 on suspicion of collecting credit card information Thursday, May 8, after reports of forgery and identity theft occurred on campus. The man was later released.
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any money and at least the students would be exposed to it. A lot of them probably still wouldn’t pay attention but the probability that more would pay attention is higher.” Each school is equipped with their own emergency procedures, evacuation maps and regulations to protect everyone on campus while accommodating to the school’s dynamic in the face of danger. Criminal Justice major Leydi Tovar said though she has never been in a dangerous situation on campus it’s never far from her mind. “There is always that thought if someone crazy comes onto campus and just starts shooting,” Tovar said. “I feel pretty safe and that they are doing their job and arresting anybody who is causing distractions.” The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial programs to annually disclose information about crime on or near campuses, as previously reported in a November 2013 Roundup article titled, “Violent crimes on campus have reached new lows.” [See SAFETY, pg. 3]
ups today, but once again it came down to my defense.” Eubank’s display was nearly unhittable for the Brahmas. His fastball was in command and his slider had the Brahmas off balance all game long. Oxnard head coach Jon Larson spoke highly of his pitcher’s performance “He came out and did what he has done all season long for us,” Larson said. “I thought his fastball was lightning today.” Pierce got off to a good start when Brahmas second baseman Quinn Conley hit a single into center in the first inning. [See BASEBALL, pg. 7]
Basketball player strengthens knee
Amira Fickewirth / Special to the Roundup
Point guard Jr. Williams does one of his many rehabilitation workouts with an exercise ball at the North Gym on May 7.
SPORTS: Running back focuses on next season
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Morning classes were disrupted due to a blackout that occurred in the English Building Tuesday, May 13. Campus electricians were unable to figure out what caused the blackout, but for three hours classes in session went without power. Brian Walsh, chairman of the History and Humanities Department, had to spice up his teaching style due to the blackout. “There wasn’t really any issues,” Walsh said. “I just had to amp up my theatricality and it doesn’t seem to be as much of an issue.” Walsh pointed out that the construction on the North Mall needs to happen at a quicker rate in order for the blackouts to stop. “It just highlights the urgency of completing the North Mall construction process,” Walsh said. “I doubt that any of us are surprised by any of this.” The blackout had a bonus side for student Michelle McClain, a 23-year-old sociology major who was let out of class early because of the blackout. “It was just lecture and we had extra time,” McClain said. The blackout finally ended at 10:20 a.m. when Pierce workers were able to get a generator to bring power back into the classrooms.
FEATURES: Botanical Garden is a campus oasis
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