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Vol. CXXVI - Issue 7
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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Five years of bargains and treasures On campus event continues to provide the valley with antique collectibles SAMANTHA BRAVO Managing Editor @sammybravo93
Students who applied to any of the nine UC schools should expect decisions by May 1.
CSU intent to register Students admitted to CSUs must submit their Statement of Intent to register by May 1.
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The next Topanga Vintage Market is on May 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3. However, students recieve $1 off with valid ID.
wasn’t making money, I wouldn't be in business.” The Market’s atmosphere, the ambition vendors, and the opportunity to find something that's out of the ordinary, is what brings in customers. Pierce student Catleya Sherbow has been familiar with the Market for a few months and recommends anyone to attend. “There’s always something different every time. It’s really fun,” Sherbow said. “Especially on a bright sunny day like this, it’s like a social event.”
Singer/songwriter Katie Ferrara performed at the Market and keeps coming back for the atmosphere, the people, and a chance to perform. “I love the energy here and how unique it is,” Ferrara said. “The people here are friendly and really appreciate music. I play wherever people like to hear me.” Vendor Bruce Schuotz has been selling repurposed lights at the Topanga Vintage Market for the past three years, but stopped by the Market to shop. “It’s great. I love it,” Schuotz
said. “Except when it get’s to the summer time. It gets a little warm for us. There should be more trees out here to give a little more shade, but it’s great.” According to Curedale, the turnout depends on what the forecasts say. “Last month was one of our best. It was 3,200 people,” Curedale said. “It’s very dependent on the weather.” Curedale said the vendors start setting up as early as 4 a.m. “It’s actually a multigeneration kind of thing,” Curedale said. “We’re happy that
we’re still going. It hasn’t really grown that much in a couple of years, but it’s steady. We’re also dialing in the social media, and I think that’s helping bring in new customers.” Curedale looks forward to being open for more years to come. The next Vintage Market is on May 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 however, Pierce students receive $1 off when they show a valid student ID. sambravo.roundupnews@gmail.com
Students taking OER courses face the risk of losing low-cost textbook benefits
The status of Online Educational Resources (OER) courses that a new professor must take over remains ambiguous in regards to the material used, causing uncertainty for students enrolled in them. Ethical and union issues concerning OER courses were discussed at the Academic Senate meeting on April 24. OER-designated courses do not require students to purchase expensive textbooks and are centered around low-cost, online books that retain few ownership rights.
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rom vintage clothes to homemade soaps, the Topanga Vintage Market continues to provide the community with the same environment it has for years. Sunday marked the fiveyear anniversary of the Vintage Market opening it’s doors. It’s been three and a half years since it outgrew the Westfield Promenade Mall parking lot and re-located to Pierce College. Although the Market changed locations in 2014, it remains successful, operating every fourth Sunday of the month. Topanga Vintage Market Cofounder Patrice Curedale said they moved to Pierce College because of the lack of space in the Westfield Promenade Mall. “We just got more and more customers, and there wasn’t enough parking,” Curedale said. “We just started thinking: what are other places we could have an event like this? And we called Pierce.” Curedale said they relocated in October 2014 and have a permit with Pierce College. “It didn’t take that long to figure it out, and it’s good to know the money is going to the school and not anywhere else,” Curedale said. Market Vender John Robichau has been selling his wares since the Market was located at the Westfield Promenade Mall, and said he enjoys the atmosphere and location. “I have all kinds of miscellaneous, vintage toys, antiques books; just a variety of stuff,” Robichau said. “I like selling here a lot. It’s close to home, and my spot is great. If I
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There is no set rule as to whether a professor ought to resume or teach the class using the intended OER book or to teach the course according to their syllabus and text, which may not be OER. According to OER Taskforce and Professional Ethics Committee member Cara Gillis, in the situation that a professor can’t teach a class or is bumped for seniority reasons, there is no curriculum to follow. Professors are able to choose the coursework for the online class. However, if the curriculum is subject to change, it infringes on the freedom of the teacher, and then it becomes an issue for the student. “That seems to fly in the face of
academic freedom, which the code of ethics says with respect to selecting our own textbook,” Gillis said. “And if they don't, what does that do to the students who signed up for the OER course because they thought it was a low or no-cost textbook.” Essentially, as of now, the fate of students in this situation is apparently at the hands of the replacement professors, who may choose to teach using the designated OER textbooks or decide to use their own curriculum. “We are wondering if there is a way they can turn it into where if you were bumped and you weren't OER, it wouldn't count on your records as refusing a class if you
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weren't prepared to teach OER. That's why we think the union has to get involved in it,” said Distance Education Coordinator Wendy Bass. The Professional Ethics Committee hopes that a solution that accommodates both students and professors of OER can be implemented. In such a solution, students can remain in an OER regardless of circumstance, and professors, especially adjuncts, who are asked to take over a course, but aren't OER familiar, don't face the risk of having a refusal marked on their records. “My concern is mostly for the students because that's my orientation, but I'm particularly
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concerned as well about academic freedom because that's really important,” Faculty Position Priority member Ann Hennessey said. “I suppose to some extent it depends on the discipline, but I certainly wouldn't want someone else picking textbooks for me.” Secondary items discussed at the meeting were upcoming college events, including the National College Fair, the UCLA STOMP Conference and the UCLA and CSUN Day. Details on these events are all available at the Career and Transfer Center in the Student Services Building.
Representatives from UCLA, CSUN and other schools will on campus throughout the Mall on May 4 to inform and celebrate students transferring for Fall 2017 between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
National college fair There is a field trip today to Camarillo Airport from 5:30-8:30 p.m. where colleges from across the nation will be in attendance informing students about their transfer options.
ASO elections Elections for the ASO officer positions begin today, vote for the president, vice president, treasurer and other positions. Ballot boxes will be placed along The Mall.
'Hairspray' LAPC’s upcoming production of “Hairspray” opens May 5. Tickets can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com
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