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Vol. CXXVI - Issue 9
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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LACCD vendor decision puts Pierce food future in possible flux Registration VANESSA ARREDONDO News Editor @V̲anana
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ess than a year after filling the void left in the vacant Pierce College Food Court, Falafelicious Catering’s contract is being terminated as the district plans to approve a new food vendor. The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) approved two outside vendors, seeking to satisfy the need for food on campuses and to replace the businesses currently serving the schools. Falafelicious Catering made a bid, but did not make it past the interview phase. Pacific Dining of San Jose and High Rise Goodies Restaurant Group are the two leading vendors that have been approved for phase two of the deciding process. The Board of Trustees plans to send out a Notice of Intent to Award at Board by May 10. LACCD anticipates that the approved vendors will be ready to open the cafes and cafeterias
at their respective colleges by fall 2017. To qualify, a potential district vendor must be able to provide food court / cafe services, mobile food operations and vending services. A vendor must make a bid for each college it's interested in servicing within the LACCD district. “The overarching goal of the district is to provide a consistent quality level of food service for all of our 225,000 students at all nine campuses,” Robert B. Miller, LACCD vice chancellor for finance and resource development told the Daily News in a story that ran on May 5. “We believe that this will do that.” The Pierce College Food Court had been vacant several semesters before it signed a lease with Falafelicious Catering owner Ofir Bass in September 2016. The Falafelicious food truck began operations at Pierce in 2014, and according to Bass, they fought for years to take over the unoccupied cafeteria. “I think it’s unfortunate, because the cafeteria was closed for so long,” Bass said. “They were trying to find an imaginary
Dates
Registration dates for the Fall 2017 semester are now available through the student portal at: mycollege.laccd.edu
SIS Workshops There are workshops available for students who need assistance in person to register for fall semester:
Samantha Bravo / Roundup The Falafelicious Catering overtook the cafeteria last semester, fall 2016, but business owner Ofir Bass is uncertain if Pierce College will honor its five-year lease with the District considering other vendors, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on May 9, 2017.
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district-wide vendor to take over the entire district, and it didn’t happen for years. Pierce College then took initiative and signed the
Financial Aid for Transfer Students, a workshop dedicated to students about scholarships, loans and other finance information at the CTC from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
lease with me.” Falafelicious is under a fiveyear lease that is annually reviewed and is subject to termination at the
discretion of Pierce College.
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Fiesta at The Great Hall MEChA puts on a show for their second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration ZACK ROME Reporter @datzackrome
The sounds of rhythmic drum beats and heavy chanting blend together to fill the room, as a man in brightly colored indigenous clothing and an elaborate feather headdress leads a spiritual cleansing of the space. Students experienced Aztec dancing and free food during the second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, sponsored by the MEChA club and ASO, on May 4 in The Great Hall. “This is an opportunity to come together as one community, share a meal with one another and celebrate the different cultures that we have,” Dean of Student Engagement Juan Carlos Astorga said. He said the event is important because it allows those in attendance to learn about Latino heritage. “For some students, this may be the first time that they ever see Latino culture, and why even have Aztec dancing or even acknowledge Cinco De Mayo in the first place,” Astorga said. “I want students to expand their own experiences.” Pierce College President Kathleen Burke was honored at the event for the work she has done and continues to do for MEChA. “This is an important event to
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Marc Dionne/ Roundup Dancers from Circulo Ajolote were at the Great Hall in celebration of Cinco de Mayo at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on May 4, 2017. support the cultural heritage of our students,” Burke said. “The event has probably doubled in size since last year, and that has to speak to the advisors as well as the support that the college has
brought to help MEChA grow.” Angelita Rovero, Chicano studies instructor and adviser of the MEChA club, worked alongside Astorga to help put on the celebration.
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“It's important to have a cultural awareness event for the fastest growing minority group in California,” Rovero said. “What I want students to take
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away from this event is that even if the people aren’t indigenous to Mexico, they learn about the indigenous people and the history itself,” Rovero said. “I believe that it is important for students to know where they come from and where others come from.” “What I want students to take away from this event is that even if the people aren’t indigenous to Mexico, they learn about the indigenous people and the history itself,” Rovero said. “I believe that it is important for students to know where they come from and where others come from.” According to Rovero, the event also highlighted the MEChA club’s mission to implement a Chicano studies discipline and give back to the community by working with nonprofit organizations. “Chicano studies has been developing here at Pierce. MEChA club has been instrumental in that progress. This celebration is about taking one step forward,” said Kaycea Campbell, department chair of social science. Campbell was also honored by the MEChA club during their award ceremony for her work with the club during the last few years. Astorga said the Cinco De Mayo celebration was successful with a great turnout and positive energy. zrome.roundupnews@gmail.com
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Trans 101
A training course for faculty and administration will take place on Friday, May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. focusing on the trans community, language and what it means to be an effective ally. For more more information contact Maria Perser.
Video contest Film Club presents a student video competition. Submissions due by Monday, May 15. Show will be May 22 in The Great Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.
Know your immigration rights
Today in the Great Hall from 4 to 5:30 p.m. there are guest speakers that include immigration attorneys and community organizers to inform about your rights. Everyone is invited to participate in the event.
Fresh eggs Chicken eggs from Pierce’s farm are now available for purchase at the Bookstore at $3.99 per dozen.
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