Kieran Giffen works on a custom surfboard inside his workshop in the back yard of his home in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Giffen began shaping custom surfboards for his friends when he was 13, but now Giffen receives offers from clients who find him on social media.
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Engineering major Walter Moreno, 25, walks in front of the Freudian Sip on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif. The Student Store plans to rebrand the Freudian Sip this semester and the new, unnamed cafe, will open sometime during the Summer.
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17-year-old Alex Arzoo, a biology major, sits on a bench in the Botanical Garden of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Arzoo's parents went to UCLA. "My parents never pressured me into going to UCLA even though my mom hates the Trojans," Arzoo said. "UCLA gives me the feeling of being in a community. It feels like it's own little city in the middle of Los Angeles. It has its own supermarkets, it has its own dormitories, everything exists within it. I love the idea of entering its own little bubble of society for my college career."
Nathan Carlen, a professor of kinesiology, executes a jump kick inside the North Gym on the campus of Pierce College in Woodland Hills on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.
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Nathan Carlen, an instructor of martial arts and a professor of kinesiology, sits in a lotus position on the campus of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.
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The second act of the dance concert “Vignettes,” dancers tell the story of human trafficing and slavery. Vignettes opens at the Performing Arts Center of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Cassandra Godinez, center, plays the lead role of a dancing doll during the third act of “Vignettes” on Thursday, May 19, 2016, inside the Performing Arts Center Mainstage in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Vignettes opens at the Performing Arts Center of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Ean McCabe plays the role of the devil during one of the dance pieces for the concert “Vignettes.” During this portion of the concert, McCabe tries to tempt Jesus but fails to do so. Vignettes opens at the Performing Arts Center of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Trevor Dergazarian, Edgar Vela and Deion Fernando sit on top of the outfield wall of Joe Kelly Field in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Brittany Henderson dribbles the ball inside the North Gym of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Monday, May 2, 2016. Henderson will be inducted into the Pierce College’s Hall of Fame for her time playing for the women’s basketball team in 2006-2007. Henderson comes from a basketball oriented family. Her father played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Jamie Daugherty, a 21-year-old communications major, has appeared on shows such as Girls Rock, Luscious Waves, Coco Rocha, and FAB Life. “There are so much possibilities and opportunities, and travelling keeps a person open minded, especially if they feel stuck in life at some point,” Daugherty said.
Daugherty stands outside the entrance of the Library/Learning Crossroads building on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Jamie Daugherty, a 21-year-old communications major, has appeared on shows such as Girls Rock, Luscious Waves, Coco Rocha, and FAB Life. Daugherty sits in front of the Bull sculpture on The Mall of Pierce College on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif.
“He stood by me every single day motivating me that I could do it and I will do it because he’s there,” said Anthony Avakian, who was in a car accident that left him in a coma two years ago. Avakian now plays tennis for Pierce.
Vallerie Flores prepares to bless Pierce College President Kathleen Burke, center left, and Angelita Rovero, professor of Chicano Studies, center right, in an Aztec ritual during the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration inside The Great Hall in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Cinco de Mayo marks the event when the Mexican army defeated the French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
Melissa Robles, a member of M.E.C.H.A. de Pierce, opens up bottles of Jarritos during the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration inside The Great Hall in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Grupo Ajolote begin an Aztec ritual inside The Great Hall in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday, May 5, 2016, for the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Cinco de Mayo marks the event when the Mexican army defeated the French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
Grupo Ajolote begin an Aztec ritual inside The Great Hall in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday, May 5, 2016, for the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Cinco de Mayo marks the event when the Mexican army defeated the French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
“It’s so much more than just physical abilities. It’s a lot of mental stuff and you have to be thinking after every pitch and action the whole game,” said Jordan Abushala about playing the game of baseball. Abushala fields a ground ball at Joe Kelly Field in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Kaelan Hicks, right, goes up against two Hancock players during a home game against Allan Hancock on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Pierce would win the game in overtime, 95-91.
Kenny Stenhouse attempts a jump shot during a home game against Allan Hancock College on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Hancock center Tim Ford guards Kenny Stenhouse as he attempts a dunk during a Pierce home game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Montel Shirley drives between Allan Hancock defenders in the second half during a home game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Pierce would go on to win the game in overtime with a score of 95-91.
Hancock guard Shane Carney tries to block a jump shot by Montel Shirley in a game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Jordan Abushahla, right, receives high fives from teammates as he walks to the dugout after the top of the first inning in a home game against Glendale College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
Glendale College 3rd baseman Frank Garriola catches a foul flyball in the second inning during a game against Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
Evan Yeager, left, has a brief meeting with Brett Weisberg on the mound before facing the next Glendale batter during a home game in Woodland Hills, Calif., against Glendale College on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
Brett Weisberg throws a pitch against a Glendale Vaquero during a home game in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Glendale would go on to win the game 15-6.
With a runner on 1st base, Brett Weisberg set his feet before throwing a pitch during a home game in Woodland Hills, Calif., against Glendale College on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Glendale would win the game with a score of 15-6.
Coach Bill Picketts argues with the umpire over a non-hit batter call in the bottom of the second inning during a home game against Glendale College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
Bill Picketts has a meeting with Brett Weisberg on the mound in the top of the third inning before pulling Weisberg from the game. Weisberg had difficulty against the batters of Glendale College in a home game in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Glendale would win the game with a score of 15-6.
Glendale College outfielder Cristian Montes goes up to bat in a game against Pierce College on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in Woodland Hills, Calif. Glendale would go on to win the game with a score of 15-6.
Evan Yeager of Pierce College hits a two-run RBI double to center field with runners in scoring position during a home game in Woodland Hills, Calif. against Glendale College on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
Alejandro Cerda rides in a cart loaded with equipment driven by defensive co-ordinator Torry Hughes for a spring practice and training session on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Garrett Degrasse, left, and Cris Pessin, right, pose for a portrait inside the South Gym on Monday, March 9, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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“Academics are important but I’m not working this hard to just be a buff dude with a B.A.”, said Jason Sturdivant, team captian of both the tennis and football teams. “I’m trying to go the furthest." Thursday, March 12, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Jason Sturdivant, captain of both the tennis and football team and an Army vet, poses on the tennis court of Pierce College on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Bill Picketts coaches Pierce College's baseball team that currently has a record of 6-9. Picketts poses in the home team dugout of Joe Kelly Field on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Ben Singh, who is a pre-vet major, handles one of the baby goats at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. The goats go through routine physical exams every day that are performed by students. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Georgina Martinez looks after two baby goats at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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A baby goat goes through a medical tote during a routine physical exam at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Georgina Martinez checks the heartbeat of baby goat #223 during a routine physical exam at the Pierce farm on Friday, march 20, 2015. Baby goat #223 was born blind. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Ben Singh keeps a baby goat steady while Yuri Foreman checks its heartbeat during a physical exam at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Ben Singh carries a baby goat while Yuri Foreman checks its teeth and gums during a physical exam at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Pre-vet major Ivan Barraza clips and trims the hoof of Flag, the goat, during a routine physical examination at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Goats are free to roam and pasture at the Pierce farm while students perform routine examinations in the background on Friday, March 20, 2015. The animals are all rounded up around 7pm and put into their pens to protect them from coyotes.
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Yuri Foreman holds on to Flag, the goat, while Ivan Barraza clips and trims its hoof on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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A goat's hoof is trimmed during a routine physical examination on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Pierce farm. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Georgina Martinez refills a tub with water that the grazing goats drink out of on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Georgina Martinez checks the ears of a baby goat at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Ivan Barraza and Ben Singh pose for a photo with Flag, the goat, at the Pierce farm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Ivan Barraza and Yuri Foreman help goat #223 drink water out of a bucket on Friday, March 20, 2015. Goat #223 was born blind and needs to be rained to drink water from the buckets. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Jordan Abushala and Angel Cruz pair up to perform fielding plays at Joe Kelly Field on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Gloves lay on the grass as the team practices in the background at Joe Kelly Field on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Assistant coach Willie Cabrera, center, meets with members of Pierce College's baseball team on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, to talk about the upcoming games the team will play for the semester. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Members of Pierce College's baseball team stretch at Joe Kelly Field before practice on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Devin Joblove and assistant coach Tyrus Powe hit balls for infielders to catch during a fielding drill on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Evan Yeager suits up in a protective catcher's gear in the home team dugout at Joe Kelly Field on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Vivian Herrera prepares to be lifted by Karlanda Duquesnay, Dulce Rendon and Jesus Guzman in a maneuver called a "full up", as other team members watch during a pracitice session in the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Cheer coach Jenny Ghiglia goes through the routine with Amanda Perez during practice in the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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The Pierce Cheer Competition team perform their routine during a practice session inside the North Gym of Pierce College on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Dulce Rendon, left, and Julio Alanya, right, prepare to catch Vivian Herrera, center, during practice inside the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Amanda Perez, top, is lifted by fellow team members while other members watch inside the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Vivian Herrera carries Dulce Rendon a break period inside the North Gym of Pierce College on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Coach Jenny Ghiglia goes over the routine while team members look on during a practice session in the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Coach Jenny Ghiglia watches as members of the Pierce Cheer Competition team perform a maneuver called a "full up" during a practice session in the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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From left to right: Coach Jenny Ghiglia, Jordyn Lett and Katie Kucera watch as other members perform their routine inside the North Gym of Pierce College on Sunday March 1, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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At least 3 members of the Pierce Cheer Competition team need to support another team member for a pyramid type formation that will be used in an upcoming competetion at USC on March 14. Sunday March 1, 2015, Woodland Hills, Calif.
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(From left-right) Dulce Rendon, Rushanda Duquesnay, Daisy Torres Barrera and other members of the Pierce Cheer Competition Team jump during a practice session in the North Gym on Sunday March 1, 2015. The jump is a part of the routine that will be used duing a competition at USC on March 14. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Rushanda DuQuesnay poses with her K-bands wrapped around her leg during a practice session inside the North Gym on Sunday March, 1, 2015. The K-bands help strengthen leg muscles. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Bakersfield forward David Wooley tries to block a layup by Pierce forward Trey Archambeau during the second half of an important game that would decide which team advances to the playoffs on Wednesday Feb. 25. Pierce would win the game in overtime, 95-92. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Pierce forward Trey Archambeau, shoots over Bakersfield College point guard Jameik Riviere in an important game that would decide which team advances to the playoffs. Pierce College would win the game in overtime, 95-92. Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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Pierce point guard JR Williams dribbles past Bakersfield guard Austin Welch during an important game that would determine who advances to the playoffs. Pierce would win the game in overtime, 95-92. Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015. Woodland Hills, Calif.
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The mens volleyball team raise their hands after a timeout during a match against Golden West College on Wednesday Feb. 18. Pierce would win the match in straight sets, 3-0. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Corey Pitt spikes the ball against two Golden West defenders during a match against Golden West College on Wednesday Feb. 18. Pierce would go on to win the match in straight sets, 3-0. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Emotions ran high between police and protesters during a rally in support of Mike Brown. LAPD officers created a bottleneck by blocking protesters with nowhere to exit. Soon after being blocked, the LAPD gave the protesters a four minute warning to disperse or risk being arrested for unlawful assembly. Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Los Angeles, Calif.
Protesters during a rally in support of Mike Brown are blocked by LAPD officers creating a bottleneck with nowhere to exit. Soon after being blocked, the LAPD gave the protesters a four minute warning to disperse or risk being arrested for unlawful assembly. Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Los Angeles, Calif.
Protesters march in front of LAPD headquarters during a rally in support for Mike Brown on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Mike Brown was shot in Ferguson, Miss. by officer Darren Wilson after a confrontation between the two. Brown's death and officer Wilson's non-indictment sparked a national debate and outrage over the use of deadly force by police. Los Angeles, Calif.
Protesters march in front of City Hall during a rally in support for Mike Brown on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Mike Brown was shot in Ferguson, Miss. by officer Darren Wilson after a confrontation between the two. Brown's death and officer Wilson's non-indictment sparked a national debate and outrage over the use of deadly force by police. Los Angeles, Calif.
After a grand jury handed down a verdict not indict officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Mike Brown, protests and rallys were organized throughout the United States by groups in opposition to the decision. Protesters in Los Angeles marched through downtown and held up traffic by laying down on the street for four and a half minutes to mark the time Mike Brown lay dead on the street for more than four hours before being removed. Mike Brown was shot by Darren Wilson after a confrontation in Ferguson, Miss. Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Los Angeles, Calif.
LAPD officers began arresting protesters for unlawful assembly around 9pm on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014 after failing to disperse. Groups and people across the nation have organized rallies and protests in opposition to the non-indictment of officer Darren Wilson after the shooting death of Mike Brown after an altercation in Ferguson Miss. Los Angeles, Calif.
LAPD chief Charlie Beck talks to news media after the arrest of more than 100 protesters during a rally in opposition to the non-indictment of officer Darren Wilson after the shooting death of Mike Brown after an altercation in Ferguson Miss. Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014. Los Angeles, Calif.
Two sheriff squad cars block the Winnetka entrance to Pierce College after a suspected gunman was seen driving through campus according to an email alert that was sent out to students and faculty on Wednesday Sept. 17. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
Sheriff squad cars block the Winnetka entrance to Pierce College after a suspected gunman was seen driving through campus according to an email alert that was sent out to students and faculty on Wednesday Sept. 17. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
From left to right: Danielle Shomer, Drew Thomas, and Brooke Cheever, lay a candle during the vigil for former Pierce College student Max Steinberg who died Sunday morning in the Gaza Strip while serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). All three were friends of Steinberg. Sunday July 20, 2014. West Hills, Calif. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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Mourners laid candles in front of a Golani 13 Brigade flag and photos of Max Steinberg, a former Pierce College student who died Sunday morning in the Gaza Strip while serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The Golani 13 Brigade was Steinberg's unit. Sunday July 20, 2014. West Hills, Calif. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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"He was 100% dedicated to his mission," said Evie Steinberg, pictured middle, addressing the crowd of supporters and media during the candle light vigil at Lazy J. Ranch Park for Max Steinberg, a former Pierce College student, who died in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning while serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Sunday July 20, 2014. West Hills, Calif. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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From left to right: Brother Jake Steinberg, mother Evie Steinberg and father Stuart Steinberg address the crowd during the candle light vigil of their son, Max Steinberg, who died Sunday morning in the Gaza Strip while serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). "He really believed in what he was doing," said Evie. Sunday July 20, 2014. West Hills, Calif. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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Pierce College Student Stephanie Chicas, views the various T-shirts on display during the Clothesline event on The Mall of the campus for Denim Day. "They're powerful and meaningful" she says of the different shirts she reads. Tuesday April 24, 2013. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Stories Of Courage: T-shirts with powerful messages of hope and awareness, written by Pierce College students past and present, fly proudly at The Mall on the campus of Pierce College as part of the Clothesline project during Denim Day. The Clothesline project, which allows women to tell their story in their own unique way, was inspired by the Memorial AIDS Quilt. Wednesday April 24, 2013. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Flor Vergara, student, hangs a T-shirt with her own personal message during the Clothesline event of Denim Day. Denim Day is inspired by a 1997 court case in Italy involving a 45 year old driving instructor convicted of raping an 18 year old during her first driving lesson. The conviction was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court in 1998 because the victim wore tight denim jeans. The argument was, because the jeans were so tight, she had to have helped the attacker remove the jeans, thus making the act consensual. In protest of the ruling, women in the Italian Parliament protested by wearing jeans. On Denim Day, wearing jeans has become a symbol of protest and support against sexual assault. Wednesday April 24. 2013. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Tiffany Ordoñez, student, reads the various stories and messages written on the T-shirts that are hanging along The Mall on the campus of Pierce College during the Clothesline event of Denim Day. Denim Day is inspired by a 1997 court case in Italy involving a 45 year old driving instructor convicted of raping an 18 year old during her first driving lesson. The conviction was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court in 1998 because the victim wore tight denim jeans. The argument was, because the jeans were so tight, she had to have helped the attacker remove the jeans, thus making the act consensual. In protest of the ruling, women in the Italian Parliament protested by wearing jeans. On Denim Day, wearing jeans has become a symbol of protest and support against sexual assault. Wednesday April 24. 2013. Woodland Hills, Calif.
Stories Of Courage: T-shirts with powerful messages of hope and awareness, written by Pierce College students past and present, fly proudly at The Mall on the campus of Pierce College as part of the Clothesline project during Denim Day. The Clothesline project, which allows women to tell their story in their own unique way, was inspired by the Memorial AIDS Quilt. Wednesday April 24, 2013. Woodland Hills, Calif.
College students from all across California converge onto Sacramento to participate in the March In March, organized by the SSCCC (Student Senate for California Community Colleges), to speak out against the budget cuts affecting the millions of students in California. Sacramento Calif. Monday March 4, 2013
College students from all across California converge onto Sacramento to participate in the March In March, organized by the SSCCC (Student Senate for California Community Colleges), to speak out against the budget cuts affecting the millions of students in California. Sacramento Calif. Monday March 4, 2013
College students from all across California converge onto Sacramento to participate in the March In March, organized by the SSCCC (Student Senate for California Community Colleges), to speak out against the budget cuts affecting the millions of students in California. Sacramento Calif. Monday March 4, 2013
