by Nahal Tagavi | Dec 3, 2015 | DOCUMENTARIES, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Persian-American Assimilation
Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-Iranian immigration in America.
Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-American assimilation, and the obstacles of migration into a new country. Nahal interviews members of the local Persian community, who talk about their experiences moving to America, and the reasons why they decided to stay. Community members also mention the cultural differences, while examining the stereotypes that arise from television shows like Shahs of Sunset.
by Lupe LLerenas | Dec 1, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
CCRC
Annual Book and Toy Drive ends December 24, 2015
Lets Talk Community with Lupe LLerenas is a show that focuses on community involvement. On this episode Lupe interviews Evelyn Juarez and Cristen Sayegh from CCRC which is the Child Care Resource Center in Chatsworth. Evelyn is the Center’s community outreach specialist and Cristen is the communications and marketing specialist. Lupe is also joined by Tanisha Saunders and Cheron Lewis of the Child Development Club at Pierce College. The group discuss the programs offered by the Resource Center, and the upcoming Book and Toy Drive they are hosting this holiday season. They also explain the connection between the Child Development Club and how the Child Care Resource Center supports students in the Brahma community.
by Michelle Lerner | Nov 27, 2015 | Clubs, FALL 2015, FEATURED, PROFILES
Phi Theta Kappa Club
Honor, community, family and academic success.
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Club Profiles that feature the student-run clubs on campus. In this profile Michelle Lerner features the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Club. Jason De Freitas the PTK Club president talks about how the club’s mission, and how it is an International Honor Society thats supports students in obtaining scholarships. Mauricio Romo a member of the honor society discusses how the club is a family, as well as how they have been benefitting from Jason’s previous experience as Vice President. Kayla Moore, who is the club’s secretary talks about the benefit of being a member of the PTK Honor Society.
by Hengame Abassi | Nov 20, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PIERCE
Paiesaneh
A Pierce College Persian Club sponsored event.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame shares the Paiesaneh event sponsored by the
Persian Club at Pierce College. Several speakers and performers gathered for food, discussion and community.
Some of the notable attendees were Sheida Mohamadi, Shadi Amini, Elham Gordi, Sareh Sokot, and Ramin Yousefzamani. The event was held on Friday November 20, 2015 in the Great Hall on campus.
by Hengame Abassi | KPCRadio.com
by Jessica Campbell | Nov 17, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, MUSIC
Loving Art
Keeping art and music in their hearts and minds.
Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica invites Pierce College students Patricia Navales and Patrick Villa back into the studio for another live performance. They both discuss their love for music and favorite songs. Patrick and Patricia talk about how loving music has changed and enhanced their lives. Patricia then pulls out her guitar to dedicate a song to a friend. She sings an Amy Winehouse cover of “To Know Him is to Love Him,” by Phil Spector.
by Spencer Muro | Oct 20, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Farmers Market Harvest
Donations from Food Forward’s harvest support food banks in the Valley.
Viva La Vegan with Spencer Muro is a show that focus on Vegans and vegan foods. On this episode Spencer interviews Leah Boyer who is the Farmers Market Recovery Program manager for Food Forward, Inc. in North Hollywood. She discusses harvesting, fighting hunger and building harvest projects in our community? Leah also talks about how the Food Forward harvest supports various food banks in the San Fernando Valley.
by Lupe LLerenas | Oct 13, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Tree Lot Pumpkins
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch stared as Tina’s Tree Lot in 1977
Lets Talk Community with Lupe LLerenas is a show that focuses on community involvement. On this episode Lupe interviews Tina Calla of Tina’s Tree Lot and Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks, who discusses the history of the business she started in 1977. Tina talks about how her christmas tree lot gradually became a community gathering place. Now she hosts several family activities at two Christmas tree lots and her pumpkin patch.
by Hengame Abassi | Sep 30, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Persian Club
Persian club announced its existence!
Farsi Show with Heni Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Heni introduces and interviews members of the Pierce College Persian Club. They discuss Club Rush membership, future plans and upcoming club events.
