Student success program allows students to stay connected
Starfish, a Pierce College student success program, is utilized during COVID-19.
Elissa Blankenship
Elissa Blankenship is a second-year student at Pierce College Puyallup. She is working for The Puyallup Post as an Online Social Media Manager. Her future goals are not set in stone, though she plans to graduate from Pierce College with her Associate of Arts degree. She aspires to be an excellent journalist and voluntarily participated in the 4-H Dog Project program for eight years during her childhood. Having graduated high school in the class of 2020 amidst a worldwide pandemic, she feels she will be prepared for anything that requires adaptation or change.
She is an expert in equestrian endeavors and dog agility and obedience training. She is a hard-working individual who cares deeply about her current job and the people who surround her. She enjoys taking time to appreciate nature and stay connected with the Earth. She likes to read news articles, write what comes to mind, watch television and venture outdoors to practice her photography and videography skills.
Homelessness rises amidst COVID-19
An increase of homelessness in WA state during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 brings on a pet and self-reliance craze
There has been an influx of pet adoptions and a demand for poultry products during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pierce College’s protocol for COVID-19
In an event like the spread of a pandemic, what is Pierce College’s protocol?
College credit programs for high school students
Online Reporter Elissa Blankenship compares the Running Start program to AP classes. Which one should high school students take?
The importance of Black History Month
Elissa Blankenship Online Reporter The month dedicated to the recognition of African American culture is
Should Valentine’s Day be a national holiday?
Elissa Blankenship Online Reporter Everyone knows of the day dedicated to love, but less might
The homelessness in WA state
Elissa Blankenship Online Reporter In Washington state, one in five homeless people are under the
Streaming services are dominating old media
Elissa Blankenship Print Reporter The use of cinema and television networks has gradually declined over
The flavored vaping ban is expected to end this February
Elissa Blankenship Online Reporter The 120-day ban on flavored Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and nicotine products, set