the Western Region of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). The Raiders currently field twelve teams and compete in men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, women's cross country, and fastpitch. Pierce Athletics also supports the cheerleading team. Pierce College Puyallup Pierce College's Puyallup campus at 1601 39th Avenue SE opened in 1990 with only one building, the Gaspard Education Center. The campus expanded in 1996 with the opening of the Brouillet Library Science Center, and the college was officially recognized by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges as Washington's 34th community college in 1999. The campus expanded yet again in 2004 with the College Center building, in 2008 with the Health Education Center Puyallup, and in 2010 with the Arts and Allied Health Building. Campus News The Puyallup Post The student newspaper of Pierce College Puyallup is The Puyallup Post, commonly referred to as The Post. It is published 12 times each school year during fall, winter, and spring quarters. The Post was founded in 1994 and was originally called The Puyallup Campus Post when it was an insert in Fort Steilacoom's The Pioneer. It is staffed by Pierce College Puyallup students, an adviser, and a publication and graphics manager. The Post features news, campus life, sports, features, commentary, reviews, and multimedia components. In addition to 12 print editions of 20 or more pages, The Puyallup Post produces regular content on its website and YouTube channel. The Puyallup Post has won numerous awards, including: 2010 WCCJA Second Place – Page Design 2010 WCCJA Second Place – General Excellence 2011 WCCJA Third Place – Best Website 2011 WCCJA Honorable Mention – Photo Essay 2016 Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show: Fifth Place – Publication Website, Small School 2017 PNAJE Second Place – General Excellence 2017 PNAJE First Place – Best Website Content The Pioneer The Pioneer is the student newspaper of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. The Pioneer published a print newspaper during fall, winter, and spring quarters and also publishes to its website. Notable alumni Oscar Hilman Dr. Tana Hasart (AAS 1985), former President of Clark College (Washington) Demetrious Johnson (fighter), professional Mixed Martial Artist, first and only UFC Flyweight Champion Joyce McDonald (attended 1980, 1997), politician Megan Jendrick, Olympic gold medalist swimmer and author References External links Official website Universities and colleges in Tacoma, Washington Lakewood, Washington Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest