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Entries from August 2007

Kossler Chases ‘Armed’ Man Into Police Custody

August 29, 2007 · 6 Comments

Kris Calnon, Staff Writer
Two men were detained Aug. 16 at PCC after former President James Kossler, on his last day of work, chased them across campus into the waiting arms of the Pasadena Police Department.
According to a PCC police report, at about 3:40 p.m., a man was seen with a gun walking around the second […]

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Welcome to the Courier

August 24, 2007 · 3 Comments

Stacey Wang, Editor-in-Chief
As the school year approaches, new and returning students alike may have a hard time figuring out the college life. But even the most unfamiliar students can be assured that the PCC campus newspaper, Courier can help them along the way.

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Student Government Here to Serve

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Christian Daly, News Editor
If you feel like the state or U.S. Government is too far away to get involved with, try PCC’s student government, the Associated Students, out for size.
The A.S. consists of 11 student leaders who represent the students of PCC to the administration. Along with serving as the student voices, the A.S. plans […]

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Campus Police Bring Peace of Mind

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Franco Sui Yuan, Sports Editor
Feeling safe on a college campus has become a concern among students after the massacre at Virginia Tech. That’s why at PCC, the campus police provides services and police patrol for students and faculty to ensure their safety.

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Never Too Early to Think About Transferring

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Jose Panuco, Entertainment Editor
Students having a hard time deciding where they want to transfer after PCC don’t have to look any further. The best place to find information on how to transfer is at the transfer center.
The transfer center, in L110 in the student services building, has a wealth of information about transferring […]

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Stairway to Financial Aid Heaven

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Jose Panuco, Entertainment Editor
How to make sure you get your financial aid:
1. Fill out a FAFSA form at the Student Services Financial Aid office in L114. You can also fill one out online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Along with your FAFSA form, you can also apply for the Board of Governor’s Grant fee waiver at the Financial […]

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Counseling to Keep Students Sane

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Christine Calvo, Contributing Writer
If you feel stressed out and are having trouble adjusting to college or life, there are plenty of psychological services to help you get straightened out.
Counseling services found in the L Building, room 108, offers one-on-one psychological counseling where a student can meet with a counselor and discuss anything that has been […]

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Affordable Health Care on Campus

August 24, 2007 · 1 Comment

Christina Demirchyan, Flipside Editor
Hoping to ease the difficulties accompanying college life, PCC has created a student health care system dedicated to providing the best services for students.
Located in the U Building room 104, the Students Health Services aims to promote success by making sure students have a comfortable haven to go to when in […]

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Preventing Tooth Decay With Dental Services

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Christina Demirchyan, Flipside Editor
Accompanying PCC’s wide array of resources, the dental care services are also available for student, faculty and public use. Located in the R Building, room 511, these services provide easy access to some of the common treatments required for good hygiene.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Start Off Right With Academic Advisement

August 24, 2007 · No Comments

Christian Daly, News Editor
From middle school to college, one thing seems to be a permanent fixture on every level, counseling.
Unlike counselors from middle school and high school, PCC counselors are divided into specific areas of study such as English, mathematics, music, social science and more.
“Research statistics consistently show that those students who have a clear […]

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