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Entries from September 2007

Suspect Arrested in Killing of PCC Student

September 28, 2007 · No Comments

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Former PCC Student, Charged With Murder of His Girlfriend, Found in Minnesota
Franco Sui Yuan, Sports Editor
The search for the homicide suspect Isaac Campbell, in the slaying of PCC student Liya Jessie Lu, has reached an end after officials arrested him in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday.
“Isaac Campbell was taken into custody […]

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Tags: News · Web Exclusives

Track Title Withdrawn by State

September 28, 2007 · No Comments

Ineligible Player Costs PCC’s Championship
Jeremy Balan, Asst. Sports Editor
After winning the state championship in May for the first time since 1984, the PCC men’s track and field team had their title stripped by the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) on Friday.
The CCCAA took the drastic action because Everton Taylor, a participant in the long […]

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Tags: News

Religion Sparks Tension

September 28, 2007 · 12 Comments

Demonstrator Provokes Students on Campus With Religious Message
Christian Daly, News Editor
Campus police gathered in the Quad to deflate tension between students and a religious demonstrator on Wednesday.
Though Paul Mitchell, the religious demonstrator, was leaving a little after 2 p.m., he still had much to say about his experience.
“I’m not discouraged at all, they fulfilled what […]

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Tags: News

PCC Trustee Named for Panel

September 28, 2007 · 4 Comments

Mann to Serve on the City Anti-Violence Committee as Legislature OKs Bill to Aid Battle
Allan Santiago, Staff Writer
Board of Trustees member Janette Mann will be one of two appointees to the Pasadena anti-violence committee.
The trustees are part of the 11-member committee established last week by the Pasadena City Council to create viable solutions to […]

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Tags: News

Going Bananas

September 28, 2007 · No Comments

Jane Goodall, Renowned Scientist and Peace Advocate, Charms Local Crowd
Christina Demirchyan, Flipside Editor
As Jane Goodall, renowned scientist and advocate of peace with the natural world, unleashed a sense of hope for the environment as she spoke at Griffith Park on Sunday.
Even with the current war and talk about a destroyed environment hanging over society, Goodall […]

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Tags: News

College Representatives to Visit for University Day

September 28, 2007 · No Comments

Jose Panuco, Entertainment Editor
University Day at PCC will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The quad will have tents lined up with a different university representative at each one.
This is the chance PCC students have to look deeper into where they want to continue if PCC is their first step on […]

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Tags: News

Is It Really Worth the Commute?

September 28, 2007 · No Comments

The Struggle with Daily Transportation Is Hampering Student Involvement on Campus
Vincente Lopez, Staff Writer
PCC is a commuter campus. A glance around campus and a quick exchange with the person next to you will reveal that students come from all over the world. It’s no wonder that people find it hard to get […]

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Tags: Opinion

PCC’s Struggle With Racism

September 28, 2007 · 6 Comments

Despite Jena 6 Raising the Issue of Predjudice, a New Type is Evident Here
James O’Neill, Opinion Editor
The civil rights movements of the 60’s and 70’s are unique and historical landmarks. They were progressive times showing unique testament to the transcendental and civilized evolution of mankind promoting mass equality for first time in history, through […]

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Tags: Opinion

Some Reasons To Be A Volunteer

September 27, 2007 · No Comments

What You Can Get Out Of Putting Others Ahead Of Yourself?
Rachel Elizabeth-Mills
It is getting closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, a time when people start to think less of themselves and more of others. But wait, how can you help others?

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Tags: Flipside

Hero In Training?

September 27, 2007 · 1 Comment

Can Emily Chu, or all nursing students, be considered heroes?
Christina Demirchyan, Flipside Editor
Why did you choose nursing?
I chose nursing because I like taking care of people. I just enjoy being around people and helping them live long and healthy lives. It’s a lot of work and I’m always up for a challenge.
What, personally, […]

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Tags: Feature · Flipside