Charles Digal, Web Editor

Despite the federal takeover of the Pasadena-based mortgage lender IndyMac by the FDIC, PCC funds and investments remain secure and unharmed amidst the financial institution’s recent collapse, officials said.

“Right now [there is] no overt effect,” said Vice President of Administrative Services Kindred Murillo. “Our funds are held in the LA County Office of Education Treasury. We don’t have any money at risk as far as I know.”

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Ryan Nunez, Staff Writer

PCC parking lots, structures and driveways will not be immune to the new law requiring California drivers to use hands-free headsets while operating a vehicle.

The law, which went into effect on July 1, also prohibits minors from using any type of wireless devices while driving, except in emergency situations.

While the law will be enforced in all driving areas on campus, Lt. Brad Young of the PCC Police Department said parking lot cadets cannot and will not be enforcing the law. [Read more →]

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Morgan Brief, Staff Writer

PCC’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) has been selected as one of eight exemplary educational models in the country by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education of the U.S. Department of Education.

Beginning in March for two days, two evaluators from the U.S. Department of Education visited the TLC in hopes of showcasing and replicating its methods for other Community College Programs.

The researchers examined the facilities and interviewed college administrators and TLC staff, instructors, and students. When the evaluator’s report was released in May, it attributed the TLC’s success to its dedicated staff and faculty saying, “They [the TLC staff] would be invaluable advisors to other colleges.” [Read more →]

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Christina Demirchyan, Staff Writer

With gay marriage approved by the California Supreme Court, most people at PCC expressed their support for the long awaited approval.

Paulo Rodriguez, Associated Students vice president of internal affairs, felt that approval of gay marriage has taken too long.

Supporting the decision, he said, “I think they were involving the church and state affairs too long.”

With a gay brother to be married, AS Vice President for Academic Affairs Connor Lewis strongly supported the decision.  [Read more →]

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Karen Guzelian, Arts Editor

PCC and PCC’s Police Department will be hosting a two-day Campus Terrorism Intelligence and Tactics Conference this Saturday and Sunday.

The conference will gather PCC administration and law-enforcement personnel, such as campus Police and S.W.A.T. officers, to inform them about dangers facing local campuses.

“It is the first time any college or university will be hosting this type of event,” said Peter Michael, Chief of the PCC Police Department. [Read more →]

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Richard Quinton, Staff Writer

Seventy years ago Ray Bartlett was a PCC student-athlete who would eventually become part of the Lancers court of champions and hall of fame. On June 22, he died at the age of 88 due to complications of an outpatient surgery.

Reporters saw Robinson as the greatest Pasadena athlete ever, and fans flocked to the Rose Bowl. In one game, over 40,000 spectators set an American junior college crowd record in a 20-7 win over Compton.

The 1938 football team went on to be undefeated 11-0 state champions. Bartlett earned one of his two most prized moments in life as he was named a JC All-American. [Read more →]

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Every month, thousands of patrons look for
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Linus Shentu, News Editor

PCC’s Flea Market is where vendors and thrifty shoppers get together and haggle over antiques, collectibles, vintage items, rare finds, retro clothing and furniture.

Every first Sunday of the month, lot 5 on the east end of the PCC campus is filled with shoppers looking for a great bargain. PCC’s Flea Market is open from dawn until the afternoon every first Sunday of the month.

Amy Burger from Echo Park has been coming to the flea market for about 2 years. “I prefer the PCC flea market because it’s free. I also started going to South Park flea market in downtown.” [Read more →]

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Franco Sui Yuan, Staff Writer

The setting of the preliminary hearing for former PCC student Isaac Campbell will be held on Aug. 7, after Alhambra Courthouse’s Judge Carlos Uranga determined so today.

Campbell is suspected of murdering Liya ‘Jessie’ Lu.

“At the setting of the preliminary hearing, the judge will give a time range of approximately 10 days to start the preliminary hearing, where the primary evidences will be shown,” explained Lu’s cousin Jeremy Zhou, who was present during the hearing.

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Franco Sui Yuan, Staff Writer

The setting for the preliminary hearing of former PCC student Isaac  Campbell was postponed Thursday at the Alhambra Courthouse.

Campbell, who is charged with the murder of one-time PCC student Liya Jessie Lu, will make a new appearance in court on July 3.

“The defense filled a request for continuance,” said Deputy District Attorney Steve Ipson. “The defense is not ready for the preliminary hearing.”

Meanwhile, Lu’s parents, who are in China, are following the case through the help of  Lu’s friends.

“I try to keep [Lu’s parents] up to date with the case,” said Lu’s friend David Gibson. “[Lu’s parents] are not completely healed from the loss of their daughter.”

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Szilvia Gogh, Staff Writer

When Patt Morrison’s name is mentioned in Los Angeles circles, people respond with various, random shoutouts: the lady with the crazy hats, the KPCC radio host, the Los Angeles Times columnist whom Pink’s, in Hollywood, named a vegetarian hot dog after, and the list goes on.

But how did a little girl from a small town in the Mid-West become a reporter for The Los Angeles Times at the age of 17 and evidently became such a personality in the city where millions dream of doing what she has done? [Read more →]

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