Share: A typical Monday in the Courier staff room during the semester starts with the student editors reading out story pitches for other writers to take on. For the past four semesters, Seamus Bozeman has been pitching each news story. He has been the news editor for the Courier since fall of 2022 when he accepted the role his second week of class. “A lot of new people came in,” Bozeman said, “…and we had to somehow fill these roles and news was just one …
From court to classroom, Myles Watkins is Male Athlete of the Year
Share: Participation versus engagement. Both share similarities in the beginning stages, but over time the results of both practices start to become visibly different. There is a contrasting level of focus, drive and enthusiasm behind the action of engagement. His discipline and engaging attitude is what separated Myles Watkins into the upper echelon of student athletes, leading him to becoming this year’s “Male Athlete of the Year.” Just a few weeks before graduation there were two more things that needed to be added to the …
High-scoring midfielder Charlie Gallardo is PCC’s Female Athlete of the Year
Share: First-year lancer Charlie Gallardo is the epitome of what a student athlete is meant to be. As a dedicated 4.0 student in the classroom to a determined and skillful player on the soccer field, Gallardo was rightfully named this year’s PCC 2023-2024 Athlete of the Year Award. The freshman midfielder had an impressive season this year with 10 goals and six assists overall. Half of which being game winning goals. But, to the humble Gallardo it came as a complete surprise to her when …
Swing and no miss: PCC baseball breaks scoring record
Share: In a great display of offensive prowess, the Pasadena City College baseball team has put its name in the records of school history with an extraordinary performance on the diamond. Their game against Chaffey saw the Lancers amass a staggering 24 runs, marking the highest run total in 23 years for the team under the direction of Coach Pat McGee. The game showcased an offensive onslaught rarely seen in baseball. PCC’s relentless batting yielded 21 hits and an impressive 39 baserunners, capitalizing on 15 …
Sí se pudo! Latine graduation reinforces PCC as a Hispanic Serving Institution
Share: The Sexson Auditorium was Latine-fied Last Friday for the Latine graduation. Family, friends, and faculty all got together in celebration and support for our Latine student graduates and transfer students. Proud parents and guardians attended in masses to celebrate their children’s achievements and academic success at PCC. In a college that prides itself as a Hispanic-serving institution, it is events like these that solidify the community’s value within this institution. “PCC is a proud Hispanic-serving Institution and has been one since 1992. We serve …
From DC to D.C.: How one professor integrates comics into the classroom
Share: Javier sat pensively in the back row of his English class as an old and grainy YouTube upload of the “I Have a Dream” speech played one morning, early in the 2014 fall semester at PCC. While initially very quiet and reserved in class, it was clear to professor Dustin Hanvey that Javier always had a lot more he wanted to say. As the fuzzy video continued playing, Javier proved his professor right. He raised his hand and jokingly suggested the class take a …
Incoming student trustee finds her spirit at PCC
Share: During her years at Temple City High School, Irene Wong immersed herself in the rules and procedures of Model United Nations. “I tried out [for student government in high school] but I didn’t have enough spirit,” Wong said in an interview, laughing. In the diplomatic, collaborative environment of Model UN, Wong discovered a passion for social and political advocacy. “I really got into political advocacy around high school,” Wong said. “I think that ingrained interest is what drew me to being a part of …
A national title is great, but PCC Forensics finds purpose in advocacy
Share: Although it’s definitely not, the PCC Forensics Team makes debating and performing look like a cakewalk. Forensics as a whole falls under three categories, speech debate and theater. In the club, students are encouraged to explore all of the different facets of debating and performing to find their own stride. For the students in this club though, the most important aspect is advocacy and the life lessons learned. “When we write our speeches, act out our interpretations or when we debate, we’re looking for …
Twin is 1 of 1: Faith fuels fire on the court for basketball standout
Share: In the world of sports, stories of resilience, determination, and faith often shine the brightest. Antuanae Garrett, affectionately known as ‘Twin’, a rising star in the women’s basketball program has a journey that transcends the boundaries off the court. Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, Garrett’s path to success has been marked by challenges, triumphs, and a steadfast commitment to her passions everywhere she goes. Garrett’s introduction to basketball began far from PCC. She first played two years of collegiate basketball in Iowa where she …
Professor, I shrunk the art
Share: A new style of art is being created in Pasadena City College’s sciences division, just out of our field of vision. The dynamic duo of professors Nick Schultz and Jillian Blatti are using fluorescent microscopes to show students the beauty and intrigue of a world usually too small to see. Under the polarized light of the microscope, students are able to capture images of very tiny samples of their choosing. The resulting images are then colorized using Photoshop, creating what the professors call “microscopy …