Share: “I was just laying there looking at the ceiling … tears running down my face,” said Pasadena City College Film Production major Ezekiel Blakeslee. Listening to Blakeslee, one would think he’d lost a friend. In a way he did as he recalled when he first learned the TV series “Smiling Friends” got cancelled, an emotional sentiment shared by many fans who on Thursday, March 5 from 12 to 1 p.m. gathered at PCC’s Lancer’s Pass to mourn their beloved show’s death. “Smiling Friends” was ...
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Ted Season 2: Beary raunchy, beary funny
Season 2 of “Ted” is a quintessential watch for any comedy fan in 2026, and not just a worthy successor, but a sizable improvement to an already fantastic season 1. It’s another brilliant addition to...
Inside the Baywatch reboot auditions, where aspiring lifeguards test the waters
The revival of hit television series “Baywatch” caused a wave of nostalgia to sweep through Mother’s Beach, located in the heart of Marina del Rey. On February 18, I had the opportunity to audition for...
‘I am because we are’ : Ujima and Blackademia celebrate 100th year of Black History Month
The sound of African drums bellowed through the Quad as students cheered and danced, hyping each other up in a growing dance line. The drumming echoed through campus while performers moved in sync with the...
Sprinting to the top: Two PCC track stars finish Top 5 in state
Over 3,000 runners have run the track in California this year, giving a 0.33% chance that a team has a runner in the top 10 in the state. At the Cerritos College Open on February...
For Nick Reiner, rehab didn’t work, and an insanity plea won’t either
While the reasoning behind Nick Reiner’s not guilty plea has not been disclosed, it is still entirely possible that it could be by reason of insanity— undoubtedly related to his noteworthy fight against schizophrenia. However,...
The real crime of this film was its supporting actors
As the lights dimmed and the crunching of popcorn faded, moviegoers were met by deafening silence as they awaited the opening scene of “Crime 101”. The story follows an LAPD detective Lou played by Mark...
New cliques, same campus: Here’s a guide to PCC’s newest clubs
Last week, the quad was buzzing with PCC students, both new and old, excited to explore all the different clubs and personalities during Club Rush. This event dubbed ‘Club Rush’ is a social outing where...
Correction: ”We’re in a bad situation’: Equity programs axed by federal funding cuts”
For the record: In our article “'We're in a bad situation': Equity programs axed by federal funding cuts" published on March 4, 2026, we misspelled PCC student Forrest Snyder's name. We regret the error.
‘ICE OUT’ Gallery: Pasadena City College students rally against ICE
On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 Pasadena City College (PCC) students organized a joint walkout to march in protest against ICE. Meeting in front of the Jack Scott Building, students marched from campus to Pasadena City...













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