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Month: November 2008

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Judge Denies Continuance In Student Homicide Trial

A witness for the defense in the pending murder trial of former PCC student George Pigman failed to appear in court for a hearing on Monday. Last week, the court refused to grant a continuance for the defense, and ordered the witness, a psychiatrist evaluating Pigman to appear.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

‘Dia de Los Muertos’ Alive on Campus

Students gathered at Galloway Plaza to dance in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Thursday.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Statewide Mock Disaster Drill to be Held on Campus

Pasadena City College will be participating in a statewide drill simulating a magnitude 7.8 earthquake at 10 a.m. on Nov. 13. Various establishments such government buildings and schools will be participating this mock drill to prepare for a catastrophic natural disaster.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Campus ‘Green’ Summit Makes Progress

The “Leap Frog into a Sustainable Future” Green Summit was held at PCC on Sunday for the first time although there was no budget for the event, according to Professor Yuet-Ling O’Connor.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Is ‘Going Green’ Just a Fad?

As more people are coming out of the woodwork to join the “green” cause, is it genuine or has this become a fad? We may never know the true answer, but for those out there who have good intentions and are actively supporting the “green” cause, Godspeed.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Art Major Builds ‘Green’ Motorcycle

If alternative energy is the way of the future, then this PCC student is new world in an old world environment.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Economic Crisis Deters Prospects of Having Kids

With today’s health care costs, unemployment rates and the price of education, the prospects of starting a family and having kids should be left until the economy is stable once again.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

PCC Trustee Appointed by Schwarzenegger to Top Community College Panel

Geoffrey Baum, Board of Trustees member for PCC since 2001, was appointed by Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Board of Governors (BOG) of the California Community College system last week.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

HARD Haunted Mansion: Confusion and Indulgence Through Streams of Madness

The sheer impossibility of eclectic people coming together at a rave is in itself remarkable. Having that rave be held on a Friday night only increases the number of attendees. But when that Friday night happens to fall on Halloween, well, you’re in for a night of rampant, intentional absurdity.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Parody and Politics at Halloween Concert

It was an amusing night full of music and satirical performances for the 170 people who attended “A Patriotic Halloween Concert” on Saturday in the Sexson Auditorium. This two-fold concert blended patriotic and Halloween themes, making this ensemble a colorful one.

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During the week of September 28th, there were repo During the week of September 28th, there were reports made by someone reporting that they were being stalked on campus. Other incidents reported during the week stated that an individual was arrested, cited, and released by campus police for public intoxication.

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✍️ Written By: Rorey Sotela
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On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wi On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wilson’s Observatory hosted their last “Matinees on the Mountain” screening of the season. The Observatory has held these screenings of older films since October of last year, aiming to get more people interested in going up to the mountain and learn more of its history. The event is set to return in May of 2027.

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✍️ Written By: Biankah Anderson
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PCC football made their way to Golden West College PCC football made their way to Golden West College in what was sure to be a competitive matchup as both teams carried a winning streak heading into the game. The Lancers strong first quarter wrote the script for the remainder of the game as they never gave Golden West the opportunity to catch their breath. Staff writer Henry Horn breaks down all the pivotal moments that occurred in the game while highlighting what led the Lancers to victory. 

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✍️ Written By: Henry Horn
📸 Photo By: Henry Horn

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James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas that fans of the Green Lantern IP have come to expect, yet the show’s production ultimately held back the full potential that could’ve been explored. Staff writer Guy Roots-Stevens breaks down the show’s up’s and down’s, elaborating on what made it an excellent adaptation while still having plenty of room for improvement. 

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✍️ Written By: Guy Roots-Stevens
🖼️ Illustration By: Maryam Tall

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Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to produ Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to producing hits, her latest example being her project titled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore as it shot to the top of the charts. Despite the numbers, the pop singers’ fans seemingly ranked it last in her discography as the album just didn’t meet their expectations. Staff writer Jessie Shone explains how the deluxe completely missed the target as the project focuses primarily on Swift’s relationship rather than how years spent touring has changed her.

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✍️ Written By: Jessie Shone
🖼️ Illustration By: Sammi Fuller

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Lebron James is under heavy scrutiny for a plethor Lebron James is under heavy scrutiny for a plethora of reasons with his latest partnership where he endorsed Polymarket. The superstar has proven to not need the extra cash yet he is set to make roughly $15 million a year with this new deal, nearly quadrupling his yearly salary with the Philadelphia 76ers. The endorsement only adds to the ongoing sports gambling problem that has impacted every sports market in recent years, leaving viewers with nowhere to turn to get away from it.

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✍️ Written By: Guy Roots-Stevens
🖼️ Illustration By: Luke Solis

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