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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Non-Profit Group Holds Forum On Technology With Disabled Students

Software developers form Project Possibilities, a non-profit community service organization designed to make experiential differences in the lives of people with disabilities, held a think-tank session at PCC on Tuesday to brainstorm new ideas and innovations for assistive technology software with disabled students and disability teachers.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Tips and Tricks To Get Your Money’s Worth

While most people rely on sales as a critical way of cutting back on expenses, today’s economy offers an armada of tricks to enable you to live the good life without seeing your bank account shrink.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Effect of CSU Enrollment Caps Unclear

The California State Universities announced enrollment caps for the 2009-2010 school year, but PCC officials told transfer students not to worry.Cynthia Olivo, the associate dean of counseling at PCC, said, “It is too soon to tell how this is going to affect transferring students.

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Posted on December 3, 2008January 17, 2016 by: Alumni Staff

President Perfumo Will Sign Climate Commitment

PCC President Paulette Perfumo will sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, which has become the threshold for over 600 colleges nationwide to take part in a growing movement toward sustainability, on Tuesday at noon at the Galloway Plaza.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Schwyzer Named ‘Hottest’ Professor In The Country

PCC History teacher Hugo Schwyzer was voted “hottest” professor in the country by users of ratemyprofessor.com.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Presidential Forum Focuses On Budget Cuts

The recent state budget cuts involving community colleges were one of the biggest concerns among students at the AS-sponsored presidential forum on Tuesday.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

No Arrests Have Been Made For Theft of Courier Papers

PCC police have been investigating the theft since mid-Sept., when about 1,800 newspapers were removed from six holding boxes around campus, but have hit a dead end in their investigation, police said.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

AS Vice President Wins Back Post After Being Removed

Excessive unexcused absences led Associated Students to remove V.P. of Public Relations Marshall Roe until a two-thirds majority vote brought to the floor by Roe himself allowed for his reinstatement.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

World AIDS Day Observed

World AIDS Day was observed at the Galloway Plaza on Monday to educate students and faculty regarding AIDS issues.

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Posted on December 3, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Giving To Those In Need

Spread throughout the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles is a society of people who are forced to spend their days on the streets. At least one time of the year, however, they are “blessed” with kindness.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
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Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

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Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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