In 2008, the United States passed a benchmark previously unheard of. For the first time in the nation’s history, every one in 100 adults was behind bars, making it no question that the USA is number one in the world when it comes to making people prisoners.
New President Should Not Be Deemed Savior Until ‘Change’ Occurs
“It looks like they are anointing a king.”These words left my father’s mouth as we watched then President-elect Barack Obama and his wife enter from the center of the Lincoln Memorial, after trumpet blasts from 14 fully uniformed players signaled his arrival during the HBO showing of We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration.
Former Student Found Guilty in First-Degree Murder
After less than two full days of deliberating, a Pasadena Superior Court jury found former PCC student George Wood Pigman IV guilty of first degree murder on Monday.
Second Day of Testimony Reveals Journal In Former Student’s Trial
A journal kept nearly four years ago by former PCC student George Pigman while he was incarcerated at Twin Towers Correctional Facility was revealed in the second day of his trial in Pasadena on Thursday. Pigman is charged with murdering his girlfriend Eimi Yamada in May 2005.
Defense Rests Its Case In Former Student’s Murder Trial
The defense rested its case Tuesday in the murder trial of George Wood Pigman IV, former PCC student charged with murdering his girlfriend, Japanese native Eimi Yamada in May 2005.
Job Opportunities for Students Diminishing
Just as the state has decided to suspend some student aid, jobs are growing scarce.
Winter Intersession Secured by Reserved Funds and Carefulness
With the sagging economy and California’s state budget cuts, community colleges are struggling to keep their doors open. PCC is trying to avoid the same outcome.Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College have already canceled their intersession classes.
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New Parking Permits Issued in Response to Forgery
Starting this winter term, newly designed parking permits have been issued to students in order to combat forgery.
Football Coach’s Fate Remains Undecided
Over four months after Head Football Coach Kenny Lawler was put on administrative leave, PCC administrators are still unsure of his fate.According to school officials, the third-party investigation into his “policies and procedures” has concluded, but further action regarding Lawler’s status at the college is unknown.