The conclusion of each spring semester at PCC marks the beginning of a new era for the Associated Students. Sixty students had already acquired candidacy applications as of Wednesday, which Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Scott Thayer finds to be very encouraging at this stage in the process.
EDITORIAL: Robinson Field is a Liability
With a rotting scoreboard, fence penetrating undergrowth, and discarded aging rubbish waiting to welcoming any visitors, Robinson Field, named in honor of former PCC athlete and Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson, is no field of dreams. In its current condition, those who make their way to the PCC baseball team’s home park would be more likely to call it a field of nightmares.
Heated Discussion Stirs Controversy Between AS and Environmental Club
Through a long-winded weeklong bombardment of emails, members of the Associated Students and Seeds of Change environmental club challenged one another leading to Thursday’s joint Board Of Trustees/AS meeting.
Man Found With Gun On Campus
PCC police allegedly discovered a loaded .22-caliber semiautomatic pistol inside the car of a man allegedly under the influence of marijuana in parking Lot 3 on Thursday.
Student Fights For Future in Mixed Martial Arts
The sight of a cage would make most bystanders hesitate to step inside and await their fate. Those who step onto the canvas walk in with the intention to stand toe-to-toe against another fighter, in hopes of delivering defeat and achieving the satisfaction of victory.
PCC Football Sends Another Impressive Class of Recruits to Four-Year Universities
The football program at PCC will be putting out another prolific recruiting class this year, with four players already signed to four-year universities and several top players from last season’s team still waiting to make decisions on possible destinations.
Anatomy of an outfit …with Kristina Kaur
A little bit of grunge-meets-ballerina would sum up the style philosophy behind Kristina Kaur, 17-year-old design and media studies major. Kaur wakes up in the morning and grabs whatever is hanging on her bed. It could be something vintage, or something out of mom’s closet, with a spin.
Part-Time Instructors Will Be Affected Most by Class Cuts
The reduction of this year’s summer intersession due to budget cuts is not only affecting students, but faculty as well. Many PCC part-time professors will see their hours decrease dramatically, with some even being out of jobs completely.
Lancer Radio Reaches Spanish Speakers with El Empujón
PCC Lancer Radio’s first ever student-led Spanish-speaking program has gained ratings, as it seeks to become a voice for the Latino community on campus.The aim of El Empujón (The Push) is to encourage students of all Spanish-speaking descent to advance in their education and to provide “information to survive,” according to Christian Garcia, the 27-year-old host of the program, who initially approached his professor with the idea.