With proposed state budget cuts in sight atop the numerous cuts already enacted, PCC Foundation has launched a new approach to raising money. Earlier this month the school commenced its’ “Raise Your Hand for PCC” campaign, which seeks donations from the school’s community, faculty and alumni in accordance with the Educational Master Plan.

Using the new 9/11 G.I. Bill, Stephan Soto enrolled at PCC with a lucrative career in electrical engineering in mind, until his ambition took a dramatic turn. “That’s when I learned about how veterans are being treated,” said Soto. “I decided to change my major to political science. I want to make an impact [on veterans’ issues].

One look at “the shop,” as those familiar with the place refer to it, and anybody would agree that PCC’s Automotive Lab is not an ordinary classroom.

The loud, friendly chatter in the crowded dining room doesn’t bother Vincent Cheung and Alexandra Hellebrandt. Born deaf and hard of hearing, respectively, they speak using sign language.

Nils-Erik Hilliard started off as a painter who has always had a passion for art. He never considered it anything but a hobby and something that came easy to him. After a summer in New York visiting a couple of friends, his view of art changed.

To some, giving up meat seems downright impossible. Juicy hamburgers and crunchy fried chicken are the staples of their protein packed diets and they would inevitably starve in a meatless world. Others are the complete opposite and gag at the thought of steak or even milk.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed spending cuts would remove $400 million from California community colleges, including PCC. Before students get too angry, it’s important to remember this is not a vendetta against colleges or students. These proposed spending cuts apply to other things like health care and Brown’s own office as well.

When the carnage dealt by Jarred Loughner left the state of Arizona and the country reeling for recovery, political pundits, journalists, and practically anybody who had access to the Internet sat down for a round of the blame game.Because of their vast involvement in the Tea Party Movement mixed with political rhetoric, Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck were seen as the catalysts to the tragedy that ended six lives and injured eighteen people, including U.

Lancer track and field teams are making their way into the new season geared for what is sure to be an even faster-paced season then last year, despite injuries and the loss of previously crucial members.After the men’s team ended the 2010 year off as 31st in State and 21st in Southern California, and the women’s ended 20th in State and 15th in Southern, the teams continue to have high expectations for themselves.

Women’s swim team Coach Terry Stoddard has much to smile about. Despite the loss of 2010 SCC Women’s Diver of the Year, Merry Sanders, 2009 SCC 200 Free Relay Champion team member Jade Wilia as well as Cindy Huynh who transferred out, this year’s incoming freshman women swimmers promise to be strong contenders this spring.