An event aimed at forming a human line covering 1,500 miles across California with over 1.5 million people participating will be held on April 17.Hands Across California aims to raise awareness of the impact of the community college system. “The goal of this event is to gather over 1.
Summer study trip to central Europe planned
Evening strolls through the old town of Prague, visits through imperial palaces, and trekking to see the former Berlin Wall are a few escapades that students can venture off to this summer with PCC’s study abroad program from August 10 through 23.In the summer session, the study abroad program is offering a trip to Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic for a 14-day excursion.
Girls’ science event sparks curiosity in minds of PUSD students
About 300 girls joined at “Girls’ Science Day” on Saturday at PCC. For workshops aimed at educating middle school students on various fields of science.
Student president starts blog
Associated Students President Jamie Hammond recently started a blog for anyone interested in happenings on campus.Hammond started the blog as a means to get information out to the student body.”I’ve always wanted to communicate with students and I always felt very helpless at not being able to reach the students at large,” said Hammond.
Laptops available for loan in Wi-Fi lounge
A computer is an important part of every student’s life. Students use computers to do research and homework. There are already various locations throughout campus for students to use a computer, including labs in the D Building and the Library. Now, the Associated Students is also offering these services to students who don’t have a computer to bring to school.
Limited involvement in Libya enough
Violence and civil unrest proceed in Libya as Colonel Muammar Qaddafi directs a brutal regime in efforts to regain his tyrannical authority. Anti-governmental protests have escalated to the likes of a civil war. Thousands flee the country in a massive exodus creating strain on surrounding countries.
Board member recovers from successful heart surgery
Board of Trustees member Dr. Jeanette Mann underwent heart surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after “experiencing symptoms” and receiving an angiogram late last week, according to PCC President Mark Rocha.The surgery successfully repaired an arterial blockage in her heart, Rocha said.
Swim team splits meet with SCC teams
PCC held a dual swim meet against Mt. San Antonio College and El Camino College on Friday at the Aquatic Center.The Lancers dominated ECC but could not overcome Mt. SAC’s talent.The men’s team scored, 187 points against ECC’s 75, but lost to Mt. SAC by a score of 140-131.
Wrongfully aiming at Planned Parenthood
Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed a bill to cut all funding for family planning assistance under Title X, a $317 million program dedicated to serving both men and women. Planned Parenthood was budgeted to receive about 24 percent of that amount, or $75 million, to provide low income women with birth control, STD testing and treatment, cancer screenings, and sex education.
Softball team loses third straight game of season
The Lancers softball team had a hard time breaking away from East Los Angeles College on Tuesday and lost 3-1.