Student athletes are typically faced with extensive academic requirements in order to maintain eligibility to play sports for the college. At PCC, special academic counseling for athletes is offered in the Athletic Zone.
Winter class cuts discussed
The Faculty Association meeting on Nov. 17 discussed the issue of saving classes for winter intercession.
In 2011, 355 sections were offered in winter session and in 2012 there will be an estimated 235 sections, according to the “Six Years Overview, Number of Credit Sections and FTES” sheet from Bob Miller’s office, said Roger Marheine.
Students’ cars mangled by awning
The awning of Accurate Autoworks, located near the intersection of Hill Ave. and Colorado Blvd., was torn off by high speed winds on Nov. 30 and landed on top of two parked cars that belonged to students.
Basketball brings D to tourney
The men’s basketball team went 2-1 in the Kennedy and Associates Thanksgiving Tournament over the weekend.
Women’s cross country team excels at state race
The women’s cross country team placed 10th in the State Championships in Fresno on Nov. 18.
Realignment plan takes shape, public airing underway
A plan for the realignment of PCC’s teaching divisions has taken concrete form and is being presented to various campus groups.
Chinese concert spotlights new talent
Students from the music department embraced the Chinese culture on Nov. 19 with their annual Chinese Music Ensemble at Harbeson Hall.
New exhibition showcases deep space
A compilation of photographs of deep space taken by telescopes of NASA and by independent photographers will be on display at the Art Gallery to showcase the beauty and grandeur of the universe.
Student released after detention
PCC student Isaac Barrera, 20, an immigration activist, was released on Nov. 23 after being held for deportation proceedings at a detention facility in Louisiana for two weeks.
Money saving tips offered in Quad
A three-day education event to inform students about school financial awareness and stability is scheduled to culminate Dec. 1 with a teach-in about the Occupy movement in the Quad.