Grievances voiced during rally for rights

More than 100 students and faculty withstood the sweltering afternoon sun to attend a students’ rights rally sponsored by a new grassroots umbrella organization, Students for PCC, in front of the C Building on Tuesday. Ten speakers, from various clubs and the Associated Students board, aired grievances related to section cuts, administrative decision-making and students’ freedom of speech.

Campus reacts to Bin Laden’s Death

The killing of Osama bin Laden has left students and staff at PCC with mixed feelings over what his takedown means for the nation.Word of bin Laden’s death spread like wildfire Sunday night as breaking newscasts interrupted reality TV shows, smart phones buzzed with news ‘app’ updates, and Facebook statuses and Twitter posts informed the public that the terrorist’s demise was not just a rumor.

Campus free speech rules debated

The Academic Senate discussed the Time, Place, and Manner Policy, which outlines the rules for protests and rallies on campus, at its meeting on Monday. Senate President Ed Martinez called it a “troubled version” and some argued it infringed on their free speech rights.

Music Department presents a night of Folk

In tribute to the effervescent folk theme of the night, the students and staff of PCC’s Music department performed “Suites to Sambas” on Friday, April 15 in the Sexson Auditorium where music instructors took to performing for the surprised audience.The show opened up with the college and community concert band and their tune of a sea shanty composition that featured a variation of meters and a suite composed up various renditions of recognizable jingles.

Market featuring students’, faculty artwork to be held in Pasadena

One Colorado is again hosting the Art & Design Open Market on Sunday. Open Market is a chance for art students, faculty and alumni from PCC and Art Center College of Design to meet each other, see each other’s artwork and sell their artwork. The event is free and open to the public, which can choose from an array of prints, photography, sculpture and fine art created by local artists.