Share: After a hard-fought series against El Camino-Compton Center the past week, Pasadena lost its tenth straight game on Tuesday by a score of 5-3 versus Irvine Valley College. The Lancers have lost their last three games by a combined four runs, adding even more frustration to the season. Following a 2-1 loss to visiting ECCC last Thursday, the Lancers managed to jump out to an 8-1 lead over ECCC on Saturday heading in to the top of the seventh inning. However, the wheels completely …
EDITORIAL: The McCollege of Pasadena
Share: Community colleges throughout the nation seem to be teaching their students on the cheap. And is it in the best interest of the student to be taught almost 60 percent of their community college education by part-time professors? Follow:
Oscar winner and PCC alumnus disinvited to Spring Commencement ceremony
Share: After being placed atop a Board approved short list of potential commencement speakers earlier this semester, the college decided against selecting Oscar winning screenwriter and PCC alumnus Dustin Lance Black Follow:
Employees say goodbye to PCC
Share: As the semester approaches its end and students get ready to leave PCC, some of the employees who have helped them along their journey are also making their departure. Follow:
What is the role of social media after an earthquake?
Whether it’s for the attention or to cope with the situation, the use of social media during an event like an earthquake something used by students and professionals to learn about an earthquake.
The Passionate Percussionist
Share: With his hands folded on the desk reflecting a friendly and welcoming demeanor, Kyle Luck, the director of bands at PCC, describes his position as a dream come true. Follow:
OP-ED: to eat or not to eat
Share: State lawmakers in Connecticut took notice on April 7 after the University of Connecticut’s talented guard, Shabazz Napier, made an unusual statement in his post-game interview. Napier, who led the Huskies to victory in the NCAA championship game, told reporters that there were nights where he would go to bed starving because he couldn’t afford to eat. Follow:
OP-ED: So Cal shouldn’t be pilot for VMT tax
Share: The Southern California Association of Governments recently passed a resolution asking Congress to replace the federal gasoline tax — which is 18.5 cents a gallon and hasn’t been raised in more than 20 years — with a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax by 2025 under the Regional Transportation Plan. The six counties under SCAG want to see Southern California become a pilot for the VMT program. Follow:
Clark shines at Mt. SAC Relays
Lancer runner Breanna Clark is quickly becoming a standout star this season out on the track and she didn’t disappoint at the Mt SAC Relays on Saturday.
Pasadena offers bountiful hiking adventures
Share: With Pasadena being so close to the mountains, the adventurous among us should take advantage of all the opportunities that nature affords. Pasadena provides the perfect climate for year-round hiking and with several mountain ranges within close proximity, there’s always a new hiking trail to explore. Dr. Dave Douglass, associate vice president of strategic planning and innovation and a professor of geology, described hiking as “an underappreciated way to become fit that can be enjoyed by all ages.” Douglass has been hiking since he …