Share: Thursday, October 23: University Rep. Visit, CSU Los Angeles: 8:00 a.m. in L110 University Rep. Visit, Brandman University: 10:00 a.m. at the Quad University Rep. Visit, National University: 11:30 a.m. at the Quad Budget and Resource Allocation Committee Meeting: 2:30 p.m. in C217 PCC Foundation – Finance & Investment Committee Meeting: 3:30 p.m. in C217 UC Personal Statement Workshop: 5:00 p.m. in L110 Friday, October 24: Women’s Water Polo: Battle at the Beach Tournament: 2-day event in Long Beach City, Cypress College USC Campus …
School participates in California ShakeOut
Share: PCC students, staff and faculty at the Community Education Center joined more than 10 million people statewide in the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Follow:
Japanese tea ceremony keeps traditions alive
Share: Everyone took off their shoes. There were creaks as they stepped up onto the wooden deck, their feet relaxing in relief from the painful rocks inlaid in the dirt. As they filed in one by one, everyone either took a spot on the floor cross-legged or kneeling, or on one of the few wooden stools. The walls were little more than decoration, being made of wooden slats that hid nothing from the outside world. Follow:
Why voting is meaningless, but you should do it anyway
Share: Given last year’s poor election turnout, the Los Angeles Ethics Commission has begun considering the idea of using cash prizes to increase voter participation. While people are definitely motivated by money, it still won’t solve the apathy people feel towards politics. According to Pew Research, we are more divided now than we’ve ever been in the last two decades. People are much less likely to tolerate other people’s beliefs outside their political spectrum, so it’s understandable why most people would rather simply recuse themselves …
Volleyball beats LA Harbor in straight sets
Share: The women’s volleyball team overcame a slow start to beat the LA Harbor Seahawks in an impressive straight-sets win at Hutto-Pattinson gymnasium Wednesday night. The Lancers swept LA Harbor, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 in a match where the scoreboard didn’t reflect the gritty nature of their performance. With the Seahawks losing straight sets in all previous five conference games, PCC was expected to dismiss the Seahawks easily due to their 2-3 conference record. The Lancers were forced on the back-foot early on due to poor …
Associated Students shape up on skills at conference
Share: The Associated Students attended the 33rd Annual Student Leadership Conference last weekend to sharpen their networking, communication and goal-setting skills. Follow:
Editorial: Dispute over labor only hurts students
Share: Academic Senate president Eduardo Cairo’s announcement that the senate executive committee would only work the minimum number of required hours in response to the college hiring the minimum of full time employees sets a dangerous precedent. Follow:
PCC student killed in car crash
Share: A PCC freshman was killed in a single car accident around 8pm Tuesday night. Follow:
East LA Punk is alive and well in the hearts of many
Share: Punk veterans Alice Bag, coordinated with blue suede shoes to match her azure blue hair, and Jimmy Alvarado, in a black Ramones T-shirt, are likely the most eloquent and well spoken punk rockers that you will ever meet this side of Henry Rollins. Follow:
Schools’ princesses not chosen for 2015 Rose Queen
Share: Full stomachs and comfortable clothes were first priority for both Rose Court Princesses from Pasadena City College, Veronica Sara Mejia and Mackenzie Joy Byers, after welcoming their new Rose Queen on Wednesday night. Follow: