Share: The sound of Justin Timberlake’s “Suit and Tie” emanated from the DJ booth at Pasadena Towers on Saturday night just as the sun began to set. Over 1,000 people came out to the towers in Pasadena for food, face painting, music and a movie. Follow:
PCC professor helps ‘Bridge the Divide’
Share: PCC professor Christopher Jimenez y West is known around campus for being a voice for civil rights as well as his extensive knowledge of history. Just recently, West shared his knowledge for the documentary film “Bridging the Divide.” Follow:
Pasadena Playhouse presents ‘Real Women Have Curves’
Share: The lights are dimmed around the theater, bright and focused on the stage. The cast from “Real Women Have Curves” comes up to the stage and introduce themselves. Minutes later, they begin to rehearse a scene that shows what this play really is about. Follow:
Lancers Men’s Soccer lose in a shut out at home field
Share: PCC’s men’s soccer team lost to Rio Hondo 2-0 on Friday when they allowed two goals in during the second half of the game. During the first half, the Lancers’ defense used their heads, literally and figuratively, to stop Rio Hondo’s offense from scoring. Freshman defender Derek Bell blocked a shot on goal with a header and the defense made sure Rio Hondo was caught offsides. The Lancers’ offense played a smart game of two-touch in the first half, conserving their energy in the …
Kim Davis: American law v. gospel law
Share: America has made a hypocritical error in the case against Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, who recently refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The nation has responded with animosity toward Davis, telling her she should either resign or turn against her faith by permitting licenses. As the result of overlapping laws, Davis was imprisoned for six days. Through the controversy, the first and tenth amendments were compromised in the name of marriage. Many have accused Davis of being hateful, which …
PCC to bring back winter intersession in 2016-2017 academic calendar
Share: A winter intersession will be reinstated in the 2016-2017 academic calendar following the July decision by the Public Employment Relations Board that the district violated the law when eliminating the winter intersession in the 2012-2013 academic year. Follow:
Moving the migrants
Share: With hundreds of thousands of migrants on a cross-country journey in search of a new life requesting asylum all appearing at once, Europe as a whole is in panic and cannot agree on how to accommodate these uninvited guests. Follow:
Quetzal: More than 20 years of music, rhythm and artivism
Share: This past Saturday, the community of Pasadena gathered at the Levitt Pavilion Festival to enjoy a warm summer evening dancing to the rhythms of Grammy Award winning East LA Chicano rock band Quetzal. Follow:
Football team loses season opener
Share: Pasadena City College’s football season opener vs. El Camino last Saturday night did not go as expected for new head coach Thom Kaumeyer in a tough 31-23 loss. During the first quarter, the Lancers had a great kickoff return to midfield, setting up freshmen quarterback Jett Evens. Evens and the offense drove 50 yards down the field in eight plays before capping the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to DaiCorri Briscoe. The defense had a decent first half, only allowing El Camino 15 …
Post-production plays for the Fall and Winter
Share: Adrenaline rushes and dim-lighted stages set the tone for theatre students that have auditioned for the fall and winter plays, “The Laramie Project” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Follow: