Share: Kari Post debuted as the new head coach of Pasadena City College women’s volleyball team in a thrilling victory over Mt. San Jacinto College on Wednesday. The Lancers outlasted Mt. San Jacinto in a two hour, five-set distance game, keeping the cheerful crowd at the edge of their seats at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium. Both teams executed an outstanding defense that kept the score very tight throughout the game and caused long, nerve-racking rallies. PCC still managed to beat MSJC, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20 and 15-11. “We …
Police Blotter: Man found in women’s shower
Share: Monday, August 24, 2015 Custodial Staff found a male subject in the FS building Women’s Shower area. He possibly entered after custodial staff unlocked rear gates to facilities areas. Subject contacted and advised of trespassing then escorted off campus. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Child Development Center (CDC) Staff reported a 40 year old Black woman looking for a supervisor at CDC and yelled at staff in area. Subject left towards Green Street before officer’s arrival. Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Facilities staff reported 2 male …
Trump is Frankenstein’s monster of the GOP
Share: From the election of Barack Obama until now, the Republican Party has delighted in government obstruction, fear mongering and stoking the racism of the right-wing fringe. After the 2012 election, the GOP has desperately tried to rebrand itself to appeal to minorities, women and low-income voters. Unfortunately for the GOP, the chickens have come home to roost in the candidacy of Donald Trump. Follow:
Islamophobia in an age of progress
Share: More than a decade after Al-Qaeda tore down the World Trade Center and massacred almost 3,000 people, Islam is still viewed by many with fear and suspicion. Islamophobia—the dislike and prejudice against Islam and Muslim people—is on the rise in the United States even as the nation progresses toward becoming a more tolerant and accepting society. Follow:
President Vurdien brings a unique vision and fresh start to PCC
Share: One day while sitting in the doctor’s office, a young Mauritian boy who had yet to visit America picked up a National Geographic magazine to occupy his time. While flipping through the pages, the boy saw a photo of an expansive beach located in Oregon with a couple riding horses and thought to himself, “One day I will go there.” Follow:
Associated Students President to bridge gap between departments, students
Newly elected Associated Students President Irving Morales plans to continue his role as a voice for students while advocating for a stronger AS presence on campus.
Cross country team starts season off at Mark Covert Classic
The Lancers men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Carbon Canyon Regional Park Saturday to participate in the season opener hosted by Cal State Fullerton.
New and returning students climb to the top
Share: Ascending two opposite sides of the near-24-foot portable vertical climbing wall, PCC students Lyric Green and Kevin Tran reached the top to ring the victory bell nearly in unison. Pinnacle reached, the real challenge laid in the descent. It was not so easy. Follow: