Share: The live televised fatal shooting of two journalists in Virginia in August revived the debate about gun control and whether adopting a strict gun ban is the best way to go. On August 26, 2015, two journalists of WDBJ-TV, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, were both shot and killed during a live broadcast in Virginia. The gunman, Vester Flanagan, was a former employee of the news station. It is believed that the gunman said his attack was revenge for the church shooting in Charleston, …
To mime or to retire
Share: It was the mid-70s and the art of miming was in. Naturally, colleges that offered arts courses would be looking for teachers to fill positions in theater arts and PCC was no exception. Whitney Rydbeck, mime and acting and directing professor, came to teach at PCC in 1975. He started as only a part-time teacher at the time but dedicated 40 years to teaching what he loved. He later moved up to the full-time position in 1997 when it became available. Most teachers hope …
Lancers get off to a slow start
Share: The Lancers were unable to continue the momentum from Tuesday’s tie game against Santa Ana and lost to the Santiago Canyon College Hawks 2-0 on Friday. Follow:
Bringing ‘real food’ to ‘real folks’
Share: Have you ever had a hankering for authentic southern food but were unable to buy a ticket to Kentucky to get it? Look no further than Braise and Crumble Café. Follow:
Nostalgic glow of retro gaming lives in Old Pasadena
Share: A neon “Press Start Here” sign invites the visiting gamer to take a step back into the 80s at the Neon Retro Arcade. Greeted by banks of brightly colored, back-lit vintage video consoles with neon glowing pinball machines like marching soldiers, the arcade sings in a competitive din like carnival barkers. Follow:
Board approves once in a lifetime budget
Share: The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a “once in a lifetime” budget for the 2015-2016 year last Thursday which included significant one-time funding, on-going funds for full-time staff hires, and no new student fee increases. Assistant Superintendent Robert Miller explained the budget is unique due to the “sheer magnitude” of its revenues, which reach almost $150 million. Because of Governor Brown’s conservative approach to producing the state budget, the state’s actual general fund revenues greatly surpassed its estimates, creating one-time funding opportunities for schools. …
The multi-faceted Norman Abbey
Share: Professor emeritus Norman Abbey has returned to Pasadena City College with a retrospective exhibition titled “The Multi-Faceted Norman Abbey” in the Boone Family Art Gallery on display until September 11th. Follow:
Women’s volleyball and its new head coach start season with hard fought victory
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: