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Posted on September 6, 2017April 2, 2021 by: Mandie Montes

PCC takes firm stance against DACA announcement

Share: On Tuesday morning, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, announced on behalf of the Trump Administration that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an Obama-era program that gives 800,000 undocumented youth access to education and work, is to be terminated unless Congress can find a legislative solution within six months. Follow:

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Posted on September 6, 2017September 13, 2017 by: Taylor Gonzales

Pasadena City College and the parking lot from hell

Share: I woke up last night in a cold sweat gasping for air only to realize I was safe at home in bed. No, I wasn’t having nightmares about the new IT movie, rather, I was having a reoccurring nightmare that comes during the first two weeks of each semester, as I have to relive the pain and agony of searching for a parking space. Follow:

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Posted on September 6, 2017June 4, 2020 by: Jocelyne Flores

Transgender soldiers are still soldiers

Share: Much like muggle born wizards striving to live fairly in spite of Voldemort’s world, many members of the transgender community have risen up to defend themselves and all genders inside the military after Trump’s insensitive transgender ban was set out. Follow:

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Posted on September 5, 2017June 4, 2020 by: Andrea Ngeleka

This is what censorship looks like

Share: The free speech of marginalized groups in the United States has been consistently and systematically impeded and undervalued, but I think it’s safe to say that 2017 can officially be declared the year free speech became a sobriquet for white privilege. Follow:

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Posted on September 3, 2017June 4, 2020 by: Amber Lipsey

UPDATE: La Tuna Canyon fire partially contained, homes destroyed

Share: The historic La Tuna Canyon fire that burned a total 7,194 acres has reached 80% containment as of Tuesday morning according to the Los Angeles Times. Follow:

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Posted on September 1, 2017August 28, 2024 by: Allison Stutzka

ALERT: Attempted sexual battery reported on campus

Share: Yesterday, a female student reported a sexual assault that occured at student parking lot #4 located on Del Mar and Hill Avenue. The reported incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 29, around 4 p.m. according to a statement issued by campus police. Follow:

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Posted on August 26, 2017November 2, 2020 by: Amber Lipsey

Day N Night festival coming to Angels Stadium

Share: Music lovers everywhere are brimming with excitement for the return of Day and Night Festival for the second year in a row, Presented by Revolt, the festival will take place at Angel Stadium in Anaheim from Sept. 8, to Sept. 10. Follow:

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Posted on August 9, 2017August 28, 2024 by: Amber Lipsey

Football coach suspended after allegations of impropriety

Share: PCC Head Football Coach Thomas Maher was replaced by Interim Head Coach Steven Mojarro on Aug. 8, due to allegations of impropriety within the football program. Follow:

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Posted on July 30, 2017June 4, 2020 by: Taylor Gonzales

FYF brings crowd favorites out of hiding

Share: 2017’s “Fuck Yeah Fest” proved to be the biggest and brightest yet, extending from its traditional 2-day festival to a 3-day extravaganza. Follow:

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Posted on July 30, 2017August 9, 2017 by: Amber Lipsey

Vurdien resigns as president

Share: PCC’s Superintendent-President Rajen Vurdien formally announced his resignation in an email dated Friday, July 28. Vurdien will stay on as president for the next academic year.  Follow:

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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