Share: On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, I found myself in an area of Los Angeles known as the “Pinata District.” Which as it sounds, had hundreds if not thousands of pinatas for sale, but the pinatas were just a small part of what the market had to offer. An authentic experience of street food from multiple Latin America countries made that 45 minute trip from my home worthwhile. Follow:
Talking head continues to purvey controversy
Share: Recently, recordings from a “Bubba the Love Sponge” (think Hulk Hogan) interview with Fox host Tucker Carlson, circa 2006-2011, resurfaced. It contains numerous slurs and epithets, ranging from homophobic to misogynistic; cavalier toward the sexual assault of children, and crass in stereotyping the then-recently conquered country of Iraq. Follow:
The state of homelessness at PCC
Share: The PCC Police Department (PCCPD) receives daily and continuous reports from students and staff of transients on campus taunting students with objects, setting up camp in the library, showering in the locker rooms and sleeping in the elevators prompting responding officers to escort them off campus. Follow:
Men’s basketball season considered a win despite playoff loss
Share: The men’s basketball season saw many ups and downs from dealing with injuries suffered by key players, to the team reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years but still fell short of even advancing to the second round. Follow:
Board of trustees choose termination over tenure for instructor
Share: The board of trustees voted March 11, 2019, to deny tenure and terminate psychology instructor Dr. Jennifer Koontz, effective in June, after four years at PCC. Follow:
Teamwork serves up another big win for the Lancers
Share: The Lancers reaffirmed their winning ways in South Coast Conference dominance over the El Camino Warriors, 18-3, while visiting them on the road Friday in Torrance. Follow:
PCC lacks vital services for disabled students
Share: Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) provides programs and accommodations intended to create an accessible learning environment for students with disabilities, but they have left at least one student to fend for himself. Follow:
Lancers badminton polishes Tartans
Share: The Pasadena City College’s women’s badminton team won a sweeping victory against the Compton Tartans in a home game on Friday, March 29 2019. Follow: