Share: Following the formula to pull on heartstrings with an extraordinary quest, a devoted big brother and a teen trying to find his way, “Onward” is incredibly moving. “Onward” takes place in a fantasy world, but is centered around common, realistic problems. The story follows two elf brothers, Ian and Barley, on a mission to find any remaining magic in their world. Their eager quest is fueled by a heart-felt story of loss. The two brothers defy all the odds against them while discovering their …
PCC postpones commencement ceremony
Share: PCC will be postponing the 2020 commencement ceremony until spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced through an email on March 30. The decision was made by PCC’s executive team with the support of the Academic Senate President, Matthew Henes. It follows another recent decision to continue remote instruction for the rest of the spring semester, according to PCC Superintendent/President Erika Endrijonas. The school is still in discussion as to whether the 2020 commencement ceremony will be held together or separate from …
Student’s love for school stifled by campus closure
Share: She snoozes her alarm yet again, and now she’s definitely late for school. There is no time left for student Zoe Ives to plan an outfit. She rushes out her door as quickly as she possibly can. Ives hops into her 1988 Toyota Camry named Butterfly. The morning breeze hits her face as the sound of the music blasting through the speakers wakes her up. Ives moves through the campus as fast as she can. She’s almost out of breath by the time she …
For softball star, it’s always ‘go time’
Share: A natural competitor, Danielle Ruiz has carried her bat and cleats with her every day since she was 6 years old; making it easy to turn any wall into an opportunity to expand her batting techniques and further develop her hand-eye coordination. Follow:
Invest now for a brighter tomorrow
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Have a laugh with comedy while in quarantine
Share: Bored at home during the quarantine and wanting a good laugh, well scroll on by to the Comedy Quarantine page on Instagram for a live show featuring various comedians and while you are watching, help and support local comedians by tipping. Comedy Quarantine, an Instagram live show that features many different comedians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The comedy show is aired every weekday at 7 p.m. pacific standard time with its host for the night Teresa Lee. Comedy Quarantine helps support comedians whose performances …
Clear your mind with virtual meditation
Share: Most cope with anxiety with a yoga class, a private masseuse, a cup of coffee with a friend or playing a pick-up basketball game, but that’s all been taken away since the stay-at-home order was issued. Mindfulness Meditation has a great reputation for dealing with stress, anxiety and promotes self-regulation and empathy. Diana Winston, director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center is offering a free 30-minute meditation session to the public. Winston, a former Buddhist nun, has been practicing mindfulness since …
Master plan: Will PCC get an extreme makeover?
Share: The Academic Senate (AS) voted to approve a Facilities Master Plan (FMP) at their meeting on Mar. 23. This plan includes a multitude of campus renovations, ranging from small duties like reorganizing campus areas to big construction developments such as additional buildings. The planning for the FMP has been in the works since 2014. However, while AS has approved the plan, the final draft is still waiting to be passed by PCC. “Currently the college is reviewing the final draft of the FMP through …
Blotter: Remote control cars in parking lot five
Share: Monday, March 23: Two people were trespassing and playing with remote controlled cars in Lot 5. Cadet reported a transient in the Mirror Pools. Tuesday, March 24: Skateboard violation in Lot 7, skateboarders were escorted off campus. Three males attempted to use a parked golf cart in Lot 5, level 1. Subjects were seen leaving the campus with lightbulbs that are suspected campus property. Fire alarm activated in Science Village; Officer inspected the area with no sign of fire. Wednesday, March 25: Trespassers escorted …
43 campus events cancelled due to COVID-19
Share: 43 events on PCC campus have been forced to cancel so far as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a list compiled by college officials. Event organizers are putting forth efforts to move events and performances online. The organizers who were affected the hardest were the English division, the Outreach and Transfer Center, and the Performing and Communication Arts division. Three events managed by the English department have been cancelled: The annual Borders of Diversity Student Scholarship Conference has been cancelled, along …