Share: Why is there so much police activity? Why was there so much traffic? Has anyone seen my dog? Do we really know what goes on around our neighborhood and campus? Thanks to neighborhood watch apps run by residents such as Citizen and Nextdoor, questions like these can easily be answered. Apps like Citizen, Nextdoor, and even Facebook groups allow users to report any crime or disturbances around the neighborhood. Specifically, Citizen shows things such as car crashes, robberies and even missing and found pets. …
Lancers squeak by Victor Valley in 11-inning win
Share: As hits like Elton John’s “Rocketman” and Aerosmith’s “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” play over the speakers at Brookside Park’s Jackie Robinson Field, both the PCC and Victor Valley baseball teams practice the main functions of their shared sport—running, hitting, and pitching. Coming off of a three-game winning streak, including a Tuesday game victory against their Victor Valley opponents, the PCC Lancers practice in left field with a lackadaisical attitude, almost certain of the outcome of the Thursday game. “Coming into this game, we …
Super Bowl LVII: Bad predictions with the right surprises
Share: Super Bowl 57 has now come and gone and whether you were watching the game or for the halftime show, there was something for everyone. From pitting brother against brother on both teams, to swinging by to see Rihanna’s energetic yet elegant halftime performance featuring her baby bump, there was entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. The football game is only part of the reason we tune in on Super Bowl Sunday, from a show-stopping halftime show to amusing commercials, there are countless …
We chose right! LeBron reigns as king of our generation
Share: With 18 seconds left in the third quarter LeBron James received an entry pass from Russell Westbrook on the right elbow. He gathered himself knowing this could be the moment everyone was waiting for, the arena was still and silent with anticipation. One dribble, two dribbles, three dribbles James got to his spot on the left elbow, turned and faded away. Swish! After 20 years of playing in the National Basketball Association(NBA) averaging 27 points a game with a total of 1,410 games played, …
‘One Last Stop’ is one stop away from perfect representation
Share: After looking for a read for myself, a 21-year-old sapphic, I found Casey McQuston’s most popular work, “Red White and Royal Blue”, and after further digging it led me to “One Last Stop”. In “One Last Stop”, McQuiston delivers a brilliant and beautiful take on a romance, mystery novel that is built on endearing characters and a great pillar of LGBTQ representation. In all honesty, I rarely read in my spare time, however, this book really drew me in and at times it was …
Everywhere, but not all at once: How PCC plans to celebrate Black heritage
Share: It is February 2023, which means it is the month to remember and acknowledge Black history– whether it falls under American history or history that dates way before this country was recognized. Here at Pasadena City College, it is being celebrated nearly every day for the remainder of the month with entertainment such as poetry, movie, and game nights. The events started at the beginning of February but there will be different activities and performances at different spots on campus daily all month long. …
Ratatouille provides a perfect portal to the past
Share: In the midst of the 2020 lockdown, 19 year old journalism major, Samantha Williams, started dedicating her newfound free time at home to cooking. With an excess amount of time and nowhere to go, her mom suggested that they start cooking new recipes together. This ratatouille recipe is one that Williams spent much of her 2020 perfecting. Williams had been interested in learning the recipe for this dish ever since watching the animated Disney movie, Ratatouille, when she was younger. This dish that originally …
On The Spot: Lebron James breaks NBA all time scoring record
Share: On The Spot asks PCC students what their opinion on Lebron James breaking the NBA all time scoring record, and if he is greatest of all time. Follow:
Former NAACP leader unpacks the city’s conflicting histories
Share: Pasadena, California, the city of roses. From the Rose Parade to the Rose Bowl, the Robinson brothers, and more. Pasadena has a rich, diverse history, but how much of that history is forgotten? The Community Police Oversight Commission of Pasadena hosted a presentation titled “Pasadena Seen and Unseen: A Historical Perspective” by former NAACP Pasadena president Gary L. Moody on Wed. Jan. 25 at Robinson Park Recreation Center. It was a full house, filled with media personnel including Pasadena Media, Police Chief of Pasadena …