Share: Kamala Harris is an imperfect Vice President, just like all of the males before her. Yet there is a focus that she is actually doing much worse than what should be considered true. The role of politicians is nuanced and instead of considering how effective she has been or could be, the focal point of her career as V. P. is rooted in sexism. There was acrimonious gossip regarding her staff turnover, yet the hyper fixation on her staff resignations begs to be examined …
Harris hasn’t done enough to prove she’s presidential material
Share: Kamala Harris is the first female vice president, second in command behind President Joe Biden. So what has she done since becoming the vice president? Has she been an effective VP? If Biden chooses to step down, are there legitimate concerns about her running in 2024? These are important questions to ask for the future of the Democratic Party. Harris was absent during the President’s trip to northern California as he was observing areas that were affected by the floods. Is the White House …
Anti-War Club grills diplomat at State Department event
Share: Students gathered in Harbeson Hall on Jan. 31 expecting a conversation with Camille Dawson from the U.S. Department of State. Due to weather-related travel interruptions, Camille Dawson was unable to attend the event, and the U.S. State Department’s Diplomat in Residence-Southern California, Katelyn Choe, offered a presentation on landing a career with the U.S. Department of State and other opportunities in foreign affairs. Some of those who were mixed up by the last-minute change included a group of PCC’s Anti-War Club members. “We came …
Mainstream Landmark replaces indie Laemmle in Pasadena
Share: The Landmark theater opened and replaced the Laemmle Playhouse 7 on Dec. 20, the latest battle between movies and streaming. But as the new venue down the road is open for the public, The Courier asked students what they think of the new place, and will even go to the theaters now. “I just heard about it, it sounds pretty cool. I think movie theaters are nice” Isela Aparicio. a freshman studying child development said. Peter Hoh, a graphic design major at PCC shares …
Brother of slain ‘Tortuguita’ offers insight on ‘Cop City’ tragedy
Share: This story has been corrected. Blackhall Studios was involved in the land swap and not Shadowbox Studios. “I saw an article about someone having been killed and I wanted to get a hold of Manny as soon as I found out. I haven’t received a text or a call back and now my mom is calling. When my mom called I missed the call and she seemed really upset about the attacks and said ‘Call me as soon as you can.’ My optimism faded …
Streaming service price hike forces students to give up services
Share: In 2023 there is no shortage of streaming services to choose from. Between HBO Max, Netflix, and Hulu the hours of bingeable shows and movies are endless but, the days of using your old roommate’s Netflix password are officially coming to an end. Netflix has recently announced its new plan to limit how people use the streaming service. Sharing an account password with someone outside of your immediate household will not be possible as early as March. Netflix’s plan has been met with immediate …
Rom-coms: What better way to feel something this Valentine’s Day?
Share: With Valentine’s Day coming up, avoiding anything love-related has become quite challenging. From advertisements to window displays, love is in the air, and what better way to enjoy it than by embracing the holiday while watching romantic Korean dramas. Romantic comedies are just right for those seeking a light-hearted time filled with the cheekiness of a new relationship. Business Proposal, a drama released last year, focuses on food researcher, Shin Ha-ri, as she keeps a job-threatening secret from her boss, the company’s CEO, Kang …
Eggs and hotdogs: Odd but perfect combo
Share: Nostalgia on a plate for Amanda Herrera, first year student at PCC, huevos con salchicha is perfect whether it’s a rainy or a stay-at-home sick day. Huevos con salchicha, which translates from Spanish to English means “eggs and hotdog” channels a strong emotional meaning for Herrera as she connects it to her grandparents’ home every time she takes a bite. After her aunt cooked it for the first time, there was no way of removing this core memory dish from her memory bank or …
‘Knock at the Cabin’ almost knocks it out of the park
Share: “Knock at the Cabin” is a rare sight for filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, where the movie manages to impress and disappoint. At best, he reaches the early highs of his career marked by blockbusters such as “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs.” At worst, his failure to stick the landing harkens back to the disaster of “The Last Airbender.” “Knock at the Cabin” falls under this narrow margin, but not without striving for brilliance. Wen and her two dads, Eric and Andrew, drive to a …
PCC students outraged at police killing of Tyre Nichols
Share: On Jan. 7, Tyre Nichols was beaten by five officers after a traffic stop for what the officers claimed was “reckless driving”, three days later, Nichols died in the hospital from his injuries, marking another horrific tragedy caused by police brutality in the US. What really sparked public outrage was the release of the officer’s body cam footage on Jan. 27. While terribly brutal to watch, it featured the officers senselessly beating Nichols. This release would lead to a wave of protests in several …