Ultra-thin bodies are a trend again and the culture is just as toxic as ever

Share: With Kim Kardashian, the undeniable “it girl” of this generation, losing an excessive amount of weight in a short period, and the sudden rise of low-waisted clothing, many people are questioning if ultra-thin is becoming the beauty standard once again. In the last year conversations such as buccal fat removal and celebrities using diabetes medication for weight loss have been plastered all over the internet, as well as articles such as “Bye-bye booty: Heroin chic is back” and “Could Thin Be in Again?” going …

We’re here, we’re queer—we’re still hidden

Share: In a small cramped area of campus near the football field lies the annex buildings. They are drab, grey portable buildings that are not very noticeable to the eye. However, on a rainy Feb. day under fluorescent lights, queer students and allies were able to bring color to the forefront. PCC Queer Alliance, a social club for queer students hosted arts and crafts meeting in the second annex meeting to paint ceramics and elect new leaders for their group. This is a space where …

‘Cocaine Bear’ blows away expectations, snorts up success on screen

Share: A massive American black bear accidentally takes an overdosing wash in a cocaine shower, eating kilos upon kilos of the powdery white substance, and goes on the best coke-fueled rampage you’ve ever seen. And the best part is, this actually happened.  Elizabeth Banks’ ridiculous comedy “Cocaine Bear” is a comically retro film that follows the 1985 story of a group of people in Georgia trying to kill, and most of the time escape, a 500-pound American female black bear who unintentionally ate a significant …

Stop the sprawl: We need walkable communities, not phony EVs

Share: Electric cars aren’t the end all be all solution to solving environmental stability, as the batteries that cars are made from aren’t recyclable, and sourcing for the materials ravages our natural environment. As the future approaches, a more sustainable method of transportation like walking, can be what saves the environment for years to come in Pasadena, and even LA.  Rowena Chan, an Automotive Lab Technician at PCC, doesn’t believe that electric cars will dominate roads due to the lack of energy. “Personally, I think …

BLOTTER: Email fraud, campus harassment continue

Share: Monday, February 13 A vendor with their cart was spotted setting up for an event in the mirror pools. They left after being advised by police. A man was spotted on video surveillance pushing what appeared to be a PCC cart in the Science Village. Authorities were dispatched and the man identified himself as PCC staff. Tuesday, February 14 A vehicle was left overnight in lot 4 without a parking permit and was ticketed. A man was spotted in lot 1 and left after …

PCC students don’t know Ron DeSantis, but he’s a legitimate presidential contender

Share: Over the last few years, Donald Trump has gained a major foothold in the Republican Party, as such, it would be crazy to imagine any true competition for him in the 2024 election. Enter Ron DeSantis, Florida’s current governor, and a potential frontrunner in Republican primaries. DeSantis has risen to prominence in recent years. His “Don’t Say Gay” bill has placed him in the crosshairs of everyone from the mainstream media to California governor Gavin Newsom. But this hasn’t stopped the political friendly fire …