Share: It’s a busy Thursday night in South Pasadena. There’s music playing, and tons of families having picnics in the park. On the corner, a man is playing his African hand drum for the passersby. For the shoppers at the South Pasadena Farmers Market though, this is just a typical Thursday. The market happens every Thursday on Meridian Avenue from 4-8 P.M. With free admission and over 50 vendors it’s no surprise that this is a crowd favorite for people of all ages and walks …
‘Starfield’ launches players into stellar journey
Share: Following an announcement in 2018 and a few setbacks, “Starfield,” the latest RPG game by industry powerhouse Bethesda Game Studios finally landed in gamer’s hands. Instead of re-releasing another port of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” for the millionth time, Bethesda has instead opted to make an entirely brand new title. This time around, “Starfield” sends players to the far future and opens the floodgates to an immersive fictional version of our galaxy that is just begging to be explored. True to most Bethesda …
PCC’s Dual Admission guarantees first-year students a spot at a UC or CSU
Share: As of the new school year, Pasadena City College now offers first-year college students that were ineligible to attend a 4-year right after high school, an opportunity to earn the credits needed at PCC, under a 3-year Dual Admission program, then transfer out. Dual Admission is a transfer admission guarantee for students that missed A-G requirements throughout high school which they can then acquire at PCC, A-G requirements consist of 15 year-long courses a high school student must pass with a C or higher …
Kinesiology dean terminated after investigation into misconduct
Share: On August 23rd, 2023 PCC’s board of trustees unanimously voted to terminate the employment of the school’s Kinesiology, Health & Athletics dean Dyan Miller. As previously reported by The Courier, Miller was placed on administrative leave in the beginning of the year following allegations of misconduct from fellow faculty members within the KHA division. During that time, PCC’s human resources department hired a third party to conduct an investigation into the allegations. The firm then reported its findings to the board of trustees which …
Episode Two: Online learning vs in-person learning
Share: With editor-in-chief Samuel Valencia, hosts David and Sol weigh the pros and cons of online learning vs. in-person learning. Topics include high school on Zoom, working from home, and teaching yourself statistics without a professor’s help. Follow:
Board of Trustees begins search for permanent Superintendent-President
Share: After former Superintendent-President Dr. Erika Endrijonas left PCC in July, following months of uncertainty over a possible contract extension; the Board of Trustees has started the process of finding a new permanent Superintendent, a proceeding that is expected to take at least six months and possibly up to an entire year. In prior reporting by The Courier, there was clear divisions on the Board of Trustees over Endrijonas’s contract, and how that entire process was handled, but it is not expected to have an …
BLOTTER: Possible firearm on campus and malfunctioning elevators
Share: Monday September 04, 2023: 2:11 a.m.: A Mother requested help locating her son that was possibly intoxicated on campus. Officer was unable to locate. 3:07 p.m.: Skateboarders were seen near Lot 2 via video surveillance. Individuals were asked to vacate premises. 3:17 p.m.: Skateboarders were seen via video surveillance between Lot 4 and the FS building. Individuals were asked to vacate premises. Tuesday September 05, 2023 3:10 a.m.: Individual was stuck in an elevator in Lot 5 parking structure. Found by officer and released. …
Welcome Center gets furniture upgrade, transforms into new Lancer Lounge
Share: The cutting of a ceremonial ribbon by the current and former presidents of the Associated Students at Pasadena City College marked the opening of a new student lounge in PCC’s CC building. The lounge offers students: air conditioning, wifi, and brand new furniture to work or relax in. After the COVID pandemic had ended during the 2021-22 school year, students started to return to campus, and with it, a need for student spaces was returned. When PCC reopened, the downstairs area of the CC …
$200 bookstore voucher ends without a word from PCC
Share: PCC’s previously provided $200 student Bookstore credit has been discontinued this fall as COVID-19 era funding and subsequent programs come to a close, throwing uncertainty into the accessibility of textbooks to the wider student body. “This semester I tried to use my bookstore credit and that’s when I saw the caveat where it’s like we’re not doing the bookstore credit anymore,” third-year PCC student Nathan Nava said. “But, if you receive financial aid, they’ll just take a chunk out of your financial aid. So …
Lancers volleyball swats the Hornets in 3-0 sweep
Share: Pasadena Lancers women’s volleyball team had a dominating win against the Fullerton Hornets where they won 3-0 in their sixth home game. Lancers started off slow getting points on the board against Fullerton, the serves going out of bounds which led to Fullerton automatically receiving points. While both teams were tied in the early plays of the game, outside hitter Emma Yogan served two kills that would give Pasadena the lead. Other outsider hitter Reese Roper, contributed the second lead of the match. The …