Share: Almost a year ago, Elon Musk closed his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter, making the platform’s future uncertain. A little over eight months later, Meta launched Threads in direct competition against Twitter. Within less than a week, Threads exceeded expectations and garnered 100 million users. One month later, more than half of users severed ties with Threads. The sudden success and subsequent backfiring of Threads is not a story new to the technology stratosphere. Social media, in particular, always has expiration dates for …
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ break out of their shells in ‘Mutant Mayhem’
Share: Following the recent live action film adaptations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IP that were a critical disaster for fans and critics, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came out of hibernation for the release of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” Fans of the franchise are more than satisfied with the recent release of the animated film that is a refreshing take on the universally loved turtles. As everyone knows, the film’s plot consists of a genetic enhancer, known as ooze, falling down the …
It’s still Trump’s party, even if he didn’t show up
Share: We are months away from the Republican primaries, but last month, some of the GOP nominees held their first debate. While the race is long, it’s almost certain that former President Donald Trump doesn’t have any serious contenders for the nomination. Long election cycles give an illusion that anything can happen in party dynamics. The Democratic nominees that debated in 2019 didn’t know about COVID-19 or the summer of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests. However, no amount of time guarantees the change of a …
We survived the overhyped Hilary hurriquake
Share: Smartphones are pinging notifications to warn everyone of SoCal’s first-ever tropical storm watch, preparing people for the category 4 hurricane that is about to hit Los Angeles. First-aid and food supply life hacks have taken over Instagram, encouraging people to take shelter. The National Weather Service forewarns dangerously high winds, life-threatening flash floods, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has just declared a state of emergency for Southern California. Hours later, record-breaking rainfall and a minor earthquake have come, and gone. Is it over? Yup. It’s …
All you need is a PCC ID: Tons of free resources exist for students
Share: Even as COVID era programs begin rolling back, PCC still has a number of free resources available to students all over campus. With a current PCC ID, students can access free food, textbooks, transportation, computers, wifi, research help, and tutoring. On the south side of the R building, the Lancer Pantry is open to all students on Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “One of the biggest resources that I’ve taken advantage of is the Pantry. They have snacks you can …
Potential plagiarism and possibilities of using ChatGPT at PCC
Share: As ChatGPT has become increasingly popular and widely used, PCC has not created an individual policy on its use. Still, some professors have begun to set their own rules most commonly in writing-heavy classes, such as English, history, and even art. Under PCC’s course policies, which govern the operation of individual courses, does not currently have a section on the use of AI. However, it has a section on Academic Honesty and Authentication guidelines to serve as boundaries for how classes are conducted and …
Pirates’ swashbuckling serves defeat Lancers in home opener
Share: Pasadena Lancers had their first home game this Wednesday where they lost 0-3 against Ventura Pirates. The set scores were 27-25, 25-15, 25-16. Lancers started off strongly, gaining point after point on the scoreboard against Ventura when it came to a score of 25-24 when the tie was broken by two extra kills by Pirates. Coach Mike Terrill went on to say that this was the strongest set they ever started off with this season and throughout practice. “We played the best volleyball this …
BLOTTER: Vehicle collisions abound and pot use at PCC
Share: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:29 a.m.: An injured student on crutches was reported falling in Lot 8 and requested transportation to the health center, to which disposition and medical assistants acted quickly. 10:50 a.m.: Minor traffic collision between a motorist and an unaccompanied car, assisted by a campus officer, was reported in Lot 5 Level 3, resulting in a note being left on the car. 11:07 a.m.: Hit and run reported in Lot 5 Level 3, a report has been recorded. 6:27 p.m.: Two …
Police arrest PCC student in math class armed with Airsoft gun, knife
Share: According to an email sent by PCC’s Superintendent-President, the Pasadena Police Department and campus police arrested a student in a class on Tuesday evening for concealing an “Airsoft-type weapon and a pocketknife with a long blade.” The student was in a math class in the C-building and campus police were alerted to the situation through PCC’s Lancer Anonymous Tip Reporting System, according to PCC spokesperson Alex Boekelheide. “If you’re not able to use your phone, like if you’re in class or something comes to …