Share: Recent escalation in violence in the Middle East spilled over to U.S. campuses, including PCC, as students and faculty address the long and brutal conflict between Israel and Hamas. On Wednesday PCC’s Anti-War Club put up a demonstration, part of a national walk-out calling for Israel to cease fire, repel the occupation, and stop U.S. funding of the jewish state. “We’re calling for an immediate ceasefire,” Colin Montoya, a PCC anti-war club member said.“Of course, this won’t solve the conflict but at least for …
Pumpkins galore: Explore SoCal’s most unique pumpkin patches
Share: October is the month of all things pumpkin. And there’s no better way to celebrate the autumn season than going to a pumpkin patch! Whether you plan to participate in hands-on activities or just capture the perfect fall photo, we’ve gathered five of SoCal’s best pumpkin patches that you don’t want to miss. Note that these are not in any specific order. Cal Poly Pomona’s Pumpkin Festival delivers not only photo-worthy sights, but also multiple attractions for a busy, yet fun day. Apart from …
BLOTTER: Shh or librarians will report you to the cops
Share: Monday, October 16, 2023: 6:58 a.m.: An officer discovered vandalism on the West wall in Lot D at CEC. Reported taken 10:22 a.m.: A staff at CEC reported a male was yelling in the hallway, and the situation was resolved when the officers arrived. Reported taken. 2:26 p.m.: A fire alarm company advised an activation occurred in the IT building. Where the company reset the alarm. Reported checked fine. 3:36 p.m..: A Library staff reported a student not complying with their Quiet floor policy. …
Say hello to the new boss at PCC, Dr. José Gómez
Share: With a tall cup of Diet Coke and the sun shining through the windows, Dr. José Gómez, the Interim Superintendent-President, speaks fondly of the musicians who once walked PCC’s halls, from Eddie Van Halen to Kenny Loggins. The awe and excitement with which he spoke of these legends translates directly to his love and dedication to PCC, not just as an institution but as a community as well. Gómez assumed the role of Interim Superintendent President in late July following former president Erika Endrijonas’s …
Everybody scream! ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ returns for 30th anniversary
Share: T’was a long time ago, longer now than it seems, in a place that you’ve probably seen on your screens. This year, Tim Burton’s iconic and dreary “The Nightmare Before Christmas” turns 30 years old. But if even after all this time you still haven’t seen it, I’d say it’s time you get to it. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” originated as a poem written by Burton in 1982 while he worked as an animator for Disney. While it was far away from the fleshed-out …
Lancers treasure 17-3 victory over Corsairs
Share: Following a series of mostly victories this semester, the Lancers were able to secure the win in their last game on Oct. 14th. Through a long intense match they achieved a strong victory against Santa Monica Community College. Looking through their statistics from this season so far , the Lancers were on top getting all wins up until their game on Sept. 30th which they lost by 10 points. However, they turned the tide on their Oct. 14th game which proved to be the …
Episode Six: Happy Halloween! Horror movies, folklore, ouija boards, and more
Share: It’s almost October 31st! Carve pumpkins with hosts David and Sol, and our editor-in-chief, Sam! Tune in for a quick de-stress and pumpkin carving as they chat about all things Halloween including exorcisms, horror movies, the spirit world, and eerie folklores. This week there is only a video edition of the podcast, due to its interactive nature! (Carving Pumpkins) Follow:
It’s a drill: Prepare to drop, cover, hold on this week
Share: Many students may experience an earthquake once in their lifetime when the tables vibrate underground. While the floor begins to shake, the room screams with fear. And the effects of what can happen during the earthquake. And also the high-risk danger of the ceiling falling to the floor. It can be a terrifying experience. The Great California ShakeOut is a statewide earthquake and evacuation drill annually across California. Also, the Earthquake drill regularly starts during the third week of October. Millions of people at …
Lancers sauce up Tartars in scrappy 1-0 victory
Share: “Vamos! Let’s go!” shouted the supporters of PCC’s men’s soccer team from under an assortment of colorful umbrellas as the sun blazed down on the metal bleachers last Friday afternoon at Robinson Stadium. The team fought hard for a 1-0 win over Compton City College. After a first half full of near misses, the Lancers worked together to get the ball in the net with two and a half minutes to spare. The second half was heated, with Compton struggling to even up the …
New community college diversity rules sparks political fire
Share: As of mid-October, California Community Colleges are instructed to implement diversity, equity, and accessibility (DEIA) policies that were first introduced in 2020, though professors across California are pointing to how their free speech may be impeded by the implementation of these policies in their tenured reviews. Several California community college professors recently filed lawsuits against local leaders in response to their districts’ implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) on campus. California community college districts had until Oct. 13 to incorporate the rules …