CinemaSin’s sinful manipulation of film Twitter

Share: While YouTube has always been a safe haven for opinionated content and critique, channels like “CinemaSins” or “Channel Awesome” have departed from their sarcastic movie critique with a dash of assholery to instead become nothing more than an echo chamber for the most baseless complaints you’ve ever seen. This has had disastrous effects on film Twitter and made any chance for genuine critique drowned out by voices spewing nonsense. “CinemaSins” has been around since late 2012 and has used its sins system to talk …

The Roman Empire still reigns supreme on social media

Share: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? For me personally, before August 2023, I hadn’t thought about the Roman Empire since my 8th grade history class. In the ever-evolving landscape of pop culture, trends come and go, but some manage to stand the test of time. One such phenomenon has recently taken social media by storm – the “Roman Empire” trend.  The trend’s roots lie in the initial question: “How much do you think about the Roman Empire?”  As women probed the …

David Fincher’s most introspective movie reveals his inner assassin

Share: In David Fincher’s latest, he proves how valuable his filmmaking experience is for an ostensibly simple and straightforward story. “The Killer” feels like Fincher’s most introspective film in years; examining the POV of a conscientious perfectionist through the lens of a nihilistic hit-man. Notorious for his painstaking attention to detail, as seen with his penchant for an excessive number of takes, no other protagonist of his has felt as self-reflective as the titular “Killer.” Fincher reteams with writer Andrew Kevin Walker, whom he previously …

BLOTTER: Student cited for day drinking in class

Share: Monday, November 06, 2023 8:09 a.m.: Officer advised a transient to leave Lot 4 level 5. 8:57 a.m.: Staff at CEC reported an irate female yelling on the second floor near room 210. Officials were unable to locate.  12:39 p.m.: CDC staff reported a subject made a concerning statement to staff members in their department. Officials took a report. Tuesday, November 07, 2023 8:32 p.m.: Cadet advised a transient was loitering inside the GM building men’s locker room to leave the area. Wednesday November …

Episode Eight: Validation

Share: After taking a brief hiatus, hosts David and Sol talk about the struggles of seeking validation. Who do we seek validation from, and why? Topics include showing responsibility to your boss, not socializing at a community college, and wanting validation from strangers.   YouTube:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32Cg5Pr1bcRye51jt133Er?si=0e674d552a7f4476       Follow:

The foodie’s game day guide to Pasadena’s sports bars

Share: Fall is in full swing, and so is football season! For some of us, this means rich tradition and undying love for your team. For the rest of us, football season simply means endless wings and nachos. Whether you’re a diehard or a foodie, we’ve rounded up a few of Pasadena’s favorite local sports joints worth checking out to amp up your next game day.  Kings Row Gastropub Kings Row is a modern Thursday night football hub where it’s easy to find a seat, …

PCC celebrates Shatford Library’s illustrious history at 30th birthday party

Share: Over 30 years ago, between the E-building and lot 7, a barren plot covering about 60,000 square feet of land awaited construction. Plans for the new library began over 30 years prior, with groundwork starting in 1991. The old library, located in the L-building, opened in the summer of 1949. For the time, the new space impressed the college with the steadfast construction and the jump from 38,000 books to over 43,000 books. However, its end was imminent. On Sept. 7, 1993, a new …

The many leaks that led to womens’ water polo’s 0-12 season

Share: With a final score for the Lancers not surpassing 7 goals against the Chaffey Panthers on Oct 25, 2023, the PCC women’s water polo has a losing season, ending 0-12. The players of the women’s water polo team spoke out about their losing season, and the fact that they expected at least one win this go around. Not a single win was had by the Lady Lancers, and the main talking point was the coaching and practice scheme. “Our offense was way off, and …

Toxic TikTok’s fast fashion trashes the environment

Share: There have been times I’ve looked at my wardrobe and felt disappointed as I’d see that my clothes aren’t “up to date.” I’d go out and buy pieces that are considered “in” according to the social media pages I follow, and then two weeks later I’d see that my newly purchased clothes are now outdated.  Over time, people have become more influenced to purchase new wardrobe as it is broadcasted all over different social media outlets. This generation has become blinded by the importance …

‘Modern Warfare III’ fails to live up to its original legacy

Share: Following a successful prison break from a Kastovian gulag, a former terrorist is let loose unto the world. The danger of another World War looms heavy over everyone’s heads and leaves one question… where is Makarov?  “Modern Warfare III” picks up hot off the heels of last year’s “Modern Warfare II,” and follows Task Force 141’s attempts to stop Vladimir Makarov and his Konni Group from instigating a global conflict between the East and West. The game also includes a few supporting characters from …