Share: At the Hastings Ranch Vroman’s, at 9pm, 2 weeks before Christmas, a single snowflake remains on their Giving Tree. The snowflake bears the Christmas wish of a 4-year-old named Matthew who wants a gift card for clothes, shoes, lego sets, or a bicycle. For 20% off, a customer can buy Matthew his gift card to be delivered by local non-profit interfaith organization, Friends In Deed. Since 1894, Friends In Deed has operated out of Pasadena, and their main goal is to provide services to …
How to stay compassionate when the world is at war
Share: As the war in Ukraine approaches its 666th day, the conflict in Sudan enters its 4th month, and the world debates the merits of a ceasefire after a month of Israeli retaliation after the November 7th Hamas attack, many living through the simultaneous worldwide crises (and those living through less-reported horrors in the world beyond), beg the world to keep watching. On the heels of a global pandemic, compassion fatigue is a real risk for many who try to follow the news, especially global …
Battle of the sexes, except women lose each time
Share: Myron Gaines, a notable figure in the realms of YouTube podcasting, authorship, and real estate investment, has gained recognition primarily through his podcast, “Fresh and Fit.” This platform aims to guide men in enhancing various aspects of their lives, including dating, fitness, social media, and finances. Gaines’ narrow definition of women and their roles stifles personal growth and limits women to traditional stereotypes. He argues against the notion of women pursuing anything other than a housewife role, failing to acknowledge the importance of diverse …
Genuine, unsponsored gift ideas for everyone on your list
Share: With the holidays right around the corner, it can be very overwhelming to find gifts for the many different people in your life. To get you prepared for Christmas, I scoured the internet so you don’t have to! Here’s a gift guide with ideas for men, women, teens, and kids. The gifts in each category are sorted from least to most expensive. Gifts For Men: Men’s Memory Foam Slippers Price: $20.98 Give the gift of comfort and warmth with a nice pair of slippers. …
The Courier Presents: Our favorite entertainment of 2023
Share: Albums of the Year: Album: “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?” Artist: Lana Del Rey Why: I’m a huge Lana Del Rey fan. Her new album is some of her best work since her album “Norman Fucking Rockwell” in 2019. “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?” is filled with songs about grief, family, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It’s one of her most personal albums as she dwells on who she is and why. All year, I’ve had …
Christmas light extravaganza brightens up Hastings Ranch
Share: On a cold December night, off Valley View Ave. in Upper Hastings Ranch, the famous Charlie Brown house was displayed for the residents and visitors alike. Raymo Wong owns the house and loves the Peanuts gang. He and his wife, Virginia, designed the entire backyard, which consists of cardboard drawings of the Peanuts gang with a photo stand-in and a video screen playing the “Charlie Brown Christmas” TV special in their front window. People get to the Charlie Brown House by word of mouth. …
BLOTTER: Police remove disruptive commenter from Academic Senate meeting
Share: Monday, December 04, 2023 12:39 a.m.: Person reported their tablet was stolen from the quad. 9:35 a.m.: Person reported a transient possibly using drugs In parking lot 5 level 3. Officer responded and found no evidence of drugs before advising them to leave. 10:35 a.m.: Staff reports a student fainting of CEC-126. Paramedics responded to the scene but the student refused transportation to the hospital and was instead picked up by a family member. 3:17 p.m.: Staff reported seeing a suspicious man huffing something …
Cats and community celebrated at kitty crowning ceremony
Share: A four-month-old orange and white kitten, Parker gave a welcoming loud meow as guests entered the cafe. He’s not nominated for catnip crown today, but there is such a large commotion of people he can’t help but be excited to join in the festivities. “This is to highlight some of our resident kitties who have been here longer, a little more than we would have liked,” cafe operator Gwendolyn Mathers announced to the room of guests. “To show their great personalities and maybe a …
FAFSA Simplification Act aims to make financial aid more accessible
Share: As one of the nation’s premiere transfer schools-Pasadena City College and its students are majorly impacted by changes to the FAFSA applications in the 2024-25 FAFSA cycle-such as increases in federal grants and a streamline of the application process. The FAFSA Simplification Act was originally passed by Congress in 2020 with the goal of overhauling and simplifying the student financial aid process. This act changes the method of measuring a family’s ability to pay for college; the previous Expected Family Contribution (EFC) method has …
PCC’s Anti-War Club takes to the streets, demands ceasefire
Share: As conflict continues between Israel and Palestine, causing PCC students, led by the Anti-War Club, to take action to the streets of Pasadena City Hall. On Saturday, December 9th, PCC’s Anti-War Club worked in conjunction with Tempest Collective, an organization aimed to educate those unaware of global issues. Members from Tempest Collective began their teach-in by remarking that their objective is to aid this movement, not perceiving opinions. PCC Geography professor Hector Agredano commented on the significance of speaking out and hosting the teach-in. …