Share: The Mario franchise has come a long way from a simple Donkey Kong arcade game. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” does a fantastic job of displaying every aspect of the Nintendo universe, from the comedy to the animation, to the soundtrack, there was no visible weak spot. Recently after quitting their steady plumbing job, Mario and Luigi,who are played by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, test their luck and attempt to start their own plumbing company. With hardly any success and limited external support, …
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Something for everyone in late maestro’s music
Share: Rarely do artists of any discipline have the privilege to explore their interests with as much international attention and critical acclaim as Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. Ever since the world first met Sakamoto as a member of the electronic trio Yellow Magic Orchestra, he routinely reinvented himself without losing sight of what made him an exciting and multifaceted talent. Last month, after his third fight against cancer, Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away at 71. When the news broke out, multiple publications and news outlets had …
PCC athletics dean on leave during ongoing investigation
Share: PCC Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics (KHA) Dean Dyan Miller was placed on administrative leave in January after a leaked email allegedly exposed a violation of the school’s hiring policies. On Dec. 14, 2022 eight KHA faculty members presented a vote of no confidence for Miller in a public comment delivered during the Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting by KHA professor and coach William Moore. “Dean Miller facilitates divisiveness and disunity in the division where good, productive and close relations used to exist,” Moore said …
Lancers will have a double with 17 runs, please!
Share: On Friday, the Pasadena City College softball team faced Compton College at Robinson Park in a doubleheader for what turned out to be both shut-out games combined with the mercy rule applied. Pasadena came into the game with a 16-10 record but carried over the stinging loss against El Camino the day before and wanted to make up with a solid game back home. The opponents were Compton College which came into the game with an abysmal 0-14 record. The Compton Tartars have only …
Let’s Talk Episode 3: Nashville, Narcan and Academic Senate
Share: Published April 5: In the third episode David and Sol welcome news editor Seamus, and talk about Trump’s indictment, Narcan, the tragic Nashville shooting and mental illness, and the latest PCC Academic Senate debacle. Follow:
Let’s Talk Episode 2: Philly contamination, LAUSD and Condoms
Share: Published March 29: This week, David is joined by fellow staff writers Kat, Dante, and Michael, who go over water contamination in Philadelphia, the Montebello tornado, and the latest LAUSD strike. Follow:
Let’s Talk Episode 1: The Oscars, Willow and Trump
Share: Published on March 22: In the first episode of Let’s Talk, hosts Sol Rodriguez and David Sosa go over various topics, including a recap of the 95th Academy Awards, a discussion of an ongoing lawsuit against a local fertility clinic, and whether or not Trump will be arrested this week. Follow:
Willow Project: See Alaska before there is nothing left
Share: I went to visit Alaska early in 2023. The amount of wildlife and untouched natural beauty was breathtaking. Future generations will not be able to enjoy Alaska’s natural beauty like I did. The scenery, the animals, the history, the food, the landscapes and the peacefulness are all reasons people choose to visit Alaska. With the Willow project in place, visitors will no longer be able to enjoy the scenery. Visitors will not be able to go on wildlife tours in Alaska. Harming the planet …