Share: The passage of a resolution by the PCC Board of Trustees in December 2023 that sets the goal for the college to be carbon free by 2030 faces roadblocks over the next six years, as PCC still relies heavily on fossil fuels in the everyday operations of the college. Both the Environmental Sustainability Club and Associated Students Sustainability Committee drafted and pushed for the resolution’s approval. It went through PCC’s various governing bodies for revisions and support before it was passed unanimously at the …
Episode 3: Art vs. the artist
Share: Separating art from the artist: Is it possible? Assistant news editor Sabrina joins host David to unpack what the phrase means today. Topics include canceling artists who have passed away, Kanye West, and whether separation is an absolute or an attitude. YouTube: Spotify: Follow:
Love or a free drink? PCC students navigate online dating
Share: As dating apps continue to evolve, students are potentially risking what it’s like to meet an untrustworthy partner through the internet. With dating apps like Tinder or the recently removed Omegle, 26% of its users are between the age of 18-29 years old. Students’ takes are diverse as they have their own unique opinions about these apps, and if they’ve never used them. The controversy behind why people are over dating apps is due to the abundance of predators and stalkers on the internet. …
Lancers softball increases confidence despite rocky season
Share: After a misfortunate 12-game losing streak the Lancers took another loss Thursday against Cerritos. However, despite the result, the team feels confident with their continuous progress as they work on building a stronger spirit of comradeship among the players. “I believe we are making progress,” coach Audriana Gutierrez optimistically said. She stated that it has especially been a challenge to build up the team after the number of returning players dwindled and they were left with many freshmen whom they had to introduce and …
The US’s TikTok ban is a sham
Share: After spending the last four years going back and forth on a potential TikTok ban in the US, it would appear the government is actually, and finally, poised to go through with it. This should come as no surprise to anyone paying attention, the right has demonized the popular social media app for years, and now they’ve got democrats agreeing with them too! Despite trying to use the allure of “protecting Americans’ data and privacy” the US government is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, …
BLOTTER: 11 students trapped in elevator
Share: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:02 a.m.: The Pasadena Police Department was notified of a red SUV recklessly driving in lot 11 near the Child Development Center. When the officer arrived the vehicle was unable to be located. 10:29 a.m.: A student reported being stuck in the elevator on the second floor of the C building. The officer and facilities personnel helped retrieve the student from the elevator safely. 12:07 p.m.: An officer conducted a traffic stop in lot 8. An Uber driver was warned …
Local Muslim community balances joy of Ramadan with sorrow for Gaza
Share: As Ramadan continues, Hedab Tarifi finds herself struggling to observe the holiday as she ordinarily would. Tarifi is an active member of her community, a devout Muslim, and the first woman on the boards of the Southern California Islamic Center and the Muslim Public Affairs Council. However, as a Gaza City native, her anxiety is centered on home as war is waging and her people are dying. “It’s the month that we focus on spirituality; it’s a month that cleanses the body and soul, …
Leave her alone! The internet’s royal obsession must end
Share: The internet has been in shambles ever since they realized the Princess of Wales had not been seen since January of this year. A scandal also took publications Reuters, The Associated Press, and others by storm when they had to retract what Kensington Palace claimed to be the first photo of the princess in months. Now let’s explore why we care about the monarchy and shouldn’t anymore, and why publications were hasty to risk their credibility. It was hard not to become somewhat invested …
The spotlight is finally on the women this March Madness
Share: The most electric tournament in all of sports returns for its annual display of Cinderella teams, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, and historic upsets. March Madness is the annual single-elimination basketball tournament in place to crown the NCAA national champion. The competition is held for both mens and womens basketball programs, though it seems the men’s teams are always in the spotlight, while the women are often overlooked on the national scale. This year though, has been a different story. This season has seen a boom in …
Octavia’s Bookshelf PCC pop-up celebrates diverse voices
Share: Nikki High beamed with excitement and pride as curious PCC students gathered around her popup table in the north patio of the CA building on Tuesday, March 19 to learn more about her local bookstore Octavia’s Bookshelf. Octavia’s Bookshelf is an independent bookstore in Pasadena founded by High to promote the joy and passion of literacy by sharing stories from BIPOC authors. It is named after award-winning author of New York Times Best-Seller “Parable of the Sower” Octavia Butler, who was a PCC alumna. …