Share: Decades after his boss at Lucky Supermarket told him he wasn’t “worth a shit,” James Aragon found himself working in higher education; an unlikely spark that changed the trajectory of his life. Newly elected Trustee James Aragon, who’s taking over Area 2 from Jim Osterling, has worked in higher education since that fateful day his journeyman dreams were shattered. Twenty-six of those 30-plus years were dedicated to Pasadena City College, where he was a full-time counselor and associate professor of college success courses. Now …
The tradwife trend sends women back in time
Share: Tradwives are setting women back decades. They disguise themselves in a-line dresses, and post aesthetically satisfying TikTok videos of themselves cooking. To be a traditional wife is to be a woman whose life is completely centered around her husband and dedicated to caring for her family. It sounds innocent enough, but if you look past this you’ll see the truth, internal misogyny and adherence to outdated gender norms. Influencers such as Nara Smith, and Hannah Neeleman have been accused of spreading tradwife as well …
For the first time ever, Area 6 gets a new board member
Share: Inaugurations for office can be an elaborate all-day affair but for the newly elected Pasadena City College Board of Trustees members, they took place in the early afternoon in a small conference room of the Jack Scott Building. The event was done before the bellowing lecture a floor above them wrapped for class. New board member Ryan Liu walked in wearing a commuter black backpack and a suit, smiling as if excited for the first day of school. But this time it’s to be …
In attempts to censor press, LA City Attorney puts police before the public
Share: In a democracy, the government serves the people. But in Los Angeles, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto seems to have a different idea. For Feldstein Soto, police interests come first and the public interest comes last. The City of Los Angeles has found itself embroiled in two lawsuits against Ben Camacho, a reporter for local news website Knock LA. His supposed crime? Obtaining over 9,000 LAPD personnel headshots through a lawful request under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). These headshots were provided by …
Something new is brewing in the Piazza
Share: Pasadena City College is unveiling a new coffee bar for students this week, Cafe Moto which can be found located inside the Piazza. It is a completely separate operation from the college and is run through the food vendor, Primo Nosh, according to PCC Spokesperson Alex Boekelheide. Cafe Moto comes as an addition to Cafe De Leche, another local coffee hotspot on campus, in the Galloway Plaza by the Shatford Library. Staff at the Piazza are preparing for the soft opening coming up, which …
What’s the big deal, it’s just the tip?
Share: To tip or not to tip that is the question. Does the server have to do anything specific to get your money or is it wraps from the jump and there’s no tip regardless of what they do? When the IPad does more work than the cashier should you still tip that 20%? Are you thinking about the employees in the back of the kitchen? These are just some of the questions that a lot of people, especially college students, think of when entering …
BLOTTER: Lamp thieves flee the flea market
Share: Monday, April 1, 2024: 12:09 a.m.: A transient woman was found near the R building by the officer. After being advised to leave by the officer, the woman packed her things and vacated the area. 1:19 a.m.: Officer found a suspiciously parked vehicle parked in lot 5, level 3. The officer then approached the owner of the vehicle who was asleep, asked them to leave, and the person complied. 6:35 a.m.: Cadet reported a camp of transients in front of room 101 of the …
Softball hunts for sport, finds second win instead
Share: Lancers softball was hungry for a win this week. In the players’ minds, they deserved it. During their recent string of losses, head coach Audriana Gutierrez has been focused on teaching the team to keep a strong mindset. The results were on full display this Tuesday when the Lancers blazed past local rival Glendale College, smashing their way to a convincing 11-3 victory. “Today felt 100% better,” Breanna Negrete said. Negrete was the first Lancer to score during the game, erasing Glendale’s initial lead …
Crisp Bacon performance leaves Huskies fried
Share: The Pasadena City College baseball team, led by freshman pitcher Joe Bacon’s stellar performance, showcased their unwavering determination by clinching a crucial home game victory against East Los Angeles College. The team prevented a sweep and injected renewed confidence in the final nine games of the regular season. Despite facing two consecutive losses against the Huskies, the Lancers were resolute to have a win in the series. The Lancers faced the Huskies on Saturday, April 6, at Jackie Robinson Field in Brookside Park for …
‘The Book Club Play’ cast and crew write their own chapter in PCC’s theater department
Share: On the opening night of the theater arts department’s spring main stage show, “The Book Club Play,” actors of varying backgrounds and experiences were surrounded by an audience in PCC’s CA Theatre. The audience wrapped around the disk-shaped seating area, on the stage was a carefully constructed set modeled after a modern home, further immersing the actors into the private world of a tight-knit group of friends. A little over a month before working together, all six main cast members waited in line for …