Share: With the recent changes to Title IX’s policies, as well as a recent development amongst administrators in Pasadena City College’s Title IX department, PCC is going to see a noticeable shift in both protocol and the number of Title IX staff on campus in the fall. PCC, along with all other federally funded K-12 schools and campuses across the country, have until Aug. 1, 2024 to comply with these rules, effectively replacing the Trump era changes that were made to Title IX in 2020. …
A vegan’s guide to eating at PCC
Share: For vegans at Pasadena City College (PCC), navigating meal options can be challenging. While the campus dining scene is slowly evolving, finding vegan-friendly food requires some creativity and resourcefulness. This guide aims to help fellow vegans discover the best places to eat, both on and off campus, ensuring that dietary restrictions don’t compromise the enjoyment of your college experience. On-Campus Options PCC’s on-campus food options for vegans are, frankly, embarrassingly bad. If you’re looking for something more than a snack but don’t want to …
Here’s what’s planned for PCC’s 100th birthday so far
Share: As Pasadena City College (PCC) prepares for its 100th birthday in fall 2024, the college is planning for a full year of celebrations, gala’s, oral and written histories, fixing the mirror pools, renovating Sexson Auditorium and continued campus revitalization for the school’s next 100 years. “We’re very excited to be celebrating 100 years of PCC,” PCC Spokesperson Alex Boekelheide said. “This is clearly a major milestone in the college’s history. And we think it’s a good chance to really examine how far the college …
International court prosecutors are right to tell Netanyahu enough is enough
Share: Although it has already been eight months into the ongoing war in Gaza, the condemnation of Netanyahu’s crimes against humanitarian laws by the international community proves that justice, reason, and empathy are still prevalent no matter how fickle. This wave of efforts into the humanization and deliverance of justice for the Palestinian population has been much anticipated and is honestly the bare minimum. Nevertheless, the world has now awakened and has all eyes on Gaza and the injustices inflicted on its people. In a …
How culture pushes and empowers AAPI students
Share: As May comes to an end, we reflect on a month of celebration and recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. At PCC, this month offers an opportunity for students to reflect on and appreciate the diverse array of cultural elements that make up AAPI heritage from enticing cuisine to the nature and family dynamics of our classmates. When the AAPI members of the student body were asked what their favorite part of their own culture was, cuisine was the quickest answer that …
A loving family doesn’t have to start with marriage
Share: As the story goes, women can’t do anything without getting shamed and criticized. Each day consists of faulting women on something new that is either out of their control or not of their preference. When a woman chooses to embark on a life unparalleled to the traditional way, it’s considered wrong and sinful in the eyes of what may feel like a stronger judgment. Earlier this week, an Instagram mutual of mine made a post to her story that negatively targeted women who get …
With book banning on the rise, California risks following suit
Share: While Pasadena is pushing back on book censorship through participation in events like Banned Books Week, Huntington Beach, Fresno, and other cities across California are becoming the target of efforts to ban books in libraries and public schools. These cities are following a wider national trend in states like Florida, Texas and other predominantly conservative areas. “Book bans are incredibly effective,” said young adult author and national leader of Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) Maggie Tokuda-Hall. “They target places where books are most accessible—in …
Is WNBA momentum a movement or moment?
Share: The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season has kicked off, and the spotlight is on the rising stars from the most-watched women’s NCAA basketball tournament in its history. Athletes like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and numerous other talented women have earned their moment. But this is not just a moment. It’s a movement that needs the continuous support of the media, institutions, and fans to thrive beyond 2024. There was hype going into this year’s WNBA season and whether the women of …
AI in the classroom? Policy is still up to professors at PCC
Share: Throughout 2023, educators saw an incoming boom of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools and discussed how to prepare for its impact on their classrooms. Now, as we reach the end of the first full school year since AI came on the scene, PCC instructors have had to adjust their preparations in real-time. “It’s bad out there,” said Dr. Liesel Reinhart, who teaches Visual Arts & Media Studies at PCC. “We are getting a tremendous number of assignments turned in that use various types …
Idiot kicker’s stupid speech echoes the NFL’s history with toxic masculinity
Share: Harrison Butker is quite possibly the nation’s biggest idiot. No sane human being would stand in front of a room of college educated people and deliver a speech like that. Any sort of platformed human with a brain would be able to predict the national shitstorm that they’d face when beginning their commencement speech speaking of “bad leaders who don’t stay in their lane.” It’s been all over the news. All of his mentions about how women should be exclusively focused on becoming “homemakers”, …