Share: A red, rectangular piñata that reads “PCC 100” hung outside the bridge between Lancer Pass and the Quad inside Pasadena City College. Children lined up in a single file to pull down the piñata with thinned strings instead of a bat, with each child pulling a string one at a time for the trap door to open. As the bottom fell out, the children ran towards the floor to pick up as much candy as possible. “This is Latin Heritage Month as well. So …
Pasadena loses a Starbucks, loses a Tommy’s, gains new Starbucks
Share: The old Starbucks on Hill Avenue has recently been shut down due to the company closing 16 stores across Los Angeles with the company citing “safety issues.” But nothing unsafe has been reported at this location, so why is it still shutting down? As of September 23, 2024 the location appeared on Apple maps with the hours posted: CLOSED TODAY. It also remains on Google, incorrectly stating it is open until 10:00 PM. When a Courier journalist visited the store on September 9, 2024, …
Dumb phone, dumb life: I felt stupid without my smartphone
Share: From having #FOMO to doom scrolling to now brainrotting, the social media lexicon continues to grow, and the buzzwords that float around social media begin to signal that something is wrong. As dramatic as it sounds, it’s a well known fact that social media is destructive to our health. It’s attacking our self esteem and body image, our attention span and critical thinking. These attacks place future generations in a vulnerable position. Just this past week Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that …
‘Megalopolis’ is a crime against humanity, but watch it anyway
Share: Drugs are bad kids, but if you’re Francis Ford Coppola, you take them to come up with something as batshit insane as “Megalopolis.” I can barely even bring myself to call “Megalopolis” a film. It is truly its own beast. I wouldn’t argue with anyone who thinks that this is the biggest piece of shit to ever come out in the history of cinema. If someone went into the cinema expecting “Megalopolis” to be the next “Godfather,” then they would be sorely disappointed. And …
Diddy’s arrest foreshadows the end of Hollywood as we know it
Share: The entertainment industry is fucked. While it’s no secret that Sean Combs is a disgusting freak who deserves every single thing that’s coming to him, the public eye is now starting to see the true impact of Diddy’s arrest when it comes to the fate of the rest of the entertainment industry. Much suspicion has been directed towards fellow celebrities, with some of them deleting any trace of social media presence following the arrest of Combs. That along with pre-existing footage of various celebrities …
‘A DIY Ethos:’ History prof on studying, skateboarding, and his identical twin
Share: Dr. Bradford Johnston is a history professor at PCC, but in another life he might have been a lawyer. So what stopped him? “I was set to enroll or matriculate in law school with my twin brother, and at the last minute decided not to do so. Perhaps I was having too much fun skateboarding,” Johnston said. Johnston remembers how, at age thirteen, he noticed many neighborhood kids skateboarding, saying, “I instantly thought that it was cool. I was intrigued.” Before this, his exposure …
Harris’ platform matters, not her racial identity
Share: The debate over Kamala Harris racial identity has been ongoing, but it’s become a bigger issue since she’s been in office. Why is it when a Black Person in a high position, their qualifications and identity are often questioned? Instead of focusing on their achievements, discussions shift toward their racial background. Rather than being recognized for their success, they’re penalized for being black, both personally and professionally. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Janet Jackson mentioned that she heard claims about Kamala Harris’ …
‘Monsters’ in media: Their trauma is not your drama
Share: Lights are on again in the Menendez home, and everything seems quiet, apart from the sounds of water hitting tiles, and the tense steps of Kitty Menendez walking throughout the house. Kitty opens the door to the bathroom and behind the curtain, it is revealed that there are two people in the shower, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, under the water sharing a kiss. Kitty stands horrified watching the scene, and the Menendez family’s life takes a turn. “The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” …
Undefeated Vikings send Lancers to Valhalla
Share: Pasadena City College fell to the No.3 California ranked Long Beach City College Vikings after a flash in the pan performance last Wednesday evening Sep. 25. During the first set, there was an extended break given to both teams as a set of lights had gone out for nearly 15 minutes. This did not slow Pasadena as they continued to score two straight points returning from break, and went to win the first set 25-12, with the teams energy being visibly vibrant. As the …
Newly formed Students for Justice in Palestine aims to educate and empower
Share: When Omar Khatib returned to college at age 28, joining a club wasn’t on his agenda. “I just wanted to get in, do my thing and go,” he said. That all changed when Khatib, who is Jordanian-Palestinian, learned about Pasadena City College’s newly formed chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). “There was no way I could say no to this,” he said at a club meeting in September. The club’s leadership—made up of President Anja Kelley, Vice President Diego Santoyo, Secretary Saira …