Share: TAG is an online application for the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, which offers California community college students guaranteed admission to participating University of California (UC) campuses. Those participating UC campuses in TAG are UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Through TAG, students can secure a spot at one of the six UC campuses before applying through the regular transfer process if they meet specific academic requirements. TAG requirements vary by UC campus, but generally …
GALLERY: Blooming with Servingness — Dr. Gina Ann Garcia at PCC
Share: On September 19, 2024, Dr. Gina Ann Garcia, a visiting professor from UC Berkeley, delivered a keynote address at Pasadena City College (PCC) during Hispanic Heritage Month, emphasizing the concept of “servingness” in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Garcia highlighted that merely meeting the enrollment requirements for HSI status isn’t enough; institutions must actively create environments where Hispanic and Latine students can thrive both academically and personally. She introduced her servingness framework, which encourages colleges to reform curricula, hire diverse staff, and develop strategic plans focused …
MCU casting failed Wiccan, not Joe Locke
Share: Marvel’s latest show, Agatha All Along, recently revealed the protagonist “Teen” played by Joe Locke to be Billy Maximoff, a.k.a. Billy Kaplan or Wiccan. Many fans are upset by the casting choice for his character due to the lack of ethnic accuracy. People have taken this as an opportunity to shame Locke for taking away Jewish opportunity, but this disappointment really needs to be expressed towards casting directors and higher project management instead. Wiccan in the comics is both Jewish and Romani, yet Locke …
‘Chaos Theory’ stomps on ‘Jurassic World’ franchise
Share: “Chaos Theory” is the sequel series to Netflix’s “Jurassic World’s: Camp Cretaceous”, a spinoff of the “Jurassic World” franchise. “Chaos Theory”, like every other “Jurassic Park” movie, focuses on a rich person who wants to exploit dinosaurs for profit while the protagonist aims to stop them, but this movie adds a new fascinating element that the films teased which was to show viewers a world adapting or struggling to deal with an infestation with dinosaurs. The cast consists of Darren Barnet who plays Kenji, …
CORE Scholars rise above the system
Share: Genesis Holmes is a second-year business major at Pasadena City College. Originally from Tennessee State University, a historically black college (HBCU), she came to California to continue her education at PCC. Through family members and her experience as a black woman, Holmes had always felt system-impacted, so she joined and took a leadership role in the Community Overcoming Recidivism through Education (CORE) program to highlight that experience and to have a voice for other marginalized groups, especially the roughly 4% of black students at …
Soccer continues conference conquest
Share: The Lancers defeated the shorthanded Huskies in a gritty 2-1 battle last Friday evening. Pasadena began the match on their heels following a quick burst of shots on goal from East Los Angeles in the first 10 minutes, but as the half continued the Lancers rebounded from their early mistakes and stood tall confident in their defensive effort to hold it at a 0-stalemate. “[ELAC] definitely put us under pressure,” freshman defender Jeremiah Alomo said. “But we’re very resilient and that’s exactly why we …
A paper crown prize for PCC’s ultimate Smash Bros. player
Share: Adorned in a paper crown fastened together with packing tape, Jose Chavez took his bottle of original-flavored Ramune and Super Mario Bros. mushroom-shaped candy container and held them up high in victory. These were the rewards of conquest for Chavez, who was the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament champion. The audience of 30-odd club members, some former opponents of his, applauded. Using only Dr. Mario, Chavez played in what could only be considered a surgical fashion, breaking down contestant after contestant on his way …
From The Archive: Sorry Class of 1960, still no jet powered motor scooters
Share: [Note, 2024: The 1960’s brought the continuation of the space age, a time when the world was fascinated with technological innovation and a vision of what the future would bring. Many imagined that modes of transportation would greatly shift in the next decades, envisioning flying machines such as the “unicopter,” “space cycles” and “jet powered motor scooters” dreamed up in this piece. After the postwar boom of the 1950’s and the approaching space race, the question on everyone’s minds was ‘what will the future …
GALLERY: Manmade objects in focus
Share: This curated collection of photographs captures a diverse range of human-made objects, from grand architectural feats to everyday items that showcase human creativity and innovation. The images feature urban landscapes, industrial designs, mechanical details, and artistic constructions, all standing as testaments to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of mankind. Each photo invites viewers to appreciate the beauty, functionality, and artistry that go into making the things that shape our world. Follow:
GALLERY: Women’s volleyball matches at PCC
Share: This gallery features a collection of photographs from the women’s volleyball matches held at the Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium on the PCC Colorado campus in September and October 2024. The images capture the dynamic action and teamwork of our athletes as they compete against various teams. Enjoy the moments of skill, determination, and sportsmanship! Follow: