Share: Colin Kaepernick’s blackballing by the NFL becomes an even bigger issue when players like Nick Bosa and Harrison Butker are freely allowed to display utter ignorance and bigotry. As a fan of the 49ers and as a Mexican-American, the decision of Nick Bosa to wear a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat on a postgame interview following the 49ers victory in week 8 is just preposterous. This isn’t the NFL’s first run with political discourse entering national news. Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the …
Only insane incels believe Megan Thee Stallion should be shot over sex
Share: The issue of violence against women, both physical and sexual, has been a key talking point in many modern and political social spheres. Society has made great strides in regards to creating safe spaces for female victims of violence to be candid about their experiences. The violent assault against one of the most influential modern rappers Megan Thee Stallion and the further backlash she received for not disclosing her past relations with her assaulter highlight how many in society still go above and beyond …
‘Drumming and Dreaming’: Nipmuc tribal educator harmonizes healing with storytelling
Share: As onlookers watched in silence, the rhythmic heartbeat of the Nipmuc tribe- the “people of the fresh water”- rippled throughout PCC’s Creveling Lounge, accompanied only by a singular yet intensely powerful voice singing a traditional greeting song in the Algonquian language. The conductor of this one-man tribal orchestra was Larry Spotted Crow Mann, who supplied the sonorous sounds of his traditional hand drum as well as the reverberant singing voice to pair alongside it. “The drum has a resonance that connects to the soul,” …
Lancers end regular season unbeaten for first time in decades
Share: The Lancers end their 50 year drought of an undefeated regular season following a 46-6 beatdown versus the LA Valley Monarchs this past Saturday. Emotions were high following Pasadena’s stomping of a victory over the Monarchs, securing themselves a perfect regular season. Players celebrated left and right, but understood the regular season was just that – the bigger goal of a championship is still a possibility. “Glory to God, going 10-0 feels amazing,” Sophomore defensive end Julius Ray said. “But going 11-0 sounds much …
‘I was completely lost’: First Gen Week provides needed support for students
Share: In celebration of their annual First Gen Week, Pasadena City College has been hosting a plethora of events in the FYE Pathways Center. These events include a resume workshop, a career panel, and a conversation on financial literacy, all focusing on the perspective of first generation students. Most of the people involved with organizing the events were first generation students themselves. At the panel, they aimed to inspire the first generation students in attendance by sharing their stories and career paths from community college …
These vendors claim to work for the LA Times. The Times has never heard of them
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) students have been targeted by individuals falsely claiming to represent the Los Angeles Times in an apparent scheme to sell unauthorized newspaper subscriptions. The perpetrators set up tables on campus, soliciting personal information and payment details while offering gift cards as incentives. According to the Los Angeles Times, the company has not authorized any staff or hired vendors to sell subscriptions on PCC’s campus. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Times said that the company generally does not conduct …
GALLERY: Diwali – Festival of Lights at Pasadena City College
Share: This vibrant gallery captures moments from the Diwali: Festival of Lights event hosted by the Desi Student Union at the Circadian of Pasadena City College, on November 5, 2024. Highlights include attendees engaging in henna art, enjoying traditional Indian cuisine, and participating in cultural activities such as diya painting. The images showcase the joyful and inclusive atmosphere, where students and community members came together to celebrate Diwali with music, food, and festivities. Follow:
Changing careers might mean becoming a student again—and that’s OK
Share: This article was written by Courier Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and originally published in EdSource. When I decided to enroll in community college, my goal wasn’t to get a degree — I wanted a new job. I have my bachelor’s degree in acting and was a professional actor until the pandemic. At 25, I was happy with my life as an actor. My calendar was even booked out for the entire year, performing in theaters across the state of Washington. A week before I was …
Math prerequisites are going away, get ready for AI tutors
Share: California Community Colleges (CCCs) have eradicated the majority of foundational math courses due to the passage of assembly bill 1705 in 2022 which was designed to combat inequities in college students’ placement and completion of coursework. With this new law, concerns about student outcomes have risen–leading to the recent development of MathGPT: an AI tutor announced on October 16th of this year, meant to bridge the educational gap left behind by this bill. Assembly bill 1705, in conjunction with AB 705, was introduced in …
Republican promises to protect victims of rape are mired in blatant hypocrisy
Share: Grappling with the outcome of one of its most controversial and divisive elections, America’s TV screens are flooded with a myriad of controversial campaign ads advocating for one candidate or another. Much of this recent backlash has been attributed to a series of ads run by candidate Juan Ciscomani, a republican politician running for the seat of Arizona’s 6th congressional district. In late September, Ciscomani published a series of political ads in which he clarified his stance on issues such as abortion and contraceptive …