Share: In less than two months, the 136th annual Rose Parade will commence driving down Colorado Boulevard while bystanders in the stands watch every rose-pedaled-designed float pass by. Every float is handled with the greatest care months before the event on New Year’s morning. Katie Rodriguez has volunteered for three decades for the Rose Parade. She knows firsthand the hard work and stress that goes into every year. “It’s just like an amazing experience to go down that parade route, and if you have the …
GALLERY: Big sister STEM talks inspire future innovators
Share: This gallery captures the Big Sister STEM Talks event held in the Circadian Room on the PCC Colorado campus on October 31, 2024. Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers in partnership with BlackSTEM, She.Codes, MESA, and the Freeman Career Center, the event brought together students and mentors for an inspiring day of discussion and networking. Attendees engaged in meaningful conversations, exchanged ideas, and shared experiences over refreshments, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere. Through these images, the gallery showcases the empowering impact of …
GALLERY: Halloween festivities through the lens
Share: This gallery captures the essence of Halloween, showcasing everything from eerie decorations to imaginative costumes. People of all ages immerse themselves in the spooky spirit, with scenes of trick-or-treating, community gatherings, and festive displays. The images highlight the excitement and creativity that define this holiday, as individuals come together to celebrate. Through these photographs, the gallery brings to life the thrill and joy that make Halloween a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Follow:
Students feel disappointment and uncertainty following Trump’s election
Share: As Aaron Iniguez saw the results come in for the election Tuesday night, he wasn’t surprised at President Trump being re-elected — but the margin by which Trump won the popular vote took him aback. “I was really disappointed with how Kamala performed [from] seeing her campaign,” said Iniguez, who is a political science major at PCC. “I already knew she was gonna perform lackluster and less than favorable. Overall, it was not surprising — but the numbers were very surprising.” Iniguez, 19, identifies …
GALLERY: Intense moments from Pasadena City College women’s soccer
Share: Pasadena City College’s women’s soccer team exhibits strong athleticism and dedication throughout their season. These photos capture intense moments from multiple matches, showcasing the players’ skill, teamwork, and drive on the field. From strategic tackles to powerful kicks, each image reflects their commitment to achieving victory. This gallery celebrates the passion and determination of PCC’s talented athletes as they proudly represent their college. Follow:
Votemos: PCC reflects on the impact of the Latinx vote
Share: Across the city of Los Angeles, streets are adorned with murals celebrating La Raza – or the Latinx community. It is a community that has not only cemented its roots in Southern California but has expanded its influence through every crevice of this big and diverse society. But when it comes to politics, voting means keeping one’s own cultural identity in mind. For Erika Hernandez, a third-year Accounting major who is a 2-year member of Equipo, voting has become more complicated with some of …
Voices from voters casting their ballots moments before polls closed
Share: It’s 7:59 p.m. on November 5 and the line to vote at the Creveling Lounge at PCC is out the door. A poll worker yells at those passing if they haven’t voted yet to get in line—before she closes the line for good. While this in-person voting center has been open for early voting since Saturday, these students and community members decided to get their voices heard right before the polls closed at 8 p.m. Call it procrastination or a last minute realization—here are …
Why PCC students should study abroad
Share: Pasadena City College’s Study Abroad program offers students the chance to earn college credits while studying the student’s major in other countries. According to PCC’s official website, the program allows students to study in locations such as Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This range of location options gives students a choice to find a program that matches up with their career goals. However, not a lot of students apply to PCC’s study abroad program mainly because it’s through a community college. There are plenty …
Halsey’s new album looks through her heroes to find herself
Share: Halsey released their fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator” on Oct. 25, 2024 and has really lived up to the role in the title by dressing up as past pop stars to promote the project. Impersonating people that inspired them in this fashion is original. To Halsey it is not simply playing dress up for one day, it is her exposing herself as an impersonator-type character who needed these role models to help them find themself while navigating a very hard life. They have …
Technology committee seeks instructors interested in AI closed captioning project
Share: The District Technology Committee is launching a pilot program in PCC’s Winter 2025 term to explore the possibility of AI close captions and transcripts of recorded materials, such as videos or professor’s recorded lectures. The committee is working with a grant from Echo Labs, a research laboratory developing AI-powered accessibility tools. The grant will allow them to work with up to 50 hours of recorded material. As of the committee’s meeting on Oct. 16, the committee is looking for instructors who would be interested …