GALLERY: Crossing over at Caltech

Share: Crossing Over is a public exhibition that explores the intersection of science and art, featuring 250 objects from the Caltech Archives. It showcases how scientists and engineers use art to discover and communicate, and how artists draw inspiration from science. The exhibition is spread across six locations, including three galleries, and moves from the vast universe to the microscopic world, concluding with an installation by artist Helen Pashgian. Follow:

Counting blessings, counting wins: Lancers streak continues into conference play

Share: The Lancers soccer squad has reached five wins in a row on Friday after a fast-paced victory over the Bakersfield College Renegades. But it was the timing of the win streak more than anything else that elevated this victory into a critical one. Yes, the Lancers had won the last four matches. But with the beginning of conference play scheduled for Tuesday, Friday’s match could change the tone of the whole season. Win, and the Lancers would be carrying the velocity of five wins …

GALLERY: Pasadena pet moments

Share: In Pasadena, pets are cherished members of the family, and the photographers of PCC Courier often capture them through beautiful portraits. Dogs, cats, birds, and even rabbits are frequently the stars of these photoshoots. The photographers highlight the unique personalities of each pet, creating heartwarming images that celebrate the animals themselves. Whether playful or serene, each portrait tells a special story of companionship and love. Follow:

From the Archives: College concert celebrates the end of WWII

Share: [Editor’s Desk, 2024: At this point in May 1945, Pasadena Junior College had planned an eventful week for the students. Our top story from this edition covered five women from PJC, one of whom would be crowned “queen of the wartime carnival” at the Hawaiian Paradise Ball. But there were other events happening all the way across the world. World War II had begun to come to a close. Germany had surrendered only a few days prior, on May 7. The war engrossed the …

PCC celebrates centennial with cakes, concerts and candy

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 …

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 …

GALLERY: Pasadena ArtWalk through the lens

Share: The 6th Annual Pasadena ARTWalk, held on September 21st and 22nd, 2024, showcased over 180 artisans in Playhouse Village. Attendees explored a vibrant mix of handmade artistry, including visual art, photography, fashion, and jewelry. Captured by PCC Courier photographers, this gallery highlights the excitement of the event, celebrating creativity and community spirit. Relive the unforgettable moments through our curated photos! Follow:

‘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 …