Share: The Democrats are trying their absolute hardest to royally shit on their chances at winning this crucial election. When it came down to addressing one of the biggest concerns regarding her campaign agenda, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris had concerningly similar things as her predecessor to say about the ongoing invasion of Gaza. “With respect to the war in Gaza, President Biden and I are working around the clock, because now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done,” Harris …
Police search for suspect who attacked woman sleeping on campus
Share: A violent assault on the Pasadena City College campus in the early hours of Aug. 11 has left a woman hospitalized and prompted a joint investigation by campus and city police. In the early hours of Aug. 11, campus police responded to an incident involving a violent attack on the main campus. The police said that at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers were called to the east side of the E building exterior, where the female victim, who does not attend PCC, reported being violently …
Lancers stay unbeaten following late game heroics
Share: Last Friday night the audience attending the Lancers match versus the Moorpark Raiders was treated to a neck-and-neck stalemate capped off by a game-winner from sophomore midfielder Delilah Vazquez. Pasadena’s struggles to find the back of the net were apparent from the beginning and continued until the halftime whistle rang, with the Lancers exiting the pitch having not found a goal, but ensuring their opponent didn’t either. As halftime began, an opportunity suddenly opened up as the Lancers were rewarded with a penalty kick …
Lancers serve Bakersfield a doughnut, score 4-0 unanswered
Share: This past Tuesday evening on Aug. 27, the visiting Bakersfield women’s soccer team were treated to a new staple in the Lancers defensive unit, a big round doughnut holding the Renegades to zero goals. They were met with an aggressive and impenetrable wall of defenders along with an attacking volley sure to be remembered by Bakersfield. As the referee blew the first whistle, it was evident that this Bakersfield attacking force was no match for Pasadena’s team oriented efforts. The Renegades were swiftly met …
BLOTTER: Grand theft cart? ‘Stolen’ dolly was just borrowed by facilities
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, Aug 19, 2024 12:22 am: An officer responded to an individual north of the CA building. Individual was told to leave and obeyed. 12:32 am: An officer responded to an individual loitering at the stairs north of the C building. Individual was told to leave …
Episode Eight: Spring Recap + Farewell
Share: In his final episode hosting Let’s Talk, David is joined by editor-in-chief Sam to go over a few stories from each section this past semester. On top of highlighting staff writers, they discuss what it was like being at The Courier and the things they will miss most about being in the newsroom. Spotify: YouTube: Follow:
Summer means student transfers, but news never quits for Courier news editor
Share: A typical Monday in the Courier staff room during the semester starts with the student editors reading out story pitches for other writers to take on. For the past four semesters, Seamus Bozeman has been pitching each news story. He has been the news editor for the Courier since fall of 2022 when he accepted the role his second week of class. “A lot of new people came in,” Bozeman said, “…and we had to somehow fill these roles and news was just one …
Investigation: Deep dive shows PCC left Aquatic Center to degrade for years
Share: Over a several month investigation, the Courier sifted through documents, public records requests, interviewed Pasadena City College’s (PCC) swim coach and administration and pieced together a story that showed how the college avoided putting any money towards the Aquatic Center as it decided whether or not to move the pool altogether starting as early as 2016. However, before the college took up the position of not spending a significant amount of money towards fixing the damage at the Aquatic Center in 2016, it also …
From court to classroom, Myles Watkins is Male Athlete of the Year
Share: Participation versus engagement. Both share similarities in the beginning stages, but over time the results of both practices start to become visibly different. There is a contrasting level of focus, drive and enthusiasm behind the action of engagement. His discipline and engaging attitude is what separated Myles Watkins into the upper echelon of student athletes, leading him to becoming this year’s “Male Athlete of the Year.” Just a few weeks before graduation there were two more things that needed to be added to the …
High-scoring midfielder Charlie Gallardo is PCC’s Female Athlete of the Year
Share: First-year lancer Charlie Gallardo is the epitome of what a student athlete is meant to be. As a dedicated 4.0 student in the classroom to a determined and skillful player on the soccer field, Gallardo was rightfully named this year’s PCC 2023-2024 Athlete of the Year Award. The freshman midfielder had an impressive season this year with 10 goals and six assists overall. Half of which being game winning goals. But, to the humble Gallardo it came as a complete surprise to her when …