Share: Men’s basketball had a short yet memorable spring session, including playoff thrillers and multiple accolades awarded to several players. All SCC awards were handed to Deen Abdur-Rahmann and Myles Watkins. Watkins had an incredible stint at Pasadena, starting all 31 games in his sophomore season while posting 18.2 points per game, granting him a spot on the Bellarmine University basketball squad, a D-1 university in Louisville. Deen Abdur-Rahmann will also continue his career at Azusa Pacific University. Abur-Rahmann posted 13 points per game, while …
Baseball skipper expects young Lancers to sharpen their spears next year
Share: Pat McGee is the head coach of Lancer baseball at Pasadena City College. Despite his years as the head coach, this year was challenging because many of his players were freshmen coming into their own. However, he was confident his young team, mostly freshmen, would grow and improve for a better season next year. “These young men transitioned extremely well. The freshmen did a tremendous job acclimating themselves to this level,” McGee said. “The day-to-day competition is much higher than what they’re accustomed to …
The reality behind reality TV is more grim than you think
Share: Since their inception, television and film have always somewhat functioned as a mirror held up to our current society, often reflecting where we are as a culture. In light of the three “Love Island” actors who took their lives in the past few years, as well as a third recent “Love Is Blind” contestant who is currently in the process of suing Netflix for traumatic experiences on the set, it has begun to raise many questions regarding the ethicality of reality television. Despite the …
Copa America comes to America
Share: The tournament only comes once every 4 years. The prestige is the highest in all of Southern America. That honor will once again be up for grabs to a handful of North American squads, as for the second time in the history of the sport, the Copa America comes back to the United States. The quadrennial soccer tournament has been rightfully dominated by South American teams despite CONMEBOL inducting North American teams since 1993. Neighbors Argentina and Uruguay have controlled the trophy for decades, …
Mickey Mouse ring or chokers: Haters won’t let the Dodgers win
Share: Even if you aren’t a fan of baseball, most people should know who the Los Angeles Dodgers are. A team filled with a rich history, consistent winning, and passionate fans, how can one not know about this team? When you’re as popular as the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, or Cubs, it’s easy to gain a large group of haters who wish nothing but pain and misery on that team. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ranked as the #1 most …
‘Beat LA’ is actually good for LA
Share: “Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA!” This is a chant that Los Angeles sports fans are all too familiar with. Some fans are annoyed with it, while others think of it as the biggest compliment. Typically, teams like the 49ers, Giants, Padres, and Celtics are the main ones who enjoy chanting this when hosting a Los Angeles team. I believe the chant is a great thing for the city for many reasons. The chant originally started back in 1982, during the Eastern Conference Finals …
Swing and no miss: PCC baseball breaks scoring record
Share: In a great display of offensive prowess, the Pasadena City College baseball team has put its name in the records of school history with an extraordinary performance on the diamond. Their game against Chaffey saw the Lancers amass a staggering 24 runs, marking the highest run total in 23 years for the team under the direction of Coach Pat McGee. The game showcased an offensive onslaught rarely seen in baseball. PCC’s relentless batting yielded 21 hits and an impressive 39 baserunners, capitalizing on 15 …
Cowardly Alito passes the buck to wife on flag controversy
Share: In a clear violation of the Code of Conduct for United States judges, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito flew an upside-down American flag, which is a prominent symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement, in front of his home in January 2021 while the Supreme Court was still contending with a 2020 election case. Despite this being a very obvious conflict of interest, Alito refused to recuse himself from any Trump-related court cases because he claimed that his wife was the one who put …
Sí se pudo! Latine graduation reinforces PCC as a Hispanic Serving Institution
Share: The Sexson Auditorium was Latine-fied Last Friday for the Latine graduation. Family, friends, and faculty all got together in celebration and support for our Latine student graduates and transfer students. Proud parents and guardians attended in masses to celebrate their children’s achievements and academic success at PCC. In a college that prides itself as a Hispanic-serving institution, it is events like these that solidify the community’s value within this institution. “PCC is a proud Hispanic-serving Institution and has been one since 1992. We serve …
There’s nothing neutral about ‘institutional neutrality’
Share: In a world increasingly fraught with political tension and social upheaval, the concept of “institutional neutrality” has become a convenient fig leaf for organizations looking to dodge accountability and controversy. Harvard University’s recent decision to reject calls for a stronger stance on social and political issues under the guise of neutrality is a prime example of this misguided and fundamentally political stance. Harvard’s leadership, in opting for neutrality, ostensibly aims to create an environment where academic freedom and open discourse can flourish unimpeded by …