Share: Spider-Man is a worldwide cultural phenomenon like no other, from his signature costume to his quips and jokes. Every generation is familiar with at least some iteration of the web slinger. If you didn’t see Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland as their own respective Spider-Man on the big screen, now’s your chance! Columbia Pictures is celebrating its 100 year anniversary with a redistribution of all 8 live action Spider-Man movies. What’s not to love about our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? The character takes …
Antisemites must not be allowed to co-opt Gaza conversation
Share: As the movement for Palestinian liberation gains popular support around the globe, it becomes ever more imperative to keep that movement focused on peace and not retaliation. A complaint from the Anti-Defamation League against Berkeley Unified School District made news at the beginning of March, accusing district teachers of building an atmosphere of antisemitic bullying. Last week, the Courier reported on efforts by PCC clubs to support the BDS movement against Israel’s apartheid. In that story, we wrote that the ADL — which opposes …
Lancers softball ‘grinding through it’ in loss to Santa Ana
Share: The rough stretch continues for the Lancers softball squad, as they give up five runs in the 6th inning to Santa Ana and lose 6-4, their 16th loss in 17 games. Pasadena would struggle to find consistency, as the defense held the Dons to a one run showing for five innings, and held the advantage for most of the game due to a pitcher error that would bring in three runs. “You’re seeing kids that didn’t have success [in batting] the first couple of …
Hozier’s new EP ‘Unheard’ is too sweet to pass on
Share: Hozier’s newly released EP, “Unheard,” has taken hold of his fans and the internet in the best way possible. The release of this new ep has showcased a new, unexpected kind of writing and sound from Hozier that fans haven’t seen before. Displaying his perspective of real-world issues through his songs as well as a new perspective on love, his usual muse for his music, Hozier composes such unique and extraordinary pieces that deserve their own spotlight in this EP. The collection of his …
McDaniel is out at NBC, but corporate media is all-in on killing democracy
Share: NBC News’s decision to sever ties with Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, might seem like a step towards journalistic integrity, but the truth is that corporate media remains as complicit in MAGA attacks on American democracy as ever. The hiring and sudden firing highlight the inherent tension between journalistic objectivity and the pursuit of profit. In an era marked by intense polarization and heightened political scrutiny, corporate media organizations often find themselves walking a tightrope between serving the public …
It’s time to kill unpaid internships for good
Share: All internships should be a paid internship. Yet somehow, in the year 2024 we are still allowing students or early career professionals to do free labor. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 47% of internships were unpaid in 2022 and Pasadena City College has unpaid internships as listed opportunities for students. A brief history of the modern American internship can be traced to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 where a loophole in the act provided the opportunity …
BLOTTER: Saxophone player causes late night ruckus in Lot 5
Share: Monday, March 25, 2024 7:32 a.m.: A transient around the Child Development Center was reported by staff and was found fleeing when the officer arrived. 12:25 p.m.: A subject was reported flaunting a knife at two students in lot 4, level 5. The situation is under investigation. 12:51 p.m.: An individual with their hands down their pants in CEC was reported. 6:28 p.m.: Reports of an individual crying by the library were made, issues were resolved as the officer contacted parties involved. Tuesday, …
‘Invincible’ suffers from overcrowded, anti-climactic second season
Share: Soaring to the skies of a bloody start from its previous season, the animated superhero show “Invincible” adapts the comic book series of the same name, picking up on its devastating note with even more gory and thrilling moments of a passionately told story. With new characters introduced and old characters refurbished to become fan favorites, this new installation of the series showcases a new direction that can feel too bloated while still highlighting the captivating draws of the series, like the conflict of …
Episode 4: Ryan Liu Interview
Share: For the first ever interview on Let’s Talk, host David welcomes Board of Trustee-elect Ryan Liu. With the recent success of his campaign, Liu discusses his time going door-to-door, communicating with voters unfamiliar with PCC’s Board of Trustees, and what campaigns look like today vs. decades prior. Follow:
Sustainability resolution forces PCC to finally get serious on climate
Share: The passage of a resolution by the PCC Board of Trustees in December 2023 that sets the goal for the college to be carbon free by 2030 faces roadblocks over the next six years, as PCC still relies heavily on fossil fuels in the everyday operations of the college. Both the Environmental Sustainability Club and Associated Students Sustainability Committee drafted and pushed for the resolution’s approval. It went through PCC’s various governing bodies for revisions and support before it was passed unanimously at the …