Share: It’s not the first time we, the public, experience anxiety due to an upcoming flight. The typical concerns revolve around preparation and transportation to the airport; should we pack another pair of shoes, check-in a bag or take a small carry-on? At worst, the biggest fear is usually a delayed flight, that was until we started seeing reports of doors flying out in mid air, and aircrafts losing their landing gear last year. To make matters worse, President Trump has made the foolish decision …
‘There are glitches that will be fixed’: U building opens to mixed reviews
Share: This semester PCC’s U-building has officially reopened to the public, with a variety of science classes already taking place inside. Faculty and students were asked about their opinions of the new building which prompted mixed reactions on the building and how moving the health sciences and natural sciences divisions classes were handled. Anatomy professor Teresa Trendler is currently the only natural sciences professor to have moved into the U-building since its reopening, making her classroom the only one used currently for instruction. She gave …
Political Dissident: Trump’s first month foreshadows disaster
Share: It has been a month since Donald Trump took office as president of the United States. In that month, he has signed upwards of 65 executive orders, has threatened to take over multiple countries, and has given more authority to a South African billionaire than ever before seen in US politics. Trump has precisely and effectively whittled down those in the white house who may disagree with him, and has surrounded himself in unprecedented ways with yes men who will bow down to him …
Everything you need to know about the Oscar controversies and whether or not they are valid
Share: Over the years The Academy Awards have lost its prestigiousness and credentials due to its plethora of snubs and award show scandals. Even its nominations have made movie fans ditch the Oscars altogether. This year, three out of the 10 best picture nominees have been facing backlash. With just 2 weeks away from the Oscars, the conversation around these controversies are growing. The Brutalist Most recently “The Brutalist” has been facing controversy around the use of AI in the film. In an interview with …
Cynthia Erivo was never the problem, it’s Jesus Christ Superstar’s blasphemy against Religion
Share: Cynthia Erivo of “Wicked” fame has been under fire for her role of Jesus Christ in an upcoming Hollywood Bowl production, but it isn’t her fault. That blame falls on the casting director and the heads of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, who see religion as a joke feeding off the controversy they get for their blasphemous decisions. Religion in Hollywood is always such a hypocritical subject, they either show respect in order to avoid having their films banned in certain regions or ignore them because …
Altadena sees guest dwellings as first step to rebuilding
Share: Altadena saw 17 percent of its structures destroyed in the Eaton Fire and 65 percent of those were single family homes. As residents begin navigating the difficult process of rebuilding, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have become a way for wildfire victims to get through the biggest hurdle: starting. The 2021 HOME Act (SB-9) allows for single family homeowners to build a second residence, an ADU, on their property as well as splitting their lot into two equal parcels, according to Los Angeles County Planning. …
PCC community fights to rebound from Eaton Fire catastrophe
Share: Over 650 students and 100 employees at PCC have lost their homes due to the recent Southern California wildfires, and PCC has provided housing for 50 families during the recovery period. After the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, 2025, only to be contained after 24 days of burning, Pasadena City College students and staff who were impacted by the fires have been fighting to regain a sense of normalcy. “More than a month has passed since one of the worst …
Faculty respond to ‘Dear Colleague’ warning letter from the Department of Education
Share: A letter from The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to a range of educational institutions claims diversity programs violate federal law, prompting responses from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office and PCC’s faculty. On February 14th, the letter from the Office of Civil Rights titled “Dear Colleague,” was received by a variety of educational campuses, including community colleges. The author, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the DOE, Craig Trainor, asserts his expectation that campuses uphold Title IV within programs. However, in opposition …
State and local governments unite to give Altadena stable ground after Eaton Fire
Share: More than a month has passed since the devastating Eaton Fire tore through the region, and Altadena is now in the midst of a two phase plan to assist residents in rebuilding their properties through a rapid influx of government and local assistance. Los Angeles County Public Works and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working in tandem to remove the debris left by the fire. Phase one where the EPA removes hazardous material from the area finished this week according to a press …
DOGE-Ball: Loyalty is the name of the game
Share: Donald Trump and his administration have once again pushed the boundaries of political power with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which eerily mirrors the actions a fascist would take in attempting a coup d’etat. Within a month, Musk, the world’s richest man, and his team have cut, fired, and dismantled government programs and employees, all in the name of cost-cutting. However, DOGE is really just a fast-paced plan to deconstruct the government and rebuild it into an entity with nothing but unyielding …