Share: For the record: In our article “PCC settles suit with former dean fired for allegedly violating hiring rules” published on March 26, 2025, we incorrectly stated that Dyan Miller was fired from Las Positas College. In fact, Miller left Las Positas College in 2015 after allegations of unprofessionalism and favoritism. She was not fired. We regret the error and apologize for any confusion. We correct our mistakes. If you believe we have made an error of fact or omission, please contact us. Learn more about our corrections policy. Follow:
Faculty and students taking wait-and-see approach to new AI policy
Share: The PCC Academic Senate discussed passing a new policy regarding the use of AI in the classroom at their meeting on March 10, but a policy is not expected to be devised until after the 2025 spring semester. According to Boarddocs, the official website for all PCC board meetings, the AI policy will draw a clear line on AI and academic dishonesty and assist students and teachers with navigating AI as a potential resource. As for limits on AI as a classroom tool, it …
FEMA hiring local residents to assist with wildfire recovery
Share: Recently the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a job advertisement directed towards local residents in Los Angeles County to support wildfire recovery efforts following the horrid destruction caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Found in the advertisement were employment opportunities open to the general public in multiple departments such as Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field Training Operations, Hazard Mitigation, Human Resources, Individual Assistance, Interagency Recovery Coordination, Information Technology, and Public Assistance and Planning. New hires will be directed to aid …
Trump’s climate policy is just another get rich quick scheme
Share: Climate change is becoming a bigger and bigger issue and evolving, causing a chain reaction of severe weather like wildfires and storms. On Trump’s first day back in office, he withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Treaty. He signed to let natural disasters worsen. A study shows climate change made conditions more intense for the recent California wildfires, with drier and warmer weather. The storms that took over the midwest over the weekend of March 14th killed at least 42 people with violent …
Editorial: Colleges must protect students and scholars from deportation
Share: “It seems like a dream, but, as you all know, we Nisei students—that is, the American-born Japanese—soon will be no longer with you.” These words were written by PCC student Tamio Fujimoto, and published in the Courier in 1942, ahead of the mass-internment of Japanese Americans. The same words echo eerily in the present. Once again, our government is targeting individuals based on national origin and political expression under the guise of national security. The recent deportation of Brown University professor Rasha Alawieh and …
False alarm in Piazza wakes up morning crowd
Share: The fire alarm went off in the piazza around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, but it ended up being a false alarm. According to campus security, while the alarm was still going off, the vents were closed and it was just smoke. They did say they would be checking things out more to make sure there wasn’t any immediate danger and informed students present in the piazza that if there was, he would need to evacuate us. Shortly after, the alarm stopped. Chelsea Morales, a chef …
Trump’s airstrikes provoke Iran at Yemen’s expense
Share: On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Associated Press reported that the United States bombed Yemen two nights in a row, claiming to target Houthi leaders in the capital of Sanaa on Saturday, March 15. President Donald Trump warns Iran in supporting Houthi activity in the Red Sea. Trump has found himself in the midst of chaos once again. Orders of airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in the deaths of 53 people and the injuries of 100 civilians. On the second night of airstrikes, US …
Lancers extend unbeaten conference streak with victory over Mesa
Share: Pasadena edged past San Diego Mesa with a close 12-9 win this past Friday. Two-time state champion Lancer alumni Rebecca Tzouwas was in attendance, supporting her alma mater and sister Beatris. A program that hadn’t reached banner status since her departure from the school was fueled by her avid support. “For me, [supporting the team] is the biggest thing,” Rebecca said. “Even if they lose a point.” Beatris brought pride to the Tzou last name by winning both her bouts against San Diego’s third …
Ye’s desperation for attention puts his own kids at risk
Share: The Ye controversy never ends and his latest song “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” featuring Diddy and his daughter North West is no exception. West decided to put his eleven year old daughter on a song with a known predator to get his name back in tabloid headlines. Ye released a song on X featuring Diddy, Diddy’s son “King” Combs, Jasmine Williams, and his daughter North West. In retaliation, Kim Kardashian took legal action demanding a cease and desist against the song. She …
University Day showcases colleges, career opportunities, and counseling
Share: As transfer season opens once again students were invited to participate in PCC’s spring University Day in the quad. With more than 60 representatives in attendance, University Day aimed to answer questions and expose students to different college options. Along with the college representatives, PCC’s Health Services and Transfer Center were in attendance to check students in, give out food tickets and guide students in seeking information regarding degrees, opportunities, and careers. PCC’s transfer and honors counselor, Alejandra Viveros, emphasizes the importance for students …