BLOTTER: Stranger catcalls students while throwing money

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, March 3, 2025 5:30 a.m.: An officer asked a person in Lot 1 to leave. They complied. 8:00 a.m.: A person was yelling and screaming at Jameson Amphitheater. Officers spoke with them, and they were released. 8:56 a.m.: A staff member reported someone making inappropriate comments and …

Pasadena center fielder walks it off in extra innings against Compton

Share: The Lancers defeated the Compton Tartars with a memorable walk-off win in extra innings last Saturday.   Starting pitcher Connor Campbell began the evening inaccurate, striking a Compton batter and walking a runner in with the bases loaded at the top of the 2nd innings. This would be the first and last time Campbell would allow a run though as he proceeded to produce four scoreless innings that kept a dormant Lancer offense in the game.  “I didn’t have my best stuff,” Campbell said. “I …

Political Dissident: Elon’s government mooching leaves lingering musk

Share: Elon Musk is a character unlike anything we’ve seen before in U.S. history. He’s managed to worm his way into the Oval Office, seemingly becoming a fixture in the hearts and minds of the GOP. His title as a “special government employee” is an affront to the very laws and legal precedents designed to address conflicts of interest. The person most enamored with the father of 14 (from four different women) is, tragically, the most powerful person in the country: Donald Trump. Just last …

Musk’s stupidity unites Trump’s cabinet against him

Share: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has successfully sacked over 30 government programs in two months without any pushback from Donald Trump or Cabinet members, but after a tense cabinet meeting on March 7 with clashes between Musk and members, an implosion within the Executive branch is inevitable. During the cabinet meeting, Musk directly collided with at least two cabinet members over the number of employees they had fired from their departments. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy were both …

AI that monitors dissent proves dystopia has arrived

Share: As consumers continue to be enticed with new iterations of technology, now powered with Artificial Intelligence; Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the government will also use AI to “catch and revoke” student visas. The government claims their objective is to combat antisemitism but at its core, this move threatens anyone that opposes the Trump administration. The constitution states it plainly: “we the people” have rights on US soil, regardless of immigration status. While some may disagree, revoking a student’s visa for their …

HERSTORY exhibit highlights PCC women who paved the way

Share: PCC held an exhibit, called HERSTORY, honoring the women in the lives of PCC faculty and students in celebration of Women’s History Month on March 12.  The HERSTORY exhibit was on display in Lancers Pass. Despite the heavy rain, the empowering stories of the friends and relatives of PCC students and faculty were showcased in this exhibit.  “I believe that as women, we bring so much to this planet, to life, to existence, and I think that should be honored,” said Jayme Chuton. “I …

Students shape mental health through Clay and Calm

Share: On March 6, a rainy Thursday afternoon, a room full of PCC students attended the clay sculpting session at the Circadian. PCC is taking innovative steps to support the mental well-being of its students by hosting a unique clay event on campus. This event aims to provide students with a therapeutic outlet through the art of clay molding and sculpting, helping them cope with stress and improve their mental health.  International success coaches Leslie Jimenez, Brianna Perez, and Kathy Ngoc Hong worked together to …

Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush

Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …