Share: Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to kick off October than to attend a creepy fright night with Count Dracula. PCC’s Mainstage Theater presented the vampiric tale throughout this month, with performances from Friday, October 17 to Saturday, October 25. Suzanne Jenner-Hunt, the director of PCC’s fall production, took a modern spin on the classically told tale of Dracula. She pinpoints feminism as one of the leading inspirations for the play by casting Doctor Van Helsing as a woman. The creepy …
Battle of the brushes: PCC’s Art War was a mission success
Share: On the glorious day of October 21st, the battle of the century took place in the quad of PCC, and to make matters worse, it was a civil war. The feud began in a meeting of the art club, where members prepared for the art war by picking a team after a long discussion. The final two options were kraken vs giant squid or count chocula vs boo berry, and just when it looked to going in the kraken’s favor, an argument was proposed …
Acai and Afrobeats: Melanin Monday plants connections at PCC
Share: On October 20th, students filled the Black Student Success Center for fresh acai, also sitting down at tables littered with papers, pens, and art supplies in the quad, ready to create something that expressed who they were, or wanted to be. . Melanin Monday, a series of events that the BSSC holds, invites students of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate community. The different events allow for creativity and culture to intersect with the variety of students that may not feel otherwise seen. …
‘Legends: Z-A’ catches Pokémon players off guard in a new Mega Adventure
Share: After a 2 year hiatus, Pokemon officially returns with their brand new title “Legends Z-A”. Set in the fictional Lumiose City (inspired by France), players enroll in a tournament dubbed the Z-A Royale. There they meet new friends and catch Pokemon in areas dubbed wild zones while trying to make their way to rank A. Along the way they are caught up in a mystery involving a pokemon named Zygarde and help a detective named Emma solve the case. A big positive is character …
Trash talk at ‘AirTalk’: OC public discourse gets ugly
Share: At the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana in September, prolific radio host Larry Mantle moderated a live broadcast of ‘AirTalk’ focused on the changing face of Orange County, both politically and journalistically. The discussion began exploring how local reporting has evolved, but then quickly devolved into a heated exchange on a split interpretation on whether the county’s apparent shift to purple in the 2024 election reflects a lasting political realignment. An intriguing deep dive into the topic soon turned hostile, drowned out by threats …
‘Black Phone 2’ leaves moviegoers grabbing onto their seats in suspense
Share: In the horror movie genre, sequels are frequently only seen as a cash grab and tend to receive harsh criticism as they are often not needed and more often than not are subpar. Creating a movie that follows up an amazing first part has come to be very difficult. “Black Phone 2” managed to improve in almost all aspects that a horror movie needs as it leaves viewers with an eerie and daunting feeling throughout the film. Director and screenwriter Scott Derrickson delivered a …
Applications open for aspiring geology students to dive into marine science
Share: A new opportunity named the “PCC Summer Ocean Science Research Program” is being initiated by the college’s STEM department using the $500,000 grant they received from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year grant will provide 16 students each year with hands-on experience in marine science and inspire them to pursue further education and careers in the field. To qualify, students will need to be enrolled or have completed one of the following by the end of the fall semester: Geology 1 (Physical Geology), …
Undocuweek reminds PCC that empowerment begins with being seen
Share: Undocuweek at Pasadena City College brings together art, activism, and community to emphasize the experiences of undocumented and mixed-status students. Through creative expression and education, the week aims to spark visibility across the campus. This year’s Screen-Printing Party on Thursday, October 16, at noon, co-hosted by BSSC, Pride, APIDA, and MOCAN, showcases that spirit of empowerment. Students were invited to bring T-shirts, tote bags, or other fabric items to be printed with designs that symbolize identity; a hands-on act of resistance through art. “We’re …
‘Democracy requires our rage’: Pasadena wants No Kings in America
Share: “We have to fight back. And that’s what this is about. There are millions of people in the United States who are in rallies just like this. Saying ‘no’ to kings in America,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu atop the steps of Pasadena City Hall on October 18 at the No Kings Day protest “No Kings! No Kings! No Kings!” Chu chanted, her words echoed by the roaring gathering of demonstrators that were just a handful of people hours before. “And how dare he? This …
Victoria’s Secret Angels earn their wings the second time around
Share: The 2025 Victoria’s Secret fashion show is the second show in their new rebrand era, and the one thing that helped them be back on the map were fan-made edits of highlights from the show that flooded feeds. The company missed the mark yet again, not understanding that the glitz and glamour were not the issue. It was the portrayal of who got to be glamorous and glitzy. Trans women, women of color, plus-sized women, and disabled women wanted to be a part of …