Share: In the early morning hours of Monday, September 17, 2001 my life began at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. My parents were super excited to be parents again and had their personal happy moment with the birth of their youngest daughter, especially just 6 days following the aftermath of a terrorist attack on the country. From my parents and family’s world, the moment that I was born proved to them that beautiful moments can still happen, even in the wake of a …
Come along for a spooky stroll with Pasadena’s ghosts
Share: A tour group stood in the shadow of the old, abandoned YWCA building in the middle of Old Town Pasadena. The guide, Jenny Goodwin, pointed to the dark, empty windows. “I came across a thoroughly depressing word of the day,” she said. “The word is kenopsia. It’s the eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that’s usually bustling with people, but is now abandoned and quiet. It makes it seem not just empty, but hyper empty.” This was the Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour, a 2-hour …
Lancers run down Roadrunners to regain rankings
Share: Coming off a loss that ended the undefeated streak of the Lancers soccer team, Head Coach Francisco Cantero had to channel his inner Big Sean and try to bounce back against Rio Hondo. The Roadrunners are a team that, despite their record, played with the tenacity and aggression of an undefeated team while the Lancers looked to prove their loss was a fluke. “Coming off the first loss of the season, and this was our first conference game, so what we wanted to do …
‘The Smashing Machine’ knocks out expectations
Share: The Smashing Machine movie was based on the private life experienced by the two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, Mark Kerr, including his UFC career, personal hardships, drug addiction, friendship with Mark Coleman, and tumultuous relationship with former model, Dawn Staples. This movie followed the timeline during the 1997-2000 years. The film showcased topics covering the time when UFC was deemed violent, aggressive, dangerous, and with 36 states banning “no holds barred” fighting and cable providers refusal to air the fights. The biopic was centered …
BLOTTER: Solicitors solicited, police investigate
Share: Monday, October 13 8:17 a.m. – Facilities reported an individual harassing vendors in the Quad. They were confronted and advised. 9:08 a.m. – A Professor reported feeling threatened by a student acting hostile towards her during class. An Officer spoke to those reporting and the Dean of the department who spoke to the staff and the student. 11:37 a.m. – Staff reported an individual in the 2nd floor of the C Building who was entering classes and offices yelling at people. They were escorted …
Bad Bunny headlines Super Bowl: ‘You have four months to learn Spanish’
Share: In September of this year, the National Football League (NFL) announced Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, would be headlining the 60th Super Bowl in 2026. Many people took to social media to voice their opinions on the choice of artist, but his performance will undoubtedly be a beacon of resilience for the Latino community. The Super Bowl is considered one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S. from its popular teams, commercials, and halftime show, so the chosen artist that …
Trump plays the hero to save TikTok
Share: The ongoing battle continues to keep TikTok available in America as President Trump negotiates another extension. This past January, it was a race against the clock as users feared the end and it approached — with less than 24 hours to spare before Trump stepped in to save it again and played the hero. Due to Trump’s international ties and policy cuts, there has yet to be a final or a closing decision made, so tension builds between China and The United States The …
‘What are we doing wrong?’ How to build a healthy relationship in the modern era
Share: Ross Szabo looked back at the students gathered in the Circadian and opened with one question: “Are college students having more situationships or relationships?” A brief silence filled the room as students reflected on their own experiences before pulling out their phones to vote through a shared link. Moments later, the results appeared on the projector behind Szabo. The verdict? Situationships – and by a landslide. Laughter and knowing sighs rippled through the room, a shared acknowledgment of the modern dating scene’s blurred lines. …
With Bari Weiss, CBS will become the Fox News 2.0 we never asked for
Share: Recently, John Oliver harshly criticized Bari Weiss on Last Week Tonight, pointing out her history of misinformation and lack of experience in news coverage. Weiss, who has recently taken the position of Editor-in-Chief of CBS News after Paramount’s acquisition of The Free Press, has a long track record railing against cancel culture, censorship and is a self-proclaimed proponent of free speech and truth. However, from Weiss’ history with reporting, it seems that the only thing she’s acting in favor of is her own personal …
‘She’s Rhythm and I’m Flow’: Warriors slain by PCC women’s soccer
Share: With a 9-4 record, Pasadena City College women’s soccer team is looking to punch their ticket into the South Coast Conference tournament. To do that, the Lancers would need to win out, starting with a rematch against the Warriors of El Camino. A team that, despite the scores, comes to battle every game, and this game was no different. From the start of the game, it was clear that Robinson Stadium had been transformed into a battlefield. The overcast blocked any chance of sunlight, …