Share: Last week, the quad was populated by PCC students, both new and old, eager to see everything the cliques of PCC had to offer during Club Rush. Club Rush is an event where all of PCC’s clubs come together to teach people new cultures, to help them out with extracurricular activities, and to offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. As for those who weren’t able to make it or find a club they were looking for, don’t wait until the …
PCC reaffirms its ‘servingness’ to the Latine community on campus
Share: Members of the Hispanic Serving Institution proudly wearing ‘Somos PCC’ shirts with vibrant lettering filled the Creveling Lounge, as well as groups of diverse students gathered at the tables enjoying a traditional hispanic breakfast, chilaquiles, in honor of launching HSI week at PCC. To be a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), 25% of the undergrad population needs to identify as “Hispanic”, Pasadena City College surpasses this statistic with over 46.5% of its population identifying as Latina/e/o/x and Chicana/o/x. Last week, preceding the start of …
Staying paw-sitive at Pup Culture’s puppy yoga
Share: In an eventful morning of giggles and woofs, Pup Culture Dog Rescue hosted puppy yoga at the Langham Huntington on a beautiful Saturday morning on September 13th. Pup Culture’s puppy yoga wasn’t your typical calm and serene yoga class. The Langham’s courtyard was bursting with excitement from these 5-7 month old puppies, as well as the folks who were thrilled to start their day with the perfect balance of joy and calmness. The beginner-friendly class started off with some basic poses such as the …
Photo Gallery: Photos of the Week
Share: Every week, the Photojournalism class will pick the top five photos that were taken for Courier assignments. Stop by and check out the updates. Week 2 — Top 5 Week 1 — Top 5 Follow:
Comets fall out of orbit as men’s soccer continues their season-opening win streak
Share: PCCs lancers won their match 3-2 against Palomar college’s comets on Friday, Aug 29, creating a 3-game win streak to start off the season. Just 21 minutes in, midfielder David Canales made the first goal of the game assisted by forward Soleman Alveno-Donofrio. The goal came as a rebound after Canales and Alveno-Donofrio one-two’d their way through Palomar’s defense and Alveno-Donofrio’s shot at the net was blocked by comet goalie Amanueal Kidanemariam. The lancers kept the pressure on throughout the rest of the first …
A complete collection of highlights at Pasadena’s Front Row Card Show
Share: It was a bright, sunny day outside the Pasadena Convention Center. A long line filled with enthusiastic card collectors and vendors for the Front Row Card Show, a biannual event. As they were waiting, those leaving paraded their souvenirs, leaving those still waiting to enter in awe. Some were eager to hunt the rare collectibles of their wildest dreams; others hoped to trade what they had for something better. One card collector, John Pena, took advantage of the opportunity to trade in unwanted cards …
PCC makes Santa Monica Corsairs walk the plank
Share: Lancers breezed through a 3-1 victory against the Santa Monica Corsairs last Friday. The Hutto-Patterson gym vibrated with cheers and celebratory chants in a sea of white and burgundy gear. Lancers came in with nothing but a victory on their minds as they continuously racked up points only minutes into the game. The teammates patted each other on the back and exchanged encouraging words. Their big goal wasn’t just winning, but to be the best version of their athlete-selves. “We are focused on being …
Indigenous artists use Tradiciones to support undocumented community
Share: Stencils of doves across the room accentuate the poignant art hung on the walls. Laughter and joy are vividly felt across the venue. Last Thursday evening, folks of all walks of life gathered to create a third space and offer resources to the community, expressed through art. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hands Up Gallery (HUG) created a space to bring awareness and raise funds for families affected by ongoing ICE raids. “We really wanted to show the reality of Hispanic heritage, like, …
Lancers settle for 1-1 draw in dogfight against Bulldogs
Share: The Pasadena City College men’s soccer team entered Tuesday afternoon’s matchup against Allan Hancock College riding a wave of early season momentum, looking to extend their perfect 3-0 start. However, the Lancers were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in a physical, tightly contested game on their home pitch at Robinson Stadium. From the opening whistle, the match was a defensive chess match. Both sides played with intensity, limiting quality scoring opportunities and keeping each other at bay through the first 45 minutes …
Cruising J-Town: Nikkei history through car culture
Share: A rose-quartz 1989 Nissan 240SX sits at the entrance of the room. In the center, a black 1956 Ford F-100 pickup flashes a red hemi engine, and tucked in a corner an elegant eggplant colored 1951 Mercury Coupe, are quietly waiting to be discovered. In a room filled with custom cars, vintage gear and other Nikkei memorabilia, a photo of Hikotaro Yamada, a World War I Navy veteran, stands out on display in the gallery. Yamada is pictured dressed in his military uniform exiting …