New gen K-pop idols are reforming the industry

Share: “I’m fucking proud to be part of the LGBTQ+ community!” declared Bain, member of K-pop group Just B, at their Los Angeles headline show on Tuesday, April 22. This unapologetic and very public coming out moment is what K-pop has been needing in order to keep moving forward progressively and maintain its global status. The industry’s labels/management companies are notorious for being incredibly strict on their idols’ public image in order to keep up appearances. In recent years, however, the corruption within this industry …

It would be a sin to miss the cinematography of ‘Sinners’

Share: After its third weekend in theaters, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” continues to prove there is something special about this movie, even though not everyone will be able to see it. Despite breaking records for an original film, audiences were split between the theatrical plot and the discourse around its character’s role and their story. Understanding we can’t please everyone, the negative critics miss the point, ‘Sinners’ is a cinematic event, a film to experience on the big screen. Set in Mississippi during the Jim Crow …

PCC students cook up culture and conversation with ragu alla bolognese

Share: Aprons were tied, pots were heating up, and bottles of olive oil and wine stood ready on countertops as PCC students transformed their home kitchens into lively Italian classrooms. Students got a flavorful taste of Italian culture the night of Wednesday, April 30, without ever leaving home. The event was part of International Culture Week, a campus-wide celebration that highlights global traditions through food, music, language and art. Hosted annually at PCC, the week invites students to explore cultures from around the world.  PCC …

Godzilla gathering considers deeper meaning behind the monster

Share: Films have been an outlet for cultures, such as The Color Purple, The West Side Story, and 12 Years a Slave. The Japanese Social Club used Godzilla to explain how Godzilla is no different, that there is a deeper meaning than just a giant monster, but symbolism for a war that caused generational damage.  On Thursday, May 1st, the Japanese Social Club held a cultural movie night. They played the first-ever Godzilla movie production from 1954. The event had food ranging from pizza to …

Students, staff pleased with SHS’s move to new U Building

Share: Monday, April 28 was the grand opening day of the Student Health Services Office after it moved from the basement of the D Building to the brand new U Building that opened earlier this month.  The SHS office’s new location is U-201, the second floor of the U Building. Previously, the office was located in D-105. Administrative Assistant, Daisy Hyunh, expressed her thoughts about how the office is now in a better location.  “When the new building was designed and the placement of the …

Pasadena pitching pitfalls prompts Lancers to perish in playoffs

Share: After taking game 1 in a surprise upset, Pasadena City College dropped both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader to No. 3 seed Palomar, ending its postseason run.  Heading on the road to face the SoCal Regional Tournament’s no. 3 seed was a tall task for the Lancers, but following a 6-4 victory in game 1, Pasadena turned the series on its head, putting the Comets on the brink of elimination. “We didn’t snag [game 1],” head coach Pat McGee said. “We beat them.”  The Lancers’ …

GALLERY: Earth Day Festivities Light Up the PCC Quad

Share: The Earth Day Spring Festival, held on April 22 at the PCC Quad, brought the campus community together for a lively celebration of sustainability and creativity. Attendees enjoyed flower arranging, pot painting, planting, carnival games, music, and snacks. This gallery showcases moments captured by Courier photographers, highlighting the vibrant energy and hands-on fun of the day. Follow: