Share: MECHA hosted a cempasúchil flower-making event to prepare PCC’s altar for Dia De Los Muertos on October 21. The room was filled with a nostalgic energy as students reflected on what Dia de los Muertos is all about. As everyone was cutting orange streamers and rolling them up to give them the puffy, iconic look of the cempasúchil flower, people reflected on the celebration and the loved ones they are honoring on their own altars. “I would say my favorite part is how you …
‘It’s not charity; it’s community’: Lancer Closet returns to PCC
Share: Pasadena City College students lined up to catch a glimpse of PCC’s fifth biannual Lancer Closet on Oct. 29. Hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Club (ESC), the club transformed the quad into its very own thrift store, where students could browse through clothes, shoes, and books at no cost. Tables were lined with an exhibition of clothes in different colors, textures, and styles. It didn’t just stop there; there were also free school supplies, books, and even Halloween decor. “Lancer Closet is a free …
Buddies get strung together during friendship bracelet-making event
Share: Last Monday, the International Student Center held an event for students to destress and strengthen bonds through making bracelets. The idea came from Hailee Nguyen, a student worker in charge of the event, who hoped this would bring students together and help them take a moment to destress with finals coming up. New people would get to meet each other while making bracelets and snacking together. This was the second event the International Student Center has organized. The first one was a mixer called …
Trump’s Shutdown Starves SNAP
Share: It’s been twenty days since the government shut its doors, and the consequences are growing harder to ignore. The Trump administration’s refusal to compromise has turned into a crisis of governance. One that punishes working families, federal employees, and the poor while political elites play a game of politics in Washington. A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from firing workers during the shutdown, a miniscule but necessary relief for thousands of employees caught in political crossfire. These are public servants, park rangers, food …
Lancers claw back from 20-point deficit to defeat Wolverines
Share: Last Tuesday, the Lancers marched into the Hutto-Patterson Gym with confidence filling the court. They had one goal in mind for the game: to send the Wolverines back home declawed. For an extra boost, some players chose to do their pre-game rituals for both luck and strength to win. “I just pray, giving my strength to the Lord, since He gives me my strength to play,” #30 Odera Nwoso said. The first quarter was an uphill battle against San Bernardino as the Lancers needed …
The algorithm consumes: RIP to MTV
Share: In a sad (but unsurprising) move, Paramount is pulling the plug on all but one of the MTV channels at the end of the year. After December 31, only MTV HD, which primarily airs reality shows, will stay on the airwaves. But for younger music fans, who are most familiar with the letters “MTV” from their appearance on the coolest Nirvana shirt, does this mean anything? On the surface, the story is the same: MTV is yet another example of a brand that just …
Swift’s new album is glitzy and glamorous but not a showstopper
Share: On October 3rd Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” and the reviews have been very mixed to say the least. This is her first body of work since ending the “Eras Tour” and when she had announced the album on “The New Heights” podcast back on August 13th, she had announced that Max Martin and Shellback were returning to produce the album. The two producers had previously collaborated with Swift to produce “1989” (2014) and “Reputation” …
Celebrities must stop misusing their fame, abusing their fans
Share: We all have favorite celebrities like Michael Jackson with his extravagant dance moves, vocals, and interesting fashion choices. Perhaps Britney Spears, whose stage presence dominated shows in the early 2000s. Or, you might consider Bruno Mars with his silky vocals and captivating melodies. Whoever your artist is, you’re drawn by the power the media has given them, whether you realize it or not. Idolization is the basis of most parasocial relationships fanatics have with celebrity figures, and this can turn dangerous very quickly. Celebrities …
Satoshi Kon’s debut explores identity, obsession, and the dark cost of stardom
Share: In 1997, Japanese animator Satoshi Kon directed his first film, “Perfect Blue” – a psychological thriller that has only grown more relevant since its release. The animated film follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who leaves her group to become an actress. What begins as the pursuit of a dream descends into a nightmare about fame, identity, and the haunting gaze of an audience that refuses to let go. Kirigoe’s struggle is both internal and external. Her start as an actor is exploited by …
‘It’s about remembrance’: Dia de los Muertos event honors tradition and ancestry
Share: On October 23rd, students eager to learn about and embrace Dia de los Muertos filled the Circadian room as PCC Equipo welcomed them to a ‘Platica on Dia de los Muertos.’ The event was held to inform students on the importance of the holiday and what makes it unique while showcasing some of the significant traditions that go along with the event. The main focus of the event was to present to everyone in attendance what’s most important about Dia de los Muertos and …