Share: On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Associated Press reported that the United States bombed Yemen two nights in a row, claiming to target Houthi leaders in the capital of Sanaa on Saturday, March 15. President Donald Trump warns Iran in supporting Houthi activity in the Red Sea. Trump has found himself in the midst of chaos once again. Orders of airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in the deaths of 53 people and the injuries of 100 civilians. On the second night of airstrikes, US …
Lancers extend unbeaten conference streak with victory over Mesa
Share: Pasadena edged past San Diego Mesa with a close 12-9 win this past Friday. Two-time state champion Lancer alumni Rebecca Tzouwas was in attendance, supporting her alma mater and sister Beatris. A program that hadn’t reached banner status since her departure from the school was fueled by her avid support. “For me, [supporting the team] is the biggest thing,” Rebecca said. “Even if they lose a point.” Beatris brought pride to the Tzou last name by winning both her bouts against San Diego’s third …
Ye’s desperation for attention puts his own kids at risk
Share: The Ye controversy never ends and his latest song “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” featuring Diddy and his daughter North West is no exception. West decided to put his eleven year old daughter on a song with a known predator to get his name back in tabloid headlines. Ye released a song on X featuring Diddy, Diddy’s son “King” Combs, Jasmine Williams, and his daughter North West. In retaliation, Kim Kardashian took legal action demanding a cease and desist against the song. She …
University Day showcases colleges, career opportunities, and counseling
Share: As transfer season opens once again students were invited to participate in PCC’s spring University Day in the quad. With more than 60 representatives in attendance, University Day aimed to answer questions and expose students to different college options. Along with the college representatives, PCC’s Health Services and Transfer Center were in attendance to check students in, give out food tickets and guide students in seeking information regarding degrees, opportunities, and careers. PCC’s transfer and honors counselor, Alejandra Viveros, emphasizes the importance for students …
Octavia E. Butler sci-fi festival lets kids get hands-on with real science
Share: Clad in black armor, the soldiers flank their leader, surrounded by middle-school children. One child, raising money for her school’s glee club, offers them nachos. Heavy, mechanical breathing emanates from Darth Vader as he considers the offer. “No, thank you,” his deep voice reverberates out of his mask. “It doesn’t agree with me.” This past Friday, March 21, Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School transformed into a portal to a galaxy far, far away. The school’s annual science fiction festival brought Mars rovers, droid-building …
Dear professor: Reading emails isn’t enough, students need timely responses
Share: I shouldn’t have to beg a professor to do the bare minimum—check their inbox and hit reply. But when one ignored my urgent email for two-weeks, nearly costing me my college acceptance, that’s exactly what I had to do. When she finally replied, I submitted my materials. Hours later, I got my acceptance letter. But what if she had waited another day? And what about the time another professor never responded at all? I waited, sent a follow-up, and waited again—nothing. The deadline passed, …
Students find no reason to be bleu at PCC’s cheese tasting event
Share: Faculty and students all gathered at the 3rd annual Cheese Taste event on Friday, March 21 at the Creveling Lounge from 11-2pm. Members of the PCC community all lined up with paper plates in their hands, as they casually walked by the different tables and browsed the variety of cheese options. Selections ranging from Europe and Latin America all aromatized the room. The language department and the International Student Center (ISC) collaborated together in this event to showcase to students the similarities of cheeses …
PCC settles suit with former dean fired for allegedly violating hiring rules
Share: On March 13, 2025, former PCC Dean of Kinesiology Dyan Miller reached a $30,000 settlement from a lawsuit she filed against the school for financial loss and emotional distress after her termination. Although a settlement has been reached between the school and Miller, this settlement is not an admission of any liability or violation of any law on PCC’s end. Pasadena City College’s spokesperson, Alexander Boekelheide, declined to comment on the matter, saying only that “the college will not have comment on this topic.” …
Might there be a bachelor’s degree at PCC?
Share: Pasadena City College is planning to submit a proposal to the chancellor’s office this August for a new four-year bachelor’s degree program. The college is part of a growing trend of community colleges offering bachelor’s degree programs by possibly introducing a bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and Administration. The trend comes with one major caveat: the programs must be unique to community colleges and can not be offered at any UC or CSU schools. This is to prevent community colleges from offering any bachelor’s …
Ancient healing technique strengthens Pasadena community after Eaton fire
Share: The sound waves of crystal bowls chimed through the Creveling Lounge on Wednesday, March 19. PCC students filled the room furnished with yoga mats and blankets, ready to partake in the sound bathing experience. PCC’s Intercultural Engagement Center (IEC) hosted a sound healing session that provided the Pasadena community a stress-relieving outlet after experiencing the Eaton fire. The Intercultural Engagement Center launched a series of events called, “Soul Care,” where its goal is to target the Pasadena community and offer support during the tense …