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, …

Want to network? PCC’s internship fair hooks you up

Share: The ever-growing crowd of students filing into the Creveling Lounge engulfed the room with a steady buzz of chatter and curiosity. Just outside the room’s double doors, a long line of incoming attendees stretched down the hallway, wrapping around a corner, to check in for PCC’s very first Internship Fair. Aware of the high demand of students interested in translating their skills into practical experience, Internship Developers Noel Gonzalez and Isabel Ochoa understood the need to host an event where students could network, ask …

Multi-factor authentication expels fake student bots

Share: At educational institutions bots have been an issue plaguing schools for many years and Pasadena City College is no different. Yet, recent information from PCC administration and staff have revealed that the problem has practically been solved. This is mostly thanks to multi-factor authentication (MFA) which will become mandatory at PCC after fall 2025. Students at PCC may have noticed a banner displayed on LancerPoint titled “MFA” as shown below as well as posters around the school with the same title and more information. …