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
Former 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.
Might there be a bachelor’s degree at PCC?
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.
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 …
Student health fee gets $1 hike
The Board of Trustees voted on March 12th to increase the Student Health Fee by $1 to align with the current state maximum allowed for community colleges.
GALLERY: Smiles in Every Frame
Share: From street corners to classrooms, from portraits to play — this gallery showcases the many shapes and stories behind a smile, through the lenses of diverse photographers who each found joy in unexpected places. Follow:
GALLERY: Lancers’ Walk-Off Triumph
Share: The photos in this gallery, captured by Justice Aragon, highlight the intensity and excitement of the game. The Lancers secured a thrilling walk-off victory against the Compton Tartars in extra innings, with Matt Garcia delivering the game-winning hit. Strong pitching performances and key offensive moments, including a home run by Tyler Garcia and a clutch single by Brian Richman, kept Pasadena in the game, leading to an electrifying finish. Follow: