Share: The Lancers badminton team won favorably, losing only one of twelve matches against San Diego City College last Wednesday. The wins started in the singles matches with Karylle Peralta, Beatris Tzou, Janet Diec, and Anh Tran taking the courts. The group would go on to win each set with the biggest win coming from Tzou in a dominant 21-3 win while in contrast Peralta narrowly won in overtime 24-22. “We practice a lot, we do a lot of drills,” Diec said. “Outside of school, …
Pasadena snaps losing streak with smashing victory
Share: The Lancers ended their 3-game losing streak with a 16-2 victory over the Tartars last week. Pasadena was quickly put on notice with Compton scoring a run in each of the first two innings whilst the Lancers’ offense stood still, not being able to match the Tartars’ attack. Despite starting pitcher Hugo Tafoya’s early mistakes he proceeded to shutout the Tartars’ offense in his next 6 innings of play. Tafoya allowed seven hits, one earned run, and two walks all while striking out 5 …
BLOTTER: Stranger catcalls students while throwing money
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, March 3, 2025 5:30 a.m.: An officer asked a person in Lot 1 to leave. They complied. 8:00 a.m.: A person was yelling and screaming at Jameson Amphitheater. Officers spoke with them, and they were released. 8:56 a.m.: A staff member reported someone making inappropriate comments and …
Pasadena center fielder walks it off in extra innings against Compton
Share: The Lancers defeated the Compton Tartars with a memorable walk-off win in extra innings last Saturday. Starting pitcher Connor Campbell began the evening inaccurate, striking a Compton batter and walking a runner in with the bases loaded at the top of the 2nd innings. This would be the first and last time Campbell would allow a run though as he proceeded to produce four scoreless innings that kept a dormant Lancer offense in the game. “I didn’t have my best stuff,” Campbell said. “I …
Political Dissident: Elon’s government mooching leaves lingering musk
Share: Elon Musk is a character unlike anything we’ve seen before in U.S. history. He’s managed to worm his way into the Oval Office, seemingly becoming a fixture in the hearts and minds of the GOP. His title as a “special government employee” is an affront to the very laws and legal precedents designed to address conflicts of interest. The person most enamored with the father of 14 (from four different women) is, tragically, the most powerful person in the country: Donald Trump. Just last …
Musk’s stupidity unites Trump’s cabinet against him
Share: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has successfully sacked over 30 government programs in two months without any pushback from Donald Trump or Cabinet members, but after a tense cabinet meeting on March 7 with clashes between Musk and members, an implosion within the Executive branch is inevitable. During the cabinet meeting, Musk directly collided with at least two cabinet members over the number of employees they had fired from their departments. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy were both …
AI that monitors dissent proves dystopia has arrived
Share: As consumers continue to be enticed with new iterations of technology, now powered with Artificial Intelligence; Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the government will also use AI to “catch and revoke” student visas. The government claims their objective is to combat antisemitism but at its core, this move threatens anyone that opposes the Trump administration. The constitution states it plainly: “we the people” have rights on US soil, regardless of immigration status. While some may disagree, revoking a student’s visa for their …
HERSTORY exhibit highlights PCC women who paved the way
Share: PCC held an exhibit, called HERSTORY, honoring the women in the lives of PCC faculty and students in celebration of Women’s History Month on March 12. The HERSTORY exhibit was on display in Lancers Pass. Despite the heavy rain, the empowering stories of the friends and relatives of PCC students and faculty were showcased in this exhibit. “I believe that as women, we bring so much to this planet, to life, to existence, and I think that should be honored,” said Jayme Chuton. “I …
Students shape mental health through Clay and Calm
Share: On March 6, a rainy Thursday afternoon, a room full of PCC students attended the clay sculpting session at the Circadian. PCC is taking innovative steps to support the mental well-being of its students by hosting a unique clay event on campus. This event aims to provide students with a therapeutic outlet through the art of clay molding and sculpting, helping them cope with stress and improve their mental health. International success coaches Leslie Jimenez, Brianna Perez, and Kathy Ngoc Hong worked together to …
GALLERY: The Art of Windows
Share: The gallery showcases different architectural styles, from modern glass to rustic wood, highlighting light, structure, and reflections. Natural light and surrounding environments add depth, showing how windows frame both inside and outside views in interesting ways. Follow: