Share: For the record: In our article “’We’re in a bad situation’: Equity programs axed by federal funding cuts” published on March 4, 2026, we misspelled PCC student Forrest Snyder’s name. We regret the error. Follow:
‘We’re in a bad situation’: Equity programs axed by federal funding cuts
Share: On September 12, 2025, the Trump administration’s crackdown on equity-centered initiatives within higher education affected Pasadena City College as a letter of discontinuance from the U.S. Department of Education announced its plan to terminate the federal funding of various equitable student programs. The letter specified how PCC’s grant proposal plans to use federal funding don’t align with new policies. “[As of] the Department’s [of Education] policy of prioritizing merit, fairness, and excellence in education…Pasadena CC’s application for funding states that the project will train …
People BAFTA learn about intersectionality
Share: “Bro, I can say the word. I have the pass.” Many of us Black people have heard some variation of this phrase when people try to justify their use of the n-word. If not that, non-Black people will claim they’re Black when they use the word. Other common deceptions include masking the n-word as the Chinese nèi ge/nà ge or the Korean you. These examples don’t even account for the blatant use of Black slurs. Unsurprisingly, experiences like these have fostered distrust in Black …
As election petitions pop up on campus, where does your signature go?
Share: As the spring semester starts, students find themselves beckoned by various petition tables at the entrances of the parking lots and the quad. These signature gatherers claim that by signing these petitions, students are supporting various causes and propositions, including but not limited to putting a stop to ICE, AI regulations, and preventing the U.S. president from being recognized if they go over the two term limit. Once students stop by, those who have registered to vote are required to sign their name, signature, …
My Territory: The park I can always come back to
Share: It’s the last day of summer break, my closest friends congregate at my place and grab a wagon full of camping chairs. 30 minutes until sunset, we rush over the winding streets and arrive at Grandview Avenue, an entire street dedicated to a park at the base of a mountain. 20 minutes until sunset, we make our way up the mountain trail, careful not to drop any of the precious snacks we brought along. 10 minutes until sunset, we’re sitting in our chairs, sipping …
Propaganda so bad it’ll put you to sleep: The ‘Melania’ movie
Share: The Melania Movie does something very profound in that it manages to make a film surrounding the first lady of the United States a complete snoozefest and a waste of money. They had the opportunity to actually give the audience some insight into the real behind-the-scenes of such a questionable presidency during such turbulence, yet they chose to create this stale mockumentary. They effortlessly earned an eleven percent Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. Announced in January of 2026, with a promotion featuring Melania Trump ringing …
‘Rising from the Ashes’: How fiction helps rebuild
Share: It has been just over a year since the Eaton fires raged across Altadena, upending the lives of many students and staff at Pasadena City College. Last Thursday, Doctor Steve Gibson, the President of the Board of Trustees for PCC, spoke before a packed audience in the Circadian on campus, reading from his newest book, “Rising from the Ashes”, and reflecting on the loss of his home and the process of rebuilding his life. Attendees filled the hall to capacity, with latecomers lining the …
Makeup guru can’t conceal the truth
Share: YouTube beauty guru and CEO of Painted Cosmetics, James Charles, found himself plastered a pedophile on a billboard located on Olympic Boulevard in Downtown Los Angeles. A controversial podcast host, Ethan Klein, reminds the internet that James Charles goes for underage young men by putting up a billboard that exclaims, “Say, James, I hear you text ’em young.” This billboard was a short-lived moment of victory for his underage victims. In 2019, Charles made one of many apology videos, admitting to texting minors, he …
ASPCC offers sweet advice on financial aid
Share: Financial Aid is one of the most important ways for college students to receive money in order to cover the expenses of college life. It can be difficult to figure out financial aid especially for students who are new to college. This is why the Associated Students of PCC (ASPCC) held a sweet way for students to figure out stressful financial obstacles. The event had a quick introduction for people who needed help with financial aid. After everyone had the assistance that was needed …
My Territory: A world away, just minutes from campus
Share: On an otherwise quiet stretch of Mission street in San Marino, Ghiaia Cashmere operates like a small anomaly—part atelier, part living room, and while standing inside, the rest of the street disappears entirely. Incense smoke rises from oversized potted plants, smoke softens the light while Italian jazz blares in the background. Ghiaia feels less like a shop and more like a quiet arrival elsewhere. Founded by Sicily native, Davide Baroncini, Ghiaia Cashmere blends heritage with modern discipline. The shop’s atmosphere—incense in the air, loose …