Share: 568 E. Mount Curve Avenue, Altadena, California, at the top of Lake Avenue, stands a piece of Altadena history. Essentially being there my entire life, Farnsworth Park was only second to Loma Alta park when it came to parks in Altadena, but that’s only because they had a pool and indoor basketball courts, but you didn’t hear that from me. My history with Farnsworth started early every Sunday when I was about eleven-years old. My dad had finally convinced my mom to allow me …
‘Smiling Friends’: For the show that left them smiling, friends mourn
Share: “I was just laying there looking at the ceiling … tears running down my face,” said Pasadena City College Film Production major Ezekiel Blakeslee. Listening to Blakeslee, one would think he’d lost a friend. In a way he did as he recalled when he first learned the TV series “Smiling Friends” got cancelled, an emotional sentiment shared by many fans who on Thursday, March 5 from 12 to 1 p.m. gathered at PCC’s Lancer’s Pass to mourn their beloved show’s death. “Smiling Friends” was …
For Nick Reiner, rehab didn’t work, and an insanity plea won’t either
Share: While the reasoning behind Nick Reiner’s not guilty plea has not been disclosed, it is still entirely possible that it could be by reason of insanity— undoubtedly related to his noteworthy fight against schizophrenia. However, any conclusion the jury comes to will result in a catch-22 for Reiner. For all of his life, Reiner has rebelled against mental rehabilitation, and it does not seem like anything will change because he has passed the point of recovery, and it’s time he faces the consequences. Reiner …
The real crime of this film was its supporting actors
Share: As the lights dimmed and the crunching of popcorn faded, moviegoers were met by deafening silence as they awaited the opening scene of “Crime 101”. The story follows an LAPD detective Lou played by Mark Ruffalo, attempting to uncover the perpetrator behind a trail of expensive heists along the 101 freeway. Each heist is carried out by an undetectable thief Mike Davis played by Chris Hemsworth. Although a small mistake early in the movie leaves the thief second guessing his plans for future heists …
New cliques, same campus: Here’s a guide to PCC’s newest clubs
Share: Last week, the quad was buzzing with PCC students, both new and old, excited to explore all the different clubs and personalities during Club Rush. This event dubbed ‘Club Rush’ is a social outing where all of PCC’s clubs come together to teach people about new cultures, help them out with extracurricular activities, and offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. As for those who weren’t able to make it or find a club they were looking for, don’t wait until …
Correction: ”We’re in a bad situation’: Equity programs axed by federal funding cuts”
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:
‘ICE OUT’ Gallery: Pasadena City College students rally against ICE
Share: On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 Pasadena City College (PCC) students organized a joint walkout to march in protest against ICE. Meeting in front of the Jack Scott Building, students marched from campus to Pasadena City Hall in hopes of empowering participants and onlookers. Our photojournalists followed along to capture these moments and their message as documented below: “[We want to] make sure our voices are heard and our message is clear that we want ICE out of Pasadena,” said Pearl Hsieh, a PCC student …
‘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, …