Share: Monday April 13 9:27 a.m. – A person was removed from Mirror Pools, because construction was ongoing. 9:36 a.m. – A verbal dispute between a student and administrative personnel regarding class registration at the Foothill Campus’ Community Education Center (CEC) was broken up after calls to campus police. 11:35 a.m. – A person was found smoking in the quad, was reminded of the No Smoking policy. 11:49 a.m. – A person was stopped off campus after matching a description of someone wanted for theft. …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Panel teaches students about consent and support services
Share: “What were you wearing?” “She was asking for it!” “Well, maybe he shouldn’t have drunk so much.” These are all common phrases that may be said towards victims of sexual assault. Experiences like these highlight the importance of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a dedicated period to teach about violation and consent. On April 27, Pasadena City College’s Title IX Office hosted the interactive panel discussion, Sexual Assault: Myths, Facts, Consent & Support, to address common misconceptions surrounding sexual assault and on- and off-campus …
We’re back to the upside down: ‘Tales from ’85’
Share: When someone rediscovers something from their childhood or find it remade, there can be a lot of conflicting feelings, but one that may shine through the most is this resounding feeling of nostalgia.For long time Stranger Things fans, that might just be what “Stranger Things: Tales from 85’ ” is feeling like. The new animated series spin off feels natural, as if it was already a part of the universe. The Duffer Brothers aren’t trying to create something new with “Tales from 85’ ”, …
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ reboot is more than mid
Share: After a 20-year break, “Malcolm in the Middle” returns for a reboot that revisits the chaotic life of the Wilkerson family, still struck by dysfunction and chaos. The series takes place twenty years after the original, with the family now in a new stage of life. It brings back familiar characters like Hal and Reese, while also introducing a new generation, including Malcolm’s daughter, Leah. The reboot focuses on how the family has grown while still holding onto the chaos that made the original …
Women’s badminton may not return next season
Share: After 15 seasons, the women’s badminton program at PCC may have had its last season due to a shrinking league. Over recent years, badminton teams at other community colleges have ended their programs. The league has become so small, Pasadena only had faced four teams this season, and a total of nine matches, with the 10th match for state championships coming up on May 8th. “We used to have many schools participate, but for some reason, other colleges aren’t keeping their program running,” said …
‘Our Power, Our Planet’: What students are doing to save the Earth
Share: Throughout Earth Day, ASPCC and Student Equity rejuvenated the phrase, “Our Power, Our Planet”, putting a heavy emphasis on how “our” collective experience as a race embodies the core values of Earth Day. As students roamed the seemingly never-ending collection of PCC affiliated clubs tabling the event, the focus of the event shifted from celebrating the planet we inhabit to celebrating the people that keep the world spinning. PCC’s most prominent ecological club, Environmental Sustainability Club (ESC), hosted their semesterly “Lancer Closet” in celebration …
Lancers baseball pierce through Brahmas to clinch playoff spot
Share: The Lancers entered Saturday’s matchup against LA Pierce continuing their fight for a playoff spot as a win would clinch a playoff berth. PCC went on to dominate the Brahmas in an 11-5 victory as the team collectively fired on all cylinders, blasting their way into the playoffs. PCC immediately gained the momentum as starting pitcher Alex Valencia started the game by striking out LA’s leadoff hitter, followed by two quick outs to retire the side. The Lancers got their offense going quickly in …
Jeopardy night at PCC: I’ll take student life for 500, Alex
Share: “Jeopardy” may be one of the most well-known and watched game shows of all time. Whether they have watched the show for a few months or years, viewers tune in to see different people battle it out, and some may dream of doing the same one day. At PCC, the Student Life and C.O.R.E. (Community Overcoming Recidivism Through Education) programs hosted a “Jeopardy” game night on April 21, filled with food, fun, and formidable questions. “It was important for us to get involved,” said …
Lancers late game rally takes down El Camino to keep playoff hopes alive
Share: Playoff hopes for PCC stayed alive as they took down first place El Camino Warriors, showcasing offensive consistency by scoring in every inning after the first coming out with a 11-8 win. The victory was critical to PCC’s playoff push as they continue fighting for a playoff spot as the regular season comes to a close. The offense remained steady throughout the game for PCC as they scored at least 1 run in every inning after a slow 1st. The game started off with …
The Bunny Museum celebrates Easter with a basket full of art and Side Street Projects
Share: On a sunny spring day, families and communities clustered around tables spread out with pastel paint, cups of water, and mounds of clay. In the eve before Easter Sunday, Side Street Projects hosted a free ceramics skill-share event called “Clay Bunnychella” at The Bunny Museum in Altadena. Children in bunny ear headbands played with and molded the clay into bunnies that were straight out of their imaginations. Parents also participated in the event, shaping rabbit ears and tails, healing their inner child through creating …