Share: In a nationwide cyberattack on Canvas, the learning management system used by many educational institutions, Pasadena City College (PCC) has also been targeted, with the college alerting users the platform is indefinitely offline as they monitor the situation. At about 1:37 p.m. PCC Alert issued a warning to avoid logging into Canvas. Providing further updates, PCC advised against responding to any messages or authorizing unfamiliar Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requests. For those already logged into the platform or who signed in after the hack, they …
Trump duels with the truth in ’60 Minutes’ standoff
Share: President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview following the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting took a disrespectful turn as the President felt he needed to become defensive over the alleged shooter, Cole Allen’s manifesto. The President relied on his typical derogatory and dehumanizing responses towards the interviewer, Norah O’Donnell, when questions were too much for his fragile ego to handle. Trump called O’Donnell a ‘horrible person’ for reading a part of the manifesto, which seemed to be directed at him but did not mention him by …
At Cinemacon, the movies watch you
Share: Movie theatres are cracking down on anti-piracy measures, but this antidote for bootlegging is the same poison killing the industry for attendees. During this year’s Cinemacon on April 15, Disney previewed the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, a movie that will hopefully bring audiences back to the theatres en masse. Attendees were excited to get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming blockbuster, but something grabbed their attention during the preview: green lasers periodically beaming across disturbed audience members. “At first, we thought: ‘What …
The daring new season of ‘Born Again’ takes the mask off for justice
Share: “Daredevil: Born Again” returns in a slow paced story most fans are not familiar with, but still brings the same action packed court drama that has been loved by many viewers. Set a couple of months after the finale of “Daredevil”, the new season focuses on Daredevil assembling a group to expose Mayor Wilson Fisk, who is still secretly operating under his mantle of Kingpin in New York’s criminal underground. At the same time, Fisk struggles to maintain the control he has left over …
Lancers charge into playoffs for eighth straight season
Share: After battling through a season filled with growth and adjustments, Pasadena City College baseball secured a playoff spot for the eighth straight season and is heading into the postseason with confidence. The Lancers finished the regular season strong, winning 8 of their last 10 games as the team continued to improve throughout the year. Head coach Pat McGee said the biggest difference from the beginning of the season to now has been the team’s growth. “I think without a doubt the growth that these …
Clothes aren’t consent: PCC students wear denim to support survivors
Share: On April 29, the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice (IEDJ) gathered students to participate in activities on Denim Day in support of sexual assault survivors. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day is an annual event to uplift survivors. The IEDJ hosted the event to invite students to learn more about the meaning behind Denim Day while writing messages of support for survivors. Walking through the event, students could find activities like button making, coloring pages, and jewelry making. Throughout …
Penny for your thoughts: ‘I don’t use coins at all’
Share: If you had a penny for every time someone used a penny, you’d have…well not much — and that’s kind of the problem. About five months after the U.S. Mint ceased penny production on November 12, 2025, the change seemed to go unnoticed. For consumers and businesses alike, the disappearance of the one-cent coin reflects a reality that had already taken hold: the penny had become more symbolic than practical. The decision to halt production was rooted in cost. According to the U.S. Mint, …
BLOTTER: Restroom encampments taken down across PCC campuses
Share: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:56 a.m. – Someone reported an unconscious person near the L building. The person was conscious and breathing and agreed to leave. 12:15 p.m. – A report was made by a student whose bicycle was stolen from the Annex area. 6:37 p.m. – A report was made by a student who saw someone attempting to cut the bike lock securing their bicycle. 11:27 p.m. – An officer escorted someone from Lot 4 off campus. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:25 a.m. …
‘Dear Little Friend’ exhibit showcases curator’s abstract taste at Norton Simon
Share: Emilie Esther Scheyer, better known as Galka, came to New York from Germany in 1924 with the intention of promoting European artists to an American audience. She handpicked four artists that she focused on promoting, that she called the Blue Four. To promote them, she would organize lectures, exhibitions and publications on their work. In 1925, she settled in California, initially basing herself in San Francisco before eventually moving to Los Angeles. She traveled often between Los Angeles and San Francisco, attempting to bring …
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits PCC for Apprenticeship Week
Share: Today during Apprenticeship Week, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Pasadena City College (PCC) to see the development of its Construction Trades Lab and to learn more about PCC’s career technical programs. As a program funded by the Walter Family Foundation via LA Rises, a recovery initiative addressing the Eaton Fire, the lab is part of this recovery effort. The program not only intends to create a needed workforce to rebuild after the fires, but also to teach trade skills and to increase apprenticeship opportunities. “Most …