Share: There is a common question asked in the pop-culture world: Can art be separated from the artist? It is an important question to ask in the age of cancel-culture and accountability, but it is time we shift the question; what we really should be asking is: Should art be separated from the artist? There are a few cases that can help shape the understanding of this altered question and why we ultimately should not separate the two. This conversation has resurfaced after the controversy …
Trisha Paytas’ insensitivity isn’t iconic, but brands don’t care
Share: Trisha Paytas is suddenly everywhere again, from Broadway and Dancing with the Stars to commercials for Arby’s, Crocs, and Benihana. Trisha Paytas has become one of the most marketable influencers online, leaving many people questioning why companies are so comfortable hiring someone with such a long history of controversy. It’s simple: Trisha Paytas gets attention, and brands care more about what gets them views, not about past behavior. She has managed to stay relevant in almost every era of the internet. She started with …
10 cents per fast food bag is starving my wallet
Share: As a society, we’ve easily moved past the mysterious ingredients in fast food and the cold food they hand you after waiting in line for twenty minutes. However, what we cannot move past is the bag charge that’s being added to your bill without proper acknowledgement. Although we’ve utilized paper and plastic bags for a couple of decades, it wasn’t until 2014 that the California Assembly approved and passed Senate Bill 270. A bill that banned single-use plastic and paper shopping bags and imposed …
PCC’s lack of active shooter drills leaves campus concerned
Share: The United States is no stranger to school shootings, but with shootings becoming more constant, on or near campuses the last four years, staff and students are being asked to attend training to stay aware and alert but most plans in place haven’t been practiced, including at Pasadena City College (PCC). Earlier this year a deadly shooting at Brown University had students under lock down, also known as sheltering in place. This tragedy, amongst others, prompted neighboring colleges such as East Los Angeles College …
Despite disapproval of Trump, students are afraid to speak out
Share: Recent polling from BBC, The Economist, and Silver Bulletin, suggests that Donald Trump’s approval rating is at an all time low since his second term, particularly concerning inflation, economy, and immigration. The Courier set out to examine how those frustrations may be reflected at Pasadena City College, speaking with students and staff to gauge the campus climate surrounding politics and political discussion. Among the concerns raised by PCC students were social issues impacting minorities, low-income communities and queer individuals, alongside rising housing and gas …
Proposed bill would require community colleges to provide abortion meds
Share: A newly proposed California bill, titled the Community College Student Right to Access Act, would require community colleges to provide medication abortion services on all campuses across California as soon as 2029. Introduced by Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, the bill, if passed, would allow roughly 2 million young adults access to abortion services currently only provided to typical four-year colleges. “Reproductive health care is essential health care,” said Assemblymember Catherine Setfani. “California has led the nation in protecting reproductive rights, and this bill is the next …
BLOTTER: Raw meat gets handled in the GM Building restroom sink
Share: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 a.m. – An individual reported she felt unsafe passing by a homeless person near the Tennis Courts. The subject was asked to leave. 11:06 a.m. – An officer escorted a homeless person in Lot 4 off campus after asking them to leave. 3:43 p.m. – A report was made by a student who had his bike stolen from the bike racks near the L Building. 6:15 p.m. – A custodian reported a homeless person sleeping in the GM Building. …
How students recharge to avoid academic burnout
Share: The idea of a burnout that students may be familiar with was first introduced by Psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. It was used to describe the deterioration of work ethic over time under stress. Some of the things people may experience during a burnout can include neglecting one’s needs to prioritize work, feeling constantly overworked or under challenged, and withdrawing from work completely due to feeling unmotivated. As the school year comes to an end college students may experience academic burnout. Some students who deal with burnout …
Isaiah Rashad shares awfully painful self-discovery in new album
Share: Rapper Isaiah Rashad made his long-awaited comeback to the music scene after a five year hiatus on May 1, returning with his album “It’s Been Awful” where he shares the painful mental health journey he’s been on the last couple of years. Rashad touches on every topic that’s contributed to his growth as a person in these five years, ranging from substance abuse, confronting his sexuality, and re-understanding his identity. The opening track for the LP is titled “The New Sublime” and Rashad wastes …
Legislative theater: The billionaire battle for the end of the world
Share: For someone so well-versed in the field of being a billionaire, it is baffling that Musk couldn’t see through Sam Altman’s facade. The two are now locked in a court battle, draining each other’s endless amounts of money in the process. In 2024, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, for allegedly changing the original goal of developing AI for the greater good of humanity to make money instead. This court battle has become a high-stakes display of legislative …