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 …