Share: As a student newsroom, we love PCC. We’re more in the know about PCC’s upcoming events, news and successes than any other student on campus. We try to keep PCC student interests in mind with every story we write, and we love hearing and experiencing everything that the campus has to offer, then telling everybody else about it. So why does hearing, “PCC is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for its students, faculty, staff and the broader campus community” from …
Voter guide: Three PCC board seats up for grabs
Share: The midterm Election is underway and will remain open through November 3, 2026, with a new proposed facilities measure and four areas of The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees on the ballot. What does the Board of Trustees do? The Board of Trustees governs the district by setting college policies, approving annual budgets and district spending, and making decisions about facilities, faculty, students and staff. These decisions also impact the surrounding community, as they can shape how public tax dollars are spent and …
What’s on the ballot: Measure UP seeks to bring $485 million to PCC
Share: PCC will have an on-campus voting center in the Creveling Lounge. October 31 to November 2, 10a.m. to 7p.m. November 3, 7a.m. to 8p.m. What is Measure UP? The Board of Trustees at Pasadena City College have proposed a new $485 million facilities bond measure titled Measure UP, which will appear on the November midterm election ballot. Measure UP looks to modernize classrooms and science labs, expand career training facilities for fields like nursing and skilled trades, retrofit buildings for earthquake safety, and more. …
It’s time for ‘Life of a Showgirl’ to take its final bow
Share: If Taylor Swift knows how to do anything, it’s making a hit song. “Life of a Show Girl”, Swift’s most recent album, is arguably her most controversial one, and not for reasons one might think. Despite topping the charts it is at the bottom of the ranks amongst ‘Swifties.’ This album falls into every trope Swift fans have been defending her for over a decade against. “Life of a Showgirl” is an album many hoped would be focused on how years of touring changed …
‘Lanterns’ shines even if it falls short of its potential
Share: “Lanterns” provides a casual fan an incredibly refreshing experience; a story filled with heart, tenacity, beloved characters, and a thrilling mystery. But it unfortunately falls short of what could have been one of the all time great pieces of superhero media through a few fatal flaws. In spite of that, “Lanterns” should be the benchmark for what aspiring superhero projects look to produce, even if its sky high potential makes its amazing result still feel underwhelming. Despite using a comic book IP, superheroes and …
LeBron’s the latest example of athletes compromising the game
Share: LeBron James recently endorsed Polymarket, an online prediction market that focuses primarily on sports, and is now rightfully under a plethora of scrutiny for supporting such an unethical business. Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi have been on the rise in popularity and use a loophole that classifies their service as “trading,” allowing them to avoid state gambling laws, unlike typical sportsbooks. Avoiding state gambling laws provides many benefits to these prediction markets, such as lower legal and licensing expenses, broader accessibility, and …
Bet on it: PCC students are taking their chances with sports gambling apps
Share: As midnight approached on his 18th birthday, Adam Giedraitis was counting down to more than just adulthood. For the first year business major at Pasadena City College (PCC), turning 18 meant gaining access to legal sports betting. This gave him the chance to turn his interest in sports into an opportunity to win money. Nearly a year later, Giedraitis has experienced both wins and losses, but he said the excitement of betting and the possibility of making money keeps him coming back. “I would …
‘She never stopped pushing towards her dreams’: PCC community remembers Daisy Morales
Share: Friends, family and staff from PCC’s CORE program gathered Thursday evening at the Circadian to remember Daisy Morales, a PCC alumna who transferred to UC Berkeley and died September 27, at age 29. Those who spoke described a student who never stopped pushing toward her dreams and a friend who made the people around her feel seen. Dawn Garcia, a former CORE member and current Cal State Fullerton student, opened the memorial by calling Morales “a scholar, a student, a daughter, a sister, a …
BLOTTER: PCC police respond to reports of stalking, public intoxication
Share: Monday, September 28, 2026 12:24 a.m. – A person was reported by staff to be swinging an aluminum water bottle and almost hitting other students. The person was gone by the time campus officers arrived at the scene. 1:41 p.m. – A report was taken from a student who filed a report complaining about other students. 3:42 p.m. – A student declined medical attention from paramedics after staff requested assistance for the student who reported feeling unwell. The student instead left campus with their …
Mt. Wilson Observatory’s matinees peak community engagement
Share: On a clouded and drizzly afternoon Mt. Wilson Observatory held their last “Matinees on the Mountain” screening of the season. Moviegoers shuffled into the warmly lit auditorium with their arms full of popcorn and settled in to watch the 1956 film, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. As the 256 seat auditorium filled up, the lights went out and showcased the vintage black and white movie. The Mt. Wilson Observatory has been hosting this movie showing event since October of last year. It has featured …