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 …
BLOTTER: Person wielding stick almost strikes student at Mirror Pools
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 …