Share: It’s alive. There is a pulse, Henry! A pulse!” A deafening crack of thunder and a huge flash of lightning illuminates the stage as Matthew Sutphen, who plays Victor Frankenstein, quickly activates the switches and machinery that the creature arises from. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 24, the Mainstage Theater will present “Frankenstein” directed by Matt Braaten, with $10 tickets going on sale for students. The play is currently in production, with the cast meeting three times a week. There is a lot of …
Toon into your local theater to watch ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Share: After being shelved as a finished product and turned into a tax write-off for Warner Bros. Entertainment, “Coyote vs. Acme” made its way to theaters. A smaller production company, Ketchup Entertainment, picked it up and wanted to bring it to life. “Coyote vs. Acme” is a modern spin on 90s Warner Bros. movies such as “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” and “Space Jam,” blending live-action and animation with practical effects. The plot speaks out against big corporations taking advantage of the middleman and parallels …
Pasadena Chalk Festival draws artist together to chalk it up
Share: At the 33rd annual Pasadena Chalk Festival artists lined the sidewalks with stunning murals made of chalk while art lovers placed bids at the silent auction, and a multitude of food trucks filled the community’s bellies. The undeniable passion for art in the midst of smiling faces and some old tunes are enough for visitors to feel right at home in Brookside Park. Tom Coston, producer of the Chalk Festival, recalled heartwarming memories at this special event. By noting special connections forged through introductions …
PCC’s aquatics programs suspended: Here’s what we know
Share: Pasadena City College has terminated the 2026-2027 swim season, with confusion reigning over the future of the program and PCC aquatics overall. This decision comes after years of the swim team competing at the Pasadena Polytechnic pool, while the PCC pool is undergoing renovations. The announcement came on June 16, 2026. In it, Dean of Kinesiology, Health & Athletics Dr. Teri Brown describes the cancellation as a necessary move for continued success. “Pasadena City College remains deeply committed to providing meaningful opportunities for student-athletes …
Hat trick caps 6-0 PCC win over Cougars
Share: As the sun began to set on a bright Friday evening, PCC men’s soccer welcomed the visiting Cougars immediately with two explosive goals within the first 6 minutes of the game. PCC’s offensive onslaught remained consistent throughout the game, highlighted by freshman forward Rigo Hernandez’s hat trick, paving the way for their 6-0 victory against a winless Canyon’s team. Coming into Friday’s matchup, Pasadena looked to build off the momentum gained from their previous victory as they continued searching for their first home win …
Hansen may be mad, but ‘Primetime’ shines
Share: Director Lance Oppenheim adds another cult classic to an already stacked filmography with the addition of “Primetime”. It is a riveting psychological thriller based on true crime host Chris Hansen that will have viewers wincing through its boldest moments and flabbergasted by its visual storytelling. It’s a hallmark performance from Robert Pattinson in what is sure to be one of the best movies of the year. Pattinson is beyond phenomenal, playing the sadistic and twisted Hansen as his descent into madness is fueled by …
BLOTTER: Student reported racist note left on their car
Share: Monday, September 21, 2026 8:34 a.m. – A student reported a person arguing with students in the U Building. 12:18 p.m. – Officers arrested a person in parking lot 8 for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Pasadena Police Department jail. 7:00 p.m. – A student reported that their vehicle had been struck in parking lot 4. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:40 a.m. – Students reported that a person in the GM Building threatened to have a weapon. With assistance from …
How many goals does it take to beat the Owls? One, two, three…four!
Share: Around an hour before the kickoff for a men’s soccer game between Pasadena City College and Citrus College, a few Citrus players arrived at the stadium, staggered until there were roughly eight sitting in some of the very limited shade provided by the press box. As they sat, a woman approached them—clearly known to the group—and asked who they were playing. When one of them said that they would be facing Pasadena, she responded with dismissive confidence, saying it would be an “easy” win. …
Who owns the past? Norton Simon caught in legal battle over Nazi-looted art
Share: More than 80 years after Nazis forces seized the art collection of Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, two of the paintings hanging inside Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum are once again at the center of a battle over who the rightful owners are. Although courts previously sided with the museum after years of litigation, a new lawsuit is using recently enacted California and federal laws designed to give families of survivors another opportunity to recover artwork taken through Nazi persecution. The outcome could extend far beyond …
‘Practical Magic 2’ casts its spell on a new generation
Share: Earlier this month, the long anticipated sequel to the 1998 classic “Practical Magic” was released to theaters worldwide with Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, and Diane Wiest reprising their roles as women of the Owens family, doomed to never find lasting love due to a curse on their lineage stemming from ancestry during the Salem witch trials. While the movie is canon to the book series written by Alice Hoffman, the film is titled “Practical Magic 2”, which is a lot more marketable …