Share: PCC women’s basketball was defeated in the playoffs by Palomar in the first round with a score of 78-40, after qualifying for playoffs for the first time since the 2023-2024 season. The Lady Lancers have come a long way this season after having to battle with only 6 players on the court, as well as an unexpected rearrangement of coaching. Despite the challenges, the women’s basketball team bounced back from a 5-22 record last season to a 14-15 record this season, including making their …
‘Undertone’ leaves audiences fearful of everything they hear
Share: A horror movie that decides it is going to challenge themselves by having a peculiar style and approach to their film can be risky. “Undertone” is a film that prioritized focusing on toying with viewers’ auditory senses rather than their visual ones. The film’s delivery has moviegoers in suspense throughout the movie, leaving people in the theater double guessing every tiny sound heard. The film instills this deeply eerie and unsettling feeling with the topics it covers, ranging from religion, illness of a loved …
Wellness fair extends helping hands in the quad
Share: Pasadena City College and Lancer Care Basic Needs hosted its first ever annual Basic Needs Wellness Fair in the quad on Tuesday, March 24, providing ample opportunities to explore ways to help students. The fair was held to provide and advertise PCC’s plethora of useful assets to students who are experiencing basic needs challenges, but beyond that, educate and introduce those unfamiliar with Lancer Care to their multitude of available resources. From housing to mental and public health resources, as well as food benefits …
Trump’s endorsement of Jake Paul continues America’s circus
Share: Donald Trump endorsed YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at a rally that leaned more towards amusement than professionalism. The announcement was confusing, as throughout Paul’s many careers, he’d never mentioned becoming a political figure, yet his history of attention-seeking doesn’t make his political turn a surprise. The spectacle was highlighted by Trump’s focus on Paul’s boxing career rather than explaining why he received an endorsement. It reflects a bigger shift in politics, now being viewed more as entertainment rather than improving the country. This administration is …
LA Marathon: Finish strong or finish second
Share: Sports are competitive, no matter what the mindset is. The LA marathon on March 8th was no different. During the final stretch, Michael Kamau was run down by Nathan Martin, who was able to beat Kamau by just 0.18 seconds. Victory for Martin was deserved since he put in the effort to finish strong when victory was in sight, unlike Kamau, who thought he could enter cruise mode to the victory line. This is an important lesson for athletes to either empty the tank …
Swap party turns one person’s trash into another person’s treasure
Share: Last week, students gathered under tents to avoid the heat wave, only to find rows of tables full of clothes and trinkets. The event was hosted by ASPCC’s bi-annual Swap Party, allowing students to exchange gently used goods for other ones donated by their peers. Each table displayed a variety of goods, showcasing books, hygiene products, shirts, pants, decorations, and stationery, among other things. The most popular section was the clothes, featuring a variety of sizes, dresses, and even costumes. Another was the books …
First Year Experience Center helps students sprout into spring semester
Share: Colorful seed packets and bright red tables appeared outside of room V100, in front of the First Year Experience (FYE) Center for the newest event in their Friendship Series: Let’s Get Sprouty! Those who came by and signed up were free to take a small terracotta pot, plant seeds of their choosing and had a plethora of stickers to choose from. With the spring equinox being right around the corner, starting Friday, March 20, this event’s concept is to “pot-a-seed and watch it grow …
Cheese event bries a gouda time for students
Share: PCC’s Creveling Lounge turned into an international getaway on Friday, March 20, as students and staff gathered to enjoy an array of cheese from Italy, France, and Latin America. Tables were filled with platters of cheese and pairings such as grapes, strawberries, nuts, crackers, and honey, with bright-colored decorations. Organizers of the event handed out samples and chatted with cheese goers about the importance of food in many cultures and how it is a way to bring people together. The International Students Center held …
Photos of the week: Spring 2026
Share: From covering large-scale current events to capturing life’s fleeting moments each publishing cycle, our photojournalists reflect on their work and select the five most compelling photos to be highlighted in this weekly updated gallery. Week 6 Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Follow:
My Territory: Nueva Yol, Nueva Yol
Share: Take the 1 train to 157th Street and enter an ethnic enclave that captures the spirit of New York City and pays homage to the Dominican Republic. Walking around the bustling streets of Manhattan, the smells of fried foods like pastelitos, and Spanish are spoken in every corner. Women drag their kids along on long trips to the local boutique stores to buy their seasonal wardrobe. Men fill barber shops with boyish banter, blaring 90s bachata tunes out of a speaker too big and …