California is poised to make history this week as the first state to pass the “DREAM Act,” a bill that would give illegal immigrants state-funded financial aid for college.
New student trustee elected
Former Associated Student Vice President Alex Soto has been elected to a one year term on the PCC Board of Trustees.
Summer students perform Broadway revue
Broadway Songbook, a musical revue performed by students of a summer intersession performance course, is planned to open Aug. 19.
Students arrested at immigrant rights rally
Two PCC students and five other undocumented immigrant college students were arrested for civil disobedience at an immigration rights rally in front of San Bernardino Valley College.
Five new vice presidents announced
Five new vice president positions were filled with unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees on July 20, after a nationwide search.
Gallery shows off Art 75 pieces in summer exhibits
Throughout the year, the students enrolled in Art 75 exhibit their art portfolios at the student art gallery.
Art 75 helps prepare students for the professional art world. The course teaches them how to write resumes, biographies, artist statements, announcements, and students also learn how to put on an art show.
Campus copes with summer heat
With another summer intersession under way, PCC is once again bustling with busy bodies trying to cope with the heat. Temperatures are expected to stay hot throughout July, so students and staff at PCC are constantly trying to find ways to keep cool.
Smaller paychecks annoy faculty
Full-time faculty who teach summer intersession classes received a big shock in their July 8 payroll checks. Additional state and federal taxes had been deducted.
Football coach’s lawsuit against PCC progresses
A new hearing in the lawsuit filed by former PCC football coach James Kuk against PCC’s District will be held on July 26.
New LGBT legislation positively received
Student reactions to the new bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown that would require public schools to include the contributions of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered people in their textbooks has been positive.
