This summer is proving to be a busy time for PCC’s swimming pool where an array of programs is taking place.Currently, an annual program which is a combination of recreational swim, adult lap swim, and youth swim lessons is being held by Extended Learning, according to Women’s Water Polo Coach Terry Stoddard.
Students remain hesitant about new activity fee
While members of last year’s Associated Students Executive Board celebrated the successful passage of their proposed $10 student activity fee, other students on campus are still uncertain as to what the fee encompasses, and how it will benefit them.
New student trustee hopes to have greater impact
As the newly appointed student trustee for 2010-2011, communication major Nolan Pack seeks to not only improve existing programs like the Metro I-Pass transit pass system but also establish new ones. These changes include sustainability polices and an advisory council for student trustees.
Social networks present new relationship issues
Valerie Wardlaw, a psychological intern at PCC, is worried about students. She sees a rising number of them being deeply affected by impersonal communication of something very personal. Cold social networking communication is replacing the once traditional phone call or face-to-face conversation: “I don’t love you anymore.
New trial date set for ex-student
Former student Isaac Campbell, charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Liya “Jessie” Lu, appeared in an Alhambra Superior Court on Wednesday in another pretrial hearing, where Judge Laura Priver set the trial date for August 20.
Diverse background gave leader good foundation
As a multilingual student, Natalja Karniouchina seemed to be a perfect fit as vice president for cultural diversity on the Associated Students Board.
Construction still stalled on new arts building
More than a year after construction was set to begin, plans for PCC’s Center for the Arts building are still awaiting approval from the Division of the State Architect, according to PCC officials.
College gets federal grant
PCC recently received a grant of $87,231 from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Federal Work Study Program to provide employment opportunities on campus to individual students, officials said.
New president focuses on PCC’s future
New college President Mark Rocha who began at PCC on July 1 has begun going from division to division, discussing the challenges the college has been facing.
The Cannabis Act of 2010, VIDEO Part 1
The PCC Courier launches an ongoing multi-media news report examining with students and staff the pros and cons of The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010.