Share: For international students adjusting to life in a new country, the International Student Center at Pasadena City College offers more than just help with paperwork. The center gives students a place to find advice, meet people from different countries, and build a community away from home. The center hosted “Boba with the Advisors” on Wednesday, September 23rd. The event mixed comforting drinks and Hispanic heritage month themed activities to bring students and advisors together in a more casual setting. “Our goal is to… bring …
A star is reborn: Hollywood’s got a repeat actor problem
Share: With Primetime, the film about Chris Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator” coming out this Friday, there’s a good chance that you have already seen Robert Pattinson’s face on the big screen at least once this year. At some point, Anne Hathaway was probably also on your screen; by the end of this year, she will have starred in five films. Zendaya has taken over both your screens in theaters and at home with five major projects, including the highly anticipated final season of Euphoria. …
Police arrest man outside gym after reported firearm threat
Share: Pasadena City College students received a Rave Alert on Tuesday morning instructing them to avoid the campus gym due to police activity after an individual allegedly threatened to have a firearm and harm people, according to campus police. “We contacted Pasadena Police to come and provide armed backup since campus police is unarmed,” said Sergeant Tyler Robins, the supervisor of police and safety services on campus. The Rave Alert was sent at 10:54 a.m. with only the instruction to stay away. The message had …
Heat wave brings Lancer practices to a halt
Share: With temperatures across Pasadena reaching triple digits alongside historic humidity levels, PCC athletic teams have been forced to make changes to practice and game routines to avoid the worst of its effects. Over the last two weeks, the men’s soccer team was forced to cancel their traditional practice at Robinson Stadium as midday highs have averaged a scorching 88°F. Despite California’s always prevalent heat, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the team. “It was definitely disappointing, missing out on a …
U-Pass no more: New GoPass goes virtual
Share: Pasadena City College has officially launched the Metro GoPass Program this fall, providing students with unlimited low cost public transit with a simplified online sign up process. The recent transition from the U-Pass to the GoPass changed where physical passes are distributed on campus, the fees associated with the methods, and the process in which students can obtain the pass. Many Pasadena City College students have expressed their approval of the new GoPass program due to its efficiency and accessibility to users. “I didn’t …