Author: Alumni Staff

When it comes to study abroad trips, the five W’s are almost always mentioned: Who? What? Where? When? Why? But what about the “H” questions, how? ‘How’is it put together and how does it affect the students?

Opera Scenes, presented by PCC’s Performing and Communication Arts Division from May 28 to 31, offered a medley of various acts taken from four familiar operas. The operatic vignettes varied in languages, not only to those known for their romantic lyricism.

Since the first comic book placed its stamp on American culture in 1934, a countless number of these picture-heavy, action-packed magazines have followed in its footsteps.Throughout the golden, silver, bronze and modern eras, comic books have provided readers with superheroes characterized by their courage, super powers and, of course, a knack for fighting crime.

The Asian Association on campus is currently hosting a silent auction scheduled to end on Friday at 1 p.m. Items for bid are on display in the Shatford Library. The idea of the silent auction is to replenish scholarship funds the association can offer. Faculty and community members donated the items available for bid.

PCC honored arts patron Adelaide Hixon for her many contributions toward the works displayed at the Boone Sculpture Garden on Saturday. Meanwhile, the latest sculpture, “Baby Banana Tree” created by Yutaka Sone, had its official unveiling.

Despite being hampered this season by a chronic chest condition and allergies, PCC swim team co-captain Tai Nuntapramote has put together a great individual season that included winning a record five events at the Mt. SAC Invitational in February and was capped off by a state championship in the 200-meter butterfly in April.

There is nothing like hitting up your neighborhood run-of-the-mill bowling alley where all you need is the right shoes and a group of friends to be good to go. But if you would like to experience an upgrade from the worn-out wood flooring, cafeteria-style food and minimal side entertainment, 300 Pasadena – just minutes away from campus – is the place to go.

Troubled ex-football player Darryl Stephens was found to have died due to a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in an autopsy on Friday, according to San Bernardino Coroner Department Spokeswoman Sandy Fatland.

Dare to be bold. Getting pampered every two weeks may be at the top of the list for many fashionistas, from PCC students to famous artists like Kid Sister. The nail ritual has gained more popularity over the years, due to the addition of fresh vibrant neon colors and detailed nail designs.

The English language has been known to coin some of the greatest words known to mankind over the last two decades.Homer Simpson’s “D’oh!,” Will Smith’s “jiggy,” and the Internet’s “blogosphere” have all found their way into the English lexicon.But according to The Global Language Monitor, the English language will cross the one million-word mark on the morning of June 10.