Rachel Robinson, philanthropist, and founder of The Jackie Robinson Foundation was presented the Key to the City of Pasadena at Robinson Park on Mother’s Day. This was the first time a key to the city was presented to an African-American woman in the city of Pasadena.
Former Football Player Dead in Suspected Suicide
Darryl Stephens, a former member of PCC’s football team, died on Monday in a suspected suicide according to San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department.Stephens was found in Upland, after Upland Police responded to reports of gunshots.
United Rainbow Alliance Promotes Tolerance
PCC’s United Rainbow Alliance promoted tolerance for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community during a “Match Game” demonstration on Tuesday.
AS VP of Academic Affairs Resigns Post
AS Vice President of Academic Affairs Connor Lewis announced his resignation from the executive board after Wednesday’s Associated Students meeting. Lewis expressed his disappointment with numerous actions taken by the AS this semester as his primary reason for stepping down.
Arming Police Debate Brought to Forefront
After the discovery of a loaded .22-caliber semiautomatic pistol in parking Lot 3, the debate over arming PCC police officers has been raised again. The gun was found Thursday in the car of student David Wilson, who was allegedly under the influence of marijuana when police searched his vehicle.
REVIEW: Local Coffee Roaster Pours More Than Just Good Joe
On a quest to find the perfect cup of coffee? Consider your journey’s end at Jones Coffee Roasters on Raymond and California Avenues in Pasadena.
Activities Fee Proposal Met With Approval by Board
An initiative to add a student activities fee of $6 to registration was received with wide approval from the Board of Trustees, following an Associated Students presentation on May 7.
Longtime Trustee and Library’s Namesake Shatford Dies at 94
Walter Tyrrel Shatford II, the man whom the library is named after, died at his Pasadena home on May 5 at the age of 94.”He was an incredible man of high standards who valued educational excellence,” said Mary Ann Laun, dean of library services.
Potty Talk: Women’s Restrooms Edition
Bathrooms: The great equalizer. When nature calls, none of us is exempt from paying our respects to the porcelain god. But not all toilets are created equally. To assist readers in their search for the potty par excellence, the Courier has drummed up a little guide.
Math Resource Center Provides Aid for Those With Equation Frustration
To many PCC students, math has been a pain in the neck, and in some other unmentionable places. PCC’s Math Resource Center, however, has aided teachers and students along their sometimes frustrating journey through the world of polynomials, word problems, square roots and much more.