Latest incidents report from PCC’s own police department.
Student Fights For Future in Mixed Martial Arts
The sight of a cage would make most bystanders hesitate to step inside and await their fate. Those who step onto the canvas walk in with the intention to stand toe-to-toe against another fighter, in hopes of delivering defeat and achieving the satisfaction of victory.
PCC Football Sends Another Impressive Class of Recruits to Four-Year Universities
The football program at PCC will be putting out another prolific recruiting class this year, with four players already signed to four-year universities and several top players from last season’s team still waiting to make decisions on possible destinations.
Anatomy of an outfit …with Kristina Kaur
A little bit of grunge-meets-ballerina would sum up the style philosophy behind Kristina Kaur, 17-year-old design and media studies major. Kaur wakes up in the morning and grabs whatever is hanging on her bed. It could be something vintage, or something out of mom’s closet, with a spin.
Part-Time Instructors Will Be Affected Most by Class Cuts
The reduction of this year’s summer intersession due to budget cuts is not only affecting students, but faculty as well. Many PCC part-time professors will see their hours decrease dramatically, with some even being out of jobs completely.
Lancer Radio Reaches Spanish Speakers with El Empujón
PCC Lancer Radio’s first ever student-led Spanish-speaking program has gained ratings, as it seeks to become a voice for the Latino community on campus.The aim of El Empujón (The Push) is to encourage students of all Spanish-speaking descent to advance in their education and to provide “information to survive,” according to Christian Garcia, the 27-year-old host of the program, who initially approached his professor with the idea.
Campus Reactions Mixed on Swine Flu
Despite outreach by the administration, PCC students, faculty and staff have varying standpoints on the swine flu.”I think it’s really bad because it kills people,” said Liana Babujyan, a student in the Certified Nursing Assistant program.Allen Dooley, interim dean of enrollment management, said PCC is doing everything possible to keep everyone up-to-date on information about the virus.
Increase in Pell Grant Funding Helps Students
The $787 billion stimulus bill signed into law by President Barack Obama includes an additional $13.9 billion provision that increases the amount of Pell Grant funding for students from low-income households.
JPL Opens Doors to General Public
The lines were long with no ostensible commonalities among their occupants. You would had to assume that the shared interest in the normally closed to the public JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) facilities was that of that final frontier, space.
REVIEW: Sandwich Story
Step into Sandwich Story and you will find a quaint little mom-and-pop shop that is bustling with noise and people.