Share: Last Saturday, the Lancers marched onto the field, emanating confidence as both teams greeted each other with the desire to send the other home empty-handed. Before the first pitch, a pair of Lancer players performed their version of a pregame ritual to ensure they had good luck. “For luck, I walk to the left field pole, I get on one knee, I pray,” first baseman Adrian Roman said. “Then I draw a cross and my number in the dirt.” “I like to read a …
Marvel is born again thanks to Daredevil’s new gritty show
Share: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is a satisfying follow-up series to Netflix’s ‘Daredevil’, diving deeper into the gritty underground crime of the MCU. After shockingly breaking his rule by attempting to kill his nemesis after he murdered his best friend, Matt Murdock abandons being Daredevil struggling to stay retired after recent crime sprees and new vigilantes tempt him to return. Once the opening sequence ended, it was a bold move for Daredevil to break his number-one rule by attempting to kill his nemesis, Bullseye. The moment …
Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush
Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …
Marvel isn’t dead, just failing to replicate its glory days
Share: After the messy debut of Marvel’s new film “Captain America: Brave New World”, critical failure and controversy still haunts the studio with uncertain sentiments such as “Is Marvel dead?” lingering from the minds of disappointed fans. In short, it’s not, although Marvel is indeed currently making various decisions that are hurting their brand, dethroning them as a studio once feared by competitors. A big issue plaguing Marvel right now is the lack of communication between filmmakers. Beforehand, during the production of “Infinity War”, directors …
Fire in D building triggers evacuation, no injuries reported
Share: A fire broke out in the student success center at Pasadena City College (PCC)’s D building Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift evacuation but resulting in no injuries. At approximately 2:14 p.m., emergency services received a call about a fire in the D building, according to a Rave alert and data published in PulsePoint, a portal that reports active 911 calls. The cause of the fire was a bluetooth speaker that was charging when its lithium battery exploded, igniting a fire inside a wooden storage …
Food reduced to ash after Eaton Fire contaminates science village crops
Share: Before the effects of the disastrous Eaton fire, PCC’s science village was home to an aeroponic garden planted and cared for by Agricultural Plant Sciences (AGPS), Botany, and Environmental Science classes that would have donated crops to Lancer Pantry. However, contamination from the fire unfortunately destroyed the garden, leading to the crops being removed. The garden planned to provide fresh organic produce for Lancer Pantry, while the science village served as both a hub for various learning activities and a community space, fostering hands-on …
‘There are glitches that will be fixed’: U building opens to mixed reviews
Share: This semester PCC’s Sarafian Building or the U building has officially reopened to the public, with a variety of science classes already taking place inside. Faculty and students were asked about their opinions of the new building which prompted mixed reactions on the building and how moving the health sciences and natural sciences divisions classes were handled. Anatomy professor Teresa Trendler is currently only faculty member from department of anatomy division of natural science to have moved into the U building on the third …
Cynthia Erivo was never the problem, it’s the blasphemy of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Share: Cynthia Erivo of “Wicked” fame has been under fire for her role of Jesus Christ in an upcoming Hollywood Bowl production, but it isn’t her fault. That blame falls on the casting director and the heads of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, who see religion as a joke feeding off the controversy they get for their blasphemous decisions. Religion in Hollywood is always such a hypocritical subject, they either show respect in order to avoid having their films banned in certain regions or ignore them because …
Finding the root of the tree removal problem at the mirror pools
Share: A construction site at Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Mirror Pools has raised questions among students and faculty after decades-old trees were removed from the landmark at the start of January. According to PCC spokesperson Alexander Boekelheide, the project aims to renovate the mirror pools, relocate pool pumps and other equipment beneath the main entrance of the Jack Scott building. “The renovation of the pools will consist of repairing cracks, replacing the coping caps, along with replacing and relocating all the pool equipment,” Boekelheide said …
Captain America 4 is a brave new mess
Share: The new film in the Captain America franchise, “Captain America: Brave New World”, seems to be trying to please casual viewers while also placating fans by following through on previous cliffhangers. The balance between the two is messy but enjoyable. The plot follows the new Captain America played by Anthony Mackie as he finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with the new President, Thaddeus Ross, over a newly discovered indestructible metal, Adamantium. Both he and his partner, Falcon, played …