Share: Last week, the quad was buzzing with PCC students, both new and old, excited to explore all the different clubs and personalities during Club Rush. This event dubbed ‘Club Rush’ is a social outing where all of PCC’s clubs come together to teach people about new cultures, help them out with extracurricular activities, and offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. As for those who weren’t able to make it or find a club they were looking for, don’t wait until …
PCC against ICE: ‘It’s not too late to join the fight’
Share: As Trump Administration doubles down on immigration laws, the demand to abolish ICE has skyrocketed since the first ICE raid as Americans continue to condemn the agency for discriminatory, illegal procedures. In response, student activism has seen a new wave across the country, including at PCC. At 1 p.m. on February 26, students will host a march from the Jack Scott Building to Pasadena’s City Hall to peacefully advocate for community rights and to stand together. These students, having been personally affected by ICE …
Making cents of the penny termination decision
Share: On Nov 12, the Secretary of the Treasury decided to stop the 232-year production of pennies after determining the rising cost of production outweighs their value. The decision comes from an increase in the costs of materials, making it go from a previous cost of 1.42 cents to now 3.69 cents to create one penny. With this cancellation, the Mint expects to save approximately $56 million per year in production savings. The announcement of the discontinuation of the penny coincided with the Mint hosting …
Dear Netflix: Longer breaks don’t build hype, your audience does
Share: Recently, the Duffer brothers defended the long wait for the next season of Stranger Things, saying they “like the buildup.” That idea made sense when the second season followed a year after an amazing first season with its unique characters and storytelling. However, using hype to justify longer gaps between seasons shows how out of touch they are with their audience. Netflix thinks breaks like this boost viewership and build hype, but it makes people forget their show even exists after a long, unnecessary …
Buddies get strung together during friendship bracelet-making event
Share: Last Monday, the International Student Center held an event for students to destress and strengthen bonds through making bracelets. The idea came from Hailee Nguyen, a student worker in charge of the event, who hoped this would bring students together and help them take a moment to destress with finals coming up. New people would get to meet each other while making bracelets and snacking together. This was the second event the International Student Center has organized. The first one was a mixer called …
Lancers claw back from 20-point deficit to defeat Wolverines
Share: Last Tuesday, the Lancers marched into the Hutto-Patterson Gym with confidence filling the court. They had one goal in mind for the game: to send the Wolverines back home declawed. For an extra boost, some players chose to do their pre-game rituals for both luck and strength to win. “I just pray, giving my strength to the Lord, since He gives me my strength to play,” #30 Odera Nwoso said. The first quarter was an uphill battle against San Bernardino as the Lancers needed …
Competitors get ahead of the carve in pumpkin painting
Share: Last week, dozens of pumpkins, painting supplies, and snacks were scattered on tables around the mirror pools. Curious students formed lines, grabbing snacks, art supplies, and pumpkins before walking to tables, eager to begin decorating. “I decided to do a pumpkin patch event because we’re in October, and I feel like it fit the theme perfectly,” Savannah Robles, VP of campus activities, said. “I feel like it fits the theme perfectly, especially with side activities of candy apples for students, as well as candy …
‘Legends: Z-A’ catches Pokémon players off guard in a new Mega Adventure
Share: After a 2 year hiatus, Pokemon officially returns with their brand new title “Legends Z-A”. Set in the fictional Lumiose City (inspired by France), players enroll in a tournament dubbed the Z-A Royale. There they meet new friends and catch Pokemon in areas dubbed wild zones while trying to make their way to rank A. Along the way they are caught up in a mystery involving a pokemon named Zygarde and help a detective named Emma solve the case. A big positive is character …
Applications open for aspiring geology students to dive into marine science
Share: A new opportunity named “PCC Summer Ocean Science Research Program” is being initiated by the college’s STEM department, using the $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year grant will provide 16 students each year with hands-on experience in marine science and inspire them to pursue further education and careers in the field. To qualify, students will need to be enrolled in or have completed one of the following by the end of the fall semester: Geology 1 (Physical Geology), Geology 3 …
BLOTTER: Solicitors solicited, police investigate
Share: Monday, October 13 8:17 a.m. – Facilities reported an individual harassing vendors in the Quad. They were confronted and advised. 9:08 a.m. – A Professor reported feeling threatened by a student acting hostile towards her during class. An Officer spoke to those reporting and the Dean of the department who spoke to the staff and the student. 11:37 a.m. – Staff reported an individual in the 2nd floor of the C Building who was entering classes and offices yelling at people. They were escorted …