Share: The following is a transcript of an episode of our podcast, Yesterdena. It has been edited for clarity and readability. Please note that this episode was originally created to be heard, not read—so some tone, emphasis, or meaning may be lost in the written version. COLIN HASKINS: In front of the Jack Scott Building at Pasadena City College’s Colorado campus, just beside the main entrance you’ll find a metal plaque. Etched on it are three words: Pasadena Junior College. That’s not the name of …
One PCC student’s visa restored; second case still unresolved
Share: One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 visa was revoked earlier this month has had their status officially restored, a college spokesperson confirmed to the Courier on Monday. “We are aware of one PCC student who has had their visa status restored,” Alexander Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC, said in an email. The news follows a tumultuous period for international students nationwide. The Trump administration moved to revoke more than 1,500 student visas across the country in recent months, sparking …
Anulación de visas afectan a estudiantes de PCC en medio de una represión nacional
Share: Este artículo fue escrito originalmente en inglés por el editor gerente Colin Haskins y traducido al español por la redactora Karen Mariana Cardenas Ceballos. Dos estudiantes internacionales en el colegio de la ciudad de Pasadena (PCC) les han cancelado sus visas tipo F-1 de acuerdo a un correo electrónico enviado a la comunidad de PCC el día de hoy, por el Presidente José A. Gómez. El anuncio se da en medio de una ola de cancelación de visas que van dirigidas a estudiantes internacionales …
As federal funds disappear, local arts groups vow to push on
With IMLS staff placed on leave and grant payments stalled, programs supporting everything from arts education in Pasadena schools to Skid Row community performances are in sudden jeopardy.
Visa revocations hit PCC students amid nationwide crackdown
BREAKING: Two international students at Pasadena City College (PCC) have had their F-1 student visas revoked, according to an email sent to the PCC community today by President José A. Gómez.
Editorial: Colleges must protect students and scholars from deportation
We must demand accountability, resist complicity, and ensure that justice prevails over fear-driven policies.
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 …
Media Monitor: Why Trump is at war with the AP Stylebook
Share: In journalism, the words we choose shape the way people understand the world. That’s why newsrooms rely on style guides—references that ensure consistency, accuracy, and fairness in reporting. The Associated Press Stylebook is the most influential of them all. Its guidance extends far beyond AP reporters, shaping coverage across newspapers, broadcasters, and digital media that adopt its standards. When the AP makes an editorial decision, it has a ripple effect. And that’s exactly why Donald Trump has set his sights on it. The AP’s …
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 …
Eaton Fire: Classes resume as PCC picks up the pieces
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) reopened its doors Monday, welcoming students and staff back to its campuses after a four-day closure due to the devastating Eaton Fire. While the college sustained only minor damage, the impact of the fire was visible across campus, and the broader community continues to grapple with the aftermath of one of California’s deadliest blazes. “Although Pasadena City College has sustained minor damage, our hearts and our prayers and our thoughts are with our greater community,” said PCC superintendent-president José A. …