Share: An email sent Thursday afternoon from Superintendent President Rajen Vurdien to Pasadena City College staff concluded that the school’s investigation into recent allegations against I-8 food services employee Ty Yu “could not be sustained”, allowing him to remain on campus while being closely monitored. Follow:
Editorial: We are not ‘poor journalism students’
Share: Currently at Pasadena City College (PCC), there are multiple grants given to projects such as Zero-Textbook Cost and the Pathways program to tackle different barriers students often deal with in academics. While it is necessary to fund for these projects as it aids students in achieving higher education, the failure to fund the Journalism department, a rather small but very important department on campus, counteracts the idea of providing resources. In fact, it proves that there are areas on campus that aren’t being prioritized …
Courier Chat: Photography with Mike Watkins and James Membreno
Share: This week, Sam and Grace talk to Courier photo editors Mike Watkins and James Membreno about what it’s like to take photos for the Courier and how to get into photography. Mike Watkins: watkins.courier@gmail.com watkins@twovivid.com twovivid.com James Membreno: membreno.courier@gmail.com Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest or have your story told? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com Follow:
Courier Chat: Back to school
Share: This week, Sam is joined by staff writer Grace Pickering and podcast editor Ryan Browne to talk about back to school and recommendations for coming back and going to PCC in a more casual podcast. Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest or have your story told? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com Follow:
Courier Chat: Net Neutrality with Ben Falto-Armijo
Share: This week, while Sam and Rob are out, Ryan, the podcast editor for the Courier, talks with incoming writer Ben Falto-Armijo about the repeal of net neutrality and what this means for the country, businesses and the news. Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest or have your story told? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com Follow:
PCC protests against Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy
Share: Written by Samantha Villa and Eric Haynes On June 30th, over 2,000 people flocked to the steps of Pasadena City College (PCC) to partake in a national protest against Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy that separates immigrant families seeking asylum. Follow:
Courier Chat: Separation of families with Hilda Coleman
Share: In this edition of the Courier Chat, Sam talks to Hilda Coleman about how she organized the PCC protest against the separation of families under Trump’s zero-toleration policy and how that policy is affecting the nation. Hilda’s contacts and media: Podcast: thegirlwithsadeyesbutgoodvibes.podbean.com Instagram: taintedsun Email: hilda.coleman4@gmail.com Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest or have your story told? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com The PCC Courier stands in solidarity with the Capital Gazette Newsroom Follow:
Weed of the Week: What’s up with Measure CC?
Share: Written by Grace Pickering and Mandie Montes Not only has Trump moved to support ending the federal ban on weed, but Pasadena has now taken the initiative and passed Measure CC. Follow:
Editorial: PCC needs better services, not corporations
Share: Though Pasadena City College (PCC) is an institution that likes to think of itself as a campus that seeks to meet the needs of its students, it continues to fall short of that premise by bringing unneeded corporations such as Starbucks and Follett to campus rather than working to improve upon certain student services. Follow:
Courier Chat: Homeboy Scholars and Editors-In-Chief
Share: In this week’s longer than usual Courier Chat, Sam talks with Laura Electa Hayes about the Homeboy Scholars program at PCC and what it does for the community. Later, Rob talks to current Editor-in-Chief Amber Lipsey and next year’s Editor-in-Chief Mandie Montes and their plans for next year. Homeboy Scholars: Email: homeboyscholarspcc@gmail.com Instagram: @homeboyscholars Facebook: Homeboy Scholars Mandie’s Jane the Virgin story Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest or have your story told? …