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? …
Editorial: PCC protects predators and endangers students
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) is not perfect. Yet, rather than acknowledging the flaws within its system and community, PCC glamorizes itself by impressing the public with its diverse student body and faculty and news of being one of Aspen’s Top 10 college winners. In contrast to the impeccable image PCC intends to portray, this academic year alone, there has been a failed presidential search, outrage among minority groups on campus, and recent investigative reporting by the Courier uncovering Tychicus Yu, vice president and corporate chef …
PRO/CON: Appeal against overturning physician-assisted suicide law
Share: On May 21, California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra filed an appeal against Riverside County Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Ottolia’s ruling overturning the state’s physician-assisted suicide law. Should this have been done? Two of our staff writers weigh in on the issue. Follow:
Courier Chat: Sexual Harassment Allegations on Campus
Share: This week on the podcast, Sam talks to Editor-in-Chief, Amber Lipsey about the sex offender on campus, Ty Yu, the vice president and corporate chef of I-8 food services and his alleged offenses on campus. If you have a story and want to reach out to us, email us at the email below 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 If you feel you or a …
Courier Chat: Food Insecurity with Lisa Nelson
Share: In the Courier Chat’s first podcast, we hear from Lisa Nelson, the outreach coordinator for the Lancer Pantry, about PCC’s food insecurity. Later in the podcast, Rob talks about his editorial about food insecurity. Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com Follow:
Courier Chat: School Shootings and Presidential Searches
Share: In this week’s podcast, Rob and Samantha discuss the recent school shootings and what PCC doing about these recent events. Later, Samantha talks to our news editor, Amanda Nelson, about her editorial and PCC’s current presidential search. Have something you want us to talk about on the podcast? Want to appear as a guest? Email us!: podcast.courier@gmail.com Follow:
Weed of the Week: McDuffie’s magical medicine
Share: Written by Grace Pickering and Mandie Montes On a hidden, one way street on Colorado Blvd lies two adjacent hole-in-the-wall medicinal marijuana dispensaries. The first, resembles a sterile DMV-esque room, enclosed by peeling yellow walls and furnished with a glass encased front desk which accompanies plastic chairs lining the interior. Follow: