Share: With an ecstatic smile, PCC sophomore Olivia Hargrove accepted her admission into the prestigious Tournament of Roses Royal Court. Out of nearly 400 applicants, Hargrove and six other bright and passionate young women were selected to represent the court for the 2026 term. After multiple rounds of rigorous interviews, Hargrove earned the honor of serving on the celebrated panel and accepted her new title as Princess Olivia. The Rose Parade, officially known as the Tournament of Roses, is a cherished Pasadena tradition that brings …
Students squish away their finals stress at the International Student Center
Share: The International Student Center not only helps students adjust to campus life, but also hosts activities designed to help them destress and unwind. Last week, in the C building, students had the chance to tap into childhood nostalgia with a clay-making activity. The event was open from 11a.m. to 1p.m., giving everyone plenty of time to relax, get creative, and meet new friends. With stress levels rising and finals week on everyone’s agendas, it’s important to carve out personal time to mellow out academic …
Starbucks’ new cup fuels craze for consumerism
Share: Starbucks recently released a limited-edition bear cup for the holiday season, and it sold out almost instantly, sending fans scrambling to find one, even at steep reseller prices. The frenzy for branded merchandise is taking over the country… and our wallets. People are not paying for items they genuinely want, and there are genius marketing schemes behind that. Designed in the shape of a bear, the “bearista” is made for cold drinks and features a green beanie along with the iconic Starbucks logo on …
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 …
The theater department brings Dracula back to life and it is delightfully frightening
Share: Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to kick off October than to attend a creepy fright night with Count Dracula. PCC’s Mainstage Theater presented the vampiric tale throughout this month, with performances from Friday, October 17 to Saturday, October 25. Suzanne Jenner-Hunt, the director of PCC’s fall production, took a modern spin on the classically told tale of Dracula. She pinpoints feminism as one of the leading inspirations for the play by casting Doctor Van Helsing as a woman. The creepy …
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 …
‘What are we doing wrong?’ How to build a healthy relationship in the modern era
Share: Ross Szabo looked back at the students gathered in the Circadian and opened with one question: “Are college students having more situationships or relationships?” A brief silence filled the room as students reflected on their own experiences before pulling out their phones to vote through a shared link. Moments later, the results appeared on the projector behind Szabo. The verdict? Situationships – and by a landslide. Laughter and knowing sighs rippled through the room, a shared acknowledgment of the modern dating scene’s blurred lines. …
Pasadena football knocks Bakersfield off their feet in third quarter comeback
Share: Pasadena had their most exciting game yet of the season. After a bleak two quarter period, the scoreboard read a crushing 17-0, with Bakersfield paving the way to a seemingly strong win. Fans shifted anxiously in their seats but refused to give up, screaming encouraging chants through each play. The air grew tense as the Lancers struggled to turn their drills into in-game execution. No touchdowns had been made by the halftime call. Mariana Cardenas, PCC’s on field reporter, rushed down to Robert Tucker, …