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Posted on December 11, 2015January 19, 2016 by: Elissa Saldana

Piano students culminate the semester with sold out concert

Share: PCC’s present generation of pianists saw their hard work pay off during the sold out “Sun and Shadows: Music of Lightness and Darkness” concert this past Saturday evening in the Westerbeck Recital Hall. Follow:

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Posted on November 30, 2015December 13, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Conscientious, fresh, healthy and affordable

Share: Looking for an affordable, intimate, casual, cruelty-free, and healthy place to eat? My Vegan, located on 633 South Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena, is the place to go. Follow:

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Posted on December 3, 2015December 4, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Don’t Worry Be Thankful

Share: Last week the Associated Students filled up the quad with the joyful, energetic and adorable sound of barking puppies during their Don’t Worry Be Thankful event. Follow:

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Posted on November 23, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Women’s volleyball defeated in last South Coast Conference game

Share: UPDATE: The Lancers earned the number 17 seed in the Southern California Regional Playoffs. They took part in a play-in round match on Saturday Nov. 21st but were defeated by long-standing rival and 16th seed Mt. San Antonio, 25-15, 25-23 and 25-19. Follow:

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Posted on November 6, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Lancers unable to end El Camino 10 game winning streak

Share: PCC Women’s volleyball was unable to hand El Camino its first loss in the South Coast Conference on Wednesday at the Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium. Follow:

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Posted on November 12, 2015December 4, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic

Share: “I’m undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic!” is the phrase students scream while standing on the steps of the C building during the Coming Out of the Shadows event when they join the club United Without Boundaries. Follow:

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Posted on October 28, 2015June 4, 2020 by: Elissa Saldana

Dia del los muertos: A showcase of culture and art

Share: Orange Mexican marigold flowers, also know as flor de cempasuchil, decorated the South El Molino Avenue sidewalk, along with colorful sugar skulls, calaca masks and vividly vibrant paintings inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos. Follow:

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Posted on October 21, 2015June 4, 2020 by: Elissa Saldana

Critics claim “illegals” to out vote citizens with AB 1461

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Posted on October 14, 2015October 17, 2017 by: Elissa Saldana

College campus shootings: How prepared are we at PCC?

Share: The ongoing wave of gun violence at college campuses raises the question of how well prepared students and staff really are locally in regards to this nation-wide issue. Follow:

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Posted on September 23, 2015 by: Elissa Saldana

Women’s water polo loses South Coast Conference game opener

Share: After winning their season-opening game at the Los Angeles Valley tournament, the women’s water polo team suffered a tough loss against Chaffey College this past Wednesday during their South Coast Conference game opener. Follow:

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We’re diving into 100+ years of Courier archives to tell the stories, people, and ideas that helped shape Pasadena into what it is today.

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We’re heading back to the early days of Pasadena City College - when it was a bold experiment at the forefront of the junior college movement.

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Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month and hosted an Armenian Marketplace with vendors, dancing, and food! 🇦🇲

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You’ve probably interacted with these hungry cri You’ve probably interacted with these hungry critters before. Courier staff writers asked students they’re thoughts and experiences with the squirrels on campus! 🐿️

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PCC hosted a Mariachi Banda and Mexican Ballet fol PCC hosted a Mariachi Banda and Mexican Ballet folklorico to educate others on Mexican Culture. Students and faculty spent an hour immersed in dance and music out in the quad! 🇲🇽💃🏽

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