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Posted on December 3, 2013January 22, 2014 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Winter intersession may be reinstated

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Posted on November 20, 2013December 4, 2013 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Petition calls for reinstatement of instructor put on leave

A petition demanding the immediate reinstatement of English instructor Mark McQueen was presented at the Faculty Association meeting on Nov. 14 after McQueen was placed on administrative leave during an investigation into allegations that he attacked a student.

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Posted on November 12, 2013January 3, 2014 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Gospel choir moves the crowd, literally

The Quad is no stranger to various performances, but open praise to the Lord? That’s a new one.

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Posted on October 2, 2013October 2, 2013 by: Emily Chang-Chien

What is pride to you?

An annual family festival geared towards the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender culture united the San Gabriel Valley community at large on Sept. 28 at Pasadena’s Memorial Park.

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Posted on October 2, 2013September 15, 2020 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Haunt encourages gunning down the undead

Haunted Hollywood Sports is hosting a haunt that will last for ten days with unique “killzones” that involve shooting zombies with Airsoft guns.

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Posted on September 6, 2013December 3, 2013 by: Emily Chang-Chien

System glitch causes prerequisite predicament

A malfunction in the LancerPoint registration system allowed students to enroll in classes without taking prerequisite courses at the beginning of the fall semester, forcing hundreds of students to be dropped from classes they never should have been allowed to take, officials said.

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Posted on March 20, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Emily Chang-Chien

President discusses final offer to union on contract

President Mark Rocha discussed the terms of the final contract offer to faculty union negotiators at a news conference in the Cap and Gown Room on Wednesday.

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Posted on February 27, 2013September 7, 2016 by: Emily Chang-Chien

REVIEW: Lights, camera, Hairspray!

Light chatter illuminated the Sexson Auditorium as audience members sat in their seats, anticipating the raising of the red curtains. Upon the lighthearted entrance of the orchestra, the curtains were finally raised, and the audience was greeted by a slumbering teen donning a characteristic beehive hairdo. Lights, camera, Hairspray!

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Posted on February 27, 2013March 14, 2013 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Confusion emerges over summer courses

Much confusion and uncertainty surrounding the transferability of summer classes emerged at the Feb. 20 Associated Students Executive Board meeting.

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Posted on February 12, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Hairspray prepares to dazzle audience

Sass, spunk, passion and a whole lot of dedication — these words can only begin to scratch the surface of what it takes to be a cast member of the musical Hairspray. Unbeknownst to others, a core group of students has been hard at work in the Sexson Auditorium, singing, dancing and acting away in preparation for its opening on Feb. 22.

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Did you know that every spring, the Courier staff Did you know that every spring, the Courier staff also writes and designs an entire magazine?

Because Pasadena City College turned 100, we decided to focus our issue on how history has affected the college. We’re calling it “Unprecedented Times.”

You can pick up a copy tomorrow at our release party from 4-6pm at the Circadian. After that, we’ll make sure to leave some issues around campus. RSVP for the Spotlight release party with the link in our bio 🔗
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Introducing Yesterdena, a new podcast from the Cou Introducing Yesterdena, a new podcast from the Courier 🗞️ 

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.

Episode 1 is live now!

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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