Share: As a self-proclaimed breakfast burrito connoisseur, seeing a $20 breakfast burrito makes me angry. Not because a $20 price tag can’t be justified, but because I cannot wrap my head around what could make a breakfast burrito cost $20, unless it’s coated in gold. Regardless, I set out to understand why customers pay the high price for a breakfast burrito. “Usually I would never pay $20 for breakfast, but I’ve heard good things, so I wanted to try it,” said Marcos Inostros, patron of …
Great bout, bad idea: UFC at the White House
Share: There may not be a more uniquely American way to celebrate 250 years of the nation without bloodshed. On Sunday, June 14, at 5 p.m., UFC Freedom 250 will take place on the South Lawn of the White House, yes, the White House. As a bonus, the event also falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday. However, the card itself is loaded with compelling fights. Long-time fan favorite Justin Gaethje will face the undefeated and undisputed Illia Topuria for the lightweight title, while Alex “Poatan” …
PCC may be a temporary stop, but the connections are forever
Share: During their time at community college, there are students who may not feel a strong sense of connection, or belonging on campus. Students often attend class and leave immediately afterward, while factors such as commuting and short semesters can limit opportunities for social interaction and club participation. To better understand students’ experiences PCC students were asked whether they feel a sense of belonging and connection to the campus community. “For me, I developed a strong sense of connection and belonging,” former PCC student Tony …
Drug raid in MacArthur Park: The war that keeps repeating itself
Share: The Los Angeles Police Department conducted much-needed raids in MacArthur Park on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as well as at multiple locations across Southern California, including San Gabriel and Calabasas. Officers seized approximately 40 pounds of fentanyl and 3 pounds of methamphetamine. The removal of these drugs is not an abstract policy matter; it is the prevention of immediate, often irreversible harm. “Enough drugs to kill 190,000 people,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonald. The MacArthur Park location, long described by law enforcement and media …
Despite disapproval of Trump, students are afraid to speak out
Share: Recent polling from BBC, The Economist, and Silver Bulletin, suggests that Donald Trump’s approval rating is at an all time low since his second term, particularly concerning inflation, economy, and immigration. The Courier set out to examine how those frustrations may be reflected at Pasadena City College, speaking with students and staff to gauge the campus climate surrounding politics and political discussion. Among the concerns raised by PCC students were social issues impacting minorities, low-income communities and queer individuals, alongside rising housing and gas …
Judicial Theater: The billionaire battle for the end of the world
Share: For someone so well-versed in the field of being a billionaire, it is baffling that Musk couldn’t see through Sam Altman’s facade. The two are now locked in a court battle, draining each other’s endless amounts of money in the process. In 2024, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, for allegedly changing the original goal of developing AI for the greater good of humanity to make money instead. This court battle has become a high-stakes display of judicial …
Penny for your thoughts: ‘I don’t use coins at all’
Share: If you had a penny for every time someone used a penny, you’d have…well not much — and that’s kind of the problem. About five months after the U.S. Mint ceased penny production on November 12, 2025, the change seemed to go unnoticed. For consumers and businesses alike, the disappearance of the one-cent coin reflects a reality that had already taken hold: the penny had become more symbolic than practical. The decision to halt production was rooted in cost. According to the U.S. Mint, …
The farmworkers movement was always bigger than him
Share: When the news broke about Cesar Chavez, I felt angry, sad, and betrayed. A Mexican “hero”, was just another scummy fallen idol. I began learning in middle school about Mexican American history in the United States, and the National Farm Workers Association movement led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. It showed me something I hadn’t seen before: people like me not just surviving the world, but shaping it. Growing up as a Mexican American in predominantly working-class Latin American neighborhoods, the importance of …
PCC Jazz Combo #5 hits all the right notes
Share: Rain, sleet, hail, or snow—none of it matters when jazz is in the air. Especially not on a day like this. Beneath warm 78 degree skies and a soft breeze, PCC’s Jazz Combo #5, directed by Dan Cole, delivered its first performance of the year on Tuesday, March 24, an afternoon that felt as effortless and alive as the music. The group consists of guitarist Justin Phan, bassist and vocalist Paige Arevalo, drummer Evan Rodriguez and trumpeter Aoi Kuroha. According to Cole this group …
Trump talks drapes while bombs drop in Iran
Share: As Americans, it may feel distant or even presumptuous to speak about violence unfolding thousands of miles away in the Middle East. However, civilian death demands criticism regardless of nationality. The deliberate taking of human lives is always worthy of objection, of outright detestation—especially when it involves innocent children. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran known as Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale strike targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership. The opening strikes killed Iran’s …