Share: On April 2, PCC held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the opening of the replacement Sarafian (U) Building, posthumously named after esteemed former Superintendent-President Armen Sarafian. The ceremony highlighted the future of the STEM program and the contributions of the community over the 10 year process of the building’s modernization and reconstruction. Current PCC Superintendent-President Dr. José A. Gómez was surrounded by elected officials, faculty, staff, students, architects, Board of Trustee members, former state senators, the Mayor of Pasadena, and members …
‘I Said I Love You First’ saved Selena Gomez’s career
Share: After a five year hiatus, Selena Gomez has finally stepped back into the studio to release her new album, I Said I Love You First, and it’s not as bad as people thought it was going to be. Around Valentine’s day of 2025, Selena Gomez announced on Instagram that her new album produced by fiance, Benny Blanco, would be released on March 21st. Despite the amount of comments by social media users that it was time for Selena to retire from music, she chose …
Pasadena dehorns Rams in blowout bout
Share: Lancer right fielder Devon Eskridge took to the batter’s box with shouting matches from both dugouts ringing through his mind, but the at bat was all he could focus on. While Victor Valley yelled words of encouragement toward their pitcher, Pasadena’s Lancers cheered in hopes of extending their marginal lead. With Eskridge’s stance ready to hit and his stare fixed on the pitcher, he was prepared to bat. On the second pitch, he launched the ball toward the right field gap, bringing Tyler Garcia …
FEMA hiring local residents to assist with wildfire recovery
Share: Recently the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a job advertisement directed towards local residents in Los Angeles County to support wildfire recovery efforts following the horrid destruction caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Found in the advertisement were employment opportunities open to the general public in multiple departments such as Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field Training Operations, Hazard Mitigation, Human Resources, Individual Assistance, Interagency Recovery Coordination, Information Technology, and Public Assistance and Planning. New hires will be directed to aid …
University Day showcases colleges, career opportunities, and counseling
Share: As transfer season opens once again students were invited to participate in PCC’s spring University Day in the quad. With more than 60 representatives in attendance, University Day aimed to answer questions and expose students to different college options. Along with the college representatives, PCC’s Health Services and Transfer Center were in attendance to check students in, give out food tickets and guide students in seeking information regarding degrees, opportunities, and careers. PCC’s transfer and honors counselor, Alejandra Viveros, emphasizes the importance for students …
Football and soccer teams set records in historic year for PCC athletes
Share: The year is 1938. A young man attending PCC stepped onto the football field and set a record for the most touchdowns and points in a season, which would stand for 63 years. Later, he broke his brother’s national community college record for the longest broad jump in Track and Field, not only making history in PCC’s Football and Track and Field team but as well as the Basketball and Baseball teams. That young man was none other than the legendary Jackie Robinson. Now …
Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush
Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …
Black Student Success Center introduces Melanin Monday with button making
Share: As PCC embraced the beginning of the spring semester, the Black Student Success Center welcomed students with music, food, and activities as they hosted their first Melanin Monday on February 24. The introduction of this new series of events is working to provide a safe space for students where they can connect with their culture and socialize with the community. As students walked into the center, artists like Cameo and Keyshia Cole played in the background, while the scent of delectable steak, aromatic chicken, …