Share: I shouldn’t have to beg a professor to do the bare minimum—check their inbox and hit reply. But when one ignored my urgent email for two-weeks, nearly costing me my college acceptance, that’s exactly what I had to do. When she finally replied, I submitted my materials. Hours later, I got my acceptance letter. But what if she had waited another day? And what about the time another professor never responded at all? I waited, sent a follow-up, and waited again—nothing. The deadline passed, …
GALLERY: Lancers’ Walk-Off Triumph
Share: The photos in this gallery, captured by Justice Aragon, highlight the intensity and excitement of the game. The Lancers secured a thrilling walk-off victory against the Compton Tartars in extra innings, with Matt Garcia delivering the game-winning hit. Strong pitching performances and key offensive moments, including a home run by Tyler Garcia and a clutch single by Brian Richman, kept Pasadena in the game, leading to an electrifying finish. Follow:
Scammers posing as ICE agents target immigrants, officials warn
Share: Scammers posing as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are targeting immigrants across California, attempting to extort money and personal information, state officials said Tuesday. Attorney General Rob Bonta urged Californians to remain vigilant, emphasizing that impersonating a federal officer is a crime under both state and federal law. “We have received reports of individuals looking to take advantage of the fear and uncertainty created by President Trump’s inhumane mass deportation policies,” Bonta said in a statement Tuesday. “Let me be clear: If …
BLOTTER: Stranger catcalls students while throwing money
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, March 3, 2025 5:30 a.m.: An officer asked a person in Lot 1 to leave. They complied. 8:00 a.m.: A person was yelling and screaming at Jameson Amphitheater. Officers spoke with them, and they were released. 8:56 a.m.: A staff member reported someone making inappropriate comments and …
PCC’s new track sets the stage for high stakes competition
Share: Starting guns, cheers from the stands, and runners soaring over hurdles will fill Pasadena City College’s Robinson Stadium on Friday, Mar. 21 as the Pasadena Invitational returns to the Lancers’ home turf for the first time since 2023. Athletes from at least eight colleges, along with independent competitors, will take to PCC’s newly renovated track, bringing top-tier competition to campus. The stakes are high for the hometown Lancers, who see this meet as more than just another race — it’s a proving ground and …
From the ground up: Seeds for our future, climate, culture, and survival
Share: A steady rhythm of tribal sounds resonates throughout the gallery, blending with the faint, earthy aroma of dried amaranth and natural materials, evoking a time before the land was touched by metal and machine. Under the glow of gallery lights, a delicate web of indigo-dyed thread is displayed alongside tea bag filters and dried plants, shifting slightly as visitors walk past. A steel sculpture cradles ancient seeds, floating above as visitors look up at the airborne piece, with its curved metal appendages seeming to …