PCC honored with state award for student success

On Sept. 30, a virtual ceremony was held to celebrate Pasadena City College receiving the Dr. John W. Rice Student Success Award. Mrs. Clara Rice, Dr. Rice’s widow and Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and Dr. Rice’s only child, spoke at the ceremony which honored Dr. Rice’s legacy and detailed the origin of the award. During the ceremony, Mackenzie Rivera, president of Associated Students, accepted the award on behalf of PCC. “I am proud to say that PCC has always put students first,” said …

Blotter: Fire alarm activated at Science Village two days in a row

Monday, September 14 Transient was escorted off campus from the IT Building restroom. A transient was escorted off campus from the North side of Forum. A skateboard violation was reported at the Sculpture Garden. The skateboarders were escorted off campus. A transient was escorted off campus from the North side of Forum. Tuesday, September 15 The fire alarm was activated at the Science Village. No fire was reported. Facilities reported a woman who took a ladder from their cart and stayed on campus. Officers escorted …

3 ways to keep your pooch peppy during quarantine

Have you noticed your dog giving sad puppy eyes more than normal? As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, frustration may start to settle in for many including our four-legged friends. One way to combat their weariness is to keep them busy, happy and healthy. Here are three simple steps that can help keep your dogs occupied during quarantine. Step 1: It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. Lately you may have noticed that your dog is overwhelmed with boredom. One way to …

Balancing fandom, fatherhood and full-time education

Student Kevin Seavers grew up with a great passion for sports. He remembers a childhood filled with memories of himself playing baseball, basketball and football. His love for sports always filled his days, which included waking up to watch ESPN and re-runs that involved Pete Rose, a baseball player who he admired and could also relate to. “I liked him because he wasn’t as big as some of the other players, but he was tough and gritty,” said Seavers. “That’s how I felt about myself. …

Blotter: Four transients escorted off campus

Monday, April 20: No incidents reported on this date. Tuesday, April 21: A transient was observed sleeping north of the C Building. An officer responded and escorted the transient off campus. Wednesday, April 22: No incidents reported on this date. Thursday, April 23: Three transients were observed near the east side of D Building. Officers escorted transients off campus. Friday, April 24: No incidents reported on this date. Saturday, April 25: A lock used to secure a stairwell on the south side of CA Building …

‘Tiger King’: A captivating train wreck

Centered around eclectic Joe Exotic and his unconventional lifestyle, “Tiger King” will have your eyes glued to the screen from beginning to end. Netflix’s newest limited series has audiences nationwide raving due to the endangered tigers, polygamist relationships, mention of cults and even a murder for hire conspiracy. According to Chicago Tribune, “Tiger King” is the No.1 most-watched show on the service, in the U.S. as of Mar. 29. All about Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic, and the weird world of wildlife, …

How a journalist found the major of her dreams

As a part-time volunteer in pulmonary research at USC Keck Centers, full-time journalist, photojournalist and most proudly a teen adviser at the Pasadena Public Library (PPL), Haneen Eltaib leads a very busy life. Eltaib began to give back to her community about eight years ago by volunteering as a teen adviser at the PPL Central Branch as a way to fulfill community service hours for high school. What started off as a school requirement quickly turned into a long-lasting relationship due to her devotion to …