Share: Coming as a shock to absolutely no one, this past Wednesday, Dec. 4, just hours after announcing the launch of her memecoin, $HAWK, Haliey Welch, better known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” was accused of “misleading” and “betraying” investors following the cryptocurrency’s sudden nosedive in value. After this, Hawk Tuah Girl’s extended 15 minutes of fame should probably be over, but as history has shown, the public simply doesn’t care about cryptocurrency scams. The 22-year-old, who skyrocketed to fame after her appearance in the viral …
‘Drumming and Dreaming’: Nipmuc tribal educator harmonizes healing with storytelling
Share: As onlookers watched in silence, the rhythmic heartbeat of the Nipmuc tribe- the “people of the fresh water”- rippled throughout PCC’s Creveling Lounge, accompanied only by a singular yet intensely powerful voice singing a traditional greeting song in the Algonquian language. The conductor of this one-man tribal orchestra was Larry Spotted Crow Mann, who supplied the sonorous sounds of his traditional hand drum as well as the reverberant singing voice to pair alongside it. “The drum has a resonance that connects to the soul,” …
Hands-on native plant project sprouts up at PCC
Share: The strip of lawn that once consisted of grass, hedges, and sprinklers in front of the C-building’s eastward entrance has undergone a series of major overhauls, culminating in the creation of a space covered in California native plants. This past Friday, Nov. 8, student volunteers from the Environmental Sustainability and CORE clubs planted California native plants and began installing drip irrigation lines after two weeks of education and preparation. For three consecutive Fridays now, from 12 to 1 p.m., student volunteers have been welcomed …
Water polo wallows in woe as winless season for Lancers continues
Share: The Chaffey College Panthers wiped out the Pasadena City College Lancers 14-9 this past Wednesday. After falling to the 2-7 Panthers in their final matchup of the regular season, the Lancers have now officially ended their regular season 0-11. Chaffey’s offense set the pool ablaze and outscored Pasadena 6-1 in the first quarter of play. “We shot 20-some odd percent,” head coach Terry Stoddard said. “We had two point blank shots in the first period. We should shoot better than that.” A blocked penalty …
A paper crown prize for PCC’s ultimate Smash Bros. player
Share: Adorned in a paper crown fastened together with packing tape, Jose Chavez took his bottle of original-flavored Ramune and Super Mario Bros. mushroom-shaped candy container and held them up high in victory. These were the rewards of conquest for Chavez, who was the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament champion. The audience of 30-odd club members, some former opponents of his, applauded. Using only Dr. Mario, Chavez played in what could only be considered a surgical fashion, breaking down contestant after contestant on his way …
Missed Club Rush? Here’s where to find your people
Share: There’s a good reason the quad was so crowded last week. Club Rush and University Day were both present out there. Club Rush (dubbed “Clubchella” this year) is when PCC students get to express their passion and enthusiasm for their club activities where the entire campus can see them. It’s a reminder that learning doesn’t have to be done in a classroom. College clubs are a way to get direct, practical experience without the pressure of a grade. There’s no need to wait until …