Share: Since their inception, television and film have always somewhat functioned as a mirror held up to our current society, often reflecting where we are as a culture. In light of the three “Love Island” actors who took their lives in the past few years, as well as a third recent “Love Is Blind” contestant who is currently in the process of suing Netflix for traumatic experiences on the set, it has begun to raise many questions regarding the ethicality of reality television. Despite the …
Episode Seven: LA Locals
Share: As a SoCal native, host David is joined by returners Kat, Jagger, and Mitch to discuss what it’s like living in Los Angeles. How does the perception of LA compared to what the real LA is like? And are “transplants” really that bad? Follow:
PCC’s campus sees drastic Title IX changes this fall semester
Share: With the recent changes to Title IX’s policies, as well as a recent development amongst administrators in Pasadena City College’s Title IX department, PCC is going to see a noticeable shift in both protocol and the number of Title IX staff on campus in the fall. PCC, along with all other federally funded K-12 schools and campuses across the country, have until Aug. 1, 2024 to comply with these rules, effectively replacing the Trump era changes that were made to Title IX in 2020. …
This year’s Met Gala diverts your gaze from real issues with artificial glitz
Share: As our country, and seemingly the rest of the world, continues to dissolve into further chaos, it’s impossible to ignore the dystopian nature of events such as the Met Gala when protests against genocide can be seen only blocks away. The recent 2024 Met Gala dress code seems to have reached beyond the bounds of dystopian after the dress code was themed after a famous science fiction short story by J.G. Ballard titled “The Garden of Time,” hinting at potentially deeper societal issues bubbling …
Swim team’s newest member makes waves in state competition
Share: First-year PCC student Michael Petersen has dedicated his life to swimming, often spending many early mornings and late nights doing breaststrokes and backstrokes, regardless of rain or shine. His ten years of hard work and perseverance finally culminated on May 2, when Petersen competed at the 3C2A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Costa Mesa. Petersen competed for PCC in the statewide swimming competition, placing 12th in breaststroke, as well as breaking older records as he completed the second fastest time for a male …
Less sex on the big screen is the least of our libido problems
Share: With the last two years seeing the releases of “Poor Things,” “Saltburn,” and “Challengers,” it feels as if Hollywood has never been hornier; however, it’s quite the contrary, according to recent data showing movies are depicting less sex than ever, reflecting a wider-ranging issue among youth. Since 2012, there’s been a steady decline in sexual content being depicted in the top grossing-movies released, with Stephen Follows, a media data analyst, reporting in his research, “Using the same method of looking for signals from ratings …
When ‘When Harry Met Sally’ exists, we want anything but ‘Anyone but You’
Share: In the modern age of romantic comedies, there are few and far between that resonate with us the way classics, such as “When Harry Met Sally” or “13 Going On 30,” have impacted us and continue to impact the generations following. After nearly three decades of cinema, many of these iconic movies still live within the cultural zeitgeist, making any new additions to the genre feel lackluster and much like cheap imitations of already near-perfect movies. Despite the fact that the genre continues to …
Episode 5: Voter Shaming
Share: In an experimental episode for Let’s Talk, host David moderates a conversation between staff writer Mitch Gaby and co-video editor Kat Poling about voter shaming. With the election just around the corner, how does our two-party system fall short of what’s needed in the U.S.? YouTube: Spotify: Follow:
Bars, booze and barbecue: How to spend the perfect Pasadena day
Share: Pasadena may not be the hippest or trendiest city in LA county, but it still has a lot to offer anyone looking for a walkable day of fun after class or something to fill up their weekend plans. As summer approaches and students start to have more free time, many are seeking cheap and fun activities to experience with family and friends. Few cities in LA County are even relatively walkable, making Pasadena a hidden gem for those without a car or those simply …
Five berry fields to frolic in this Spring
Share: Before Los Angeles was known for being the home of Hollywood and famous celebrities, it was home to many farmers and their produce. Now most of our farms are found in the IE and towards Ventura, giving many Angelenos an opportunity to take advantage of the locally sourced fruits and vegetables at their local farmer’s markets throughout the year. While we’re blessed with fresh local produce year-round, few people actually experience getting to harvest their food themselves, not knowing it’s an experience they can …