Share: Compared to athletes at state schools, student-athletes at community colleges are often forgotten as they’re just seen as students passing through, so they rarely receive any financial aid. The biggest reason for this discrepancy between community college and state aid for athletes is due to CA guidelines. However, the PCC Foundation has recognized its athletes’ needs and has worked to introduce PCC’s first Student Athletic Scholarships and Awards Banquet. To be clear, PCC will not be giving out scholarships directly because the college itself …
Student-led ‘Afro April’ event awards and admires acclaimed educators
Share: If you happened to be walking past the WiFi Lounge this past Thursday, April 3, you may have possibly heard the entrancing and complex symphonies of the Ray Briggs Quartet, providing a vibrant soundtrack of live bebop jazz to Afro April as students and teachers alike danced, ate, and played games in celebration of black excellence. The student-led event dubbed “Afro April” had much to offer for visitors and honorees alike. There was a virtual visit and Q&A from keynote speaker Bronx educator and …
Lancers waste the Warriors in comeback victory
Share: The Lancers inched closer to the top of the conference table after gutting a win past the El Camino Warriors yesterday afternoon. El Camino’s display of offense and defense through the first three innings of ball contrasted mightily to that of Pasadena, tallying four runs with six hits. The Warriors fought off Lancer batters, forcing soft contact and shallow fly balls into the outfield. “It was the bottom of the third inning. Still very early. Still have a lot of outs to play with. …
Lancers torch the competition at Pasadena Invitational
Share: Under the blistering sun at Robinson Stadium, the Lancers dominated each level of competition at the renewed Pasadena Invitational. The preparation and hard work that coaches Innocent Egbumike and Pat Williams put into crafting a perfect practice that makes the players superior athletes was exhibited throughout the day, starting from the 100-meter dash. “They have been working so hard; these are great young men and women blessed and representing Pasadena City College,” Egbumike said. “For me, this is an opportunity to celebrate their talents, …
Lancers best Knights in badminton blowout
Share: The Lancers badminton team won favorably, losing only one of twelve matches against San Diego City College last Wednesday. The wins started in the singles matches with Karylle Peralta, Beatris Tzou, Janet Diec, and Anh Tran taking the courts. The group would go on to win each set with the biggest win coming from Tzou in a dominant 21-3 win while in contrast Peralta narrowly won in overtime 24-22. “We practice a lot, we do a lot of drills,” Diec said. “Outside of school, …
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, …