PCC recently launched a new version of their student portal called Lancerpoint on Friday, Sept. 15. The new system adds a host of improvements to increase customization, make information easier to find, and improve functionality on mobile devices. “With information stored on cards instead of hard-to-navigate tabs, the new system is intended to get students to information more quickly,” Alex Boekelheide, PCC Spokesperson said “They will be able to navigate to different college functions using plain-text searches and tag fields, giving them more avenues to …
Pirates’ swashbuckling serves defeat Lancers in home opener
Pasadena Lancers had their first home game this Wednesday where they lost 0-3 against Ventura Pirates. The set scores were 27-25, 25-15, 25-16. Lancers started off strongly, gaining point after point on the scoreboard against Ventura when it came to a score of 25-24 when the tie was broken by two extra kills by Pirates. Coach Mike Terrill went on to say that this was the strongest set they ever started off with this season and throughout practice. “We played the best volleyball this team …
Tesla Model 3 is a sign of depression
It seems like every year a famous economist will predict that the biggest recession is going to come and that America is going to fall into a great depression. Every year, we magically avoid that. This year could be the year our luck runs out. Starting Jan. 1, American buyers can qualify for a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles (EV) if the car meets certain requirements. The car must be priced under $55,000 dollars for sedans, under $80,000 for SUVs, you must make less …
PCC all-star jazz combo band stuns in final performance
Pasadena City College Studio Jazz Singers and All-star combo band performed at Green Street Restaurant. The event was put together as part of their final by Mary Durst, the director of the Supper Club Show. Mary Durst is a music professor at PCC. Her class meets every Wednesday night for three hours throughout the semester. Durst wants to allow her students to perform live for their final in order to grow their experience outside of the classroom. “The live performance reinforces students to learn everything …
Board officially recognizes Armenian Genocide in vigil
The Armenian Genocide was over 108 years ago, but Armenians still fight in local communities to have recognition of this killing and deportation of 1.5 million Armenians. Pasadena City College held a vigil in remembrance of those who lost their lives and celebrated the Armenian-American students who attend the institution in a vigil hosted by the Armenian Student Association (ASA). The vigil began with ASA Vice President Andre Dionsyan explaining the history and importance of the day and introducing PCC Superintendent-President Erika Endrijonas to make …
Impending law threatens athletic transfers and lifelong learners
The Student Transfer Reform Act, AB-928, passed in 2021 and is going into effect on May 31, leaving community colleges like Pasadena City College (PCC) without lifelong learning and self-development programs, possible cuts to faculty, and harder transfer requirements for student-athletes. This bill established an Intersegmental Implementation Committee to facilitate coordination for Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to improve student transfer outcomes. PCC has a direct correlation to the bill as the institution provides students with ADTs. The bill was introduced to the governor by …
BLOTTER: Domestic violence and people sleeping in their cars
Monday April 03, 2023: 12:41 a.m. Patrol officers found someone asleep in their car in front of the CEC on the west side and were told to leave and they did. 12:06 p.m.: Staff reported they were a victim of a hate crime that occurred off campus. A courtesy report was taken and forwarded to the police agency with jurisdiction. 10:51 p.m.: A boyfriend reported that his girlfriend had not come home and her car was found in lot 5 where she explained she was …
On The Spot: Do PCC students still watch cartoon/anime?
On The Spot interviews PCC students to find out if they still watch cartoons/anime, and find out their thoughts on American style adult cartoons.
Brother of slain ‘Tortuguita’ offers insight on ‘Cop City’ tragedy
This story has been corrected. Blackhall Studios was involved in the land swap and not Shadowbox Studios. “I saw an article about someone having been killed and I wanted to get a hold of Manny as soon as I found out. I haven’t received a text or a call back and now my mom is calling. When my mom called I missed the call and she seemed really upset about the attacks and said ‘Call me as soon as you can.’ My optimism faded away,” …
Professor Potter brings back bees to PCC
Professor Charlene Potter teaches linguistics at PCC while also being a professional beekeeper who has recently been the recipient of the Community Excellence Grant (CEG). The CEG is a grant given to those in the PCC faculty who show innovative and creative ideas that help advance PCC’s mission, vision, and values. Potter was awarded this grant because of her initiative to make PCC’s campus more eco-friendly. “I got a community excellence grant last year in the spring to start a bee club and that grant …