Despite the gravity of the leak, the White House remains more focused on deflecting criticism than addressing the breach.
PCC settles suit with former dean fired for allegedly violating hiring rules
Former dean of kinesiology Dyan Miller reached a $30,000 settlement from a lawsuit she filed against the school for financial loss and emotional distress after her termination.
“Belonging is not a privilege”: Father Greg Boyle on second chances
Share: “The only praise our exhausted God has any interest in,” Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, shared with the audience, “is that the systems change when people change, and people change when they are cherished.” These powerful words resonated deeply as Boyle introduced his new book, Cherished Belonging, during an unforgettable event hosted on Tuesday, March 11, by the CORE program and the Retirees Association. The event, filled with a palpable sense of hope and inspiration, was not just about the book launch, …
Political Dissident: Elon’s government mooching leaves lingering musk
Share: Elon Musk is a character unlike anything we’ve seen before in U.S. history. He’s managed to worm his way into the Oval Office, seemingly becoming a fixture in the hearts and minds of the GOP. His title as a “special government employee” is an affront to the very laws and legal precedents designed to address conflicts of interest. The person most enamored with the father of 14 (from four different women) is, tragically, the most powerful person in the country: Donald Trump. Just last …
Pope’s decline highlights his crucial role on world stage
Share: Pope Francis has been hospitalized for the past few days; with his old age and fragility being highlighted in ways not normally seen. With him being sick enough for news organizations to publish stories such as “Pope Francis, sensing he is close to death, moves to protect his legacy” the question of what will happen in the Vatican City when he does finally die is becoming a more important one. Pope Francis was elected in 2013, as the first ever pope from the western …
BLOTTER: Man throws rocks at a security guard, then cadet
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, February 17, 2025 12:48 AM: An officer asked an unhoused person to leave the quad. They complied. 4:51 AM: An officer asked an unhoused person to leave the tennis courts. They complied. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:13 AM: An officer asked two unhoused people to leave the …
Political Dissident: We are all puppets in an oligarchical playground
Share: It has been a month since Donald Trump took office as president of the United States. In that month, he has signed upwards of 65 executive orders, has threatened to take over multiple countries, and has given more authority to a South African billionaire than ever before seen in US politics. Trump has precisely and effectively whittled down those in the white house who may disagree with him, and has surrounded himself in unprecedented ways with yes men who will bow down to …
‘Motown Vibes’ celebrates Black joy at Moonlight Rollerway
Share: The line outside the building wrapped around the parking lot, the music spilling out the doors with every new person that entered. From 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. on the Friday night of February 21, Moonlight Rollerway’s roller-skating rink buzzed with excited PCC skaters as well as members of the general public, all gliding in tandem to the smooth grooves of Motown music. Douglas Smith, a specialist for the Black Student Success Center, handed out free food and drink tickets, while appearing to be in …
PCC emphasizes renewed commitment to accessibility for Disability Month Fair
Share: On Wednesday, November 20, the Associated Students of Pasadena City College (ASPCC) and Lancer Accessibility Resource Services (LARS) joined forces to host the college’s inaugural Disability Month event. Transforming the campus plaza into a lively hub of learning and connection, the fair spotlighted an array of resources designed to support students with disabilities both at PCC and beyond. The event pulsated with energy as students visited booths offering tools, information, and demonstrations tailored to empower disabled students. Each station highlighted the many ways in …
Trump’s Second Act
Share: Three weeks have passed since Americans reelected a man who cannot legally own a gun, yet will once again assume the role of commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. For many, Donald Trump’s improbable political comeback has been a moment of reckoning—particularly in liberal strongholds like Los Angeles, where his victory blindsided many who underestimated the durability of his populist appeal. Beyond the shock of the election, however, it is Trump’s Cabinet picks that are stoking the most anxiety and astonishment. The irony …