Astrology is all about the moon’s orientation towards different constellations in the sky, and how this creates a gravitational pull towards the earth. The moon being in a certain sign refers to the moon being positioned towards that constellation. This March urges us to take a fresh start. The New Moon recently occurred in Pisces, meaning the moon was positioned towards the constellation known as Pisces. This welcomes new beginnings. Anything that gets us out of our routine is welcomed! On March 12, Jupiter will …
2023 leaves the buzz behind in favor of refreshing sober mocktails
Mocktails are making a comeback in 2023! Mocktails are nonalcoholic versions of cocktails, often combining fruity notes over ice, or replicating your favorite alcoholic beverages. New ingredients allow mocktails to mimic the taste of alcohol without being alcoholic themselves, as nonalcoholic spirits stake their claim in today’s drinks. Mocktails are perfect for those who are trying to stay sober, and are a great way to beat day drinking. Want a fancy drink without the buzz? Mocktails are perfect for social gatherings that you want to …
Feeling hopeless means you’re paying attention
Mental health is less of a taboo topic within our generation, as American teenagers are more likely to feel “persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness” according to the CDC. Mental health awareness has increased, as the world becomes more and more desolate. From a pandemic, to inflation, to environmental devastation, the world feels like it’s falling apart more than ever before. The overconsumption of information doesn’t help, as it shines light on everything happening around us. Other generations didn’t have constant updates of the happenings …
Stop the sprawl: We need walkable communities, not phony EVs
Electric cars aren’t the end all be all solution to solving environmental stability, as the batteries that cars are made from aren’t recyclable, and sourcing for the materials ravages our natural environment. As the future approaches, a more sustainable method of transportation like walking, can be what saves the environment for years to come in Pasadena, and even LA. Rowena Chan, an Automotive Lab Technician at PCC, doesn’t believe that electric cars will dominate roads due to the lack of energy. “Personally, I think EV’s …
Reach for the stars with PCC’s latest Carnegie lecture
The inky night sky was slightly overcast, making it difficult to see the dancing stars up above. Still, PCC students were able to locate Jupiter via telescope, and everyone oohed and aahed as they took turns viewing it through the glassy lens. This was the after-party of the lecture “Dancing in the Night Sky – a Journey of Helium Stars”, happening at PCC’s observatory. Ylva Götberg is a NASA Hubble postdoctoral fellow at the Carnegie Observatories who spoke elegantly on helium stars. She explained that …
Lancers baseball drops tight home opener in loss to LA Valley
The PCC Lancers baseball team fell short in a tight 5-4 loss in their first home game of the season. The contest was game one of a three day, SoCal Challenge Tournament. PCC turned out many defensive plays, and some run production which ultimately was not enough to overcome the LA Valley Monarchs. The game began with the LA Valley Monarchs scoring two runs in a row, in the first inning. After LA Valley scored, the pace of the game slowed, and neither team had …
On lasers and quantum computers: A look into PCC’s STEM Gala
PCC’s Stem Gala was a semi-formal event with an elegant ambiance that set the stage for PCC’s brightest minds to shine through when networking with professionals in the STEM industry. One such professional was Donn Silberman, an optical engineer, who described how he found out about the event through the head of the program. “The program here at Pasadena City College is run by a very good friend of mine, and I heard about this Gala event because I’ve done a lot of these outreach …
Heated opinions boil over on gas stoves
New research shows that gas stoves are to blame for 1 in 5 childhood asthma cases in California, and some progressive policymakers are encouraging bans and regulations. Many who investigate this issue argue about whether or not electric stoves are as effective as gas stoves, whether food will taste the same, or whether things heat up as quickly. But what about cost? Will a ban on gas stoves negatively affect those in lower economic classes? “Utility costs are different in every state, but on average, …