‘Mortal Kombat II’ proves to be a fatality for fans

Share: In the golden age of reboots, remakes, and adaptations, Simon McQuoid’s “Mortal Kombat II” contributes heavily to the oversaturation of unoriginal media. The film follows the same cannon as the 2021 “Mortal Kombat” move and consists of many familiar faces. However, the real selling point of the film was the inclusion of the popular character Johnny Cage played by Karl Urban. The movie centers around Cage, a karate star and actor, getting thrown into the Mortal Kombat tournament and forced to quickly learn about …

‘Our Power, Our Planet’: What students are doing to save the Earth

Share: Throughout Earth Day, ASPCC and Student Equity rejuvenated the phrase, “Our Power, Our Planet”, putting a heavy emphasis on how “our” collective experience as a race embodies the core values of Earth Day. As students roamed the seemingly never-ending collection of PCC affiliated clubs tabling the event, the focus of the event shifted from celebrating the planet we inhabit to celebrating the people that keep the world spinning.  PCC’s most prominent ecological club, Environmental Sustainability Club (ESC), hosted their semesterly “Lancer Closet” in celebration …

My Territory: Legacy Comics is where everyone feels like superheroes

Share: The city of Glendale has always been an enigma to me. I’ve never quite seen the appeal with the questionable driving, the unpredictable jaywalking, and the large crowds residing in The Americana. However, Glendale is where I spend the majority of my free time. No matter what the circumstances may be, I will always find a way to stroll over to Legacy Comics on North Orange Street. It’s a microscopic historical landmark in Glendale, established in 1990, and has been significant to me and …

ArtNight bridges Pasadena through culture

Share: On Friday, March 16, 2026 art and cultural organizations all over Pasadena came together at Pasadena City Hall to share art in all its form with the community during cultural event ArtNight. Art is an activity everyone has done before, in some shape or form. Whether it was scribbling with markers as a child, dancing alongside friends on a night out, or singing your heart out to your favorite song on the radio; art is all around us. In Pasadena, for two days every …

For Nick Reiner, rehab didn’t work, and an insanity plea won’t either

Share: While the reasoning behind Nick Reiner’s not guilty plea has not been disclosed, it is still entirely possible that it could be by reason of insanity— undoubtedly related to his noteworthy fight against schizophrenia. However, any conclusion the jury comes to will result in a catch-22 for Reiner. For all of his life, Reiner has rebelled against mental rehabilitation, and it does not seem like anything will change because he has passed the point of recovery, and it’s time he faces the consequences.  Reiner …

Boycotting the State of the Union puts Democrats in an even worse state

Share: As a form of retaliation, a considerable number of elected Democratic lawmakers will be boycotting Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. Instead, they will be attending a rally in the National Mall, run by the left-wing advocacy groups MeidasTouch and MoveOn. However, this act of peaceful protest feels detrimental and troubling. The boycott will not accomplish anything; it will only add fuel to the fire of President Trump’s bombardment on the Democratic Party.  Democratic congress members have apparently made …