Share: When I was a kid, stores weren’t open on holidays. When preparing for a holiday, people would buy everything before the holiday, or they would go without. I remember a time in particular at my aunt’s house. She and my mom were getting dinner ready, but they realized they were missing an ingredient. We went out in search of any store that might be open, but came back empty-handed. They substituted it and moved on. Dinner was just as good without it proving stores …
PCC works toward Bachelor of Arts program, but universities aren’t happy
Share: In February 2026, there were three more bachelor’s degree programs approved at community colleges, despite opposition from California State Universities (CSUs) and Universities of California (UCs). Bachelor’s degree programs first started being offered in community colleges in 2014 under a temporary bill which then became permanent when Governor Newsom signed AB-927 into law. This law allows up to 30 new bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges each year with the caveat that the program being offered in a community college can’t duplicate a program …
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 …
Spring University Day brings answers to students getting ready to transfer
Share: Application anxiety is a big problem for college students looking to transfer. Students often find themselves asking many questions about the transfer process. Big questions include: Where to apply? When are applications due? How many schools do I apply to? What if I don’t get in? The PCC Transfer Center hopes to answer those questions and more with their biannual University Day. On Wednesday, March 11, PCC welcomed representatives from several different universities for the Spring event. This allows students to speak to university …
Better late than never: Netflix to stream ‘Stranger Things’ play
Share: “Stranger Things” is one of Netflix’s most successful shows. After first premiering in 2016, it finally reached its conclusion approximately ten years later on Dec 31st. 2025. In addition to the television series, there is also a prequel play currently performing in both London and New York. The play, called “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, expands on some ideas first introduced in season 4 of the series. It opened in London’s West End in November 2023, a little over a year following the conclusion …
Tamale fundraiser funds student scholarships
Share: Making and eating tamales at Christmas time has been a long-held tradition among Hispanic families. The tradition begins on December 12, celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Mexican holiday that commemorates when the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego in the 16th century. It extends through January 6, Epiphany. This is the last day of Christmas and the day that the three kings visited after Jesus’ birth. The Association of Latino Employees brings this tradition to campus every year by holding …
PCC Math program on last legs after federal funding pulled, students in distress
Share: On September 10,2025 the U.S Department of Education issued a press release after ending “racially discriminatory discretionary grant programs at minority serving institutions”. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made a clear stance to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education. Due to this, Pasadena City College, a minority serving institution (MSI) and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), has been affected as the administration has pulled Title 3 funding. The Title 3 grant is a …
New deal lets PCC students skip undergrad, go straight to pharmacy doctoral program
Share: On September 22, 2025, Pasadena City College announced the Transfer Admission Guarantee agreement it made with Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) into their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. This agreement with KGI differs from other PharmD programs since students don’t have to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program before transferring into their program. This means students will get into the field two years faster than those transferring in from a four-year university. Community college students will also save money because they won’t need to complete …
‘I loved every second’: Fans couldn’t be happier with ‘Wicked: For Good’
Share: It’s been the longest intermission ever. Most of the time when a play or musical has hit its climax and the lights come on, people have about 15-20 minutes to stretch, get more refreshments or use the restroom before they return for the conclusion of the play. This is how Wicked is when it’s performed on stage. In the movie world, things are a bit different. After a year of waiting, people finally gathered in the lobby of the theatre, anticipating the ending of …
I have been changed for good by Wicked’s second act
Share: “Wicked: For Good” came out this past weekend, much to the anticipation of fans. The second act came out a year following the release of the first movie. This was a bold movie on the part of the creators, who decided to split a 2 hour, 45 minute stage musical into two movies totaling 4 hours, 57 minutes. Some thought of it as a cash grab, but it was worth it in the end. The movies were able to expand on storylines that seemed …