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 …
Hope and health bloom eternal at mental health safety fair
Share: The weather was hot, but curious students still milled about, looking at the various tables that lined the quad. A balloon arch led the way to the starting table, where students could check in and get their instructions. If they visited nine tables, 3 each of different categories, they would earn a free lunch. For college students, the words “free” and “food” can be very enticing. It was a good way to bring students out to check out what services for mental and physical …
ChatGPT is not your therapist
Share: A dystopian image of a forest wildfire with people running for their lives from the flames. This was reality for so many people in January of this year, but it was also a ChatGPT prompt by the man who is now facing trial after being accused of being responsible for starting the fire in the Pacific Palisades. This isn’t the first time that ChatGPT has reportedly been used for therapeutic means, as the family of a teenager alleged that the program acted as his …
‘The calm before the storm’: How the football team pre-games for Homecoming
Share: Anticipation builds throughout Homecoming week, both among the students and among the football team itself. There are activities throughout the week to build the excitement, but it also means there is a lot of pressure on the team to perform well on the field. “This week we definitely notice it’s like the calm before the storm,” said wide receiver Maddux Mateski. “Everyone’s got that look in their eye, everyone’s focused.” In the midst of the Homecoming events: like the themed dress up days, the …
BLOTTER: Multiple hit-and-runs, vehicle collisions reported during first week
Share: Monday, August 25, 2025 2:15 a.m. – A transient was observed on security cameras, loitering in Lot 5. The subject was asked to leave. 11:30 a.m. – Staff received an email requesting police response at an off campus address. The Temple City sheriff’s office was contacted to assist with the welfare check. The welfare check was conducted, and the residents in question checked out fine. 12:18 p.m. – A cadet reported that there was a traffic collision at the intersection of Cordova street and …
Pathways center threads friendships through bracelet making
Share: Friendship bracelets have taken many forms over the years. Whether you’re braiding embroidery floss or stringing beads, the sentiment behind a handmade gift for friends remains the same: you have given your time to make a creation for a friend you believe will be with you for life. The recent trend of beaded friendship bracelets that spell out words became popularized with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour with fans–called Swifties–exchanging bracelets with strangers they have something in common with, still a sign of friendship, even …