Share: Pasadena City College is unveiling a new coffee bar for students this week, Cafe Moto which can be found located inside the Piazza. It is a completely separate operation from the college and is run through the food vendor, Primo Nosh, according to PCC Spokesperson Alex Boekelheide. Cafe Moto comes as an addition to Cafe De Leche, another local coffee hotspot on campus, in the Galloway Plaza by the Shatford Library. Staff at the Piazza are preparing for the soft opening coming up, which …
Let’s Talk Episode 2: Philly contamination, LAUSD and Condoms
Share: Published March 29: This week, David is joined by fellow staff writers Kat, Dante, and Michael, who go over water contamination in Philadelphia, the Montebello tornado, and the latest LAUSD strike. Follow:
Video: Eat, live and dye nettles the plant
Share: The Courier was invited to Arroyo Seco Park in Pasadena by Berbo Studios and Kitchen Sink LA to learn about Nettles, an herbaceous, stinging herb that we were able to taste and use for tie dying silk scarfs Follow:
Conference veteran women’s badminton shut out Compton College
Share: With the constant whiz of a racket whacking a shuttlecock, the sound of squeaking sneakers, and laughter from team members on the bench, the Pasadena City College women’s badminton team demonstrated why they are the winningest team in the school with a 21-0 blowout on Wednesday against the Compton College Tartars at the Hutto- Patterson Gymnasium. The Lancers hold first place in the South Coast Conference standings with a 3-1 overall record. “So far, we are doing pretty well. I think we have a …
On The Spot: Do PCC students still watch cartoon/anime?
Share: On The Spot interviews PCC students to find out if they still watch cartoons/anime, and find out their thoughts on American style adult cartoons. Follow:
PCC Softball blows out Glendale in first home game of the season
Share: The PCC women’s softball team defeated Glendale Community College 17-3 in the first home game of the season at Robinson Park on Wednesday. Wearing white jerseys the team ran through a pregame visualization ritual led by head coach Monica Tantlinger. “Defense first, visualize a team play, inhale, exhale, Feel the dirt beneath your cleats… you’re ready, barrel, barrel, barrel” Tantlinger said. The Lancers have a total of 16 returning sophomores, including defensive stand out at third base, Jaimie Harris, who made the 2022 All-SCC …
Roll up to Paper Rice and roll up your own flavor
Share: Paper Rice specializes in build-your-own style spring rolls, a fast and contemporary take on a traditional Vietnamese dish. Owned by Jens Kristen, a Pasadena City College math and computer science professor, the restaurant offers a casual Chipotle style, walk up custom ordering experience where customers can also enjoy spring bowls or a bahn-mi sandwich. I had the pleasure of sampling some of the items on the menu, although the bowl and sandwich seemed appealing, the rolls are their staple and I wanted to see …
Monterey Park mass shooting hits close to home for PCC officials
Share: A gunman opened fire into Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park Saturday night during a Lunar New Year festival killing ten and injuring 10 others in the largest mass shooting in the United States since Uvalde, TX. Elizabeth Yang, a lawyer and local resident of Monterey Park, was home with her family during the shooting and said she began to receive texts from friends to see if she was alright. “They’re usually retired ladies who are looking for something to do and have …
Courier Cookin’: Spice up leftovers with kimchi fried rice
Share: A hungry mind can create an appetite for students putting in the time, and energy at school. PCC is a diverse ecosystem of culinary cultural backgrounds, and when hunger hits, there are certain dishes that are the unequivocal comfort food that have one’s unique spin on an otherwise common recipe. The recipe below was submitted by Ken Juan, a biology major and student in HOSP 015 – Industry Culinary Foundations 1 with professor Chef Colleen Nanno, he plans to transfer to UC Davis, with …
On The Spot: Do Students use an umbrella when it rains?
Share: On The Spot asks PCC students if they use an umbrella and how the rain affects their day at school. Follow: