Share: The Lancers swept the East LA Huskies 3-0 in their first conference matchup this past Friday evening. The first set opened up with Pasadena scoring 8 straight points unanswered which led to East Los Angeles taking their first timeout. The brief intermission was not enough to halt the Lancers as the offense dominated in incredible fashion closing out the set with a 25-7 score in their favor. The Lancers first set dominance shined through sophomore outside hitter Biko Hollie. “I think my self motivation …
Dumb phone, dumb life: I felt stupid without my smartphone
Share: From having #FOMO to doom scrolling to now brainrotting, the social media lexicon continues to grow, and the buzzwords that float around social media begin to signal that something is wrong. As dramatic as it sounds, it’s a well known fact that social media is destructive to our health. It’s attacking our self esteem and body image, our attention span and critical thinking. These attacks place future generations in a vulnerable position. Just this past week Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that …
Missed Club Rush? Here’s where to find your people
Share: There’s a good reason the quad was so crowded last week. Club Rush and University Day were both present out there. Club Rush (dubbed “Clubchella” this year) is when PCC students get to express their passion and enthusiasm for their club activities where the entire campus can see them. It’s a reminder that learning doesn’t have to be done in a classroom. College clubs are a way to get direct, practical experience without the pressure of a grade. There’s no need to wait until …
Your favorite show doesn’t need the reboot. Hollywood does
Share: It’s no surprise anymore to see a show you grew up watching or a show you love get handed off to the depths of reboot hell. Today, the industry is rapidly pumping out new content to keep up with our rapid culture and the studios are running out of original ideas. Reboots, remakes, and spin-offs all reveal Hollywood’s lack of creativity. The industry has been chasing its own high by forcing its reboots into television and exploiting their own past and their viewers for …
In your PCC era? Practical pro tips for new students
Share: The parking lots are overcrowded, the bookstore line is zig zagged, and you can’t figure out the order of room numbers fast enough. Whether this is your very first time on a college campus or your very first time on PCC’s campus, we went ahead and created a new student guide with the help of some returning PCC students. This guide is filled with some small tips to make this transition a bit more bearable. Best study spots: PCC offers many options around …