Share: A fire broke out in the student success center at Pasadena City College (PCC)’s D building Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift evacuation but resulting in no injuries. At approximately 2:14 p.m., emergency services received a call about a fire in the D building, according to a Rave alert and data published in PulsePoint, a portal that reports active 911 calls. The cause of the fire was a bluetooth speaker that was charging when its lithium battery exploded, igniting a fire inside a wooden storage …
Cookies for controversy: Rating the Oscars’ drama
Share: Over the years The Academy Awards have lost its prestigiousness and credentials due to its plethora of snubs and award show scandals. Even its nominations have made movie fans ditch the Oscars altogether. This year, three out of the 10 best picture nominees have been facing backlash. With just 2 weeks away from the Oscars, the conversation around these controversies are growing. The Brutalist Most recently “The Brutalist” has been facing controversy around the use of AI in the film. In an interview with …
Huskies sent to the pound by Lancers
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 …