Share: The men’s basketball team at Pasadena City College now have an overall record of 22-8. This is a stark contrast to last year’s record which was a wretched 1-26. What was the reason for this turnaround and why was it so successful? First-year head coach Ryan Frazer spoke about the team’s success and what were the strategies made to achieve their success. “Everything that we do has a purpose behind it, we take every opponent very seriously and we dive into what it is …
What is PCC doing in wake of Turkish and Syrian quakes?
Share: As the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has taken the lives of an estimated 44,000 people in total, the college administration, which is responsible for implementing public safety, the buildings on campus and their tolerance for withstanding something as powerful as earthquakes. “As a state agency, buildings at PCC must comply with building codes set by the Division of the State Architect. These regulations are generally governed by the Field Act, passed within 30 days of the devastating 1933 Long Beach earthquake, which sets strict safety standards …
Instead of talking trash, LA County is talking compost
Share: On a crisp windy day, high above the Griffith Park Composting Facility off Mineral Wells road, a small group of inquisitive and observant people sat down during a free workshop sponsored by L.A. Sanitation and Pacoima Beautiful and hosted by horticulture consultant Steve List at the composting facility on Feb 11. The topic of discussion, composting. Mr. List gave a lecture to a small group of people curious about how to do composting properly but also doing typical urban gardening. These topics included tolerating …
On The Spot: Lebron James breaks NBA all time scoring record
Share: On The Spot asks PCC students what their opinion on Lebron James breaking the NBA all time scoring record, and if he is greatest of all time. Follow:
Former NAACP leader unpacks the city’s conflicting histories
Share: Pasadena, California, the city of roses. From the Rose Parade to the Rose Bowl, the Robinson brothers, and more. Pasadena has a rich, diverse history, but how much of that history is forgotten? The Community Police Oversight Commission of Pasadena hosted a presentation titled “Pasadena Seen and Unseen: A Historical Perspective” by former NAACP Pasadena president Gary L. Moody on Wed. Jan. 25 at Robinson Park Recreation Center. It was a full house, filled with media personnel including Pasadena Media, Police Chief of Pasadena …
Harris hasn’t done enough to prove she’s presidential material
Share: Kamala Harris is the first female vice president, second in command behind President Joe Biden. So what has she done since becoming the vice president? Has she been an effective VP? If Biden chooses to step down, are there legitimate concerns about her running in 2024? These are important questions to ask for the future of the Democratic Party. Harris was absent during the President’s trip to northern California as he was observing areas that were affected by the floods. Is the White House …
Mainstream Landmark replaces indie Laemmle in Pasadena
Share: The Landmark theater opened and replaced the Laemmle Playhouse 7 on Dec. 20, the latest battle between movies and streaming. But as the new venue down the road is open for the public, The Courier asked students what they think of the new place, and will even go to the theaters now. “I just heard about it, it sounds pretty cool. I think movie theaters are nice” Isela Aparicio. a freshman studying child development said. Peter Hoh, a graphic design major at PCC shares …
Authorities investigate hazardous materials at library, find baking soda
Share: Update 2:15 p.m.: According to the Pasadena Police Department the suspected hazardous materials ended up being baking soda, and no further action was taken. Original Story: On Wednesday Jan 25 the Pasadena Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials report at 55 South Hill Avenue at 12:15 p.m. According to the Pasadena Fire Department on scene it was supposedly a “white” substance in the book drop-off, and multiple response teams from a number of local fire fighting agencies are responding to the incident. The …
Jaywalking is now legal! Is it the right thing to do?
Share: On Jan 1. 2023, the Freedom to Walk Act that was passed and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year which makes jaywalking in California legal. According to the leading sponsor Assembly member Phil Ting, The law states it does not ticket individuals for jaywalking “unless a careful reasonable person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power like a bike”. Calbike.org, who supported the legislation, stated that the jaywalking …
Brazil’s January insurrection looks all too familiar
Share: On Jan. 6, 2021, a group of rioters invaded the United States Capital. These rioters were supporters of former President Donald Trump who consistently claimed that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. On Jan. 8, 2023 in the city of Brasilia, The home of the Brazilian Capital, was invaded by a mob of Brazilians who were supporters of the former President Jair Bolsanaro, who like Trump, made false claims that the 2022 Brazilian Presidential election was rigged. How could this type of attempted coup …