Share: Across the city of Los Angeles, streets are adorned with murals celebrating La Raza – or the Latinx community. It is a community that has not only cemented its roots in Southern California but has expanded its influence through every crevice of this big and diverse society. But when it comes to politics, voting means keeping one’s own cultural identity in mind. For Erika Hernandez, a third-year Accounting major who is a 2-year member of Equipo, voting has become more complicated with some of …
Confident and fearless Kamala Harris commands the debate stage
Share: On Tuesday night, expectations for Kamala Harris were very high and the bar was just as low after witnessing the June 27th CNN debate where Biden delivered less-than-satisfactory answers. Harris’ presence at the debate was a crucial win for the democratic party but as the only presidential debate scheduled before elections in November, her crafty attacks and calm composure could positively impact voters and redirect the course of this nation. Americans and the rest of the world were able to see the two sides …
Sí se pudo! Latine graduation reinforces PCC as a Hispanic Serving Institution
Share: The Sexson Auditorium was Latine-fied Last Friday for the Latine graduation. Family, friends, and faculty all got together in celebration and support for our Latine student graduates and transfer students. Proud parents and guardians attended in masses to celebrate their children’s achievements and academic success at PCC. In a college that prides itself as a Hispanic-serving institution, it is events like these that solidify the community’s value within this institution. “PCC is a proud Hispanic-serving Institution and has been one since 1992. We serve …
A national title is great, but PCC Forensics finds purpose in advocacy
Share: Although it’s definitely not, the PCC Forensics Team makes debating and performing look like a cakewalk. Forensics as a whole falls under three categories, speech debate and theater. In the club, students are encouraged to explore all of the different facets of debating and performing to find their own stride. For the students in this club though, the most important aspect is advocacy and the life lessons learned. “When we write our speeches, act out our interpretations or when we debate, we’re looking for …
PCC Songwriter Showcase: ‘The show behind the show’
Share: On what seemed like a casual Wednesday night, the campus outside the recital hall was drifting with students anxious to go home, but inside everyone was brimming with anticipation as the lights began to dim in unison with all the chatter. The sound crew, event organizers, and songwriters all came together that night to give meaning to a community of students that communicates through art. “The reason I am standing here,” said music department chairman Zac Matthews, “is because I want you to look …
International court prosecutors are right to tell Netanyahu enough is enough
Share: Although it has already been eight months into the ongoing war in Gaza, the condemnation of Netanyahu’s crimes against humanitarian laws by the international community proves that justice, reason, and empathy are still prevalent no matter how fickle. This wave of efforts into the humanization and deliverance of justice for the Palestinian population has been much anticipated and is honestly the bare minimum. Nevertheless, the world has now awakened and has all eyes on Gaza and the injustices inflicted on its people. In a …
Blinded followers turn Trump into a political martyr
Share: Donald Trump: a man currently facing at least 90 different charges against him, including several sexual assault accusations and a conviction of business fraud has turned the Republican party into his very own church. Turning his speeches into sermons and his campaign into a crusade, further dividing the country under the pretense of building a better nation. According to a New York Times article, “Mr.Trump’s ability to turn his supporters’ passion into piety is crucial to understanding how he remains the undisputed Republican leader …
Lancers softball increases confidence despite rocky season
Share: After a misfortunate 12-game losing streak the Lancers took another loss Thursday against Cerritos. However, despite the result, the team feels confident with their continuous progress as they work on building a stronger spirit of comradeship among the players. “I believe we are making progress,” coach Audriana Gutierrez optimistically said. She stated that it has especially been a challenge to build up the team after the number of returning players dwindled and they were left with many freshmen whom they had to introduce and …
Growing up is not a ‘Bad Idea Right?’
Share: When the magic fades away, the world looks the other way. This is the case with many ex-Disney stars and how their rise to fame is flooded by criticism as they grow up and make a name for themselves away from the image attached to the company. Olivia Rodrigo, who at 18 years old became pop’s brightest new hope. Recently she released her newest album, “GUTS” which was followed by a fair amount of indignation from parents who reject this new ‘rowdy’ Olivia Rodrigo …
Frenzy around Selena’s death spotlights the killer, not the tragedy
Share: Yolanda Saldivar, Selena Quintanilla’s killer, will be releasing a documentary after almost 3 decades in prison. In this documentary, Saldivar claims she will “set the record straight” by tracing back the events prior to the Tejano music singer’s tragic death. In the documentary, the focus is heavily on Yolanda’s side of the story and the events leading up to Selena’s death, but in an attempt to expose her story, it is obvious that once again producers tap into the giant profit source that is …