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Posted on April 16, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

What is the role of social media after an earthquake?

Whether it’s for the attention or to cope with the situation, the use of social media during an event like an earthquake something used by students and professionals to learn about an earthquake.

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Posted on March 22, 2014September 15, 2020 by: Paul Ochoa

Discover new music through “The Mixtape”

Gabriel Perez, a former musician and PCC student, noticed that while the internet does make it easier to discover new artists similar to the ones you like, it is a little harder to discover artists that differ from your usual taste.

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Posted on February 26, 2014February 26, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

PCC transfer rates drop 20 percent

PCC only transferred 1,475 students to the University of California and to the California State University’s in the 2012-2013 year. The school sent 572 students to UCs and 903 students,” said Chase. As for the transfer data for the 2012-2013 to independent and out-of-state institution, the numbers have not yet been released.

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Posted on February 5, 2014February 12, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

Did you enjoy your commute today?

Share: Just like with smoking and drag racing, your life expectancy decreases when you mount a motorcycle. Yet people continue to mount their crotch rockets, their choppers, their iron sleds despite the danger. Follow:

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Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

OP-ED: Just part of the college experience

Who are these people to come to my school and bother me with their gym memberships and petitions to help save the whales, right? Wrong, PCC is a public campus, which means that access isn’t limited to students; it’s open to the public as well.

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Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

No health insurance, no problem

“If they are worried about their health, we have services to offer them,” Buczko said. “Whether you have insurance or not doesn’t matter to us, [that’s why] students pay a health fee.

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Posted on January 22, 2014January 23, 2014 by: Paul Ochoa

Board elects new President

With a no-nonsense approach to the job, new Board of Trustees President Anthony Fellow hopes to change the school for the better with his simple take on politics.

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Posted on December 8, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Singer aspires to be role model for young girls

Before she turned 18, PCC student Jordyn Kane auditioned for American Idol, had one of her songs featured on an ABC Family television show and issued an EP on iTunes. Despite these accomplishments, don’t expect to catch her bragging about it to her classmates.

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Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Student Health Services promotes smoke free campus

Student Health Services coordinated the event with the emphasis on promoting the campus going smoke free next year and also informing students and staff on the dangers of smoking and encouraging them to quit.

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Posted on November 20, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Passionate instructor gives back to community with Board election

Teaching child development and special education here at PCC, the mother of two is currently working on her PHD in higher education at Claremont Graduate University. Puglia found time in between all that to run and campaign for an empty seat on the La Canada Unified School District Board, which resides in PCC’s District 1 area, and eventually won the race.

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Did you know that every spring, the Courier staff Did you know that every spring, the Courier staff also writes and designs an entire magazine?

Because Pasadena City College turned 100, we decided to focus our issue on how history has affected the college. We’re calling it “Unprecedented Times.”

You can pick up a copy tomorrow at our release party from 4-6pm at the Circadian. After that, we’ll make sure to leave some issues around campus. RSVP for the Spotlight release party with the link in our bio 🔗
Check out this weeks top photos from our photojour Check out this weeks top photos from our photojournalism class! A gallery of photos taken by our student photojournalists for the week of May 19th 2025. 📸 

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Introducing Yesterdena, a new podcast from the Cou Introducing Yesterdena, a new podcast from the Courier 🗞️ 

We’re diving into 100+ years of Courier archives to tell the stories, people, and ideas that helped shape Pasadena into what it is today.

Episode 1 is live now!

We’re heading back to the early days of Pasadena City College - when it was a bold experiment at the forefront of the junior college movement.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the link in our bio.
Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month and hosted an Armenian Marketplace with vendors, dancing, and food! 🇦🇲

Reported and edited by: Justice Aragon 🎤✍️
You’ve probably interacted with these hungry cri You’ve probably interacted with these hungry critters before. Courier staff writers asked students they’re thoughts and experiences with the squirrels on campus! 🐿️

Reported by: Madalyn Lauterbach, Chris Galicia, & Melissa Flim 🎤
Edited by: Madalyn Lauterbach & Mikaela Perez ✍️
Check out this weeks top photos from our photojour Check out this weeks top photos from our photojournalism class! A mixture of gallery photos and graphics made from our student photojournalists. 📸

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