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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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Come celebrate long form journalism written by and for PCC students! Learn about how world history has impacted PCC and it’s 100 year history. 

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Ever wondered who would win between 100 people ver Ever wondered who would win between 100 people versus 1 Gorilla. Reporter Lamar Collins took to campus to ask staff and student their personal opinions. Who do you think would win?

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One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 visa was revoked earlier this month has had their status officially restored, a college spokesperson confirmed to the Courier on Monday.

“We are aware of one PCC student who has had their visa status restored,” Alexander Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC, said in an email.

The news follows a tumultuous period for international students nationwide. The Trump administration moved to revoke more than 1,500 student visas across the country in recent months, sparking fear, legal battles, and uncertainty for students studying in the United States.

At PCC, two international students were initially impacted by the revocations, the Courier reported.

The federal government’s partial reversal comes after a wave of lawsuits filed by international students and universities, challenging the legality of the visa cancellations. Last Friday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it would temporarily restore the legal status of many students whose records had been purged from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), although officials warned that terminations could still occur in the future, the New York Times reported.

Boekelheide did not say whether or not the second PCC student whose visa was revoked has had their status restored.

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Here are some stories from our newsroom last week Here are some stories from our newsroom last week of April 21st— 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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With the suspension of the Institute of Museum and With the suspension of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) operations, local arts institutions like Pasadena’s Armory Center for the Arts and the Skid Row History Museum and Archive are left trying to save their programming. 

The IMLS is a federal agency that provides grants to museums and cultural groups. With staff placed on leave and grant payments stalled, different projects such as art education and community performances come to a halt. 

You can read and listen to the full story to learn more. Link in bio! 🔗

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PCC fashion hosted a fashion revival event for Ear PCC fashion hosted a fashion revival event for Earth day! Students had the opportunity to bring in clothing and learn to hem, patch and dye! 🧵👗🪡

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