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Posted on November 20, 2013June 4, 2020 by: Paul Ochoa

OP-ED: Keep your private life private

In a world where people share what they had for lunch on Tuesday, what they wore on Friday, and where they are now, why does it come as a surprise that someone is looking at this information?

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Posted on November 13, 2013November 20, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Students find escape through Color Guard

Color Guard has come a long way since its military beginnings. What began as a stoic tradition of protecting the regimental colors of the flag is now an art form that allows participants to express themselves through their movements.

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Posted on November 6, 2013November 8, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Reasons for zombie popularity surprisingly dark

Have you ever wondered why it is that people love watching zombies get their heads bashed in? According to Dr. Tomo Hattori, Assistant professor of Asian American Studies at Cal State Northridge, it is because people are inherently racist.

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Posted on November 6, 2013November 13, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

OP-ED: 7-Eleven across campus would be an inconvenience

There are plans to open up a 7-Eleven across the street from PCC, and while many are excited because of the convenience it would bring, what they don’t think about is the problems that come with it as well.

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Posted on November 5, 2013November 14, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Marching band goes the distance

The sound of bass drums echoed in the distance as the pit section, Color Guard, and audience all waited for the arrival of the Marching Band. Then from the corner the of the R Building they arrived: horn section, drum line, and the wind instruments, looking like an army as they arranged themselves Tuesday afternoon.

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Posted on October 30, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Women’s soccer ties ELAC in nail-biter

After starting out lackadaisical against East Los Angeles College, the women’s soccer team picked up the its pace in the second half and thanks to the Lancer’s goalie Angie Ulmer and held on for a 1-1 tie.

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Posted on October 30, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Marching band thanks donors for new uniforms

After fundraising for more than a year, the Lancer Marching Band finally reached its goal of raising $119,000 to replace their 17-year-old uniforms.

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Posted on October 30, 2013November 6, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

PCC student looks forward to fulfilling Rose Princess duties

It has been 38 years since a PCC student has been crowned Queen of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Rose Princess and PCC student Sarah Hansen was hoping to break that dry spell last Thursday but unfortunately that was not the case. Instead the crown was placed on the head of 17-year-old Polytechnic student, Ana Marie Acosta.

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 30, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Writer in residence concludes visit

Share: Crime novelist and former Los Angeles Times reporter Denise Hamilton spoke to students about the writing process and read from her latest novel Damage Control last Thursday in the Creveling Lounge. Follow:

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Posted on October 17, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Writer in Residence goes on second year

Best-selling author and former Los Angeles Times reporter Denise Hamilton will be reading from her latest novel “Damage Control” on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Creveling Lounge as part of PCC’s Writer in Residence program.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month and hosted an Armenian Marketplace with vendors, dancing, and food! 🇦🇲

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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! 🐿️

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