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Posted on October 15, 2014October 23, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Oscar winning alum’s settlement unveiled

The District paid Oscar award winning alum Dustin Lance Black more than $26,000 so he would not sue the school after top officials rescinded an invitation for him to speak at commencement last May, according to a settlement agreement.

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Posted on October 8, 2014October 15, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Chick-fil-A to open and offer jobs to students

Chick-fil-A plans to open in December and will be looking to hire PCC students after the controversial fast food restaurant went through a long 10-month process of getting approved.

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Posted on October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Football can’t sustain win streak

Coming off of back-to-back wins for the first time since 2010, the Lancers football team looked to upset the No. 7 ranked Cerritos College Flacons on Saturday.

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Posted on October 6, 2014February 19, 2022 by: Philip McCormick

Haunt allows for zombie interaction

As the military truck slowly makes its way to its final destination, you hear it. A slight groan, feet shuffling close by and suddenly you realize you’re surrounded by the undead.

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Posted on September 30, 2014October 23, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Former VP files lawsuit against District

Former Vice President Richard van Pelt filed a lawsuit against PCC on Thursday, alleging that the district breached his contract and failed to reimburse his business expenses while employed by the school, according to court documents.

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Posted on September 29, 2014April 2, 2021 by: Philip McCormick

PCC accused of violating open-meeting laws

Share: A lawsuit filed on Thursday by a nonprofit group will seek a court-ordered reversal of former president Mark Rocha’s $400,000 severance package, alleging that the Board of Trustees violated open-meetings laws. Follow:

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Posted on September 17, 2014September 24, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board to search for permanent president

The school will begin a national search by hiring a headhunting firm to find a permanent superintendent, according to Board President Anthony Fellow.

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Posted on September 10, 2014June 4, 2020 by: Philip McCormick

PR director “moves on” from college

Months after the widely publicized commencement debacle involving alumnus Dustin Lance Black, former Interim Director of Public Relations Valerie Wardlaw has “moved on” and no longer works at the college, according to school officials.

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Posted on September 10, 2014September 17, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

New president promises better communication

Interim President Robert Miller pledged to create a better campus climate and form of communication between his administration and the faculty Monday morning in an open letter to the college.

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Posted on September 8, 2014September 17, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Football can’t sustain early momentum

In a game that saw 35 penalties called, the Lancers football team couldn’t capitalize on the El Camino Warriors’ mishandling of the ball and lost its 13th straight home game Saturday night. The final score was 37-20.

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Save the date! The Courier invites you to our Spot Save the date! The Courier invites you to our Spotlight magazine launch party 🔦🎉
Thursday June 5th 4-6pm 
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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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Graphic by Mikaela Perez 📸
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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