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Posted on September 4, 2014September 30, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board appoints Miller as interim president

After five hours and two closed sessions, the Board of Trustees finally appointed Former Vice President Robert Miller as interim president of PCC Wednesday night.

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Posted on August 22, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

School to offer reduced parking permits to students

Share: Students who were overcharged by Pasadena City College for parking permits will be able to get a refund, but not before paying a new fee. Follow:

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Posted on August 27, 2014September 4, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board appoints Miller as acting-superintendent/president

The Board of Trustees has appointed Former Senior Vice President Robert Miller as acting-superintendent/president of PCC while they search for a new president following the retirement of past president Mark Rocha.

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Posted on August 18, 2014September 4, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Rocha receives more than $400,000 in severance pay

President Mark Rocha will receive $403,826, plus up to $16,000 in “reasonable” legal expenses from the District, according to a severance package agreement released by the college.

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Posted on July 3, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

School in violation of state educational code

After surveying other near by community colleges, PCC found that it is violating the California Educational Code by not offering financial aid students reduced priced parking permits, according to Senior Vice President Robert Miller.

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Posted on May 21, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

A hidden artful treasure in the gym

After sitting in storage for more than two years, a 1963 mural of the first Rose Parade painted by Millard Sheets has a new home in the Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium.

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Posted on May 10, 2014July 3, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Commencement fiasco over as Black speaks

The three-week controversy over who would be the 2014 commencement speaker finally came to a close Friday night, when Oscar-winning alumnus Dustin Lance Black spoke to 2,469 graduating students.

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Posted on May 6, 2014May 6, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

10-month Chick-fil-A saga over, restaurant approved

After the Pasadena City Council deadlocked in a vote to approve or deny plans for a Chick-fil-A across from the PCC on Bonnie Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Monday night, the Board of Zoning’s approval of the plans in March will stand.

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Posted on May 3, 2014September 30, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Black accepts latest invitation to be commencement speaker

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Posted on April 30, 2014September 30, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board unanimously votes to re-invite Black

Share: The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to apologize and re-invite Oscar winner and PCC alumnus Dustin Lance Black as the 2014 commencement speaker Wednesday night, after receiving a recommendation from the administration earlier Wednesday. Follow:

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During the week of September 28th, there were repo During the week of September 28th, there were reports made by someone reporting that they were being stalked on campus. Other incidents reported during the week stated that an individual was arrested, cited, and released by campus police for public intoxication.

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✍️ Written By: Rorey Sotela
📸 Photo By: Courier Archives

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On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wi On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wilson’s Observatory hosted their last “Matinees on the Mountain” screening of the season. The Observatory has held these screenings of older films since October of last year, aiming to get more people interested in going up to the mountain and learn more of its history. The event is set to return in May of 2027.

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✍️ Written By: Biankah Anderson
📸 Photo By: Biankah Anderson

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PCC football made their way to Golden West College PCC football made their way to Golden West College in what was sure to be a competitive matchup as both teams carried a winning streak heading into the game. The Lancers strong first quarter wrote the script for the remainder of the game as they never gave Golden West the opportunity to catch their breath. Staff writer Henry Horn breaks down all the pivotal moments that occurred in the game while highlighting what led the Lancers to victory. 

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✍️ Written By: Henry Horn
📸 Photo By: Henry Horn

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James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas that fans of the Green Lantern IP have come to expect, yet the show’s production ultimately held back the full potential that could’ve been explored. Staff writer Guy Roots-Stevens breaks down the show’s up’s and down’s, elaborating on what made it an excellent adaptation while still having plenty of room for improvement. 

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✍️ Written By: Guy Roots-Stevens
🖼️ Illustration By: Maryam Tall

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Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to produ Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to producing hits, her latest example being her project titled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore as it shot to the top of the charts. Despite the numbers, the pop singers’ fans seemingly ranked it last in her discography as the album just didn’t meet their expectations. Staff writer Jessie Shone explains how the deluxe completely missed the target as the project focuses primarily on Swift’s relationship rather than how years spent touring has changed her.

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✍️ Written By: Jessie Shone
🖼️ Illustration By: Sammi Fuller

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Lebron James is under heavy scrutiny for a plethor Lebron James is under heavy scrutiny for a plethora of reasons with his latest partnership where he endorsed Polymarket. The superstar has proven to not need the extra cash yet he is set to make roughly $15 million a year with this new deal, nearly quadrupling his yearly salary with the Philadelphia 76ers. The endorsement only adds to the ongoing sports gambling problem that has impacted every sports market in recent years, leaving viewers with nowhere to turn to get away from it.

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✍️ Written By: Guy Roots-Stevens
🖼️ Illustration By: Luke Solis

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