I don’t know what Scott was thinking, leaving his game behind

Share: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (FNAF 2) has more or less captured the nostalgic feeling of Scott Cawthon’s video game series. Although online reviews say otherwise, the movie itself mixes the sense of a thriller and game-inspired story fairly well.  Despite what critics have said, the FNAF 2 movie wasn’t much of a disappointment outside the major changes that were made between the game and the movie. The horror aspect definitely took a step up from the first movie, as the animatronics were a …

PCC football ends with gold, now they aim for platinum

Share: After winning the Golden State Bowl on November 22nd, PCC’s football team is reflecting on its season and is preparing to dominate the national division next fall.  After moving to a higher division, the national division, this fall, PCC has struggled a bit to maintain its victorious reputation as its record went from undefeated last season to now 6-5. Regardless of the Lancers’ struggle to adjust to a higher division, they remained champions as they finished the season winning the Golden State Bowl.  “I …

Asynchronous training proves inconvenient for ICC members

Share: At the beginning of Fall semester, PCC’s Inter-Club Council moved its mandatory club training to an asynchronous online Canvas course, confusing some clubs and exciting others.  Historically, the ICC held its training in person, where it covered necessary information on running a club and keeping it chartered, such as the locations of mandatory forms and reports. Club leaders have mixed feelings on the training changes. Some refer to the online training as a hassle, while others find it convenient to those unable to make …

11 months after Eaton Fires, small businesses remain resilient

Share: Nearly 11 months after the Eaton fire, small businesses lucky enough to keep their doors open around Pasadena and Altadena are finding their way back to the normal flow of business.  The Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, which is on Mission St and Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena, has witnessed the stories of many Pasadena residents recovering from the Eaton fire. As a pharmacy and a place filled with sweet treats, many locals came to pick up their medication and use the …

Title IX workshops educate on pregnant students’ rights

Share: Title IX workshops were hosted in the Circadian on October 21st and November 13th, which informed attendees on their Title IX rights and its origin and evolution. It’s important for students and staff to know and abide by Title IX for their own protection against sex based discrimination.  Title IX is an amendment to the Constitution that prohibits sex based discrimination in educational institutions and the workforce. It offers students and staff protection from sex based discrimination in areas such as athletics, academics, and …

Markiplier needs to spend one more night with Freddy

Share: Last week, a deep dive into gameplay of the “FNAF King”, Markiplier, was uploaded and revealed that he had cheated on the hardest difficulty of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 while he was at the height of his career. This is a disappointing shock to the gaming community, and many fans are let down by Markiplier for deceiving his fans as a FNAF veteran.  It has been speculated that Markiplier cheated 10/20 mode on FNAF 2 ever since he published the video. However, these …

Lancers find a Golden State Bowl win at the end of the rainbow

Share: The Lancers won the Golden State Bowl on the eventful afternoon of Saturday, November 22, against Cypress, as they went neck-and-neck for the entirety of the game.  Pasadena had a very early start in the 1st quarter, thanks to quarterback Xavier Buckles. After an incredible 47-yard pass to wide receiver Aiden Wood, Buckles rushed a total of 6 yards in 3 plays to put the very first points of the game on the board. PCC’s defense seemed unstoppable after linebacker Coleman Morning deflected two …

Stop being sore losers, the Dodgers dynasty is here

Share: The Dodgers won the World Series once again in an absolute battle throughout all seven games against the Blue Jays. As Dodger fans are parading and celebrating, others are speculating the Dodgers as cheaters and the organization as a group of wealthy people buying another World Series win.  In all of the Dodgers World Series wins and appearances I have witnessed in my 19 years of life, this one has felt the most accomplishing. The only issue with winning is those who despise the …

Chicano student org honors dearly departed with Cempasúchil flowers for Dia De Los Muertos

Share: MECHA hosted a cempasúchil flower-making event to prepare PCC’s altar for Dia De Los Muertos on October 21.  The room was filled with a nostalgic energy as students reflected on what Dia de los Muertos is all about. As everyone was cutting orange streamers and rolling them up to give them the puffy, iconic look of the cempasúchil flower, people reflected on the celebration and the loved ones they are honoring on their own altars.  “I would say my favorite part is how you …

LA bids a bittersweet goodbye to its sports legends

Share: On a very emotional evening for Los Angeles sports fans, two Los Angeles legends, Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar, both announced their retirement on Sept. 19. The Dodgers veteran pitcher and the Kings captain coincidentally announced that this season would be their last on the same day as neither knew about the other’s plans for hanging up the skates and glove, shocking both hockey and baseball fans.  The two-time World Series Champion, three-time Cy Young winner, eleven-time All Star pitcher, and 2014 National League …