Share: Elections for the Associated Students of PCC (ASPCC) are open from Wednesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 22. This is your guide to who is running in the election, including their experience and their planned policies. Disclaimer: Two Courier staff writers are running in this year’s election, and are included in this article. Darya Dereakhshani, a political science major, is running for student trustee. As someone who is particularly interested in public policy and politics, she feels like this is a position where she …
International Culture Fair celebrates community, connection, and customs
Share: An International Culture Fair was hosted by the Foreign Languages Department, bringing students together to learn and embrace culture in the quad on Thursday, May 2nd. With singing, dancing, and different items from each culture, there was a wonderful array of assortments during this celebration. Table to table, students would be able to inquire about the specific cultural meaning behind each item they held. “It’s extremely important [for students to feel a sense of community], especially post-pandemic,” said Professor Jennifer Garson, a Spanish teacher …
BLOTTER: Woman calls police on students doing homework
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 14, 2025 7:31 am: A cadet reported a table from the CEC campus being dragged around campus. The was found later with burn marks and burned trash around it. 8:07 am: Health Center Staff reported a subject who requested to be transported to the hospital for …
PCC celebrates Earth Day with paint, plants, and peaceful discussion
Share: Sunshine, laughter, and community bonding set the scene as students gathered around the quad for a harmonious Earth Day celebration. Chatter floated through the air as tables buzzed with activity, hands busy threading bracelets and holding paint stiff brushes. The event brought forth a reminder that contributing to our planet can be both meaningful and fun. Whether painting, planting, or just passing by, everyone left a little lighter. “Today’s inspiring,” said Nareh Kiledjian, ASA director of communications, “I like the initiative of earth, and …
RFK Jr.’s remarks on autism are insulting and outdated
Share: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a statement implying that autistic people cannot lead normal lives at a press conference on April 16. Kennedy stated that autistic children “are kids who will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never play baseball, they’ll never write a poem, they’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.” Kennedy’s assumption of autistic people couldn’t be more insulting to the autistic community. By assuming autistic people can’t lead normal …
Playboi Carti’s new album is anything but ‘Music’
Share: After Playboi Carti’s long-awaited and highly anticipated album finally dropped on March 14, many fans are expressing incredibly mixed reactions, with some critical individuals claiming that the 5 years of waiting wasn’t worth the disappointment of the finished album. On the other hand, others are defending Carti, saying negative fans shouldn’t expect a perfect album and the new music just needs some getting used to. Playboi Carti’s previous album, “Whole Lotta Red”, which came out in 2020, had very similar fan reactions to “Music”. …
PCC’s new resolution seeks to protect student information from ICE
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution to protect the personal information of undocumented and LGBTQ+ students, ensuring their privacy and safety on campus.
HERSTORY exhibit highlights PCC women who paved the way
Share: PCC held an exhibit, called HERSTORY, honoring the women in the lives of PCC faculty and students in celebration of Women’s History Month on March 12. The HERSTORY exhibit was on display in Lancers Pass. Despite the heavy rain, the empowering stories of the friends and relatives of PCC students and faculty were showcased in this exhibit. “I believe that as women, we bring so much to this planet, to life, to existence, and I think that should be honored,” said Jayme Chuton. “I …
Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush
Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …
Lady Lancers stay optimistic after falling short of season’s expectations
Share: Lancers end season winless in conference play following their defeat against the Rio Hondo Roadrunners last Wednesday. An adamant Pasadena squad, spearheaded by the freshmen class, set on squashing their 9-game losing streak and fell behind early in the first half. Poor shooting splits in the first two quarters by the Lancers gave Rio Hondo a commanding 31-13 lead at halftime. A dauntless effort by freshman point guard Monica Menzies closed the Road Runners’ lead to single digits in the wandering minutes of the …