Share: PCC’s sports teams held multiple matches through winter break and intersession. Some teams played the majority of their seasons, while others began to compete for the first time. For those who weren’t able to see the Lancers shine during the winter, here is a recap of each of PCC’s teams that played over the break. The women’s basketball team had an interesting start to their season, having to adapt to last minute coaching changes as the previous assistant coach, Alexa Mirazian, was promoted to …
‘I still think it’s broken’: Fixed door brings criticism and long-awaited relief
Share: After 3 years, the stairwell door on the first floor of the Center of Arts building has been repaired, igniting joy and relief for students on campus. Over the years, students faced frustration with this door due to its inconvenience. The broken automatic door prevented students from traveling up and down the stairwell . Now that the door is fixed, students are able to get to class with much more ease and less irritation. A major delay in the repair to the door was …
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 …