Share: Former undisputed middleweight boxing champion of the world, Canelo Alvarez, suffered his first loss in three years, and third loss of his entire career during his match with Terence Crawfowd on the eventful Saturday night of September 13th. Canelo has, so far, had a phenomenal career having only lost 3 matches in his 20 year boxing journey. He has beaten many stars of the boxing world, including Gennadiy Golovkin (twice), Daniel Jacobs, and more. One question that Canelo’s most recent match has raised is …
Staying paw-sitive at Pup Culture’s puppy yoga
Share: In an eventful morning of giggles and woofs, Pup Culture Dog Rescue hosted puppy yoga at the Langham Huntington on a beautiful Saturday morning on September 13th. Pup Culture’s puppy yoga wasn’t your typical calm and serene yoga class. The Langham’s courtyard was bursting with excitement from these 5-7 month old puppies, as well as the folks who were thrilled to start their day with the perfect balance of joy and calmness. The beginner-friendly class started off with some basic poses such as the …
CON: The Ten Commandments shouldn’t be displayed in schools
Share: A First Amendment violation occurred when a Texas bill that mandates every public school classroom display the Ten Commandments was passed last week. The public is outraged at this bill as it violates our constitutional right to freedom of religion, and also completely contradicts the separation of church and state. This bill is an act of the government favoring a religion, and has raised many questions about the government’s violation of our First Amendment Right. It is no surprise that many disagree with this …
Immigrant Heritage Month photo exhibit pays tribute to migrant stories
Share: In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, a walkthrough exhibit of immigrant stories was displayed in the Quad on Tuesday, June 3rd. June is mostly recognized as Pride Month and is full of supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. However, it is also Immigrant Heritage Month, which many aren’t very aware of. In hopes to spread awareness and share the stories of immigrants, an exhibit showcasing immigrant stories was displayed in the Quad last week. It is vital to make these stories heard and to …
‘You can always choose a different path’: SGV gang member turned CEO shares success story
Share: “The environment doesn’t define who you are, it’s the choices you make in that environment that define you.” Growing up in Arcadia, California, Jason Owen’s world was a mix of cultural pride and harsh realities. During high school, he made his way into a gang; many of his friends got caught up in trouble, some even ended up behind bars. After seeing his best friend end up in jail, it was then that Owen took the initiative and chose a different life for himself. …
The Met Gala is not ‘The Hunger Games’ anymore
Share: The 2025 Met Gala focused on tailoring black style and proved that the wealthy aren’t only showing off their money, but representing the elegance of culture. Every year, the Met Gala is flooded with comments ridiculing the entire cause in comparison to the dystopian future we are leaning towards as we watch the ultra-wealthy showcase their designer clothes. “The Hunger Games resembles the Met Gala in the sense that it puts into perspective how different our classes are,” said PCC student Yuleidy Escobar.” While …
‘I feel unsafe’: Series of disturbances puts students on high alert
Share: Another wave of safety concerns is sparking campus-wide conversation about how well the college is protecting its students, faculty, and staff. While the Center for the Arts has been the focus of some recent police activity, students say the issue goes beyond just one building; it’s about the entire campus environment. In recent weeks, community members have reported multiple unsettling incidents, like fraud, stealing of equipment, indecent exposure, and more. These events have drawn attention not just to isolated areas, but to broader questions …
ASPCC candidates pitch platforms ahead of election
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 …