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 …
Trump’s Shutdown Starves SNAP
Share: It’s been twenty days since the government shut its doors, and the consequences are growing harder to ignore. The Trump administration’s refusal to compromise has turned into a crisis of governance. One that punishes working families, federal employees, and the poor while political elites play a game of politics in Washington. A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from firing workers during the shutdown, a miniscule but necessary relief for thousands of employees caught in political crossfire. These are public servants, park rangers, food …
Undocuweek reminds PCC that empowerment begins with being seen
Share: Undocuweek at Pasadena City College brings together art, activism, and community to emphasize the experiences of undocumented and mixed-status students. Through creative expression and education, the week aims to spark visibility across the campus. This year’s Screen-Printing Party on Thursday, October 16, at noon, co-hosted by BSSC, Pride, APIDA, and MOCAN, showcases that spirit of empowerment. Students were invited to bring T-shirts, tote bags, or other fabric items to be printed with designs that symbolize identity; a hands-on act of resistance through art. “We’re …
‘Demon Slayer’: The castle never ends, and neither do the flashbacks
Share: After 3 and a half years of production, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba finally aired in theaters on Sept. 12. Two weeks after the movie got released, it sits at a whopping 98% percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie received some mixed reviews. Some say the fight scenes were incredible and the action left you on the edge of your seat. Others say that the scenes were put together in an almost episode by episode sequence, making the movie seem choppy and bland. The …
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. …
Soccer is heading into next season with ‘more confidence and grit’
Share: The end of the term is upon us once again. As Pasadena City College wraps up its 100th year with a number of celebrations, we look ahead into the next season of women’s soccer. The Courier spoke to Lancers Coach, Terryn Soelberg, to discuss the past 2024 season and the exciting challenges ahead. We caught up with Soelberg and the team on the tennis courts. “[The team has] done a lot of hard work over the spring. Today we’re playing pickle ball to celebrate …
‘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 …
Trump disgraces Catholic Church with AI depiction of himself as the pope
Share: Just when it seemed Donald Trump’s social media presence couldn’t go further downhill, he, for whatever reason, decided to post an AI-generated photo of himself as the pope only days after Pope Francis passed away. What could have potentially been played off as another one of Trump’s inane, unfunny “memes”, was instead shared by the official White House’s X and Instagram, fitting in with all the other tasteless, unprofessional photos on that account. Aside from the post being blatantly tone-deaf, it’s also incredibly disrespectful. …
Trump’s visa reversal wasn’t justice, it was legal damage control
Share: The Trump administration recently revised its decision to terminate student visas for more than 1,500 international students in a rare retreat that reflects more on political pressure than it does on equity. Targeting many international students, many of whom had minor disputes with the law, the initial crackdown appeared to follow a wider trend of anti-immigration legislation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unexpectedly revoked their status, even though the majority of them were lawfully in the country on F-1 visas. They were frequently …