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 …
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 …
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 …
Travel bans and visa delays raise concerns for international students
Share: As the political climate becomes more and more unpredictable, international students are being urged to remain informed regarding their immigration status. With rising scrutiny from law enforcement and the very possible threat of travel bans, students are facing challenges that may not have seemed plausible until now. Students on F-1 academic visas are finding themselves in vulnerable positions as increased I.C.E. activity targets individuals with visa issues, as well as those with no visas and criminal records. As the Trump administration pushes for travel …
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 …