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Posted on February 12, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Emily Chang-Chien

Hairspray prepares to dazzle audience

Sass, spunk, passion and a whole lot of dedication — these words can only begin to scratch the surface of what it takes to be a cast member of the musical Hairspray. Unbeknownst to others, a core group of students has been hard at work in the Sexson Auditorium, singing, dancing and acting away in preparation for its opening on Feb. 22.

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Posted on February 12, 2013September 7, 2016 by: Madison Miranda

Student plays gig at Warped Tour 2012

Simon Nagel is a full-time student who is successfully juggling his classes and musical career.

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Posted on February 12, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Christine Michaels

REVIEW: Piano recital showcases college diversity

While sitting in the full audience in Harbeson Hall, one could wonder why so many people would come to listen to PCCs 12th annual piano honors recital, which had some mixed talent.

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Posted on February 6, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Shelly Maldonado

Novelist and Los Angeles Times journalist to visit campus

Author and Los Angeles Times columnist Hector Tobar will visit the campus on Apr. 2 to discuss his two novels, The Tattooed Soldier and The Barbarian Diaries, as well his career as an Los Angeles Times journalist.

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Posted on February 6, 2013May 16, 2013 by: Alumni Staff

Afro-American music class transcends ordinary teaching

Music instructor Ray Briggs explains to the students that Afro-American music was an outlet for the slaves to say what they meant without being detected. The music empowered the people who had no rights. “Music helps us transcend the physical context we are in,”

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Posted on February 6, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Art instructor shares formula of success with aspiring artists

Art Instructor Mahara T. Sinclaire speaks about the formula for her survival as an artist in the highly competitive L.A. art scene.

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Posted on February 4, 2013March 23, 2017 by: Alumni Staff

Architecture exhibit opens at gallery

Some of the works in the exhibit are abstract creations and many are different structures, such as a design for the Westfield Mall in Century City.

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Posted on January 29, 2013May 16, 2013 by: Luis Rodriguez

Sculptor, painter named Artist in Residence

Tom LaDuke exhibit will open on Feb. 20 in the Art Gallery.

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Posted on January 24, 2013May 16, 2013 by: Karla Sosa

Exploring Theater in London

Share: Twenty-two PCC students along with Instructor Joseph Sierra and Dean Amy Ulmer Division Dean will be traveling to London from May 3 to 12, 2013 to explore theater in London. Follow:

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Posted on December 5, 2012May 16, 2013 by: Shelly Maldonado

PCC joins forces with UCLA for music event

PCC marketing students joined forces with UCLA to host the Music That Matters event in order to increase awareness of the decline of music and the arts in our educational institutions late last month.

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