Share: Sitting in the shade of the noisy quad, Frances Guzman reflected on her not so smooth coming out. Amidst the chaos of lunchtime pop music with bordering on painful sound to bass ratio, Guzman talked about coming from a childhood without LGBT+ representation, being raised in a Mexican family and learning how to navigate sexuality and gender identity largely on her own while also taking a leadership position. Follow:
‘Leadership is where I belong’: Meet the new AS prez
Share: Everyone’s path towards success leads differently. Dionne B. Shelton, current President of Associated Students, discovered hers after she was overseen for a promotion at her previous job. She had the skills and built relationships but lacked the degree. Frustrated with being overlooked because of nepotism, Shelton began her journey at Pasadena City College and discovered her leadership capabilities. Follow:
Colegas: A Statewide Movement for Latinx Success
Share: With Latinx Heritage Month ongoing, Pasadena City College has been commemorating it with several Latinx events. This past Tuesday saw a new organization that was presented to help Latinx students to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors. Follow:
Salvadoran speaker spurs student ‘revolutionary spirit’
Share: When she speaks during a presentation, Karla Cativo leads the audience through an intimate tour of her life, beginning as an undocumented child to become a community organizer, an educator and a cultural ambassador focused on sharing a living history of her Salvadoran heritage with personal details and memories she hopes her listeners can learn from. Follow:
‘True to myself’: LGBTQ+ pride pops off at mixer
Share: Rainbow colored balloons filled the Center for the Arts North Patio on Thursday afternoon, signifying a special event for the LGBTQ community on campus. An outpour of support was shown from students, faculty and the Queer Alliance who co-hosted the event. Follow:
A swinging centennial: Jackie Robinson at 100
Share: A lot can happen in one hundred years. Culture can shift and the beliefs and lifestyles of a society can change drastically. A major catalyst for a new wave of societal beliefs in our world was Jackie Robinson, who was honored at PCC’s Westerbeck Recital Hall this past Sunday, Sept. 29. Robinson was born in 1919, and the musical recital that took place on campus is aptly entitled “A Swinging Centennial: Jackie Robinson at 100.” Follow:
“Native American Day”: An indigenous student’s safe space
Share: Underneath a small tarp by the mirror pools at Pasadena City College, indigenous students were able to see a reflection of themselves in a community that is often hard to find, during the “Native American Day” event. The sound of traditional hand drums and songs set a serious, profound tone as visitors of all backgrounds were captured with attention. Follow:
Asian Pacific Islander mixer unites and delights
Share: A campus event at the Center for the Arts north side patio was done to celebrate and show appreciation Asian Pacific Islander student and faculty. The event was full of food, drinks and music. People from different ethnic backgrounds came out to celebrate as well. Celebrating each other’s cultures on campus brings much more meaning to the students here at PCC, like a sign of unity. Follow:
University day: Students seek their future stay
Share: Students huddled around booths as university day made its way to the mirror pools on campus. Banners and music surrounded the atmosphere, attracting passersby as well as those aware of the event. From stickers to boat races, students had the chance to win prizes as they walked along the crowd gathering brochures and lanyards from universities of their interest. Follow:
PCC crushes the week with club rush
Share: One after another, tables filled the quad of PCC; welcoming individuals with upbeat music, dancing, free goodies, and colorful snow cones to fight off the heat. In hopes to attract new club members, club rush week on campus allows students to gather and eat with their friends while wandering around to see if anything grasps their interest. With sign up sheet after signup sheet, surely there is a club for everyone. Follow: