Share: In spite of her challenging past in the middle of the poverty and the violence of South Central Los Angeles, Olympia LePoint is the first person to go to college in her family. Presently, she is an inspiring figure for a lot of people, including her students at Pasadena City College. Follow:
ArtCenter grad invents Martian ‘dump truck’
Share: Composed of three separate modules and 12 wheels, ArtCenter College of Design senior Omar Rehman’s segmented Mars land train was shown off at ArtCenter’s annual grad show. The three separate modules all had their own purpose — the front module for the astronauts and collecting geological samples, the middle to process the samples and the remaining module gathers the remains of obsolete rovers to retrieve them. Follow:
Queer Alliance’s annual Big Gay Prom exceeds expectations
Share: Students arrived to an arch of rainbow balloons, dimmed lighting with a disco ball of flashing colors, streamers twirled like the end of a pigtail as the music reduces the ability to hear clearly. The room heated up when students and guests arrived and as everyone moved to the beat of the bass. Follow:
Around the World in an afternoon: PCC International Fair
Share: Traditional Japanese Taiko drum beats resounded as students poured out of their classes. What was a barren concrete quad just hours earlier became a colorful, lively array of tables. Each individual booth showcased a different linguistic culture represented by the foreign language departments on campus, as well as local and on-campus groups that promote global awareness. Lines quickly formed to engage with the variety of crafts and heritage information and, perhaps most enthusiastically, to sample the diverse foods. Follow:
Suicide Prevention Week: Spotting the signs
Share: For college students, life can be overwhelming. In an attempt to become successful for the long term future, sacrifices have to be made. From the countless hours of studying, having a job to pay for everything and maintaining a social life with friends and family, it can all be very difficult. Unfortunately for some, maintaining this lifestyle is just too much and thoughts of depression and suicide cloud those who are in need of help the most and it’s impossible to spot them in …
PCC has tissues for all your health issues
Share: Students crowd tables full of prizes, pamphlets and informative speakers. A man hula hoops to promote exercising while others practice yoga on brightly colored mats. The quad is filled with tables, umbrellas and students speaking to booth representatives. Follow:
See something, do something: Combatting sexual assault at PCC
Share: For years, claims of sexual assault have been making headlines accusing powerful men in entertainment, politics and colleges around the country of rape and sexual harassment. With all the attention on the topic and calls to stop sexual assault, PCC’s Student Health Services (PCCSHS) held 3 events throughout last week to provide Lancers with strategies to prevent sexual assaults on campus while also creating a safe learning environment. Follow:
PCC’s daycare center creates connections on campus
Share: Just down the street from the Pasadena City College (PCC) main campus resides the Child Development Center. Not many know where the center is, what its purpose is, and how and why they are connected to PCC. Follow:
From South Korea to PCC: One students journey
Share: For Yooneui Joo, the trials and tribulations of moving to a brand new country was a daunting experience at first. From feeling lonesome countless times to being treated differently, Joo experienced more lows than highs during the start of her journey. Born in South Korea and growing up in Seoul, Joo, 21, barely knew a lick of English. She did know two things, however. Joo knew she had a love for jewelry design and had a desire to experience different cultures and different people. …
Poet Writes Society has big meaning in few words
Share: Whether a brief turn of phrase to describe a scene, to express a sentiment or a free-thinking written brainstorm there is now a place at PCC for creative people to share and develop a love of poetry. Follow: