Share: Walking around this campus, one can bump into many students running late to class, sitting down underneath trees that offer a cool shade, or an international student. Except one wouldn’t necessarily know if they were an international student, not unless you asked. There are many reasons why PCC is wonderful. It is a great stepping stone for anyone wanting to transfer to celebrated universities, but it also has a diverse student body that encompasses the spirit of belonging to a supporting community. Follow:
Students are not the only ones roaming the campus
Share: The fall semester is here and the school is replenished with students, faculty and organizations willing to grab your attention. As many returning students are well aware of, there are also various organizations on campus asking about everything from God to the environment, and soliciting new members and donations. Follow:
From PCC to Yale: Student Trustee prevails
Share: It was late Wednesday afternoon in early May at the Office of Student Life, where outgoing Student Trustee and political science major Nune Garipian was wrapping up work. She was about to head out to not only finish homework, but to pay her enrollment fee to register for the University of Southern California. Follow:
Lancers’ Lives: Living the dream at PCC
Share: James Click is an English professor at PCC, who has been teaching here for eight years. Click focuses on rhetoric and philosophy in each of his classes. Ever since he studied at PCC it has been his dream to come back and teach here. Click is a passionate professor who is in love with his job and plans to stay here for the foreseeable future. Follow:
Goodbye PCC, hello four-year
Share: For a lot of students at community college, their goal is to graduate, obtain an AA or move on to a four year university. They spend their entire time gaining enough credits, maintaining a high GPA, and trying to do it all as soon as possible. Follow:
Lancers’ Lives: Passionate percussionist sticks to his dreams
Share: Raul Rivera is a second-year music major with an emphasis in jazz performance. He started drumming about five years ago, and has not turned back since. Though he has yet to decide on where to transfer to for his Bachelor of Arts in music, Rivera is sure he wants to spend the rest of his life jamming with his drumsticks. Follow:
Blind debater delivers despite self doubt
Share: As Speech and Debate director Cindy Phu and head coaches Allan Axibal-Cordero and Jay Arntson were breaking down the syllabus, explaining events, and outlining upcoming tournaments on the first day of class, student Laura Davila listened nervously while already deciding when to drop. Her plan of escape was interrupted once introductory icebreakers started and she was required to introduce herself. Follow:
Lancers’ Lives: Twin bond embedded in Hawaiian roots
Share: Born and raised on the beautiful island of Kauai, 19 year old twins Shawna and Shane Ogata bring their academics, athleticism, and their Hawaiian hospitality to PCC. Both majoring in business, Shawna played two seasons for the Lancers volleyball team, while Shane plays baseball. The twins share a passion for the beach and their natives roots but what makes them stand out is the love they have for each other. Unlike most siblings, Shane and Shawna are best friends. Follow:
World of Wi-Fi lounge: Gamers take over
Share: A group of a dozen or so students have found friendship and support through the common love for the nostalgia of video games in the heart of the Wi-Fi lounge. Follow:
What would it be like to have a disability? Students showed us.
Share: Jessica Pierce was standing on the southeast corner of the campus quad last week asking passersby to race her in a very singular kind of competition. Follow: