Share: A small town Louisiana girl can feel out of place within the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles’s many suburbs, like Pasadena. When Alicia Batice needs some time to settle, she’s unwinding in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall where the pine trees and the distant voices remind her of Franklinton, a small town she once called home. “Louisiana’s quieter, but California’s so busy,” the communications major said. “Everyone’s on the go. Nobody has time to just take it in. I’m like, ‘Everything’s so …
‘Cinderella’: Classic tale revamped for modern audiences
Share: An old fairy tale springs back to life in Disney’s latest reimagining of “Cinderella,” this time as a live action film. Follow:
Students of Pasadena display their art to the community
Share: The 10th annual Pasadena Unified School District student art exhibit “No Boundaries” has now opened in the Shops on Lake and will run from Feb. 27 through March 13 to honor the National arts Education Month in March. From the commencement of the art exhibit, Proud parents in the jam-packed room watched their kids run with excitement to their art piece. Follow:
Music instructor’s talents recognized on Grammy winning album
Share: Last month’s Grammy ceremony was a particularly special event for one PCC instructor since she contributed to a now award-winning album. Alison Bjorkedal, who teaches music appreciation, played an ancient Greek instrument called a kithara on the album “Plectra and Percussion Dances” for the ensemble Partch, named after American composer Harry Partch. Partch, the composer, was known for writing microtonal music and the development of a 43 note-per-octave scale. “Plectra and Percussion Dances” itself is an homage to Partch, as all the music performed …
Frankenstein’s monster walks again
Share: Inspector Kemp wrenched his arm and it made a ratchet cranking sound to match. It was plain to see that his arm had been replaced by a mechanical one. “It cost me an arm and a leg,” he said. “Which cost more? The arm or the leg?” asked a villager. “We need a new village idiot!” Kemp said in response. Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” opened on the Sexson Auditorium stage at Pasadena City College on Friday, Feb. 27 with great success. Follow:
Social entrepreneur designs products for East African communities
Former PCC alum and Art Center student Patrick Kiruki splits his time between LA and Nairobi and works as an advocate for change by designing products that help improve the lives of poverty-stricken areas in East Africa.
New artist in residence speaks Slanguage
Share: “Stepping into an art fair for the first time was like a cow visiting a butcher shop.” This is how Mario Ybarra Jr. described his experience as an artist attending a large international art fair to his friends back home in Wilmington. “It was a little like the Slauson Indoor Swapmeet,” Ybarra said. “I was just shocked to see so much art in one place.” Ybarra is Pasadena City College’s annual artist in residence for 2015. The residency includes two gallery exhibitions and the …
Lessons Learned in Wild Africa
Share: Justin Chapman, alumni of Pasadena City College and University of California, Berkeley, has many accomplishments under his belt. At age 19, he began writing for the Pasadena Weekly, and from there, went on to publish newsbreaking stories for over 20 leading publications, including LA Weekly, Berkeley Political Review, and Patch. At 19 years old, he was also the youngest elected member to serve on the Altadena Town Council, beating out 57-year-old Vice Chairman of the council by earning 63% of the vote. Now with …
Film student alum is in tune with B-Flat and UCLA
Share: Two-time first place winner of PCC’s 72 Hour Films competition Moses Navarro—Agent 22 to his PCC friends—recently transferred to UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. And with a little help from his friends, he is moving into the working world as well. Follow:
Retired Police Chief Michael leaves innovative legacy
Share: Retired PCC Police Chief Peter Michael died on February 6, 2015. He was 61. Chief Michael came to PCC as Director of Police and Safety Services in 2008 after retiring from the Glendale Police Department as a lieutenant. Services were held at the Burbank Elks Lodge. Follow: