Share: PCC’s FYE Program hosted a karaoke event that will be remembered. The songs were mostly popular, ranging from Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ to Beyonce’s ‘Love on Top’, all being sung by free-spirited college students that were singing like nobody was watching. FYE Center Support Lead, Bri Marquez, supported the ideas and reflected the passion of her student employees, helping them organize the karaoke event on campus. “I’m in charge of the workshops and events that go on here. This is our friendship series …
Pathways center threads friendships through bracelet making
Share: Friendship bracelets have taken many forms over the years. Whether you’re braiding embroidery floss or stringing beads, the sentiment behind a handmade gift for friends remains the same: you have given your time to make a creation for a friend you believe will be with you for life. The recent trend of beaded friendship bracelets that spell out words became popularized with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour with fans–called Swifties–exchanging bracelets with strangers they have something in common with, still a sign of friendship, even …
For PCC’s veterans, ‘healing doesn’t come from hiding’
Share: Rows of veterans, students, faculty, and family members gathered beneath the warm spring sun to honor the fallen heroes of the United States as the PCC Veterans’ Club President, Jason Morales, stood at the front of the crowd. “So as you enjoy this weekend, spending precious moments with family, friends, decompressing from school,” said Morales. “Please take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices that made these freedoms possible.” On Thursday, May 22, at the PCC Memorial Wall, the PCC Veterans’ Club held …
7 movies for Jewish American Heritage Month that’ll take you on an emotional rollercoaster
Share: In addition to being AAPI Heritage Month, May is also Jewish American Heritage Month! Here are seven films starring Jewish actors and actresses, and why they are so significant for you to watch! Life Is Beautiful (1997) This film tells the story of a Jewish-Italian man named Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigi) trying his best to keep his son protected from the inhumanity of the Holocaust when they are taken to a concentration camp. Even through the darkest of horrors, Guido kept up a facade …
Dylan’s deal with destiny: Legendary musician returns to Hollywood Bowl
Share: “It all goes back to the destiny thing,” Bob Dylan once told 60 Minutes in 2004, flashing a wry smile. “I made a bargain with it a long time ago, and I’m holding up my end.” When Dylan first took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl in 1965, a mere 40 days after his controversial electric debut at the Newport Folk Festival, the folk world was still reeling. Boos from alienated fans rained down upon the then-24-year-old — something that never rattled the young, …
‘Bringing Past and Present’ ties communities together through music
Share: Two grand pianos, new Steinway & Sons directly from New York and Hamburg, sit quietly at center stage as the audience prepares to be immersed into the next act. Alumni Edward Pan ’20, violin, and Emily Su ’17, piano, enter through stage left to a round of applause as they take their place. The artists glance at each other and take off with Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5. The instruments suddenly come alive, taking the audience through twists and turns, each note flooding …
Resource fair for foster students aims to help, but there’s a long way to go
Share: Students in the lounge moved from table to table, gathering pamphlets, free handouts and informational flyers to take along. With small sandwiches, soft drinks, snacks and music, the event offered an open space to let those interested to educate themselves on foster care resources. May is Foster Care Awareness month in the U.S, and as a result, PCC hosted a Foster Resource Fair on Thursday, May 15. Hosted in the Creveling Lounge at noon for two hours, PCC and groups local to the Los …
The dolls are back in the Playhouse
Share: The Pasadena Playhouse’s 100 year anniversary celebration kicked off with a fun, festive party with a red carpet and an open bar full of spectators excited to watch Lucas Hnath 2017’s, “A Doll’s House Part 2.” This modern reenactment of Henrik’s Ibsen’s controversial play from 1879, “A Doll’s House,” starred famous actress Elizabeth Reaser who played the main character Nora, and Jason Butler Harner who was casted as Torvaldt, Nora’s kind, caring, and sympathetic husband. Adam J. Smith was Torvald’s understudy. Two more talented …
Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico bring Mexican culture to life at International Culture Week
Share: As part of International Culture Week, Mexican heritage was celebrated through live mariachi music, traditional dancing, all cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd. On Tuesday, April 29th, in the quad, the Foreign Language Department hosted a mariachi band that played live music that the folklore ballet dancers performed to. As soon as the mariachi started playing their instruments, the festive tone was set and the dancing began. The violin, trumpet, and guitar, all complemented one another to offer an upbeat melody that the crowd …
International Culture Fair celebrates community, connection, and customs
Share: An International Culture Fair was hosted by the Foreign Languages Department, bringing students together to learn and embrace culture in the quad on Thursday, May 2nd. With singing, dancing, and different items from each culture, there was a wonderful array of assortments during this celebration. Table to table, students would be able to inquire about the specific cultural meaning behind each item they held. “It’s extremely important [for students to feel a sense of community], especially post-pandemic,” said Professor Jennifer Garson, a Spanish teacher …