Share: PCC held an African American High School Conference, hosted by the Black Student Success Center in the Creveling Lounge. The conference welcomed students with swag bags containing a water canteen, stickers, and other goodies. Students also received 2024 African American Conference T-shirts at check-in. There were a variety of breakfast burritos, chorizo, bacon, and a veggie option served alongside fresh fruits and refreshments. As attendees settled in, an instrumental version of Drake and Jhene Aiko’s From Time played softly in the background, creating a …
PCC Observes National Day of Mourning with a Tribute to Indigenous Culture
Share: In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Pasadena City College hosted an impactful event on the National Day of Mourning, giving a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and the complex truths surrounding Thanksgiving. The event featured three speakers, Hector Perez-Pacheco, a community activist and organizer; Julia Perez-Pacheco, a Stanford student and advocate for Indigenous rights, and Yvette Montoya, a healer. Together, they led discussions and workshops that honored Native traditions while addressing the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous communities. The event began with a …
PCC’s Photo Department celebrates the holidays with prints, photo-books, and a party
Share: The PCC Photo Department hosted its second annual Photo Holiday Party & Print Exchange, a night filled with creativity, community, and a shared love for photography. This event was a unique white elephant print exchange, where students and staff swapped their own photos. The Zine club was onsite selling their photo-book, Noise, a photography catalog showcasing work from Zine club members and the photography community. The photo studio was dark, brightened with green and purple fluorescent lights, televisions displaying a virtual fireplace and Christmas …
The Courier presents: Our favorite entertainment of 2024
Share: Albums: Imaginal Disk – Magdalena Bay The Florida-originated, Los Angeles-based art pop duo may have already released their magnum opus with their sophomore effort “Imaginal Disk”. The entire tracklist oozes rich and creative melodies that utilize a unique palette of influences such as synth-pop, psychedelia, disco, and even genres that may not be easy to catch by the untrained ear, such as shoegaze and new age. The duo plays with an interesting visual aesthetic that could best be described as a mix of Frutiger …
‘Creature Commandos’ kicks off DC universe reboot with a graveyard smash
Share: “Creature Commandos” is a confusing, but nonetheless entertaining soft reboot in James Gunn’s new DC universe. The plot centers around Amanda Waller voiced by Viola Davis and Rick Flag Sr, voiced by Frank Grillo who are putting together a new team to work for the government after the events of “The Suicide Squad” and “Peacemaker” caused their operations to get shut down. This leads to Waller using monsters as a loophole for their new team dubbed “Task Force M” and sends the group reluctantly …
From puppies to painting: PCC provides peaceful space to escape for finals week
Share: With the closing of the fall semester , many PCC students find themselves at odds with the stress that comes with finals. According to the American Addiction Center, more than 89% of college students experience additional stress during final seasons. To combat these elevated levels of stress PCC has held a De-Stress week in which students had the opportunity to participate in activities that aided in lowering stress levels during this challenging part of the year. From the 2nd of December to the 5th …
Kendrick Lamar shifts gears, starts the party on ‘GNX’
Share: Kendrick Lamar has never wanted people to dance more than on “GNX”. The album is Lamar’s sixth installment in an already colossally impactful discography. The year in itself has already been monumental for Lamar, as he has had victory lap after victory lap in regards to his beef against Drake which took place earlier in the year, with the public consensus primarily agreeing that Lamar had won. Add on to that, the cumulative diss track “Not Like Us” has turned into one of the …
Santa, songs, and shopping: South Lake lights up for holiday fest
Share: The Holiday Festivities Begin There was a Holiday Fest in the South Lake Pasadena district! This past Saturday was filled with the Christmas spirit, 12 blocks of holiday fun! Local stores participated in the event, with a variety of activities and Christmas carolers to start the season. When guests checked in, they were given a green Santa hat or holiday tote bag! This Fest brought the North pole to South Lake Pasadena, with different holiday activities throughout. They had Santa’s Village where Mr. Claus …
PCC emphasizes renewed commitment to accessibility for Disability Month Fair
Share: On Wednesday, November 20, the Associated Students of Pasadena City College (ASPCC) and Lancer Accessibility Resource Services (LARS) joined forces to host the college’s inaugural Disability Month event. Transforming the campus plaza into a lively hub of learning and connection, the fair spotlighted an array of resources designed to support students with disabilities both at PCC and beyond. The event pulsated with energy as students visited booths offering tools, information, and demonstrations tailored to empower disabled students. Each station highlighted the many ways in …
4 movies that put a spotlight on Native American actors and stories
Share: November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for reflection and recognition of our nation’s Indigenous people and their respective histories. Pasadena City College has even honored Native American Heritage month with a variety of events, including a visit from Nipmuc author and drummer Larry Spotted Crow Mann. While Native culture is often overlooked, misunderstood, and underrepresented in the media, there fortunately is some representation on screen of Native characters and stories. Read on for some recommendations for movies that star Indigenous actors and …