Share: During their time at community college, there are students who may not feel a strong sense of connection, or belonging on campus. Students often attend class and leave immediately afterward, while factors such as commuting and short semesters can limit opportunities for social interaction and club participation. To better understand students’ experiences PCC students were asked whether they feel a sense of belonging and connection to the campus community. “For me, I developed a strong sense of connection and belonging,” former PCC student Tony …
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ flies right into another intense adventure
Share: “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” gets right into the action. From the start the film doesn’t take any quiet moments. In its first sequence of action it shows the Mandolorian, played by Pedro Pascal,and Grogu also known as baby Yoda,on a mission to bring in an Imperial officer. After several minutes of AT-AT walkers shooting at Mando and him sneaking aboard on one, explosions fill the screen as several walkers fall off the snow cliff and the officer who made his escape is …
Not just a sequel: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ will never go out of style
Share: Twenty years since the original cult classic, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” returns with a storyline both satisfying and refreshing for longtime fans. The plot follows Anne Hathaway reprising her role as Andy Sachs, who is fired from her position and looking for a new job. In a typical struggling-writer trope, Andy looks tirelessly until a call brings her journey full circle, reuniting her with Miranda Priestly, played once again by Meryl Streep, the once-devilish boss in designer pumps. Now working as a feature …
Billie’s hard-hitting concert film has some soft spots
Share: Bass rushes through the atmosphere as a large box screen rises in Manchester’s Co-op Live stadium. The surrounding fans hold their breath as the air tingles with anticipation they dare not inhale. Suddenly, the box’s transparent screens strobe as a silhouette is revealed, and the beat drops: Billie Eilish emerging from her trojan horse, stands among the roaring sea of fans. Those anticipating Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” concert movie can prepare for a carefully coordinated blitz on their senses that will have …
How students recharge to avoid academic burnout
Share: The idea of a burnout that students may be familiar with was first introduced by Psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. It was used to describe the deterioration of work ethic over time under stress. Some of the things people may experience during a burnout can include neglecting one’s needs to prioritize work, feeling constantly overworked or under challenged, and withdrawing from work completely due to feeling unmotivated. As the school year comes to an end college students may experience academic burnout. Some students who deal with burnout …
Isaiah Rashad shares awfully painful self-discovery in new album
Share: Rapper Isaiah Rashad made his long-awaited comeback to the music scene after a five year hiatus on May 1, returning with his album “It’s Been Awful” where he shares the painful mental health journey he’s been on the last couple of years. Rashad touches on every topic that’s contributed to his growth as a person in these five years, ranging from substance abuse, confronting his sexuality, and re-understanding his identity. The opening track for the LP is titled “The New Sublime” and Rashad wastes …
‘Mortal Kombat II’ proves to be a fatality for fans
Share: In the golden age of reboots, remakes, and adaptations, Simon McQuoid’s “Mortal Kombat II” contributes heavily to the oversaturation of unoriginal media. The film follows the same cannon as the 2021 “Mortal Kombat” move and consists of many familiar faces. However, the real selling point of the film was the inclusion of the popular character Johnny Cage played by Karl Urban. The movie centers around Cage, a karate star and actor, getting thrown into the Mortal Kombat tournament and forced to quickly learn about …
‘Invincible’ season 4 is better and bloodier
Share: When Season 3 of “Invincible” came out it was regarded as one of the best yet, with an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a B on IMDb.This left fans waiting impatiently for season 4. After a little over a year, they got what they wanted, and it did not disappoint, being one of, if not the, best seasons of Invincible, with a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. The season started off with Mark Grayson still feeling intense emotions from not killing Angstrom, as well as …
The daring new season of ‘Born Again’ takes the mask off for justice
Share: “Daredevil: Born Again” returns in a slow paced story most fans are not familiar with, but still brings the same action packed court drama that has been loved by many viewers. Set a couple of months after the finale of “Daredevil”, the new season focuses on Daredevil assembling a group to expose Mayor Wilson Fisk, who is still secretly operating under his mantle of Kingpin in New York’s criminal underground. At the same time, Fisk struggles to maintain the control he has left over …
Clothes aren’t consent: PCC students wear denim to support survivors
Share: On April 29, the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice (IEDJ) gathered students to participate in activities on Denim Day in support of sexual assault survivors. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day is an annual event to uplift survivors. The IEDJ hosted the event to invite students to learn more about the meaning behind Denim Day while writing messages of support for survivors. Walking through the event, students could find activities like button making, coloring pages, and jewelry making. Throughout …