Share: Summer is almost here for students and faculty at Pasadena City College, so what could be better than offering a list of things to do when you get really BORED? I’ve got some suggestions that came from my brain at 2 a.m. recently. So enjoy! Imagine that halfway through summer there’s nothing to do but sweat in the endless dreadful heat of SoCal, but luckily computers still exist with fun sites to explore. While fun, this is not something that should take away from …
A vegan’s guide to eating at PCC
Share: For vegans at Pasadena City College (PCC), navigating meal options can be challenging. While the campus dining scene is slowly evolving, finding vegan-friendly food requires some creativity and resourcefulness. This guide aims to help fellow vegans discover the best places to eat, both on and off campus, ensuring that dietary restrictions don’t compromise the enjoyment of your college experience. On-Campus Options PCC’s on-campus food options for vegans are, frankly, embarrassingly bad. If you’re looking for something more than a snack but don’t want to …
How culture pushes and empowers AAPI students
Share: As May comes to an end, we reflect on a month of celebration and recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. At PCC, this month offers an opportunity for students to reflect on and appreciate the diverse array of cultural elements that make up AAPI heritage from enticing cuisine to the nature and family dynamics of our classmates. When the AAPI members of the student body were asked what their favorite part of their own culture was, cuisine was the quickest answer that …
‘Furiosa’: A slow burn that sparks a glorious odyssey
Share: Amidst a sea of unnecessary sequels and remakes that are being overwhelmingly released this year, director and co-writer George Miller returns to the dunes of the Wasteland with “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” a prequel to the 2015 film, “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Despite the newest installation in the “Mad Max” franchise not hitting as hard as its predecessor, “Furiosa” is a brilliant exploration of the titular character while providing a larger scope of the world in this series and delivering jaw-dropping moments sprinkled …
16 years later, this zombie game shouldn’t be ‘Left 4 Dead’
Share: We are in the golden age of life, where technology is more advanced than ever. Games are being released so frequently that it’s almost impossible to keep track of them. Famous ones like “Minecraft,” “Grand Theft Auto,” and “Call of Duty” have sustained their popularity over the last decade. No video game genre delivers more adrenaline than zombie games. Bonus points if you’re playing at night with headphones. Is it crazy if I go on the record and say that the best zombie video …
Run, don’t walk to the best secondhand stores in Pasadena
Share: Over the past few years, the interest in shopping at vintage and antique stores has increased steadily. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, as vintage shopping can help people individualize their wardrobe and home decor while often costing less than brand-new pieces. And it’s sustainable! Oftentimes people turn to websites or apps such as Depop or Facebook Marketplace for their secondhand shopping because of the convenience factor. However, many people prefer to go into an actual store so they can see the …
Gunna focuses and refines his skills on ‘One of Wun’
Share: Gunna has always excelled in his own lane of gliding over smooth melodic beats and he unveils his worth again on his newest project ‘One of Wun.’ Filled with songs that will quickly climb the ranks on playlists, this album gives listeners plenty of opportunities to improve their auxiliary credibility when picking songs to impress their crew. No time is wasted as the album starts with a confident and potent baseline on “collage” giving Gunna the space to effortlessly slide on the beat. He …
How to slayyyy transferring this Fall
Share: As June approaches, many PCC students are preparing to transfer to a four-year university in the fall. Whether students are living locally or moving across the country, this is a new and potentially anxious time for many. Amidst the excitement for change, transfer anxiety is a common companion. One of the best ways to help combat these worries is having a good community. From friends, family, or even teachers and counselors, there is a vast amount of resources and people available to help and …
Through rain or shine, ‘It’s Always Sunny’ never pulls its punches
Share: As “Always Sunny” reaches its 19th anniversary this coming August, one has to wonder how the show whose first episode sees Charlie Day accidentally, but openly using racial slurs has survived for so long. For those not in the cult of Sunny, it’s definitely a head scratcher, but for fans of the series, it’s not much of a thought at all, as the show time and time again proves it knows its audience and knows how to both offend and keep them entertained. I …
WILLOW sets a calm and comfortable tone for new fans on ‘empathogen’
Share: In the midst of the diverse dosage of music that has been released in the last few weeks, it’s easy for some worthwhile projects to get lost in the shuffle. Scouring the internet to make sure I didn’t miss a thing, I found myself stumbling across some hidden gems that wouldn’t normally be in my go-to playlists. Being mostly unfamiliar with WILLOW’s discography, the single that came my way first was “run!” and it latched onto me impersonating a warm welcome into enjoying a …