April Bey’s ‘Atlantica’: An alien planet with a human story

Share: In PCC’s very own center of the arts building, expression and creativity runs rampant throughout the hallways. Towards the west side of the building lies the Boone art and V gallery, where a glittery exhibit takes place. An exhibit that, on a surface level, looks bizarre, striking, and somewhat off-putting, but yet also contains deep-provoking thought behind its initial flashy appearance. Excited groups of individuals discuss the exhibit outside of the gallery, and repeatedly go back in for multiple viewings. The exhibit in question …

Courier sweep! Our state journalism awards roundup

Share: This story has been updated to include links to our award winners This past weekend, The Courier attended the Journalism Association of Community College’s (JACC) regional competition in La Jolla, California. Writers and Editors attended workshops and other keynotes to learn more about the industry and also competed in several on-the-spot competitions. The competitions ranged from timed writing assignments to wider ranging video and social media components. The Courier managed to bring home 24 total awards across 15 competitions along with a mail-in contest …

After vote of no confidence, PCC gets extension on presidential search

Share: Over the last few months as Pasadena City College continues the process searching for a new permanent Superintendent-President, the Board of Trustees and the search firm assisting the college, AGB Search, has worked with PCC’s shared governance groups to shift timelines and address issues after a vote of no confidence was issued in late January.  Despite the positive changes the Board and the search firm have faced continued criticism from PCC’s shared governance groups for how they had conducted the process, facing allegations of …

Local voters feel privacy was violated in Pasadena district 3 mailer

Share: A recent mailer sent out by Justin Jones’ campaign over the weekend to Pasadena’s district 3 voters included a list of several local residents that supposedly officially supported his campaign, however some that appeared on that list do not support Jones and did not consent to having their full names and street of residence publicly shared.  Jones was appointed by the city council in late 2022 after the unexpected passing of late council member, John Kennedy who had previously held the seat in district …

PCC enrollment numbers for spring rise 16% from spring 2023

Share: Pasadena City College’s in-person and online student enrollment has reached a new high for the spring semester in the post COVID-19 era as the 2024 spring semester has rolled in, signaling an end to a time defined by a pandemic and a slow recovery to in-person education.  This is also the first time since January 2021 that PCC has had a winter intersession.  For the 2024 spring semester, a total of 23,431 students are enrolled in classes at the college, according to PCC spokesperson …

How Do I Register To Vote?

Share: In Pasadena see the Courier / LAist coverage of PCC’s Board of Trustees, Pasadena’s City Council and the Pasadena Mayor’s race. This was republished with permission from LAist as a part of our joint collaboration. Here’s everything you need to know about how to register to vote for the general election, guided by your questions. We’ll be updating this FAQ as we answer more, so check back often. If you have a question that’s not being addressed, ask us! You can submit your question …

What’s on the ballot: Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

Share: This voter guide covers both the Pasadena area and Pasadena City College Board of Trustee elections in partnership with The PCC Courier and LAist. For coverage of L.A. County, California, and federal races that might be on your ballot, head to LAist’s Voter Game Plan. To find out what will be on your ballot, head to the L.A. County interactive sample ballot website.  In the March 2024 primaries several local leaders and new candidates are campaigning and spreading the word about what they bring …

The Courier Presents: Our favorite entertainment of 2023

Share: Albums of the Year: Album: “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?” Artist: Lana Del Rey Why: I’m a huge Lana Del Rey fan. Her new album is some of her best work since her album “Norman Fucking Rockwell” in 2019. “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?” is filled with songs about grief, family, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It’s one of her most personal albums as she dwells on who she is and why. All year, I’ve had …

PCC remembers former Courier editor and photographer Michael Watkins

Share: With heavy hearts, the Courier is sad to learn about the passing of former PCC student Michael Watkins that occurred last weekend. Michael was a friend, son, and mentor, and was a shining contribution to the legacy of PCC and the Courier.  Being the phenomenal photographer he was, Michael moved from staff writer to photo editor for the Courier quickly in 2018 and produced quality work to a standard that would be remembered for years to come.  “He found photojournalism at PCC in 2015 …

Three PCC trustee seats up for grabs in March election

Share: Three members of Pasadena City College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) are up for reelection on the March 2024 ballot, where voters in areas two, four, and six from Altadena to Rosemead will have the opportunity to elect their trustee.  Prior to Board Member John Martin from district six announcing his decision to not run for another term after serving as a PCC Trustee for over 40 years, he was facing off against PCC alum Ryan Liu. In area six, after Martin dropped out, Liu …