Share: The United States is no stranger to school shootings, but with shootings becoming more constant, on or near campuses the last four years, staff and students are being asked to attend training to stay aware and alert but most plans in place haven’t been practiced, including at Pasadena City College (PCC). Earlier this year a deadly shooting at Brown University had students under lock down, also known as sheltering in place. This tragedy, amongst others, prompted neighboring colleges such as East Los Angeles College …
Despite disapproval of Trump, students are afraid to speak out
Share: Recent polling from BBC, The Economist, and Silver Bulletin, suggests that Donald Trump’s approval rating is at an all time low since his second term, particularly concerning inflation, economy, and immigration. The Courier set out to examine how those frustrations may be reflected at Pasadena City College, speaking with students and staff to gauge the campus climate surrounding politics and political discussion. Among the concerns raised by PCC students were social issues impacting minorities, low-income communities and queer individuals, alongside rising housing and gas …
BLOTTER: Raw meat gets handled in the GM Building restroom sink
Share: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 a.m. – An individual reported she felt unsafe passing by a homeless person near the Tennis Courts. The subject was asked to leave. 11:06 a.m. – An officer escorted a homeless person in Lot 4 off campus after asking them to leave. 3:43 p.m. – A report was made by a student who had his bike stolen from the bike racks near the L Building. 6:15 p.m. – A custodian reported a homeless person sleeping in the GM Building. …
BLOTTER: Restroom encampments taken down across PCC campuses
Share: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:56 a.m. – Someone reported an unconscious person near the L building. The person was conscious and breathing and agreed to leave. 12:15 p.m. – A report was made by a student whose bicycle was stolen from the Annex area. 6:37 p.m. – A report was made by a student who saw someone attempting to cut the bike lock securing their bicycle. 11:27 p.m. – An officer escorted someone from Lot 4 off campus. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:25 a.m. …
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits PCC for Apprenticeship Week
Share: Today during Apprenticeship Week, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Pasadena City College (PCC) to see the development of its Construction Trades Lab and to learn more about PCC’s career technical programs. As a program funded by the Walter Family Foundation via LA Rises, a recovery initiative addressing the Eaton Fire, the lab is part of this recovery effort. The program not only intends to create a needed workforce to rebuild after the fires, but also to teach trade skills and to increase apprenticeship opportunities. “Most …
BLOTTER: Person wearing clown mask reported by peeved students
Share: *Note: This blotter contains sensitive information related to suicide and suicidal thoughts. Monday, October 20, 2025 9:01 a.m. – A student reported a homeless man was inside the Sculpture Garden acting weird. He was escorted from the premises. 3:03 p.m. – A staff member reported that he was arguing with a student over a parking stall inside Lot 7. The dispute was resolved. 4:19 p.m. – A report was filed that a student made verbal threats to an individual. 5:09 p.m. – Staff reported …
Applications open for aspiring geology students to dive into marine science
Share: A new opportunity named “PCC Summer Ocean Science Research Program” is being initiated by the college’s STEM department, using the $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year grant will provide 16 students each year with hands-on experience in marine science and inspire them to pursue further education and careers in the field. To qualify, students will need to be enrolled in or have completed one of the following by the end of the fall semester: Geology 1 (Physical Geology), Geology 3 …
BLOTTER: Solicitors solicited, police investigate
Share: Monday, October 13 8:17 a.m. – Facilities reported an individual harassing vendors in the Quad. They were confronted and advised. 9:08 a.m. – A Professor reported feeling threatened by a student acting hostile towards her during class. An Officer spoke to those reporting and the Dean of the department who spoke to the staff and the student. 11:37 a.m. – Staff reported an individual in the 2nd floor of the C Building who was entering classes and offices yelling at people. They were escorted …
BLOTTER: Multiple hit-and-runs, vehicle collisions reported during first week
Share: Monday, August 25, 2025 2:15 a.m. – A transient was observed on security cameras, loitering in Lot 5. The subject was asked to leave. 11:30 a.m. – Staff received an email requesting police response at an off campus address. The Temple City sheriff’s office was contacted to assist with the welfare check. The welfare check was conducted, and the residents in question checked out fine. 12:18 p.m. – A cadet reported that there was a traffic collision at the intersection of Cordova street and …
PCC students hopeful about divestment after Trustees meeting
Share: On May 14, at a Board of Trustees Committee meeting, PCC students approached the Board to encourage them to divest from companies with ties to military contractors and major polluters in protest against Israel’s war on Palestine. Around this time last year, PCC’s Associated Students (ASPCC) unanimously passed a resolution in support of the PCC Foundation divesting, giving the Foundation a deadline of July 2025, less than a month away now. During the meeting, the Board shared their progress in accordance with the PCC …