Share: *Writer’s note: This piece contains subjective language as it is a news analysis. In recent years, political preferences among a sizable portion of Gen Z have become significantly more conservative, with Gen Z men voting significantly more conservatively than in past years. A poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) found that approximately 56% of young men aged 18-29 voted for Donald Trump in last year’s election, a stark contrast compared to the 58% of young …
ASPCC candidates pitch platforms ahead of election
Share: Elections for the Associated Students of PCC (ASPCC) are open from Wednesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 22. This is your guide to who is running in the election, including their experience and their planned policies. Disclaimer: Two Courier staff writers are running in this year’s election, and are included in this article. Darya Dereakhshani, a political science major, is running for student trustee. As someone who is particularly interested in public policy and politics, she feels like this is a position where she …
Pasadenans concerned about hooligans and shenanigans ahead of 2028 Olympics
Share: As the 2028 Olympic Games approach, it’s been announced that the Rose Bowl will be used as one of the stadiums for the games. This will put Pasadena in the international spotlight for some time. With the Rose Bowl getting ready to host this event, PCC students and staff shared their opinions on the games coming to the Rose Bowl. Jacob Lauckner, a PCC student and Pasadena resident, said that he hasn’t seen much done to the Rose Bowl, yet. “I do know they …
Students, staff pleased with SHS’s move to new U Building
Share: Monday, April 28 was the grand opening day of the Student Health Services Office after it moved from the basement of the D Building to the brand new U Building that opened earlier this month. The SHS office’s new location is U-201, the second floor of the U Building. Previously, the office was located in D-105. Administrative Assistant, Daisy Hyunh, expressed her thoughts about how the office is now in a better location. “When the new building was designed and the placement of the …
BLOTTER: Man detained for shooting BBs at Child Development Center
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 7, 2025 7:05 a.m.: A cadet reported a burned backpack and miscellaneous items found in the CEC campus. No signs of active fire in the area. 12:26 p.m.: A staff member reported a vinyl sign missing from their office. Field interview was conducted. 1:19 …
As federal funds disappear, local arts groups vow to push on
With IMLS staff placed on leave and grant payments stalled, programs supporting everything from arts education in Pasadena schools to Skid Row community performances are in sudden jeopardy.
Visa revocations hit PCC students amid nationwide crackdown
BREAKING: Two international students at Pasadena City College (PCC) have had their F-1 student visas revoked, according to an email sent to the PCC community today by President José A. Gómez.
BLOTTER: Broken window in Child Development Center is fixed, broken again week later
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, March 24, 2025 10:50 am: A homeless person was reported to be sleeping and yelling loudly on the third floor of the CA building. They denied yelling and no report was taken. 12:15 pm: The Pasadena Police Department received calls about someone threatening to jump off the …
PCC celebrates grand opening of new Sarafian building
A state-of-the-art building opens at PCC—but concerns about space and access linger.
PCC’s new resolution seeks to protect student information from ICE
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution to protect the personal information of undocumented and LGBTQ+ students, ensuring their privacy and safety on campus.