Share: Concerns are swarming in the PCC community about the state of Pasadena’s infrastructure after undergoing an intense winter storm this Feb. Falling in line with the trend of historic weather that has wracked the nation since last Dec., the National Weather Service issued the first blizzard warning since 1989 and second in history for L.A. County on Feb. 22. This abnormal weather would come to include strong winds, low temperatures, and continual rain for Pasadena. Despite the improbability of these conditions, engineering professor Christopher …
PCC students disapprove of a four day work week
Share: Many U.K. employers are switching over to a four day work week, this model could very well soon become a reality for employees all over the world, including California. PCC students are not entirely a fan of a four day work week. “A four day work week would affect my paycheck because on the days that I don’t go to school I go into work,” freshman Skylar Leung, a hospitality major said. “If I don’t have the opportunity to work more than four days …
Stop the sprawl: We need walkable communities, not phony EVs
Share: Electric cars aren’t the end all be all solution to solving environmental stability, as the batteries that cars are made from aren’t recyclable, and sourcing for the materials ravages our natural environment. As the future approaches, a more sustainable method of transportation like walking, can be what saves the environment for years to come in Pasadena, and even LA. Rowena Chan, an Automotive Lab Technician at PCC, doesn’t believe that electric cars will dominate roads due to the lack of energy. “Personally, I think …
BLOTTER: Email fraud, campus harassment continue
Share: Monday, February 13 A vendor with their cart was spotted setting up for an event in the mirror pools. They left after being advised by police. A man was spotted on video surveillance pushing what appeared to be a PCC cart in the Science Village. Authorities were dispatched and the man identified himself as PCC staff. Tuesday, February 14 A vehicle was left overnight in lot 4 without a parking permit and was ticketed. A man was spotted in lot 1 and left after …
PCC students don’t know Ron DeSantis, but he’s a legitimate presidential contender
Share: Over the last few years, Donald Trump has gained a major foothold in the Republican Party, as such, it would be crazy to imagine any true competition for him in the 2024 election. Enter Ron DeSantis, Florida’s current governor, and a potential frontrunner in Republican primaries. DeSantis has risen to prominence in recent years. His “Don’t Say Gay” bill has placed him in the crosshairs of everyone from the mainstream media to California governor Gavin Newsom. But this hasn’t stopped the political friendly fire …
PCC students have mixed opinions on police reform
Share: The issue of the abuse of power by police in the United States has caused mixed feelings about the need for reform as well as differing views as to what reform means for PCC students. One perspective shared by PCC sophomore Kaiya Whitfield is a desire for police funding redirected or possibly even cut. “Police reform should be developed in many ways, such as reallocating police funding to proper training, thorough background checks, and evaluations on police officers, if not a cut in spending …
What is PCC doing in wake of Turkish and Syrian quakes?
Share: As the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has taken the lives of an estimated 44,000 people in total, the college administration, which is responsible for implementing public safety, the buildings on campus and their tolerance for withstanding something as powerful as earthquakes. “As a state agency, buildings at PCC must comply with building codes set by the Division of the State Architect. These regulations are generally governed by the Field Act, passed within 30 days of the devastating 1933 Long Beach earthquake, which sets strict safety standards …
Bookstore vendor contracts up for bid next month
Share: The contract for PCC’s bookstore’s current vendor is set to expire this June and the school will open the service for solicitation. “The current contract expires 6/30/2023. Once the notice of intent to award is approved at the board meeting, the awarded vendor will begin operations 7/1/2023,” Executive Director of Business service Darlene Inda said in an email. Contracts with vendors are legally limited to a total of 5 years and the current vendor, Follet Higher Education, has been operating the bookstore since May …
New food service building will replace Café de Leche in 2025
Share: By 2025, PCC plans to replace Café de Leche with a new food service building in Galloway Plaza, where students can have access to more food, beverages, and study spaces. A Board of Trustees meeting estimated that the building, which would include a food grill, pick-up venue, microwaves, vending machines, and service windows, would cost at around $5 million. A new coffee bar would also be included, replacing Café de Leche as a result. To further provide services for students on all corners of …
BLOTTER: Email scams and sleeping transients
Share: Monday – February 6, 2023: A male was advised to leave campus after setting up camp in Lot 1. A woman was found asleep in the Science Village after Pasadena Fire Department heard that she was unconscious. A student reported their bicycle stolen from the Gymnasium building’s east side bike racks. Staff reported observing a male in the area of Lot 5 level 1 looking under the geology trailer. The transient left shortly after noticing staff watching him. Tuesday – February 7, 2023 Student …