PCC Police Department Chief Peter Michael has suddenly gone on leave and is scheduled to officially retire June 30.
Architecture student awarded scholarship
PCC architecture student Gabriela Colmenares took second place at the annual “2×8: Source” exhibition, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, on May 7.
Students capitalize on campus Wi-Fi
Students are reaping the benefits of having Wi-Fi nearly everywhere on campus, providing a convenient way to complete schoolwork or for recreational use.Not all students use the Internet strictly for school, but many are finding it a convenient way to do homework nearly anywhere on campus, including outdoors.
Library digitizes Pasadena relics
Jared Burton is part of a small team of librarians in the Shatford Library working with the Pasadena Museum of History and Public Library to digitize relics about the city.
Biking for health and wealth
Maiko Perez, sociology, owns four bikes-two road bikes and two mountain bikes.”I like to keep multiple bikes in case one breaks down,” Perez said. “The hardest part about riding bikes is one breaking up on you. Other than that, it costs a lot less than driving.
CSULA theater offers discount student prices
CSU Los Angeles’ Luckman Theatre, a media partner with KPCC, will be offering PCC students discounted tickets for the performance of Ahn Trio at 8 p.m. on June 4.
Veteran transfers power to the track
“My goal is to represent Canada in the Olympics,” said track and field team captain Korey Brown. His coach believes that his discipline, dedication and speed will get him to the next the Olympics.
Alumna, assistant coach joins semi-pro soccer team
Eva Dixon, PCC alumna and current assistant coach of the women’s soccer team recently made her debut playing for the new Los Angeles based semi-professional soccer team, the Strikers.
Campus suffers major computer network outage
Computer systems across the campus came to an abrupt halt Wednesday afternoon. The network interruption, according to Computer Technical Support Specialist Ben Wilkes, began between 1 and 1:30 p.m. “It was a campus-wide network interruption,” said Wilkes, “and it took the phones down with it.
Photographs of Osama should not be released
Osama Bin Laden, the icon of al-Qaeda, had left a deep painful burn mark on the hearts of the American people. After nearly ten years, Osama’s whereabouts were finally discovered and he was assassinated. The secrecy of bin Laden’s assassination and his autopsy performed behind a black curtain generated skeptics who urged the White House to release the images of Bin Laden’s dead body to prove his death.