The PCC PTSA presented a surprise Honorary Service Award to music instructor Kyle Luck this year for outstanding service to children at its annual luncheon on March 23. Individuals who have given to the community and gone beyond their job description are recipients of the award, according to Angie O’Brien, membership chairwomen.
Speech team’s top talents prepare for U.S. championships
On the heels of a successful state championship, PCC’s Speech and Debate team prepared for its upcoming national competition by showcasing award-winning performances in “A Night of Interpretation” on Thursday.
Military needed in Libya to save lives
Since February, Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi’s “anti-terrorist” forces have been clashing with antigovernment rebel forces, but it wasn’t until March 19 that American and European forces intervened with air and sea power, initiating a no-fly zone and arms embargo from the sea.
Badminton remains undefeated
The Lancers badminton team continues its edge on South Coast Conference competition by keeping an undefeated streak alive with a shut-out win over El Camino College in Hutto-Patterson Gym on Friday. The 21-0 win boosts PCC’s overall record and SCC record to 7-0.
Campus gets in on March Madness
For those who are passionate about college sports, the month of March is synonymous with March Madness, the college equivalent of the NBA playoffs. March Madness provides a stage for peer athletes to showcase their talent on.”Students and professors should care.
Viral YouTube rant spurs mixed reactions
A YouTube video rant posted by UCLA student Alexandra Wallace about Asian students has sparked outrage and even garnered death threats from viewers. “If you’re going to come to UCLA,” Wallace said as a preface to her video, “then use American manners”.
Speaker encourages networking as a key to success for STEM participants
The Science Technology Engineering Mathematics program at PCC enlisted guest speaker Dr. Priya Venkatesan on March 17 to motivate and pass on several tips to ensure student success. Her best advice: take advantage of technology and network. The government-funded STEM program aims to assist students in accomplishing their goal of transferring to a four-year university and ultimately, achieve a graduate’s degree.
Disabled students give back to community
The Students Unlimited club presented a check for $390 to the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) on Thursday. Students Unlimited is a club for disabled students and others who support equal access to education. The club strives to promote disability awareness and it started in the fall of 2009.
Trustee praises PCC, president
Board of Trustees member Dr. Anthony Fellow believes that PCC is a great university with a wonderful staff, a fantastic president, and promising students with lots of potential and who are capable doing great things.Fellow, who was elected to the Board in 2009, is proud to represent PCC.