The Associated Students Executive Board has voted to turn both the second and fourth meetings of the month into study sessions while the first and third meetings will be moved to the Circadian Lounge during the winter intersession as a test run.Modeled after the Board of Trustees’ study session meetings at the Community Education Center, the meetings were turned into study sessions in order to encourage interaction.
Lancer Radio covers parade live
A team of students and faculty banded together to produce their first live broadcast of the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, marking a milestone in Lancer Radio history,With a remote site set up on the outskirts of campus, across the street from Carl’s Jr.
Board president seeks to raise funds
After the governor’s recent budget proposal to cut $400 million from California community colleges, one of newly elected Board of Trustees President William Thomson’s critical goals is to work with the PCC Foundation to raise money for the college.
PCC Foundation starts fundraiser
With proposed state budget cuts in sight atop the numerous cuts already enacted, PCC Foundation has launched a new approach to raising money. Earlier this month the school commenced its’ “Raise Your Hand for PCC” campaign, which seeks donations from the school’s community, faculty and alumni in accordance with the Educational Master Plan.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Student veteran becomes advocate
Using the new 9/11 G.I. Bill, Stephan Soto enrolled at PCC with a lucrative career in electrical engineering in mind, until his ambition took a dramatic turn. “That’s when I learned about how veterans are being treated,” said Soto. “I decided to change my major to political science. I want to make an impact [on veterans’ issues].
Automotive classes prepare students for jobs
One look at “the shop,” as those familiar with the place refer to it, and anybody would agree that PCC’s Automotive Lab is not an ordinary classroom.
Students share view into “deaf culture
The loud, friendly chatter in the crowded dining room doesn’t bother Vincent Cheung and Alexandra Hellebrandt. Born deaf and hard of hearing, respectively, they speak using sign language.
Ceramics student sculpts his future
Nils-Erik Hilliard started off as a painter who has always had a passion for art. He never considered it anything but a hobby and something that came easy to him. After a summer in New York visiting a couple of friends, his view of art changed.
Going vegan for a good cause
To some, giving up meat seems downright impossible. Juicy hamburgers and crunchy fried chicken are the staples of their protein packed diets and they would inevitably starve in a meatless world. Others are the complete opposite and gag at the thought of steak or even milk.
Budget cut: A bitter pill to swallow
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed spending cuts would remove $400 million from California community colleges, including PCC. Before students get too angry, it’s important to remember this is not a vendetta against colleges or students. These proposed spending cuts apply to other things like health care and Brown’s own office as well.
