Share: In the wake of the infectious Delta variant, COVID-19 continues to affect many aspects of daily life including getting a college education in California. After a year of remote learning, PCC and various other colleges are ready to open their doors. However, with a vaccine mandate in place, reduced class sizes and many students suddenly returning to online learning environments this semester, any sense of normality on campus is still distant. Follow:
How to get books, supplies and a free ride courtesy of PCC
Share: PCC is giving students 150 dollars credit towards Bookstore purchases this fall semester, as well as an advance of 400 dollars for Pell Grant recipients. The 150 dollar credit began on Aug. 16 and Dr. Erika Endrijonas, the superintendent and president of PCC said in an email sent to all students that all students, credit or non-credit will have the opportunity to utilize the money. Follow:
PCC receives 30 million dollar gift from philanthropist
Share: President Erika Endrijonas announced Tuesday that PCC would receive an unrestricted $30 million donation made on behalf of philanthropist and multi millionaire Mackenzie Scott. Follow:
PCC food options crumbles during the pandemic
Share: PCC student Nicole Diaz visits the Lancer Pantry about once or twice a week, depending on how much her family spent or saved. The thought of living in a pandemic caused her to suffer from panic attacks when visiting the pantry. Still, she waited in line and brought home black beans, soups, and candies for her younger siblings. Follow:
The end is near for COVID restrictions at PCC
Share: As California’s COVID cases continue to drop, the anticipation to reopen is finally in sight, even for PCC. PCC is making moves to begin to attain normalcy by reopening the Shatford Library as a study space. Yet the library services will still be unavailable as stated on their website. “Gatherings, including class sessions, labs, meetings, performances, competitions, and other activities, will have capacity restrictions as directed by local public health agencies,” stated the PCC COVID task force. Dr. Erika Endrijonas, the superintendent president stated …
PCC Police mistaken as suspect, child injured on bicycle and more transient activity
Share: PCC Police Blotter May 17, 2021 to May 23, 2021 Monday, May 17 No activity to report Tuesday, May 18 PCC staff reported hearing yelling near parking lot 3. The officer contacted the subject, who was upset and yelling at his phone. The officer counseled the subject then released him. Wednesday, May 19 A custodian observed an elderly male transient with a shopping cart in the SE courtyard. Later the custodian observed numerous belongings and trash scattered across the ground. When the officer …
Pasadena and PCC push vaccination distribution
Share: With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decreasing, the city of Pasadena and PCC are working to build on this trend and encourage vaccine distribution in their communities. Follow:
Supreme Court case leaves student free speech in flux
Share: “[Levy’s] message may seem trivial, but, for young people, the ability to voice their emotions to friends without fear of school censorship may be the most important freedom of all,” said National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) David D. Cole in his opening defense to the Supreme Court. Follow:
Associated Students elect executive board for upcoming school year
Share: Associated Students at PCC held their 2021 student election to select the next executive board for the academic year 2021-2022. The virtual elections were held from May 12 through May 13. Although this year’s participation outcome was comprehensively lower due to the pandemic, the elections were held satisfactory with officials being elected with more than 58 percent result. All PCC students had the opportunity to vote online through lancer life. The voting platform provided students with the candidate’s statement while voting, in addition to …
Drug citation, theft and an attempted break in
Share: PCC Police blotter May 3, 2021 to May 9, 2021 Monday, May 3 Skateboarders were in the Galloway Plaza and had exited the premises when police arrived. Tuesday, May 4 A man was cited for possession of methamphetamines after police approached him for throwing trash out of his vehicle on Lot #7. Two transients were seen by facilities partaking in suspicious activity between storage bins at Lot 10, as well as one transient who had set up a tarp to sleep under next to …