Share: The conflict in the Artsakh region continues despite a Russia-negotiated cease-fire, and the local Armenian community is organizing to raise awareness of the dangerous escalation. On Sept. 27, the territorial dispute over the region of Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, ignited again when it was attacked by the military forces of Azerbaijan. Within the borders of Azerbaijan and adjacent to Armenia, Artsakh is an area of Indigenous Armenians that declared independence from Azerbaijan in December 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Azerbaijan …
Blotter: PCC employee harassed, teacher threatened, tennis play squashed
Share: PCC Police blotter for September 28 – October 4 Monday, September 28: A male subject near IT-Building was reported by staff and escorted off campus by Officer. Reported as Disturbing the Peace. Tuesday, September 29: A report on a student harassing an employee was taken. Staff reported a male yelling near the Science Village. When the officer arrived, the subject was gone. Wednesday, September 30: Officer escorted a transient off campus from the east side of the V Building. Thursday, …
PCC awarded grant to support Latinx success
Share: The U.S. Department of Education awarded Pasadena City College, a Hispanic serving institution, the Pathways to Completion title V grant on Sept. 1, 2020. Follow:
Blotter: Skaters and scooter shooed, boxcutter brandished
Share: PCC Police Blotter for September 21 – September 27 Monday, September 21 There was a skateboard violation after skateboarders were observed in Lot 4. The skateboarders were escorted off campus. Tuesday, September 22 The facilities have reported a female transient who was brandishing a box cutter at a custodian in Lot 8. The female was detained. The victim was not desirous of prosecution. A box cutter was confiscated. A trespass order was issued. The female was then escorted off campus. Wednesday, September 23 …
Eddie Van Halen, Pasadena rock legend and PCC alum, dead at 65
Share: Hometown guitar hero and Pasadena City College Class of ’74 distinguished alum Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer. News of the rock giant’s death broke early Tuesday afternoon in a social media announcement from Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this,” Wolfgang Van Halen said, “but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning.” Van Halen was diagnosed with tongue …
Voter guide: All the wonderful ways to vote in LA
Share: The 2020 election will be the first year that many college students are able to vote in a presidential election. Much has changed this year and even for experienced voters it may be confusing to know how to cast a ballot. Voters may have questions about when voting starts, what the mailing deadlines are, where they can vote or drop off ballots, and how to find out whether they are registered to vote or not. These are all important things to know to ensure …
PCC honored with state award for student success
Share: On Sept. 30, a virtual ceremony was held to celebrate Pasadena City College receiving the Dr. John W. Rice Student Success Award. Mrs. Clara Rice, Dr. Rice’s widow and Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and Dr. Rice’s only child, spoke at the ceremony which honored Dr. Rice’s legacy and detailed the origin of the award. During the ceremony, Mackenzie Rivera, president of Associated Students, accepted the award on behalf of PCC. “I am proud to say that PCC has always put students first,” …
Remembering notorious RBG
Share: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, cultural, legal and feminist icon, died at age 87 from complications of metatastic cancer. Justice Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court for 27 years, becoming one of its most prominent members. Ginsburg was a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s rights throughout her lifelong career. Follow:
Blotter: Fire alarm activated at Science Village two days in a row
Share: Monday, September 14 Transient was escorted off campus from the IT Building restroom. A transient was escorted off campus from the North side of Forum. A skateboard violation was reported at the Sculpture Garden. The skateboarders were escorted off campus. A transient was escorted off campus from the North side of Forum. Tuesday, September 15 The fire alarm was activated at the Science Village. No fire was reported. Facilities reported a woman who took a ladder from their cart and stayed on campus. Officers …
Blotter: Mirror pool sunbathing
Share: Monday, September 7 Pasadena Police resolved a possible stolen vehicle parked in the Community Education Center. The officer checked CEC and PCC main campus. The search came up negative. The case was concluded with an incorrect address provided. Tuesday, September 8 A vehicle was parked in lot 5 level 4, and two suspects were loitering in the vicinity. Officers made contact with the suspects and escorted them out of campus. Cadet reported a transient yelling at Lot 6 entrance, the officer approached but the …