Share: The cupboard in PCC’s newsroom is filled with books that bind every print edition from 1949 until 2016. The library archives hold newspapers from before the 50s, back when the Courier was called the Chronicle for Pasadena High School. However, for the first time in 102 years, and onward, there will no longer be a book or any physical archive that binds every print edition of each respective school year. PCC’s independent student voice, the Courier, will now be an online-only publication. Follow:
Academic Senate stands up for undocumented students
Share: In response to heightened anxiety among undocumented students at PCC, the Academic Senate approved a resolution on Feb. 28 affirming that the college is open to all students, regardless of their immigration status, while the Board of Trustees has yet to take a stance on the Trump administration’s immigration and mass deportation policies. Follow:
PCC students entangled in Trump’s travel ban
Share: Eight PCC students returned to classes this past week with support from International Student Services and the administration after being detained and banned from re-entry to the U.S. due to January’s travel ban from President Trump. On Jan. 27, Trump issued an executive order with a 90-day entry ban for citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. “We had eight students impacted by the travel ban. The travel ban was implemented on a weekend—on the first workday afterwards, the college sent …
Lancers’ struggles on the diamond continue
Share: Despite a hot start to the season for Lancer baseball, winning their first six games, the team has lost consecutive games for the second week in a row. Follow:
Police Blotter: Lot 4 prone to car vandalism and damage
Share: Monday, Feb. 20 Officers responded to a subject who was being disruptive north of the R-building.The subject complied when officers asked him to leave. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Campus Police responded to a report of a subject who was possibly casing vehicles in Lot 1. An area check was conducted but no results were found. A student reported their vehicle was vandalized while parked in Lot 11. A student suffered a seizure inside of SV-33. The fire department responded and transported the student to Huntington …
Lancer Pantry stocks shelves to squash food insecurity
Share: The shelves abundant with canned and boxed food along with the colorful, fresh fruit table can make any student who walks into CC-211 feel like they’re grocery shopping on campus. The difference between this room and other grocery stores is that the grand total will always be $0.00. Welcome to the PCC’s Lancer Pantry. Follow:
Police Blotter: Winter activity wrap-up
Share: Monday, Dec. 26 A homeless woman was stuck inside the northwest elevator in Lot 5. The fire department responded and freed the woman from the elevator. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Facilities reported a homeless person in the women’s restroom on the fourth floor of the R building. The suspect was gone upon arrival. Officers responded to two homeless people in Lot 5, level 2. Both complied when officers asked them to leave. Thursday, Dec. 29 Officers responded again to the 2 homeless people from Lot …
School’s top lawyer retires, position to be discontinued
Share: Former PCC General Counsel Gail Cooper officially retired effective Aug. 17 after a five-year tenure which saw the school entangled in numerous legal scandals her hire was meant to prevent. Follow:
Metro U-PASS to return for one final semester
Share: After a long semester of analyzation and deliberation, it has been decided that the Metro U-PASS will return to PCC for its finale in the upcoming Spring semester. Follow:
Student caught using fake IDs to check out library laptops
Share: Monday, Nov. 28 An instructor reported a student having difficulty breathing and losing consciousness due to becoming upset over someone touching his gloves. He was then treated by psychological services. A staff member reported a homeless man in the GM building, who was later found trying to sleep in the CA building. Tuesday, Nov. 19 A student reported a non-injury traffic collision in Lot 4, level 3D. A man was sitting near the IT Building welding shop drinking a beer and was asked to …