Metal, graffiti, and ceramics: Student artists debut their ‘Genetically Modified’ exhibit

Share: Bright colors and textures of blue, gold, yellow, and red surround everyone within the gallery walls. The tone is one of excitement and expression as three artists passionately explain their creations to observers. Ceramics, metal, and graffiti are the central focuses of the night; each room featuring its own medium. Each and every piece in the gallery is diverse and represents a different inspiration, but as each artist shares their inspiration for their art, a common theme of memories emerges.  On Friday, March 28, …

Lancers torch the competition at Pasadena Invitational

Share: Under the blistering sun at Robinson Stadium, the Lancers dominated each level of competition at the renewed Pasadena Invitational. The preparation and hard work that coaches Innocent Egbumike and Pat Williams put into crafting a perfect practice that makes the players superior athletes was exhibited throughout the day, starting from the 100-meter dash. “They have been working so hard; these are great young men and women blessed and representing Pasadena City College,” Egbumike said. “For me, this is an opportunity to celebrate their talents, …

Octavia E. Butler sci-fi festival lets kids get hands-on with real science

Share: Clad in black armor, the soldiers flank their leader, surrounded by middle-school children. One child, raising money for her school’s glee club, offers them nachos. Heavy, mechanical breathing emanates from Darth Vader as he considers the offer. “No, thank you,” his deep voice reverberates out of his mask. “It doesn’t agree with me.” This past Friday, March 21, Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School transformed into a portal to a galaxy far, far away. The school’s annual science fiction festival brought Mars rovers, droid-building …

Fire victims cope with catastrophe through dance

Share: The Altadena and Los Angeles communities came together for an afternoon of dance and connection on Sunday, March 9, at Pasadena City College’s Hutto-Patterson Gym. The event, hosted by The Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA), provided a moment of healing for those impacted by the recent Eaton fire. The event was part of the “Dancing in The Light: Healing with The Arts” dance series of community-driven events aimed at bringing people together to heal from the effects of Eaton Fire through the power of …

Pasadena snaps losing streak with smashing victory

Share: The Lancers ended their 3-game losing streak with a 16-2 victory over the Tartars last week.  Pasadena was quickly put on notice with Compton scoring a run in each of the first two innings whilst the Lancers’ offense stood still, not being able to match the Tartars’ attack.    Despite starting pitcher Hugo Tafoya’s early mistakes he proceeded to shutout the Tartars’ offense in his next 6 innings of play. Tafoya allowed seven hits, one earned run, and two walks all while striking out 5 …

Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush

Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …

PCC’s new track sets the stage for high stakes competition

Share: Starting guns, cheers from the stands, and runners soaring over hurdles will fill Pasadena City College’s Robinson Stadium on Friday, Mar. 21 as the Pasadena Invitational returns to the Lancers’ home turf for the first time since 2023. Athletes from at least eight colleges, along with independent competitors, will take to PCC’s newly renovated track, bringing top-tier competition to campus. The stakes are high for the hometown Lancers, who see this meet as more than just another race — it’s a proving ground and …