Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) has awarded a $300,000 contract to Contact Security Incorporated, marking a strategic move to enhance campus safety. The contract followed a competitive bidding process, in which PCC received 25 proposals from security service providers. Contact Security was selected as the top contender, working in collaboration with the college’s established police force to supplement security on campus. Chief Steven Matchan of the Pasadena City College Police emphasized that the decision to hire private security was not in response to any specific …
GALLERY: Pasadena City College centennial celebration
Share: Pasadena City College celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, September 28, with a grand Centennial Celebration. The event featured live performances, food trucks, and activities for all ages, bringing together alumni, students, staff, and the local community to honor PCC’s rich history and contributions to education. The celebration highlighted the college’s legacy of academic excellence and community engagement, with special recognition of its impact over the past century. It was a day of reflection, joy, and anticipation for the next 100 years of PCC’s …
Sweet revenge for Lancers in game of inches
Share: This past Saturday the Lancers beat the Chaffey Panthers 21-19 to improve their record to an undefeated 4-0, handing the Panthers their first loss since November 12, 2022. Not only was this game vital to keeping the dominant momentum rolling for PCC’s 2024 campaign, but it was a chance for the Lancers to get revenge after losing to Chaffey twice in 2023, with the most painful loss being in the American Division Championship Bowl. A stalemate of a first half started with Pasadena shutting …
Filipino American heritage month kicks off with a party
Share: Two long bamboo poles rest on the floor of the Circadian room while the smell of BBQ and the sound of a Sarah Geronimo power ballad blasts on the overhead speakers. The poles are for a traditional folk dance from the Philippines called “tinikling,” where two people clap the bamboo poles together while dancers step over and in between them, weaving it all into a seamless partner dance. Miguel Bernardo, the new president of The Reunited Organization of Pilipinx Americans (TROPA) together with inter-council …
GALLERY: Pasadena ArtWalk through the lens
Share: The 6th Annual Pasadena ARTWalk, held on September 21st and 22nd, 2024, showcased over 180 artisans in Playhouse Village. Attendees explored a vibrant mix of handmade artistry, including visual art, photography, fashion, and jewelry. Captured by PCC Courier photographers, this gallery highlights the excitement of the event, celebrating creativity and community spirit. Relive the unforgettable moments through our curated photos! Follow:
‘A DIY Ethos:’ History prof on studying, skateboarding, and his identical twin
Share: Dr. Bradford Johnston is a history professor at PCC, but in another life he might have been a lawyer. So what stopped him? “I was set to enroll or matriculate in law school with my twin brother, and at the last minute decided not to do so. Perhaps I was having too much fun skateboarding,” Johnston said. Johnston remembers how, at age thirteen, he noticed many neighborhood kids skateboarding, saying, “I instantly thought that it was cool. I was intrigued.” Before this, his exposure …
GALLERY: Seeing red at PCC
Share: Courier photojournalists aim to capture the vibrant energy of Pasadena City College through the color red, one of the school’s official colors symbolizing passion and creativity. They will explore the campus, documenting where red stands out in architecture, nature, student attire, and art installations. This photographic journey will highlight the significance of red in the PCC community, celebrating its beauty and the vitality it brings to campus life. Follow:
Lancers declaw Cougars, extend their win streak
Share: The Lancers collect their third consecutive clean sheet after scoring their most goals this season versus the College of the Canyons Cougars in a 4-0 victory last Tuesday evening. The Cougars were shown to have no answer for the Lancers’ onslaught of attacks from the get-go. In the 5th minute, the referees awarded Pasadena a penalty kick after a foul was committed in the box. Sophomore forward Angel Ballesteros was swift and confident with his penalty-taking abilities with the ball touching the back of …
‘Carried on a million prayers’: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings her story to LA
Share: In the darkness of the Wilshire Ebell Theater, Ketanji Brown Jackson describes when she was sworn in—the moment that Chief Justice Roberts immediately shifted from casual conversation to solemn gravitas. “Are you prepared to take the oath?” Roberts asked her. Jackson drew a deep breath to steady herself. She looked at the two Bibles she was swearing on. One was the Jackson family Bible, an heirloom from her parents. The other was the Bible once owned by John Marshall Harlan, which has been signed …
Racist graffiti found in men’s locker room
Share: Vandalism that included racist messages was found inside the men’s locker room in the GM building on campus on Tuesday morning by faculty who teach in the building prior to classes starting. The language of the vandalism was disparaging towards Black people and homeless people but was “non-threatening,” according to PCC Spokesperson Alex Boekelheide. The locker room stayed open during cleaning and the vandalism was removed within an hour. Because of the content, campus security is investigating the vandalism as a crime. A statement …