Share: The Lancers defeated the shorthanded Huskies in a gritty 2-1 battle last Friday evening. Pasadena began the match on their heels following a quick burst of shots on goal from East Los Angeles in the first 10 minutes, but as the half continued the Lancers rebounded from their early mistakes and stood tall confident in their defensive effort to hold it at a 0-stalemate. “[ELAC] definitely put us under pressure,” freshman defender Jeremiah Alomo said. “But we’re very resilient and that’s exactly why we …
A paper crown prize for PCC’s ultimate Smash Bros. player
Share: Adorned in a paper crown fastened together with packing tape, Jose Chavez took his bottle of original-flavored Ramune and Super Mario Bros. mushroom-shaped candy container and held them up high in victory. These were the rewards of conquest for Chavez, who was the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament champion. The audience of 30-odd club members, some former opponents of his, applauded. Using only Dr. Mario, Chavez played in what could only be considered a surgical fashion, breaking down contestant after contestant on his way …
From The Archive: Sorry Class of 1960, still no jet powered motor scooters
Share: [Note, 2024: The 1960’s brought the continuation of the space age, a time when the world was fascinated with technological innovation and a vision of what the future would bring. Many imagined that modes of transportation would greatly shift in the next decades, envisioning flying machines such as the “unicopter,” “space cycles” and “jet powered motor scooters” dreamed up in this piece. After the postwar boom of the 1950’s and the approaching space race, the question on everyone’s minds was ‘what will the future …
Consistent course numbers coming to California community colleges
Share: Recently, PCC has been awarded a Common Course Numbering (CCN) grant by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in an effort to ease transfer and reduce excess credit accumulation. Essentially, these funds will be used to create a new numbering system for courses and to update course catalogs, schedules, and transcripts. California Community Colleges (CCC) have taken the initiative to instill this uniform system via their Common Course Numbering Task Force (CCN Task Force). Their plan is to create intra- and intersegmental consistency through …
New private security firm will cost college $300,000 despite no specific threats
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 …