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Posted on October 30, 2013November 6, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

PCC student looks forward to fulfilling Rose Princess duties

It has been 38 years since a PCC student has been crowned Queen of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Rose Princess and PCC student Sarah Hansen was hoping to break that dry spell last Thursday but unfortunately that was not the case. Instead the crown was placed on the head of 17-year-old Polytechnic student, Ana Marie Acosta.

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Posted on October 30, 2013November 7, 2013 by: Alumni Staff

REVIEW: Concert tunes conjure princesses, goblins, friends and family

A zombie family from the 50s played the flutes as princesses, witches and wenches strummed the strings.

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Posted on October 29, 2013November 6, 2013 by: Daron Grandberry

Jazz big band provides tranquility for students

The calming music and professionalism of the students grabbed the attention of more than a few students.

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 30, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Writer in residence concludes visit

Share: Crime novelist and former Los Angeles Times reporter Denise Hamilton spoke to students about the writing process and read from her latest novel Damage Control last Thursday in the Creveling Lounge. Follow:

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 23, 2013 by: Madison Miranda

Makeup transcends boundaries

Guys on campus wear makeup too, mostly foundation and cover-up.

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Posted on October 23, 2013December 10, 2013 by: Samantha Molina

Women’s restrooms are dirtier than the men’s

Who has the cleanest restrooms: men or women? The ultimate judges should be the people responsible for cleaning them up.

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 30, 2013 by: Benjamin Simpson

Focus on internships at the Norton Simon College Night

On Friday night Oct 18, the Norton Simon opened it’s doors to college students, giving free tours, art posters on the exit and a panel discussion on the art of becoming an intern.

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Posted on October 22, 2013November 6, 2013 by: Luis Rodriguez

Jazz trio eases midterm stress

Amidst the hustle and bustle of midterm week, with sights such as students bolting across the Quad with a Scantron in hand, a small jazz trio eased the tension.

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Posted on October 22, 2013October 17, 2017 by: Philip McCormick

Get down and ShakeOut

A massive earthquake had just hit Southern California and it took police officers fewer than three minutes and thirty seconds to get everyone out of the C building, according to Chief of Police Don Yoder.

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Posted on October 22, 2013October 30, 2013 by: Philip McCormick

Zombie’s horrors come to life

The smell of rotting corpses hangs heavily in the air along with the sounds of chainsaws and…live music? One would expect nothing less from the mind of musician and horror director Rob Zombie.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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