A Superior Court judge delayed the trial of a PCC alumnus who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, also a student at PCC, and hiding her remains in a trash can.Liya “Jessie” Lu, 31.
$3.95 million fund transfer approved
Despite the disapproval of staff and student representatives, a proposal to sweep a surplus of $3.95 million — savings from the general fund budget — into capital outlay funds has been unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees.
New security cameras being installed
PCC’s Police and Safety Services have begun the installation of 145 new security cameras to monitor the school in addition to the 53 currently operating cameras. The project, which was begun in April, is expected to be complete by December, officials said.
$10 student fee debated
The year-old $10 Student Activity Fee was hotly debated at the Board of Trustee meeting this summer. At this point, no decision has been made about its future.
5 new VPs detail plans
Five new vice presidents, appointed over the summer, have detailed their vision for their respective areas and plans for future changes in their operations.
New AS site aims to improve transparency
A project that has taken two Associated Students’ executive boards to accomplish, a new AS website has finally been launched.
Online book options may save money
Websites Half.com, Chegg.com, Affordabook.com, and ThrowBook.com, are among many that provide students with different options for purchasing books other than the PCC Bookstore, or the Book Mart on Colorado Blvd.
Del Connell, artist, writer and PCC alum, dies at 93
Disney storywriter Del Connell passed away on Aug. 20 leaving behind a legacy of work.
Officials support ‘Dream Act’
California is poised to make history this week as the first state to pass the “DREAM Act,” a bill that would give illegal immigrants state-funded financial aid for college.
New student trustee elected
Former Associated Student Vice President Alex Soto has been elected to a one year term on the PCC Board of Trustees.