When taking a sports event into consideration, there is no question that the accumulation of yelling, shouting, frustration, and joy on people’s faces paint an exact image of spectators on the stands supporting their favorite team. Fans pack stadiums to express admiration and passion for the game; mostly, people bring their friends and family to create memories.
Smoking areas should be well-maintained
Justin ClayStaff WriterFor the past two years, PCC has had a campus-wide smoking policy in place. People who choose to smoke have to select one of four designated smoking areas around campus.People who smoke have rights just as non-smokers do, and if smokers are made to be kept in small segregated areas, the areas should at least be pleasant to be in.
Track and field is off to the Southern California Finals
Lancer track and field athletes raced their way to the Southern California Finals on Friday’s prelims held at Mt. San Antonio College.
Campus prepares to accommodate veterans with service animals
With the number of veterans on campus expected to increase next semester, PCC could see a rise number of service and therapy animals. Members at the annual meeting of the Disabled Students Program and Services advisory group discussed potential issues that might arise.
Business Center’s services to expand
The PCC Community Business Center (CBC) will launch its passport application service with a lunch and mixer on May 19.
Cost of books burdens students
With the cost of pretty much everything on the rise, PCC students are feeling the pinch, especially when the time comes to buy books.”Students often overlook the cost of books when they register for classes,” said Kim Miles, assistant dean of scholarships and financial aid.
Artists unveil work to community
With museums, music venues and playhouses scattered throughout, there is no doubt that Pasadena has a vibrant arts scene, but for local artists, gaining recognition, even in a city so well-immersed in the arts, is no cakewalk.Keeping that in mind, PCC students Bonnie-Blue Delgado and Nicole Merritte, saw an opportunity to bring artists together and organized an art show entitled “Unveiling the Medium,” in which local artists gathered to share and indulge in various media of art at the Eden Bar and Grill in Pasadena on April 28.
Revisions to policy explained
A policy that sets the rules for rallies and protests on campus included flaws that were found to be “outright illegal and unjustifiable” said Dan Gallup at the PCC Faculty Association meeting on May 5.
Model U.N. encourages awareness of current events
The Model United Nations Club discussed current events in Libya on April 26, members participated in a U.N. – style conference to observe and talk about issues in the war-torn North African country.At the event students sat behind placards labeled as Qaddafi, Libyan People’s Liberation Front and various countries participating in the Libyan battle for independence, including the United States and France.
Lessons from a WWII internment camp
The PCC Cross Cultural Center ventured to the 42nd annual Manzanar pilgrimage with about 120 students on Saturday.