2008-09 All-State First Team forward Easter Faafiti plans to accept a scholarship to play basketball for Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.Faafiti was a key contributor during the Lancers’ run at the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Final Eight Tournament.
Veterans Issues Aired at Symposium
The problems veterans are facing when returning home from the war and into colleges were discussed in the PCC Forum on Friday.Patricia D’Orange-Martin, a counselor for PCC for 20 years and the coordinator for “The Road Home” symposium said many colleges do not have policies that help veterans and it is important to have a “transition” from military life to college.
Top PCC Award To Be Given To Instructor
Presently enrolled PCC students and staff have nominated 12 PCC faculty members for the 2009 Risser Outstanding Teacher Award, given annually to a full-time, tenure track, or tenured PCC professor. The winner receives $1,000 and the Risser Outstanding Teacher Recognition Plaque.
Associated Students ’09-’10 Candidate Statements
Here are the candidates’ statements for the Associated Students of 2009-2010. There are two slates, United For Pasadena Students, and Future Shock.
Sprinter Finishes Ninth At State Finals
The PCC track and field season came to an end Saturday as freshman sprinter Deandre Smith ran in the men’s 200-meter dash in the state finals at San Mateo City College.
EDITORIAL: Vote in Online AS Elections
—Remember the high school days of old when it came time for student body elections? The voter turnout never was what it should have been, and candidates always made promises far beyond achievability, like getting the water fountains filled with Kool-Aid.
Ex-Football Player Mourned After Suspected Suicide
Members of the PCC community are mourning the death of Darryl Stephens, a former football player at PCC who had a troubled stay on campus and died on Monday in a suspected suicide.Stephens was found in an apartment in Upland after Upland Police responded to reports of gunshots on Sunday.
Anti-Abortion Advocates Set Up Displays on Campus
Students walking onto campus this week were met with a barrage of anti-abortion advocates and 20-feet tall posters as part of a controversial exhibition by the pro-life organization Justice For All.
Board Selects Tate as Dean of Athletics
Interim Dean of Athletics Beverly Tate was appointed as the permanent dean by the Board of Trustees at Wednesday’s meeting. Reactions to the announcement were mixed.”I’ve been satisfied with the job she’s been doing,” said Joe Peron, head coach for the women’s basketball team.