Share: As Speech and Debate director Cindy Phu and head coaches Allan Axibal-Cordero and Jay Arntson were breaking down the syllabus, explaining events, and outlining upcoming tournaments on the first day of class, student Laura Davila listened nervously while already deciding when to drop. Her plan of escape was interrupted once introductory icebreakers started and she was required to introduce herself. Follow:
When will braille signs improve? Here’s the schedule
Share: Some of the braille signs that allow the visually impaired students to move around campus have been fixed, while others are still waiting to be either repaired or simply enhanced. Two previous articles (one in October 2016 and one in Febraury 2016) discussed the opportunity to label in braille not only the room number but also what the room is used for, and although it has been done for the bathrooms in the C building, now showing in braille not only the room number …
President’s Forum: Two-year enrollment on the horizon?
Share: To address any concerns students had with PCC, President-Superintendent Rajen Vurdien held his 23rd monthly open student forum at the Creveling Lounge on Monday, May 22. Follow:
Student elections wrap up with improved voter turnout
Share: A new Associated Students (AS) executive board was appointed by the student body over the course of this past week, with only about 3.1 percent of students voting in the election. Follow:
Police Blotter: Faculty rescued from R-Building elevator
Share: Monday, May 15 A walking was heard on the second floor of the GM-Building. Campus police responded to the call and found nothing. A man was reported to be panhandling in Lot 4. Campus Police conducted a search and the panhandler was no longer there. A faculty member reported a man allegedly casing vehicles in the student parking lot but Campus Police found no one when they arrived. A homeless man near the Campus Police lobby was reportedly challenging students to a fight. The …
Active shooter drill: how PCC prepared
Share: While campus shootings are unpredictable, students and staff should know where to go and what to do the second they hear a pulled trigger. For the protection of the campus, Campus Safety provided an active shooter training to prepare everyone for such this unlikely, yet extremely dangerous event. Follow:
Police Blotter: Student keeps keys away from drunk driver
Share: Monday, May 8 A homeless person was reported threatening to break into vehicles in Lot 10. Officer dispatched to the area, and the subject was counseled and released. A woman was reported bothering students in the Piazza. Officer Gonzales made contact with the subject and escorted her off campus. A facilities member reported three men arguing in Lot 5 level 3. Officer Chan arrived and spoke to the men and released them Tuesday, May 9 A student reported a possible homeless person panhandling in …
Student elections: what you need to know
Share: Campaign season for the Associated Students (AS) executive board has officially begun, as the list for qualified candidates was posted last week and campaigning started on Monday. Follow:
City council nips medical marijuana in the bud
Share: The Pasadena City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to shut off utilities to medical marijuana dispensaries that are operating illegally in the city, potentially cutting off patients from life saving medicine on Monday. In 2015, the city council amended Chapter 8 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to prohibit any and all commercial use of marijuana within the city limits. This includes but is not limited to medicinal, recreational, and delivery services for cannabis. However, despite the zoning ordinance that effectively …
FAFSA filers to manually apply until next fall
Share: The online tool students use to automatically upload family income data already filed with the government will be up running again by the opening of the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle starting on Oct.1. Follow: