Share: In the wake of this year’s presidential election, immigration status is on the mind of many undocumented students here at PCC. Superintendent Vurdien, recognizing this apprehension, sent an email out to the PCC student body on Nov. 10 reaffirming the administration’s dedication to providing access to education to all of its students. Follow:
Police Blotter: An elevator malfunction left women trapped inside
Share: Monday, Nov. 14 Contact was made with a female homeless person sleeping in the sculpture garden who was escorted off campus A diabetic woman at the Community Education Center (CEC) was feeling faint. She was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further treatment. A report was taken for a theft that occurred in the ‘W’ building’s women’s locker room. A disorderly person was removed from the ‘C’ building. There were reports of a persona asking for money in Lot 5, Level 4. An area …
Props 51 and 55 to improve PCC campus and benefit staff
Share: PCC is to significantly benefit from the passage of two statewide propositions from the Nov. 8 General Election ballot, propositions 51 and 55, by being able to rebuild the U Building and to retain teachers. Follow:
Over 8k march in Los Angeles’ largest anti-Trump protest
Share: Over eight thousand people marched along the streets of downtown Los Angeles protesting Donald Trump on Nov. 12, according to NBC News. The peaceful demonstration marked the largest gathering in the City of Angels to date, as nationwide and daily protests erupted in the wake of Trump’s electoral win on election day. Follow:
Police Blotter: Sexual assault victim refuses to return to class or report to police
Share: Monday, Nov. 7 A facilities custodian reported hearing someone trying the door handles on the east side of the CEC building. An officer checked the area and the subject was gone upon arrival. A staff member requested a homeless man be removed at the IT building’s second floor restroom. The subject was described is a white male adult wearing a beanie. An officer advised him to leave and he complied. A vehicle struck a pedestrian at Lot 4, Level 2. The Pasadena Fire Department …
Upcoming Lancer Pantry promises universal resources for those in need
Share: In order to relieve the ever-present struggle of hunger that many students face, PCC will soon be implementing a free food bank program known as Lancer Pantry for those in need. Follow:
ELECTION UPSET: PCC reacts with America in fear, uncertainty
Share: Many across the nation, including PCC students and faculty, are in literal shock after numerous polling predictions failed and a stunning political upset caused Donald Trump to be elected 45th president of the United States, at the end of a grueling, contentious election cycle. Follow:
$6 million grant paves way to STEM careers
Share: The futures of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students at PCC are looking bright with the recent awarding of a $6 million grant that will be used to recruit and support students who wish to be a part of the field. Follow:
Science students to plunge into research at prestigious labs
Share: The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded the scientific brains of PCC with an $850,000 grant that will allow them to work in some of the most advanced labs in the area in order to experience the life of a scientist firsthand. Follow:
Blotter: Missing student’s case taken over by Inglewood Police
Share: Monday, Oct 24 A homeless person sleeping in the doorway on the Green Street side of the Child Development Center was escorted off the campus. A man in his 40s was reported aggressively panhandling, grabbed at the reporter and exchanged words in Lot 4, level 2. He was heading eastbound on Del Mar Boulevard and was gone on officer’s arrival. A student’s purse was stolen while it was left unattended on the track at the stadium. $600 worth of fertilizer that had been missing …