Share: Staff writers and photographers for the PCC Courier, a student-run media organization, took home 19 awards this past weekend at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) 2016 state conference. Students had the opportunity to compete, network and attend workshops. PCC was joined by 45 other community colleges in the three-day event that took place at the Marriot conference center in Burbank. Amongst the 19 awards, the PCC Courier staff also received the coveted Pacesetter award for all-round newsroom excellence. This was the first …
Blotter: Woman reported having two seizures hours apart
Share: Monday, March 14: A female student was transferred to the Student Health Services after reports of her being passed out, a laptop was stolen from the library, and a man was reported running up and down the stairwell of the R building, possibly under the influence. He was combative during arrest and was transported to Pasadena Police Department. Follow:
$1.4 million settlement reached for winter cancellation
Share: After eight months of negotiating the loss of wages for faculty that were affected by the removal of winter intercession in 2012, the Board of Trustees, Pasadena City College Faculty Association (PCCFA) and administration finally reached a settlement at last week’s board meeting which will cost the district a total of $1.4 million. Follow:
I-TAP hits roadblock between Metro and PCC
Share: As of the 2016-2017 school year, PCC students will no longer be able to purchase I-TAP cards in order to receive discounted fare on Metro transit services. Follow:
Record turnout expected for Associated Students election
Share: Thanks to new online voting software, the office of student life is hoping for a larger than usual turnout during this years Associated Students (AS) executive board elections. Follow:
Bond refinance to save taxpayers millions
Share: In a move estimated to save taxpayers over $7 million, the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution last Wednesday to refinance some of the school’s 2002 Measure P bonds in order to take advantage of lower interest rates. Follow:
Police Blotter: Group spotted bringing potential weapon to campus
Share: Monday, March 28 A staff member reported that their personal desk was burglarized. A student reported that his bicycle was stolen in the early afternoon from the bike racks outside of the C building. Tuesday, March 29 A PCC faculty member requested assistance when an aggressive individual approached them. Campus police responded to the incident, which was resolved. A missing Azusa individual with mental disabilities advised their family that they were at PCC. Campus security conducted an area check and PCC advised Azusa …
MEChA fights to bring Chicano studies program to PCC
Share: After a meeting with Superintendent-President Dr. Rajen Vurdien at the beginning of this month, the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán club (MEChA) is making its way to becoming the creators of PCC’s first ever Chicano Studies program. Follow:
Award winning journalist to speak at spring graduation
Share: The college has announced that the commencement speaker for PCC’s Spring 2016 graduation ceremony will be award-winning journalist Paula Williams Madison. Follow:
Police Blotter: Man challenges people to fight
Share: Monday, Feb. 29: Four people were stuck inside an elevator in the R building. The faculty was able to help and release them without problem. A man and a woman involved in a verbal confrontation in Lot 5 were escorted off campus by Officer Robins. A man was challenging people to fight him in Lot 8. Officer Robins confronted the man and escorted him off campus. Tuesday, Mar. 1: A student scraped his knee, causing him to bleed. Cadets assisted him with the injury. Wednesday, Mar. 2: …