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Posted on October 10, 2012June 1, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Death penalty continues endless cycle of violence

The death penalty is inhumane, expensive, and just continues an endless cycle of violence.

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Posted on October 3, 2012October 12, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

VOICES: Do you understand the changes to the academic calendar at PCC?

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Posted on October 3, 2012October 15, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Editorial: Administration’s actions create hostile environment

Since the beginning of the spring semester, a hostile environment has become evident on campus.

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Posted on October 2, 2012October 17, 2012 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Death penalty wastes valuable time and money

Share: California’s death row process is costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year. With an average time between sentencing and execution of 25 years, Proposition 34 could save Californians a significant amount of time and money. Follow:

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Posted on September 26, 2012June 1, 2013 by: Anthony Richetts

VOICES: Should the controversial anti-Islamic video be censored?

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Posted on September 24, 2012September 26, 2012 by: Christine Michaels

Clarity sorely needed from administration

The summer intersession dates in the full-page advertisement in the last two issues of the Courier are causing confusion.
With all of the rapid and hasty changes to the college’s fundamental calendar system, one must ask if they were properly planned.

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Posted on September 19, 2012June 1, 2013 by: Raymond Bernal

VOICES: How will you be affected by cancellation of winter session?

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Posted on September 18, 2012October 17, 2017 by: Mary Nurrenbern

Tax increase measure has major flaw

Gov. Jerry Brown believes he has an answer to California’s financial crisis with Proposition 30.

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Posted on September 17, 2012October 17, 2012 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

New calendar increases student access

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Posted on September 12, 2012June 4, 2020 by: Anthony Richetts

Marijuana: A convincing economic argument for legalization

An opinion on how the legalization of Marijuana can help provide some economic relief to the country.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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