Sea otters were found dead off the coast of California due to a rare strain of bacteria, leading to questions about the future of the ecosystem, and how it will impact humans. The deadly parasite in question is known as Toxoplasma, which kills sea mammals and may pose a potential threat to humans. Sea otters are exposed to this parasite by eating clams and other filter-feeding invertebrates. This parasite is found in cats’ feces, meaning that trash that’s made it to the ocean has further …
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ delivers intergenerational trauma awareness to audiences
Awareness of the mental health crisis in recent years is slowly crawling its way through different forms of media, including “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, catching the attention of audiences everywhere. While the issue seems to be affecting teenagers in America at an increasingly concerning rate, the talk of what should be done to de-escalate and solve the matter is creating breakthroughs in the realm of mental health. While “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is up for best picture and has a bundle of 11 …
Heated opinions boil over on gas stoves
New research shows that gas stoves are to blame for 1 in 5 childhood asthma cases in California, and some progressive policymakers are encouraging bans and regulations. Many who investigate this issue argue about whether or not electric stoves are as effective as gas stoves, whether food will taste the same, or whether things heat up as quickly. But what about cost? Will a ban on gas stoves negatively affect those in lower economic classes? “Utility costs are different in every state, but on average, …
The Courier’s guide to eating in PCC’s food wasteland
At Pasadena City College there are many different ways students can stay focused on their classes while eating a delicious snack or meal. When trying to balance school, work, and life, maintaining healthy eating habits can become difficult. Finding time before class to pack a lunch is not always an option for students. Thankfully, PCC provides different resources for students to satisfy their hunger on campus and off campus with the help of local businesses. “My friends and I like to eat at Teddy’s Tacos …
Pasadena adopts new state vaccine eligibility rules
Governor Gavin Newsom expanded California COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility earlier this month, with residents over 50 years of age gaining eligibility for the vaccine as of April 1st and anyone over 16 years of age gaining eligibility starting April 15.
‘LA is not ready to reopen’ says PCC pre-med club
Children’s laughter, screams of joy, light music, fluffy cotton candy, and exciting rides are what people imagine when they talk about an amusement park – a place where good memories are created. There are more than 20 amusement parks located in California, and 4 in Los Angeles. These parks have attracted tons of tourists and visitors in the past, helping the economy of California. Unfortunately, amusement parks were forced to close during the pandemic. However, as the cases in California continue to drop, Governor Gavin …
Vaccine fears phase out with more Lancers willing to give it a shot
It’s been a little over one year since the CDC announced the coronavirus as a global pandemic, and life as we know it was put on hold. Over 2.8 million lives have been lost worldwide due to this pandemic. Millions of people around the world have been trying for months to find a solution to the issue. But now there is finally hope in the form of three new vaccines. For the first time in a long time, the light might finally be showing at …
How to Exercise inside your home
The COVID-19 pandemic had an immense impact on many businesses starting March 2020. Everything from movie theaters, malls, nail and hair salons, restaurants and gyms are forced to close. Even though more restrictions are beginning to get lifted, the one thing that seems to have trouble staying open is gyms.
Pasadena’s COVID-19 response prompts PCC plans
While Pasadena does not yet have reported cases of the novel coronavirus, the city’s public health officer declared a state of emergency as a precautionary measure to aid response efforts in the event of a COVID-19 case, according to a press release on Wednesday.
From warfare to healthcare: The many career options for vets
As it turns out, getting into a program to become a registered nurse (RN), a nurse anesthetist, or a dental hygienist is a very competitive business. As the four speakers at the Health Science Career Panel analyzed career options, they shared not only their personal work experiences and choices, but they also offered suggestions in the nursing, anesthesiologist, technical, and dental hygiene fields to PCC students and veterans last Thursday afternoon in room W-206.