In recent years, people have been taking more risks with their hair. From perms to dyes, almost everyone has experimented a little. However, with the recent surge of trendy hair products such as olaplex, many people have been lured into using products not made for their hair. “I think there’s too much different chemicals for your hair,” said PCC student Anita Carachure, “I don’t think that a lot of people should be using all that.” Hair care looks different on everyone, considering no one has …
PCC students share their bare necessities for campus life
Students at Pasadena City College have necessities that are so important that they recommend and share with others. Whether it’s items, routines, or habits, many of these necessities are essential for both a student and a regular person outside of campus. Aaron Dean Bajarias, a second-year nursing major, had the important accessories to help through lectures, studies, and tests. He also explained that his phone was necessary for his daily life. Giving out numbers and showing his phone and mentioning it was his way of …
Chicken paprikash and nokedli bring back childhood memories
In a stylish yet cozy Pasadena apartment, the aroma of paprika wafts through the air while a Men I Trust song quietly plays as 23 year old PCC film student Brandon Arthur House cooks for us a traditional Hungarian meal from his childhood. Chicken paprikash and nokedli was a meal that was taught to him by his Mexican grandmother who had learned the recipe from his late Hungarian grandfather, Arthur. ”It was one of my least favorite dishes when I was a little kid, but …
Roll up to Paper Rice and roll up your own flavor
Paper Rice specializes in build-your-own style spring rolls, a fast and contemporary take on a traditional Vietnamese dish. Owned by Jens Kristen, a Pasadena City College math and computer science professor, the restaurant offers a casual Chipotle style, walk up custom ordering experience where customers can also enjoy spring bowls or a bahn-mi sandwich. I had the pleasure of sampling some of the items on the menu, although the bowl and sandwich seemed appealing, the rolls are their staple and I wanted to see what …
Driving disasters cause road rage for PCC students
Under the heat of the winter sun, freshman criminal justice major Zayann Lozano describes scenes from the road that he witnessed in these past few weeks of rain. “When I was taking the 110, I saw a lot of crashes and people still sped up,” Lozano says. “They’ll even pass a police officer while speeding.” The type of reckless behavior Lozano describes is nothing new for anybody who has been on the road for a long time, especially in California. Specifically, LA County ranked second …
Hop into the year of the rabbit in PCC’s Lunar New Year celebrations
Save the date for Tuesday, Jan 31. PCC’s Lunar New Year celebration will be taking place from 12-1pm. The event will be held in the quad and hosted by PCC Professor Cathy Wei and educational advisor Cathy Chen. “This event has been at PCC for 4 years. Every year has different things based on resources. We started planning this at the beginning of December. At the 2022 festival, everyone had masks. We once even had an online Chinese New Year celebration,” Wei says when discussing …
Self care: The way physical health affects mental health
Self care has many different shapes and sizes for all of us. Each and every person has different coping mechanisms when having mental health issues, including spa-like relaxation activities. “I might say shower and meditate. I literally sit and meditate while the water falls on me. I find that very relaxing.” Brandon Siciarz a philosophy major at PCC said. “I do not see a therapist. I do believe that meditation provides values that could also be found in therapy. However true therapy probably has additional …
Winter fits: How do Lancers layer?
Winter can be cold even in sunny southern California, so it is important to dress warm, but still, leave room for style. While it’s understandable that anything below 70 degrees may require a hoodie and sweatpants, not everyone is on board with the simplicity of it. PCC students like Leilani Lemus take this time of year to layer up while looking “sexy” and staying warm. “An essential piece of clothing for me is a mock turtleneck for sure,” Lemus said. “It keeps you warm, makes …
Parenting and struggling students find help through new centers
Alongside the new semester, PCC opened up the Lancer Care Basic Needs Center and the Family Resource Center to bring aid to those who need it. The Lancer Care Basic Needs Center is where students may go to receive resources to meet their basic needs such as housing, food, etc. Specifically, students are offered emergency aid, social services support, health care aid, childcare & afterschool programs, healthcare, clothing, financial assistance, employment, housing, and a food pantry. All resources in the Lancer Care Center are free …
The Courier presents: Our favorite entertainment of 2022
Albums of the Year: Album: Only Built For Infinity Links Artist: Quavo, Takeoff Why: I am a huge Migos fan, but I really love the way Takeoff raps and his whole vibe. I love the way Takeoff is always rapping about taking care of his family, it really resonates with me. May he rest in eternal peace, his death was a huge loss to Hip Hop as a community. Michael Leyva Album: MOTOMAMI Artist: Rosalia Why: Rosalia began as a flamenco artist. Her album from …