Share: Plans to move the STEM Science Success Center away from the Science Village for the spring of next year have been put on hold. The original proposal was to move the STEM Science Success Center into room 300 inside the D building. This was part of the opening of the new Sarafian building, and the opening of classes would fill the space for the spring of next year. However, Stephanie Fleming, Dean of of Academic Affairs, said the idea would not proceed. “Originally, we …
Student concerns persist following Lot 4’s recent elevator meltdown
Share: For weeks, the elevators in Pasadena City College’s Lot 4 parking structure have been malfunctioning, causing frustration for students and staff who rely on them to navigate the multi-level facility. PCC student Kacey Charbonnet lives with Patellofemoral pain syndrome in her left knee which creates irritation and pain when walking up flights of stairs. “It was a painful experience walking up the stairs,” said Charbonnet. “The elevators are very finicky and are inconsistent in their service,” Charbonnet decides to park on the 4th floor …
The soundtrack of PCC: From Pink Floyd to Olivia Rodrigo
Share: Pasadena City College’s campus is alive with the sound of music, but it’s not just a singular song that defines our student body. It’s a mix of diverse music tastes from classic rock anthems to contemporary pop ballads, which are all assembled into an official playlist with something for everyone, that recognizes individuality here at PCC. With the collaboration of many different students, we were able to create a playlist featuring their favorite songs at this moment in time. Sophomore Sonny Sluiter sat down …
PCC women’s soccer confused by El Camino game plan in 5-1 loss
Share: Despite their game being postponed due to the heat, the PCC Women’s Soccer team continued the ritual of their 12 p.m. practice under the scorching sun. By 4 p.m., their ritual would end under the watchful eyes of the competing El Camino Warriors as the game began. Coming off of 2 wins, they came into Tuesday afternoon confident that they were going to secure a win and continue their streak, according to Forward Andrea Sanchez. “I thought we had this one because we had …
PCC lags in response to historic drought
Share: During the ongoing extreme drought in the Western United States, Pasadena City College has taken little concrete action to mitigate the impact their lawns have on the current drought, insisting the school’s character is more important than adapting to a changing environment. “When it comes specifically to the green spaces on campus, that’s a major part of what makes PCC who we are,” School Spokesperson Alex Boekelheide said. Despite the one day a week watering restrictions and a growing movement for sustainable watering and …
Best places to eat around PCC
Share: As a student, you’re probably running late and food is low on your priority list. Being hungry on campus can be distracting to say the least. Student’s with low funds and short on time have a few options to satisfy their hunger. Most of the time, the body craves the nutrients provided by a well balanced meal, but for someone short on time and on a small budget this can be an almost impossible feat to accomplish. Here are a few recommendations for food …