Share: Although we’re 51 years removed from the end of the Vietnam War, the scenes taking place across college campuses all across America feel all too familiar to anti-war protests of that time. Regardless of the gap in time, student protests and demonstrations are critical for ensuring our voices are heard. On April 16, USC announced that their valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, would not be giving her commencement speech at this year’s graduation. The school cited “security concerns,” but many suspect that the true reason was ...
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Post-COVID, PCC shifts spending priorities for $565 million master plan
While plans to renovate and dismantle buildings like the W and L buildings are underway, PCC Facilities Services is hosting open forums for students, faculty, and staff to voice their desires and concerns for future...
Lancers fly like a birdie to victory against San Diego Mesa
Women’s Badminton got another win in a home game against San Diego Mesa on Wednesday continuing their undefeated streak with a score of 15–6. Opening with the teams staring each other down and clanging their...
Planned demolition of W building leaves uncertain future for dance program
Pasadena City College's (PCC) Facilities Master Plan, endorsed by voters in 2022, is facing a wave of apprehension from students and faculty in the dance department as the college gears up to demolish the W...
Time to walk now that you talked, Mayor Bass
Mayor Karen Bass announced a new initiative that will rely on private donations to help provide homes for LA’s unhoused. While this sounds good, it's unclear if this will be a step in the right...
How does the pro-Palestine movement respond to celebrity supporters?
On November 21, 2023, actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the movie “Scream VII”. The reason? Her outspoken support for Palestine and her characterization of the situation in Gaza as a genocide. Spyglass Media Group,...
Learning deficiencies persist in all levels of education post-pandemic
As many classrooms across the U.S. have returned to in-person schooling, a wider epidemic of a student learning deficit has lingered, impacting students at all levels of their education, including at colleges across the United...
PCC joins nationwide movement as students face pushback from admin, police
As of early May, students all over the United States have gathered together to peacefully protest against the past and present actions of the Israeli government and to demand that their universities divest from Israel....
‘It makes no sense’: PCC students believe retail workers are unfairly paid
On Apr 1., all fast-food restaurants were required by the state of California to pay their employees at least $20 per hour. Students at PCC who don’t have jobs now have the chance to cash...
Are unique baby names quirky or ridiculous?
Increasing desires for individualism and distinctiveness among generations of parents have led to waves of slightly modified traditional names or outright eccentric names being given to children. There’s been a noticeable trend of parents wanting...
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