Courier

New president focuses on PCC's future

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

New college President Mark Rocha who began at PCC on July 1 has begun going from division to division, discussing the challenges the college has been facing.

Construction still stalled on new arts building

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

More than a year after construction was set to begin, plans for PCC's Center for the Arts building are still awaiting approval from the Division of the State Architect, according to PCC officials.

New student trustee hopes to have greater impact

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As the newly appointed student trustee for 2010-2011, communication major Nolan Pack seeks to not only improve existing programs like the Metro I-Pass transit pass system but also establish new ones. These changes include sustainability polices and an advisory council for student trustees.

New trial date set for ex-student

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Former student Isaac Campbell, charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Liya "Jessie" Lu, appeared in an Alhambra Superior Court on Wednesday in another pretrial hearing, where Judge Laura Priver set the trial date for August 20.

Deputy District Attorney Steve Ipson told the court that he was waiting for a report that would be available next week.

College gets federal grant

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

PCC recently received a grant of $87,231 from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Federal Work Study Program to provide employment opportunities on campus to individual students, officials said.

A total of $200 million was provided nationwide under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to increase the affordability of post-secondary education for needy students.

Students remain hesitant about new activity fee

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

While members of last year's Associated Students Executive Board celebrated the successful passage of their proposed $10 student activity fee, other students on campus are still uncertain as to what the fee encompasses, and how it will benefit them.

Diverse background gave leader good foundation

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As a multilingual student, Natalja Karniouchina seemed to be a perfect fit as vice president for cultural diversity on the Associated Students Board.

Social networks present new relationship issues

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Valerie Wardlaw, a psychological intern at PCC, is worried about students. She sees a rising number of them being deeply affected by impersonal communication of something very personal.

Cold social networking communication is replacing the once traditional phone call or face-to-face conversation: "I don't love you anymore.

New conference motivates football team

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As he sprints on and off the field at Robinson Stadium in between quick-paced football drills, wide receiver Kemonte Bateman works up a sweat. Returning for his second year on the team, Bateman wants to work harder and be a bigger influence on his teammates.

Camaraderie key to teams' performance

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Though the World Cup has recently ended, the soccer teams at PCC are just beginning to stretch their legs for the upcoming 2010 season.

After a tough 2009 season for both the men's and women's teams, the entire soccer program is depending on its teamwork and camaraderie to bring them together.

Pool hosts summer swimming programs

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This summer is proving to be a busy time for PCC's swimming pool where an array of programs is taking place.

Currently, an annual program which is a combination of recreational swim, adult lap swim, and youth swim lessons is being held by Extended Learning, according to Women's Water Polo Coach Terry Stoddard.

Death clouds future of raves

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As the 14th annual Electric Daisy Carnival came to its close, LA Coliseum officials were forced to contemplate the booking of future raves when they came under fire for a teenage girl's death among many injuries during the event.

Digital artist's effects to be archived

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

One by one, instructor David Em holds up several examples of his students' artwork from his Art 56 course. "Aren't these great?" he says proudly.

The enjoyment Em gets from teaching PCC's digital drawing and painting class is obvious, perhaps because the ability to teach such a class was a hard-earned pleasure for David Em.

New farmers market makes debut

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, strains of jazz from a lone trumpet player drift over the bustle of visitors in the new South Lake Avenue farmers' market.

For the first time, a certified farmers market will be held every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Del Mar Boulevard along Shoppers Lane until Sep.

Young artist searches for right media

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

From the ripe young age of 5 Brianna Allen had an unforgettable attraction to art.

Developing creatively as a young artist, Allen explored her attraction to music, learning to read music and play the piano.

At the age of 25, Allen has concentrated her passion for art towards three-dimensional media.

Rehearsals begin for upcoming musical

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As Professor Glenn Carlos tickled the ivory keys of the piano, PCC student Jessica Young slipped to the front of a group of performers, lending her voice to the popular musical number, "Singin' in the Rain."

Student photographs showcased at gallery

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The PCC Art Gallery showcased a wide variety of photographs taken by students.