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Large protest erupts on first day of school

By Neil Protacio and Natalie Sehn Weber

Hundreds of students mobilized at the Mirror Pools on the very first day of the semester, protesting against last-minute section cuts and the release of some adjunct faculty members.
PCC President Dr. Mark Rocha appeared before the crowd to show his support for the demonstrators' concerns. Full story

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Artist in Residence

Abelardo Morell, A Cuban born, Boston-based photographer will be PCC's Artist in Residence in 2012. "Morell is best known for his images that showcase room-sized camera obscura projections," said photographer instructor Melanie Willhide, who is coordinating the event. Full story

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Student revolutionary in the making

Student Kelvin Rodeo plans to bring change to an island desperate for equality. Full story

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Tattoos: Inking into society

After her third tattoo healed, Cassandra Jacinto went into her job interview for an assistant position. Though covered by her watch, the wrist tattoo managed to be seen by her potential employer. After inspecting it, he asked her to leave. Full story

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Lori Garboushian

PCC teacher’s artful lifestyle

Immersing himself into professional art since the 1970s, Jim Morphesis has a list of accomplishments to show for it. Full story

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Max Perez / Courier

U-Building project moves forward

Relocation of the remaining U Building occupants into portable classrooms until the contract to acquire them is approved officials said last week. "If approved by the Board of Trustees, we will have the units ready for occupancy by the fall semester," said Richard Van Pelt, vice president of administrative services. Full story

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Last minute class cuts, teacher changes cause uproar

By Nick Zebrowski and Neil Protacio

The decision to cut as many as 96 class sections and to not renew the contracts of some adjunct faculty members has caused an uproar among students, faculty, and shared governance officials on campus.
“It’s a complete travesty,” said Alex Soto, student trustee.
"It is an utter disgrace," said Faculty Association President Roger Marheine.

Lancer wins one mile race in track meet

Coaches excited after season opener

The men’s and women’s Track and Field teams opened up their season with a first place finish in the one mile race at a meet on Feb. 10 at Mt. San Antonio College.

If approved, tax deal may have big impact

According to PCC President Mark Rocha, Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed tax increases may avoid any more budget cuts for community colleges. If voters do not approve the tax increase, however, public education will sustain additional cuts which have already been identified.

Fashion student breaks into career early

While most fashion design majors are required to obtain an internship to receive their certificate, student Denisse Lopez is well ahead of the class with a job as one of the designers for a clothing line.





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