Share: Considering the consumerist society we live in, what’s there to look forward to as November rolls in each year? If I can tell you one thing, it’s not Thanksgiving. As soon as the clock strikes 12 a.m. on the night of Thanksgiving, Black Friday makes its yearly debut. This Americanized holiday awaits as the family-gathered dinners finish up, and those eager to score good deals go as far as to even push aside Thanksgiving dinner and wait in lines in hopes of getting their …
Why aren’t PCC students dressing up this Halloween?
Share: Halloween is the time where you can dress up as any character and live a double life for the night. Whether you hand make it for months or buy it at the store last minute, sometimes putting on a costume can create such a fun memory during the holiday. A group of friends will be attending a Halloween house party together to enjoy some adult activities with one another since they are too grown up to be trick or treating. Filo Mend, Sophomore at …
How to prepare an ooey gooey 5 cheese mac
Share: As we settle into the holiday season, after what has felt like 10 years wrapped into 1, it’s mind-boggling to imagine cooking delicious full-course meals for family members you don’t want to see every second anymore. Luckily, this Thanksgiving is only going to consist of me eating a buttload of unhealthy, mouth-watering, creamy, and of course, deliciously baked 5 cheese macaroni and cheese. My family came across this beautiful recipe on Pinterest in 2011 and ever since then we’ve been making it every year. …
Traveling Student: Tips on traveling safely in pandemic
Share: 2020 was a year of unsureness and distress, it had some great outcomes for many people especially those who are young like me! Despite suffocating in a mask and suffering the embarrassment from the eyes purging at you as you either coughed or sneezed in public, the pandemic invited virtual learning as a requirement on PCC’s campus which allowed many students like me to stay home and obtain a degree. But why just stay home when there is a whole world out there and …
Pandemic dining: Thanksgiving options in Pasadena
Share: Due to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, many Americans may choose to opt-out of large family gatherings for Thanksgiving this year. If you find yourself seeking to dine out instead, here is a look at some of Pasadena’s restaurants that are open for the holiday and how they will keep you safe. Follow:
Spooky sweets: Pumpkin spice with a side of spider
Share: As a child, my town’s local Fall Festival defined the autumn months. The bake sale table, always filled with candied apples, decadent cakes, and tins of homemade cookies was typically my favorite attraction. Follow:
Activism celebrated on MLK Day
Share: The All Saints Episcopal Church of Pasadena held an open space for expression to commemorate Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Saturday before a musical procession led to a picnic back on Euclid Street in memory of two activists. The event was primarily intended for youth and marked the start of a few services and events held by the All Saints Church this past weekend. Follow:
OP-ED: Political correctness shouldn’t trump freedom of speech
While taking everyone’s feelings into consideration is important, someone’s freedom of speech should never be silenced for fear of not being politically correct.