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How to attend PCC without the tough textbook costs

November 20, 2019 0

Trying to cut down costs while getting an education? Pasadena City College (PCC) offers an alternative. For each semester and intersession, students can search the schedule of classes for specific zero-textbook-cost (ZTC) courses in a…

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$1.2 million saved thanks to Zero Textbook Cost classes

May 8, 2019 0

Thanks to the Zero-Textbook Cost (ZTC) option classes brought to PCC by psychology professor Julie Kiotas and developed by the Open Education Resources (OER) committee, the college has saved students upwards of $1.2 million. (more…)

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Special Election: Meet the Student Trustee candidates

June 6, 2018 0

Though its influence can waver from figurehead to activist, the position of student trustee has the platform to be a voice-a sole voice-for the nearly 30,000 students who frequent PCC’s halls. (more…)

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New bookstore management guarantees nearly $1M in first year

March 14, 2018 0

In exchange for a $750,000 annual fee, the Pasadena City College Bookstore will now be run by a private company for the next five years. "The purpose of a bookstore is to provide services where…

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New zero-cost textbook classes minimize educational barriers

December 8, 2017 0

Recently, Pasadena City College took action to create an easier way for students to take classes without the need of purchasing expensive textbooks. Beginning during the Winter 2018 intersession, students are able to search the…

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Cost-free degrees coming on campus

May 11, 2017 0

PCC students can look forward to completing their degree while spending $0 on textbooks, thanks to the $35,000 state fund from the zero-textbook-cost degree (Z-Degree). (more…)

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New grants expand use of free online textbooks

April 5, 2017 0

PCC’s Open Educational Resources (OER) will receive more opportunities to promote free online resources to every student on campus, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the College Affordability Textbook Act in 2016. (more…)

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‘Will I become a victim’: PCC international students fear living in the U.S...Writer:Emma ChenPhoto: Diana Ramirez.."As she turns at a corner, she sees a man not wearing a mask walking very quickly in the distance towards her. Every part of her body tenses up."Read more. Link in bio. #stopasianhate #pcc #journalism

Pasadena pandemic response carries on despite U.K.
Pasadena pandemic response carries on despite U.K. variant..Writer: Kevin SeaversPhoto courtesy of @pcclancer on Instagram..Read more. Link in bio. ..#pasadena #journalism #pandemic

The PCC Freeman Center Diversity career panel tack
The PCC Freeman Center Diversity career panel tackled the Model Minority Myth on Friday by addressing racism towards the AAPI community and urging students to define their own success...Read more. Link in bioWriter: Erin KronckePhotographer: Blossom Bogen-Froese.#aapi #pcc #journalism

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announce
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a total of 14 candidates for the 2021 election on March 9. Among those selected, PCC alumnus and former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Michael Cooper, better known as “Coop”, was among themTo read more, click link in bio for full article.Writer: Fatima Itzel Torres#pcc #journalism #lakere

PCC staff Dr. Carol Brown was the victim of a viol
PCC staff Dr. Carol Brown was the victim of a violent crime where she and her brother lost their lives. The incident occurred during a remote conference call with other college employees. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department is currently investigating this tragic incident. Dr. Brown most recently served as a co-coordinator of the Black STEM program. Rest in peace Dr. Brown.To learn more, click the link bio for the article. ••#pcc #journalism #carolbrown

PCC flea market is itching to come back. PCC flea
PCC flea market is itching to come back. PCC flea market closure continues and leaves many vendors continuing sales online. Writer: Erin KronckePhoto credit: Nicholas Slobin..#pcc #pccfleamarket #journalism

‘Is he staring at me because I coughed or becaus
‘Is he staring at me because I coughed or because I’m Asian?’PCC volleyball player @madisonblohm shares her story on women in sports and the struggle of the pandemic. ..Writer: Eva OrtegaPhoto credit: Diana Ramirez#pcc #volleyball

After PCC took a stance against the killing of una
After PCC took a stance against the killing of unarmed Black individuals, a faculty email thread full of racism and rebuke ensued. "The arrogance of anybody saying that one life is more important than another life is unacceptable," a professor said regarding Black Lives Matter.Head to the Courier to read more. Link in bio.⁠ 📸: @v_ivie•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#Journalism #StudentJournalist #Pasadena #PasadenaCityCollege #Journalist #PCC #Students #StudentPublication #PCCcourier #editors #newsroom #JournalismClass #photos #studentPhotographer

Anyone can share a trending post, but someone who
Anyone can share a trending post, but someone who truly supports the movement will take it further. The Black Lives Matter movement does not need people posting pictures in order to demonstrate their so-called support. It needs people out there in the front lines, protesting and showing their allyship | Illustration by @kaitlynnmarkley⁠⁠Head to the Courier to read more. Link in bio.⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#Journalism #StudentJournalist #Pasadena #PasadenaCityCollege #Journalist #PCC #Students #StudentPublication #PCCcourier #editors #newsroom #JournalismClass #photos #studentPhotographer


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