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Month: November 2008

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Learning to ‘Listen Visually’

Communicating concepts by spoken word can be difficult when speaking in a second language. Now, think of doing just the same, only with no words at all.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Surfing Hawaiian Flavor Just Across the Street

“Bringing a taste of Hawaii to Pasadena” is the motto of the local hangout for PCC students.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Disabled Student Wins Award from City

A disabled PCC student/employee has been honored with an academic achievement award by the Pasadena Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Persons with Disabilities.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Thanksgiving Provides Embarrassing Moments

Thanksgiving has the propensity to create memorable events that carry with one for the remainder of their lives. It is a day of celebratory football, face stuffing, and first class family fun. But a day surrounded by familiar faces often births events that end up more embarrassing than they are heart-felt “Charlie Brown” moments.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

WEEKEND: Jessica Perez

Twenty-year-old Jessica “Jess” Perez is a spirited sociology major who, after two years at PCC, is getting ready to transfer to UCLA in the spring, in hopes of someday becoming a social worker.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

New Sculpture provokes discussion

Seemingly overnight, a new, bright-green sculpture by Yutaka Sone has sprouted on campus. Planted firmly in cement on the grassy bank between the U building and artist Jody Pinto’s running stream, Sone’s giant “Baby Banana Tree” is the latest acquisition for PCC’s sculpture garden.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Proposed Budget Recommendation Stands To Affect Students

A recommendation put forward last Thursday to help ease the $11.2 billion deficit California faces includes raising community college student fees. The recommendation comes from a nonpartisan group called the LAO (Legislative Analyst’s Office) that provides analysis to the state with regard to fiscal and policy matters.

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PCC Tests Its Emergency Preparedness in Local ‘Shake Out’ Exercise

WEB EXCLUSIVE – PCC joined thousands of participants in southern California in what is said to be the largest earthquake simulation drill in history.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Student Named Member of Rose Court

As the city of Pasadena begins preparation for its 120th Rose Parade, PCC can boast of having a presence in the parade’s royal court.

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Posted on November 12, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Walking For a Cure

A never-ending stream of over 9,000 men, women and children started their 5K or 2.5K walk as the buzzer went off on Sunday morning’s Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer at the City of Hope campus in Duarte.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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