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Month: October 2009

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Stem cell grant puts students to task in working laboratories

PCC’s biological technology department continues to be a leader in stem cell research in California. Students taking part in Biology 38 are getting hands on experience in a new and exciting research field.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Forum discusses better ways to serve returning veterans

Professor of psychology Harold Martin and two student speakers publicly discussed on flex day what the PCC community can do to help returning veterans better cope with their assimilation back into civilian life.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Ex-student’s pretrial hearing set in murder

The pretrial hearing of former PCC student Isaac Campbell accused of murdering his alleged ex-girlfriend Liya Jessie Lu has been set for Nov. 3.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Smoking citations authorized

In order to enforce the smoking policy, PCC police officers were authorized to begin issuing citations to people found smoking outside the campus’s designated smoking areas on Sept 28.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Women’s water polo routs Rio Hondo

The women’s water polo team dominated Rio Hondo College in a 14-2 win Wednesday at the PCC Aquatic Center.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Volleyball wins tenth straight game

The women’s volleyball team dominated LA Trade Tech, defeating them in straight sets 25-11, 25-13, 25-14, in Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium on Wednesday.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Faculty and board feud

A zealous and deeply foreboding rift between the Faculty Association and the college Board of Trustees has gone too far.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

AS meeting gets heated over same-sex marriage

The Associated Students meeting on Oct. 2 got heated when Student Trustee Brain Abadia spoke about his concerns regarding Nolan Pack’s, chair of the sustainability committee for AS, proposal for a PCC social equality day which would emphasize marriage awareness.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Men’s soccer team snaps losing streak

After nine heartbreaking games for the PCC’s men’s soccer team, the Lancers finally got a tie against East Los Angeles Huskies at Robinson Field on Tuesday to make their record to 0-2-1 in the SCC and overall 0-9-1.

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Posted on October 7, 2009 by: Alumni Staff

Women’s soccer beats ELAC

The women’s soccer team captured its first South Coast Conference win of the season by defeating East Los Angeles College, 2-1 at Robinson Stadium on Tuesday.

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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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