Like the frozen yogurt fad that preceded it, food truck frenzy has taken over the streets of LA. Criss-crossing all over Los Angeles, these trucks serve a variety of traditional and gourmet fare in a setting quite different from a restaurant experience.
Professor sheds light on influential artist
The name Tagore may not sound as grand as Da Vinci or Picasso, but in his book “The Alternate Nation of Abanindranath Tagore,” Asian Art History Professor Debashish Banerji emphasizes the essential role played by the father of the national movement in Indian art.
Lancer Radio station expands its reach
Student-run Lancer Radio plans to provide more broadcast coverage of PCC sporting events, according to station manager Valentino Rivera.
Construction to begin on Arts building after yearlong delay
The Division of State Architect has finally approved plans for the proposed Center for the Arts building, concluding over a year-and-a-half of delay. With the final go-ahead, PCC can initiate construction.
Five finalists announced for vacant trustee seat
The Board of Trustees has agreed unanimously on five finalists who are seeking the Area 5 position vacated by former Board President Hilary Bradbury-Huang.
Football coach leaves under cloud of uncertainty
The controversy-riddled football program took yet another hit when Head Coach James Kuk’s “tenure at PCC ended on August 27,” according to a statement released by the college.
Smithsonian honors ‘crash test dummy’
PCC Professor Whitney Rydbeck was honored in a ceremony held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, for his role as Larry, the crash test dummy, in the public service announcements for seat belt safety.
EDITORIAL:Good luck to new president
To say that PCC has had trust issues is an understatement.In 2007, Paulette Perfumo took her seat as President of the college after boasting both an impressive résumé and approval from the Board of Trustees despite not actually being one of the three finalists selected during the screening process.
CNN cameraman honored with alumni award
A PCC education has taken him around the world covering hard-hitting news and walking the front of lines of history for three decades. David Rust, PCC class of 1976, is a senior cameraman for the network news station, CNN. Rust was chosen by the Community College League of California as one of five recipients of their annual California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
A Look Back with… Professor Emeritus Patricia J. Staub
With an education that ranges from Mass Communications Research to Television Production and a strong history of public television and radio, it is no wonder Patricia J. Staub reached the prestigious honor of Professor Emeritus at PCC.Originally planning to work with Lorimar Productions, Staub came to Los Angeles where she also found an opening at PCC.