Computer systems across the campus came to an abrupt halt Wednesday afternoon. The network interruption, according to Computer Technical Support Specialist Ben Wilkes, began between 1 and 1:30 p.m. “It was a campus-wide network interruption,” said Wilkes, “and it took the phones down with it.
Photographs of Osama should not be released
Osama Bin Laden, the icon of al-Qaeda, had left a deep painful burn mark on the hearts of the American people. After nearly ten years, Osama’s whereabouts were finally discovered and he was assassinated. The secrecy of bin Laden’s assassination and his autopsy performed behind a black curtain generated skeptics who urged the White House to release the images of Bin Laden’s dead body to prove his death.
Library study rooms fill up quickly
Finding a place to study on campus can be hard during the last month of school, especially for group projects. Ideally, students want to use a private study room in the library, but getting one when everybody wants one can be a problem.According to Patty Johnson, librarian, “These rooms are very popular; the best time to come would be on a Friday or Saturday morning,” she said.
State budget revise raises questions
The state may allocate $7 million to PCC this year – or, community colleges may suffer additional cuts and the per-unit fee could be raised beyond the proposed 38 percent increase to $36, said Dan Troy, the Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Policy at the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges.
Ashley Jackson is new AS president
Ashley Jackson will be the Associated Students President for 2011-12. Over 400 students voted in the student government elections and the results were announced on Friday.
Police probe arson case
Campus police are conducting an arson investigation after a burning Quran was reportedly thrown from the R Building into a crowd of people on May 17.
Textbook rental program may begin fall semester
In an effort to give students more options and save money on textbooks, the Campus Bookstore is planning to begin a rental program as early as fall semester.Leslie Thompson, manager of bookstore services at PCC, has been working to arrange a profit-sharing partnership with a wholesale company.
Mixer held for new passport program
The PCC Community Business Center (CBC) celebrated and promoted its passport application acceptance program with a lunch and mixer on May 19.”We’ve just been overwhelmed by the passion and enthusiasm PCC has been bringing to this program,” said Howard Josephs, customer service manager of the Los Angeles Passport Agency.
Panda Express donates towards student scholarships
The Classified Senate held a fundraiser on May 18 at the local Panda Express on Colorado and Bonnie Avenue during which 20 percent of each customer purchase with a flyer was donated to student scholarships. According to Classified Senate president Gary Potts, the money from the fundraiser is intended for for deserving students.
‘Gaga, Garnett, and Gucci’ used as inspiration in classes
According to award winning English Instructor Dr. Dootsdeemalachanok Thongthiraj, Lady Gaga’s free-spirited attitude is admired by many individuals who consider themselves different.On Thursday, Thongthiraj presented the faculty and staff her award winning lecture “Gaga, Garnett, and Gucci in the classroom.