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Posted on April 11, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

International students lose visas because of class cuts

While the spring forward intersession aided many students in regaining full-time status, 85 international students lost their F -1 (student visa) status, and some could not wait for the intersession to begin, according to the Assistant Director of International Students Amy Yan.

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

PCC Student Parents Ask Help to “Stuff a Truck”

The PCC Child Development Center and parents will be host a donation day fundraiser on May 19 to help raise funds for materials needed for the children’s programs and ease budget restrains.

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Automotive programs drive students to careers

The Automotive Technology Lab in IT 105 could be mistaken for an auto repair shop at first glance. But it is first and foremost, a classroom.

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

Pacific Oaks College Proposal

A new proposal under discussion would allow Pacific Oaks College to offer bachelor level classes in the child development field to PCC students struggling to find classes.

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New chief of police hired

A 27-year California Highway Patrol veteran has been appointed as the new PCC Chief of Police.

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Some make profits from detention of undocumented immigrants

Students and faculty learned about the money privately owned detention centers make for the incarceration of undocumented immigrants on April 2 in the Creveling Lounge.

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by: Alumni Staff

The road home 2.0: The Next Step

The Road Home 2.0: The Next Step Symposium featuring training workshops for faculty and staff to help them teach veterans more effectively, will be held on April 25 and 26 in the Creveling Lounge on campus.

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A more energy efficient campus

A $2.4 million LED project is near completion said officials. This will change all the fluorescent tubes to LED tubes on the entire campus.

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Travel To Florence Next Fall With The Study Abroad Program

A group from the Study and Travel Abroad Program again will be heading to Florence, Italy during the fall semester, said college officials.

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A hot weekend proves to be a learning experience for the Track and Field team.

The men finished second in the 4×100 meter relay with a time of 41.08 falling just short behind the CSULA team who finished with 40.90. It was a wire-to-wire race with CSULA edging PCC to take the trophy.

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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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