Erroll Cayald seems much like other students suffering through the budget cuts; not getting the original 15 units he was enrolled in, not getting the financial aid he was looking forward to. But despite being homeless and jobless, he has found his way through school, and then some.
Lancer Concert Band’s Triumphant Stand
From start to finish, the sounds of the PCC Concert Band at Sexson Auditorium on April 27, were nothing less than triumphant.
Students celebrate Cinco de Mayo and learn about financial aid.
Students gathered around booths and the food tables to enjoy the Cinco de Mayo and Financial Aid day sponsored by the Financial Aid Office, on May 3.
Student gets scammed
A student was swindled out of $2,146 after he was approached by a man claiming to work for a company which awards scholarships to students, said Chief of Police Stanton Perez in an interview Friday.
Theatre trip offers unique view of London
Over spring break students were offered a chance to tour London, and attend several plays at historic theaters. Students and community members traveled to London with the PCC London Theater trip.
Norton Simon offers inside view for students
PCC students were among 218 students that attended the first Norton Simon Museum College Night on April 27. The event allowed students a chance to visit the museum, and to attend a panel discussion with museum officials.
LAPD Deputy Chief talks Counter-Terrorism
Counter-Terrorism efforts at The Los Angeles Police Department have increased dramatically since 9/11, an LAPD official told PCC students recently.
Interview tips for the college student
It’s no secret that the U.S. economy is suffering. Millions of Americans have been laid off in recent years as a result. The unemployment rate for California as reported by the Employment Development Department, has reached 11percent in March. Bearing an incredible burden of both getting a job and higher education are college students.
Death penalty gives victims justice
Although California has executed only 13 people since the death penalty was re-introduced in 1978, the state should not abolish capital punishment. The problem with the death penalty is in the way the courts deal with those on death row.
League of Women Voters encourage Students to vote
The League of Women Voters updated students about the upcoming elections and registered first-time voters in a visit to campus on Tuesday. Volunteers from the organization set up a small booth at the Quad to help interested passersby fill out voter registration forms.