Share: According to a press release from Santa Barbara Community College (SBCC), Dr. Erika Endrijonas has been selected as their new Superintendent-president. Her employment is pending contract negotiations with the SBCC Board of Trustees, where a formal contract will be presented and voted on at their BOT meeting on June 15. Ongoing contract negotiations between the PCC Board of Trustees and Endrijonas spurred the job search, as accusations about the Board President attempting to invalidate the contract resulted in high legal fees, The Courier previously …
No lights, no camera, all action
Share: The Mousetrap takes place in 1950’s England. The play begins with a subtle lullaby. The lights go out and a whistle comes about. Mollie Ralston, played by Aylah Robinson, is the first to appear on stage followed by her husband Giles Ralston, played by Daniel Grimaldi. PCC fills with laughter and screams with the theater department’s play “The Mousetrap” on the evening of Apr. 25. “I like murder” says Christopher Wren, the first guest to arrive at the Monkswell Manor guesthouse. Wren, played by …
Let’s Talk Episode 5: BTS on the PCC Board Debacle
Share: On a special episode of the podcast, David and Sol are joined by news editor Seamus to discuss the behind the scenes on recent reporting by The Courier on the recent divides on the PCC Board of Trustees over the Superintendent’s contract and issues other PCC groups are bringing to the Trustees. The two stories that are referenced in this episode: https://www.pcccourier.com/main-story/board-president-accused-of-attempting-to-terminate-superintendent-president.html https://www.pcccourier.com/main-story/superintendent-presidents-contract-negotiations-cause-board-division.html Follow:
Tesla Model 3 is a sign of depression
Share: It seems like every year a famous economist will predict that the biggest recession is going to come and that America is going to fall into a great depression. Every year, we magically avoid that. This year could be the year our luck runs out. Starting Jan. 1, American buyers can qualify for a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles (EV) if the car meets certain requirements. The car must be priced under $55,000 dollars for sedans, under $80,000 for SUVs, you must make …
Turn up the volume: Vintage vinyl is vital to the VIP fans
Share: With the rise of music streaming platforms from Spotify and Apple Music to YouTube and Pandora, some may believe vinyl records are a thing of the past. But how we enjoy music continues to evolve, and that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. The first long playing commercial vinyl record was released in 1930. Now in 2022, vinyl sales have increased 1000% more than the previous decade. Vinyl has always faced competition from CDs, given that they are more convenient, travel friendly, and …
Homerun Harris: A new queen has been crowned
Share: The Pasadena City College softball team faced East Los Angeles City College at an away game in East LA on Apr. 14. Batting second, PCC third baseman Jaimie Harris was ready to make a statement in the game. With already 10 home runs, the most important number in the back of her mind, was number 11. Eleven was the number that she needed in order to achieve immortality in the history of PCC softball. She faced ELACC pitcher Jaqueline Martinez. In the first …
Anti-feminist TikTok trend disrespects years of progress
Share: A recent surge of women complaining about their right to go to work and go to school is concerning. On TikTok, some women have started making statements and jokes about being upset that women in the past fought for their right to work and get an education. “I would’ve voted against women working. Let me stay home and rot,” said TikTok user esthermadelinelow in her caption. Even more women in her comment section agree. This kind of behavior is disgusting and is doing nothing …
Finally, Latin artists dominate Coachella
Share: This year’s Coachella was one for the books for Latinos everywhere. With performances by Bad Bunny and Becky G for both weekends, the representation was beyond meaningful for Latinos such as myself who grew up listening to mostly Spanish music. Both Bad Bunny and Becky G brought many surprise guests to their sets, and Becky even paid tribute to Mexican-American icon Selena Quintanilla. She performed a mashup of her greatest hits such as “Como la Flor,” “La Carcacha,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “Baila …
Joe Biden is lucky to be the default
Share: Joe Biden doesn’t particularly stand out or remind you that he exists. His administration’s whole M.O. has been based on this fact and uses it to draw as little attention as possible. It runs on silence forced by a fear of retaliation from both ends of the political spectrum and reads peacefully compared to Donald Trump’s raucousness, even after two years. Despite how surprisingly much his administration has been able to accomplish in the liminal space of non-attention, Biden still announced his reelection campaign …
Yes it’s stupid, but celebrity lives are so much more interesting than our own
Share: In this day of Tik Tok and Instagram it’s virtually impossible to avoid celebrity news and even harder to not get engrossed in the drama. Whether it’s a cheating scandal or a Kardashian baby name announcement, celebrities have the public wrapped around their fingers. The most important question to ask is, does paying attention to this gossip actually benefit us? For most, the answer would be no, but for some, celebrity drama can become an all consuming habit. In the last couple of weeks, …