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Comets fall out of orbit as Lancers continue their season-opening win streak
Share: PCCs lancers won their match 3-2 against Palomar college’s comets on Friday, Aug 29, creating a 3-game win streak to start off the season. Just 21 minutes in, midfielder David Canales made the first goal of the game assisted by forward Soleman Alveno-Donofrio. The goal came as a rebound after Canales and Alveno-Donofrio one-two’d their way through Palomar’s defense and Alveno-Donofrio’s shot at the net was blocked by comet goalie Amanueal Kidanemariam. The lancers kept the pressure on throughout the rest of the first …
A complete collection of highlights at Pasadena’s Front Row Card Show
Share: It was a bright, sunny day outside the Pasadena Convention Center. A long line filled with enthusiastic card collectors and vendors for the Front Row Card Show, a biannual event. As they were waiting, those leaving paraded their souvenirs, leaving those still waiting to enter in awe. Some were eager to hunt the rare collectibles of their wildest dreams; others hoped to trade what they had for something better. One card collector, John Pena, took advantage of the opportunity to trade in unwanted cards …
PCC makes Santa Monica Corsairs walk the plank
Share: Lancers breezed through a 3-1 victory against the Santa Monica Corsairs last Friday. The Hutto-Patterson gym vibrated with cheers and celebratory chants in a sea of white and burgundy gear. Lancers came in with nothing but a victory on their minds as they continuously racked up points only minutes into the game. The teammates patted each other on the back and exchanged encouraging words. Their big goal wasn’t just winning, but to be the best version of their athlete-selves. “We are focused on being …
Indigenous artists use Tradiciones to support undocumented community
Share: Stencils of doves across the room accentuate the poignant art hung on the walls. Laughter and joy are vividly felt across the venue. Last Thursday evening, folks of all walks of life gathered to create a third space and offer resources to the community, expressed through art. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hands Up Gallery (HUG) created a space to bring awareness and raise funds for families affected by ongoing ICE raids. “We really wanted to show the reality of Hispanic heritage, like, …
Lancers settle for 1-1 draw in dogfight against Bulldogs
Share: The Pasadena City College men’s soccer team entered Tuesday afternoon’s matchup against Allan Hancock College riding a wave of early season momentum, looking to extend their perfect 3-0 start. However, the Lancers were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in a physical, tightly contested game on their home pitch at Robinson Stadium. From the opening whistle, the match was a defensive chess match. Both sides played with intensity, limiting quality scoring opportunities and keeping each other at bay through the first 45 minutes …
Cruising J-Town: Nikkei history through car culture
Share: A rose-quartz 1989 Nissan 240SX sits at the entrance of the room. In the center, a black 1956 Ford F-100 pickup flashes a red hemi engine, and tucked in a corner an elegant eggplant colored 1951 Mercury Coupe, are quietly waiting to be discovered. In a room filled with custom cars, vintage gear and other Nikkei memorabilia, a photo of Hikotaro Yamada, a World War I Navy veteran, stands out on display in the gallery. Yamada is pictured dressed in his military uniform exiting …
Lancers off to scorching hot start, improve to 3-0 in home opener
Share: Lancers continued their undefeated start to their season after a 4-1 victory over Allan Hancock in their home opener on Tuesday. The Lancers handed Hancock their first loss of the season after their bout on Tuesday largely highlighted by freshman forward Alexandra Lopez’s stellar performance as she scored a hat trick ensuring their victory extending their incredible start. The match started off with a bang as the Lancers got the scoring going within the first minute with Lopez blasting her first of three huge …
Trump stood up to shut down health rumors
Share: There has been news circulating about Donald Trump’s health declining since pictures were surfacing of his bruised hands during a press conference. He also had bruises on his legs, that people began to speculate that he was dying. The rumor mill was running wild this past weekend that Trump had passed away from his health conditions, but this past Tuesday, Trump held a press conference about the Space Command’s relocation, and the meeting displayed Trump as very much alive and in good condition, obvious …
Police say no foul play involved in death of person found near campus
Share: An unresponsive occupant – later determined to be deceased – was discovered in their vehicle on East Green Street by campus police on August 25th. A call first alerted Pasadena City College’s Police and Safety Department (PSD) of a suspicious vehicle parked by the Child Development Center. Campus police responded the same day, at approximately 6:40 p.m. The officer discovered said vehicle being inhabited by someone seemingly unconscious. After attempting and failing to wake them up, the officer swiftly notified the Pasadena Police Department …