Share: In February of this year, I attended Dr. Darla Cooper’s presentation on Black Student Retention Rates for the Courier. Initially, the event was pitched as a potential news piece, until one of our writers made a counter-pitch arguing this issue wasn’t news, but history. As I attended Cooper’s presentation, those words rang true; Black staff and students alike voiced their frustrations of being tired of only talking about this issue instead of doing something about it. As a Black student, I wholeheartedly agree. Cooper’s …
CON: The Ten Commandments shouldn’t be displayed in schools
Share: A First Amendment violation occurred when a Texas bill that mandates every public school classroom display the Ten Commandments was passed last week. The public is outraged at this bill as it violates our constitutional right to freedom of religion, and also completely contradicts the separation of church and state. This bill is an act of the government favoring a religion, and has raised many questions about the government’s violation of our First Amendment Right. It is no surprise that many disagree with this …
New class search system grants easier registration access
Share: A new class search system to improve the Class Schedule Search was launched on May 27th according to a email sent to students The primary reason behind the upgrade is that the current system is reliant on software that the vendor will stop supporting as of September this year. The new system will also support the new Common Course Numbering (CCN) system, which is being rolled out across the California community colleges this fall. Ultimately, the upgrades to the Class Schedule Search were an …
Mirror Pools sprout new eco-friendly lifestyle after upgrade
Share: After an entire semester, construction of and around the Mirror Pools that have been a part of PCC since 1937 has nearly concluded with the pools being given a more modern aesthetic with a surrounding eco-friendly environment. The construction started as part of PCC’s Facilities Strategic Plan, a long-term campus revitalization initiative. Funding for the project comes from Measure PCC, a bond measure approved by local voters in November 2022. The plan aims to enhance the college’s outdoor spaces, to repair infrastructure, and to …
Fertility clinic bombing shows how easily extreme ideologies turn into terrorism
Share: A fatal car bomb went off early afternoon on Saturday May 17th directly in front of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. Four were injured and the suspect is believed to be the fatality. The suspect was identified as 25 year old Guy Edwards Bartkus, from Twentynine Palms, 50 miles away from the fertility clinic. When FBI investigators searched his home they found his writings, and what the investigators are calling his “manifesto”. They also are searching through his social media and believe he …
My Territory: Ode to el bodegas
Share: I would always dread weekends when I was a young child. I didn’t have much of a reason to feel this way, besides the fact that I always hated going to the shops near the Toy, Flower, and Fashion Districts near Downtown L.A. My mother, father, and aunt would frequent said shops since they always proved to be an affordable alternative compared to commercial stores. The reason why I disliked going to this area of local businesses was mainly due to the fact that …
Immigrant Heritage Month photo exhibit pays tribute to migrant stories
Share: In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, a walkthrough exhibit of immigrant stories was displayed in the Quad on Tuesday, June 3rd. June is mostly recognized as Pride Month and is full of supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. However, it is also Immigrant Heritage Month, which many aren’t very aware of. In hopes to spread awareness and share the stories of immigrants, an exhibit showcasing immigrant stories was displayed in the Quad last week. It is vital to make these stories heard and to …
City protests over ICE raids put campus on alert
Share: 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. Yesterday, reports circulated that federal immigration officers were in Pasadena, which was later confirmed by Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo. “We have received and confirmed reports that Federal personnel are present in Pasadena,” Gordo said in a message published on the city’s Instagram. “At this time, no enforcement activity has been confirmed.” PCC President José Gómez …
Trump’s West Point speech went as expected; he made it all about himself
Share: President Donald Trump gave an unhinged speech at the West Point commencement ceremony on Memorial Day weekend. The speech for the cadets touched on topics such as Al Capone, golf, and trophy wives. During the speech, Trump wore his statement accessory staple, a red Make America Great Again hat, making his speech feel like one of his campaign rallies. He started off by telling the cadence to be “at ease” where he then suggested the cadets made a great choice on behalf of the …
Students have mixed reactions to the potential ban of food dyes
Share: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. strives to ban petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including Red 40, FD&C Green No 3; FD&C Red No 40; FD&C Yellow No 5; FD&C Yellow No 6; FD&C Blue No 1; and FD&C Blue No 2. These dyes are planned to be removed from food-colored snacks and beverages in the upcoming year due to health concerns among children. Kennedy promised Americans that these unhealthy dyes will be permanently removed from food and drinks that contain …