Share: After two years of waiting, the second season to one of the better video game adaptations ‘The Last of Us’ has returned—only for it to feel mediocre. The first season was a spectacle of fans being able to see the moments that made them laugh, cry, or leave them in awe on screen. The second season amounts to as much as an acknowledgment of “Yeah, it’s cool, but why am I watching when I can play the game?” It’s a significant issue, as the …
‘You can always choose a different path’: SGV gang member turned CEO shares success story
Share: “The environment doesn’t define who you are, it’s the choices you make in that environment that define you.” Growing up in Arcadia, California, Jason Owen’s world was a mix of cultural pride and harsh realities. During high school, he made his way into a gang; many of his friends got caught up in trouble, some even ended up behind bars. After seeing his best friend end up in jail, it was then that Owen took the initiative and chose a different life for himself. …
Soccer is heading into next season with ‘more confidence and grit’
Share: The end of the term is upon us once again. As Pasadena City College wraps up its 100th year with a number of celebrations, we look ahead into the next season of women’s soccer. The Courier spoke to Lancers Coach, Terryn Soelberg, to discuss the past 2024 season and the exciting challenges ahead. We caught up with Soelberg and the team on the tennis courts. “[The team has] done a lot of hard work over the spring. Today we’re playing pickle ball to celebrate …
‘You will thrive, you will overcome’: International Students celebrate amid trying times
Share: The Creveling Lounge was decked out in tropical decor for a special occasion, with leis made of artificial flowers in a variety of colors. Bright hues of orange, neon yellow, blue, purple, and pink formed parallel lines on the ground leading up to the podium at the head of the room. Laid out on a table near the entrance area from within the CC Building for guests to take, fabric flowers adorned the necks of visitors. On Wednesday, June 4, the International Student Center …
New bill could designate PCC as a Black-Serving Institution
Share: Black student enrollment and retention rates have been an issue at Pasadena City College for a long time. Additions like the Black Student Success Center, which hosts events and creates a safe learning space for Black students, have helped provide the support and community Black students need, but students have voiced the need for more. Assembly Bill 335 (AB335), which is currently up for consideration in the assembly appropriations committee, could be exactly what PCC needs to go the extra mile for Black students. …
He got game: Rising star makes history as he shoots for the league
Share: Dylan Swillis’ passion for basketball started in the way many players fall in love with the sport: all he had to do was pick up a ball and the rest was history. “I got into basketball when I was about 7,” Swillis reminisced. “My older cousin used to play, and I’d always tag along to the park with him. Eventually, I picked up a ball myself and just never stopped playing.” In his youth, Swillis did explore other sports such as football for a …
Purdy deserves every pretty penny coming his way
Share: Brock Purdy made headlines after signing a club-record-breaking $265 million extension over the next five years. Though critics have claimed that Purdy cannot perform outside of the Shanahan system without an All-Pro lineup at his disposal, I believe this to be the contrary. This new extension ranks Purdy as the seventh-highest-paid quarterback in the league in terms of average annual value. Of quarterbacks making greater than $50 million annually, Purdy’s guaranteed percentage is the lowest, at only 37.7%. This contract is not only a …
PRO: There are bigger problems than having the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Share: Texas will soon implement a new bill requiring its public schools to display the 10 Commandments inside classrooms. In addition, on Friday, Texas House members accepted a bill that would allow school districts to permit a prayer period to read Bible passages with parental approval. It is seemingly apparent that Texas public schools’ goal is to educate students on sharing the gospel with students who may be unfamiliar with the Lord. This bill was recognized as a victory for the state since Texas lawmakers …
It’s not ketamine, Elon’s just like that
Share: It’s been a long six months, and as of Wednesday, May 28, Elon Musk has announced his departure from the White House. However, the world’s richest man doesn’t get to make an exit without a spectacle, and a spectacle he has certainly become. A recent New York Times article outlined the full extent of Musk’s drug habit before he stumbled out of his government position, and raises the question of whether his actions coming into the administration were informed by a substance demon on …
The Met Gala is not ‘The Hunger Games’ anymore
Share: The 2025 Met Gala focused on tailoring black style and proved that the wealthy aren’t only showing off their money, but representing the elegance of culture. Every year, the Met Gala is flooded with comments ridiculing the entire cause in comparison to the dystopian future we are leaning towards as we watch the ultra-wealthy showcase their designer clothes. “The Hunger Games resembles the Met Gala in the sense that it puts into perspective how different our classes are,” said PCC student Yuleidy Escobar.” While …