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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Statewide Mock Disaster Drill to be Held on Campus

Pasadena City College will be participating in a statewide drill simulating a magnitude 7.8 earthquake at 10 a.m. on Nov. 13. Various establishments such government buildings and schools will be participating this mock drill to prepare for a catastrophic natural disaster.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Campus ‘Green’ Summit Makes Progress

The “Leap Frog into a Sustainable Future” Green Summit was held at PCC on Sunday for the first time although there was no budget for the event, according to Professor Yuet-Ling O’Connor.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Is ‘Going Green’ Just a Fad?

As more people are coming out of the woodwork to join the “green” cause, is it genuine or has this become a fad? We may never know the true answer, but for those out there who have good intentions and are actively supporting the “green” cause, Godspeed.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Art Major Builds ‘Green’ Motorcycle

If alternative energy is the way of the future, then this PCC student is new world in an old world environment.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Economic Crisis Deters Prospects of Having Kids

With today’s health care costs, unemployment rates and the price of education, the prospects of starting a family and having kids should be left until the economy is stable once again.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

PCC Trustee Appointed by Schwarzenegger to Top Community College Panel

Geoffrey Baum, Board of Trustees member for PCC since 2001, was appointed by Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Board of Governors (BOG) of the California Community College system last week.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

HARD Haunted Mansion: Confusion and Indulgence Through Streams of Madness

The sheer impossibility of eclectic people coming together at a rave is in itself remarkable. Having that rave be held on a Friday night only increases the number of attendees. But when that Friday night happens to fall on Halloween, well, you’re in for a night of rampant, intentional absurdity.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Parody and Politics at Halloween Concert

It was an amusing night full of music and satirical performances for the 170 people who attended “A Patriotic Halloween Concert” on Saturday in the Sexson Auditorium. This two-fold concert blended patriotic and Halloween themes, making this ensemble a colorful one.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

The Fear and Fanaticism of Karaoke Singers

The strobe light shines heavily on your face. The microphone gripped tightly in one sweaty hand, with the other one caressing invisible notes in the air. You let out a squeal of excitement as the audience applauds the music solo that has just been performed.

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Posted on November 5, 2008 by: Alumni Staff

Political Cartoonists Influence Public Opinion

Political cartoons have the adept ability of taking a minute amount of information and delivering a powerful sucker punch to the brain.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

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Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

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If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

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Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p 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. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

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Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

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The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

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