The mood was light when Trustee Geoffrey Baum, Area 1, was elected president by the Pasadena Area Community College Board of Trustees in a unanimous vote, in the Creveling Lounge on Dec. 14.
Students have the power to keep water
Students need to stand up and take the first step in water conservation said filmmaker Jim Thebaut during a Running Dry Trilogy screening and panel discussion on Tuesday in the Wi-Fi lounge.
Construction sculpture not what it appears to be
At a first glance, the sculpture across from the Facilities Services building looks like a pipe leak with water pouring out, but with closer observation it becomes clear that it’s purposely leaking water.
Students get ready to celebrate the holidays
The holidays are traditionally meant for friends and families to reunite and spend time with each other.
EDITORIAL: Ex-student’s murder trial reveals tragedy
The slaying of PCC alumna Liya “Jessie” Lu is one of the most horrible tragedies to ever hit the PCC community. Her death in itself is bad enough, but the treatment she received after death, as revealed in testimony at the trial of Isaac Campbell, accused of murder, is completely unimaginable.
No matter what the eventual outcome for Campbell, nothing can compare to the anguish and sadness that Lu’s family must now endure.
Survey asks students about drugs, alcohol
A new anonymous survey, E-checkuptogo, was added to PCC’s homepage just before Thanksgiving in hopes of helping students overcome drug and alcohol abuse problems.
Video game designer says teamwork is key
It isn’t about being the best artist or creative director but the key thing is about collaboration, Brian Allgeier, creative director of Insomniac Games told the students gathered in The Circadian on Dec 2. He stressed this throughout his presentation.
Jury weighs murder charge against ex-student
By late Dec. 13, the jury in the Isaac Campbell trial had not yet returned a verdict.
The jury spent more than six hours Dec. 7 and the whole day Dec. 8 deliberating the fate of ex-PCC student Campbell, who is facing one count of murder in the death of his girlfriend, a PCC alumna.
Smokers need more incentive to obey the rules
On the far outskirts of campus are four desolate designated smoking areas. These drab plots are the only places on campus where one can smoke a cigarette without the threat of sanction.