The Model United Nations Club discussed current events in Libya on April 26, members participated in a U.N. – style conference to observe and talk about issues in the war-torn North African country.At the event students sat behind placards labeled as Qaddafi, Libyan People’s Liberation Front and various countries participating in the Libyan battle for independence, including the United States and France.
Lessons from a WWII internment camp
The PCC Cross Cultural Center ventured to the 42nd annual Manzanar pilgrimage with about 120 students on Saturday.
Track and Field team advances to So Cal Prelims
The Lancer track and field athletes keep getting closer to state championships, winning in Friday’s South Coast Conference Championship finals held at Mt. San Antonio College.”My team has done an outstanding job,” said Track and Field Head Coach Larry Wade about his runners.
New soccer team makes PCC home field
The semi-professional Los Angeles based soccer team the Strikers will be using PCC as its home field for its inaugural season, starting May 14.Team owners Joe and Debbie Caracciolo chose Robinson Stadium because of the location and the stadium being able to fit the needs of the team, said Debby von Winckelmann, media relations.
PCC participates in May Day march
More than 15 PCC students witnessed dozens of police officers blockade thousands of demonstrators when they participated in the annual May Day march in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Waving signs and carrying a banner with “Students for PCC” painted on it, the group began the afternoon marching several blocks in the immigrants’ rights demonstration with what appeared to be a much smaller number of protestors than last year.
Softball welcomes facilitator to help develop players
Making his position official in January, the Lancer softball team welcomed Mark Kertenian as the new team facilitator designating him as the only one at a community college.
PCC receives largest donation in history
The largest donation in PCC history, $4 million was announced and celebrated by President Mark Rocha at a ceremony on Tuesday. Robert Westerbeck and his wife Adrienne, who died in April 2010, donated the money. The couple met at PJC when Robert was attending school and Adrienne was a faculty member teaching music.
Grievances voiced during rally for rights
More than 100 students and faculty withstood the sweltering afternoon sun to attend a students’ rights rally sponsored by a new grassroots umbrella organization, Students for PCC, in front of the C Building on Tuesday. Ten speakers, from various clubs and the Associated Students board, aired grievances related to section cuts, administrative decision-making and students’ freedom of speech.
Campus reacts to Bin Laden’s Death
The killing of Osama bin Laden has left students and staff at PCC with mixed feelings over what his takedown means for the nation.Word of bin Laden’s death spread like wildfire Sunday night as breaking newscasts interrupted reality TV shows, smart phones buzzed with news ‘app’ updates, and Facebook statuses and Twitter posts informed the public that the terrorist’s demise was not just a rumor.
Culinary Arts brings ‘Soul’ to campus luncheon
The decadent aroma of southern cooking wafted out of the door as Chef Jacqui Smith and culinary arts students prepared a traditional soul food meal for the monthly faculty and staff luncheon on Thursday.