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 …

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 …

Hurry up and end the Weeknd’s acting career

Share: Abel Tesfaye, known by his stage name, The Weeknd, is giving acting another try. This time, he’s starring in a movie, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” along with co-star Jenna Ortega. After his acting debut in HBO’s “The Idol” starring Lily Rose Depp and directed by Sam Levison, most people thought his acting was terrible in the series, but not intolerable.  Tesfaye is starring as himself, The Weeknd, in this psychological thriller directed by Trey Edwards Shults. In the 1 hour and 45 minute movie, The …

7 movies for Jewish American Heritage Month that’ll take you on an emotional rollercoaster

Share: In addition to being AAPI Heritage Month, May is also Jewish American Heritage Month! Here are seven films starring Jewish actors and actresses, and why they are so significant for you to watch! Life Is Beautiful (1997) This film tells the story of a Jewish-Italian man named Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigi) trying his best to keep his son protected from the inhumanity of the Holocaust when they are taken to a concentration camp. Even through the darkest of horrors, Guido kept up a facade …

Jordon Hudson is a consenting adult, and so is Bill Belichick

Share: Wearing a worn-down sweatshirt with a huge hole in the chest, Bill Belichick is being interviewed. When the reporter asks Bill “How did you two meet?” referring to him and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson, who had been supervising the interview from the sidelines. “We’re not talking about that.” She said abruptly in a cold and stern voice. The reporter dropped it and moved on. Bill never says a word, just expressing a consistent confounded expression. When there’s a significant age difference in a …

BLOTTER: Woman calls police on students doing homework

Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 14, 2025 7:31 am: A cadet reported a table from the CEC campus being dragged around campus. The was found later with burn marks and burned trash around it.  8:07 am: Health Center Staff reported a subject who requested to be transported to the hospital for …

PCC alum uses poetry to find strength through struggle

Share: The first of April was a warm and welcoming afternoon as students made their way to the Writing Success Center eager to indulge in poetry. Words filled the room as author Adrian Ernesto Cepeda recited poems from his book, “La Belle Ajar,” a book with pages and pages of inked-out poems inspired by the iconic book written by Sylvia Plath, “The Bell Jar.”  On Tuesday, April 1, the Writing Success Center hosted a reading, Q&A, and writing experience in celebration of the start of …

Trump’s climate policy is just another get rich quick scheme

Share: Climate change is becoming a bigger and bigger issue and evolving, causing a chain reaction of severe weather like wildfires and storms. On Trump’s first day back in office, he withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Treaty. He signed to let natural disasters worsen. A study shows climate change made conditions more intense for the recent California wildfires, with drier and warmer weather. The storms that took over the midwest over the weekend of March 14th killed at least 42 people with violent …

Pasadena snaps losing streak with smashing victory

Share: The Lancers ended their 3-game losing streak with a 16-2 victory over the Tartars last week.  Pasadena was quickly put on notice with Compton scoring a run in each of the first two innings whilst the Lancers’ offense stood still, not being able to match the Tartars’ attack.    Despite starting pitcher Hugo Tafoya’s early mistakes he proceeded to shutout the Tartars’ offense in his next 6 innings of play. Tafoya allowed seven hits, one earned run, and two walks all while striking out 5 …

Were you in a hurry? Here’s a guide to the cliques from Club Rush

Share: A community united last week as PCC’s clubs came together to celebrate everyone’s differences and interests in one big bash. From teaching people new cultures, to helping them out with extracurricular activities, these groups offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. And just in case you missed the event, here’s a list of clubs explaining what they do, meeting times, and social media. ASL CLUB | First Tuesday 12–1 of every month, and the third Friday of every month, 6–8 | …