Share: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. strives to ban petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including Red 40, FD&C Green No 3; FD&C Red No 40; FD&C Yellow No 5; FD&C Yellow No 6; FD&C Blue No 1; and FD&C Blue No 2. These dyes are planned to be removed from food-colored snacks and beverages in the upcoming year due to health concerns among children. Kennedy promised Americans that these unhealthy dyes will be permanently removed from food and drinks that contain …
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 …
‘Laughs, giggles, and good music’: Karaoke event unites community with love of singing
Share: PCC’s FYE Program hosted a karaoke event that will be remembered. The songs were mostly popular, ranging from Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ to Beyonce’s ‘Love on Top’, all being sung by free-spirited college students that were singing like nobody was watching. FYE Center Support Lead, Bri Marquez, supported the ideas and reflected the passion of her student employees, helping them organize the karaoke event on campus. “I’m in charge of the workshops and events that go on here. This is our friendship series …
Revoking habeas corpus will drastically change the future of America forever
Share: It was 1787 when Habeas Corpus was made a part of the Constitution, allowing anyone in the United States to challenge their detention in court, until now. This past Friday, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, announced that Donald Trump and his administration are working on having habeas corpus suspended, during a time when the Trump Administration is actively working to deport hundreds of illegal immigrants. The U.S. Constitution states that this liberty could be suspended during a time of rebellion …
‘I want to be a superhero’: Lancer defensive lineman commits to UC Davis
Share: Julius Ray’s passion for pigskin began as a child. Surrounded by family and friends watching the Super Bowl is an American experience, but for Ray, it was much more than just two teams battling it out for the Lombardi. A heroic late-game touchdown cheered on by his loved ones served as his foundation for his football passion. “I love superheroes, and in a sense that [touchdown scorer] was a superhero,” Ray said. “That connection made me say, oh, I want to be a superhero. …
War doesn’t bother Trump nearly as much as trans people in the military
Share: On Trump’s inauguration day on January 20, 2025, Trump signed his Executive Order banning transgender people from openly serving in the forces. Now that the Department of Defense is on board and has issued this ban, what could this possibly mean for transgender people who are actively serving this country? Trump, an old-fashioned man who has enforced his beliefs and values so strongly in this country, has done it once again. He managed to reverse Biden’s Executive Order that protected the rights of transgender …
My Territory: An Eagle Rock education taught me how to soar with sympathy
Share: The city of Eagle Rock is where it all started for me. Living and growing up in a safe, close-knit community where the neighbors knew your name, all because you were a student attending schools in the Eagle Rock area. From attending preschool all the way up to high school in this suburb, Eagle Rock was my original stomping ground. After playing with my friend, Miranda, in the preschool’s playground on a beautiful, bright, and sunny day, my mother would pick me up from …
The dolls are back in the Playhouse
Share: The Pasadena Playhouse’s 100 year anniversary celebration kicked off with a fun, festive party with a red carpet and an open bar full of spectators excited to watch Lucas Hnath 2017’s, “A Doll’s House Part 2.” This modern reenactment of Henrik’s Ibsen’s controversial play from 1879, “A Doll’s House,” starred famous actress Elizabeth Reaser who played the main character Nora, and Jason Butler Harner who was casted as Torvaldt, Nora’s kind, caring, and sympathetic husband. Adam J. Smith was Torvald’s understudy. Two more talented …
BLOTTER: Student reports man for masturbating on campus (yet again)
Share: Monday, May 5, 2025 8:42 a.m. – A student that doesn’t attend PCC nor live in California, reported that somebody fraudulently used their identity to apply for funds here. The victim of fraud was instructed to report this to his state’s jurisdiction and contact the school once they have a case number. 9:17 a.m. – A teacher reported that a male individual took items from the Octagon area during her class and did not obey when instructed to return the equipment. An officer arrived …
Israel continues to play the hero while being the villain
Share: Over the weekend, Israel’s security cabinet voted to increase military options and approve an expansion of operations in Gaza. Since the October 7, 2023, attacks began, there are plans in motion now suggesting that there are plans for a ceasefire, to defeat Hamas in Gaza, and to rescue the hostages. Israel is using their war effort to rescue hostages with their military action plan. This plan is likely to be set in motion following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab …