Blotter: Eight transients reported on campus

Share: Monday, March 30: No incidents reported on this date. Tuesday, March 31: Fire alarm activation in Science Village. Officer found no signs of fire. Wednesday, April 1: A transient was escorted off campus from northern Library area. A transient was reported in Lot 4. Officer was unable to locate transient. Thursday, April 2: Transient was escorted off campus from the IT Building. Friday, April 3: Two transients were camping in Lot 10. Officer escorted transients off campus. A transient was escorted off campus from …

Pixar’s ‘Onward’: The next children’s classic

Share: Following the formula to pull on heartstrings with an extraordinary quest, a devoted big brother and a teen trying to find his way, “Onward” is incredibly moving. “Onward” takes place in a fantasy world, but is centered around common, realistic problems. The story follows two elf brothers, Ian and Barley, on a mission to find any remaining magic in their world. Their eager quest is fueled by a heart-felt story of loss. The two brothers defy all the odds against them while discovering their …

Blotter: Five hit-and-run accidents reported in student parking lots

Share: Monday, March 9: PCC staff reported a student having a panic attack in the second floor of the C Building. Officers arrived but were unable to locate the student. Facilities reported an unknown male on the Z Building roof. Officers were unable to locate the unknown male. Tuesday, March 10: No incidents reported on this date. Wednesday, March 11: A student reported a hit and run in Lot 10. A student vehicle impeded entrance to Lot 5 due to a traffic stop. A student …

Oxford study abroad comes to abrupt end

Share: The PCC students and faculty members who traveled to Oxford, UK for a study abroad program were sent home five days into the trip due to changes in international travel procedures intended to contain the spread of COVID-19. The 19 students paid $9,322 each to participate in the program, which was expected to last the entire Spring semester.  On Thursday Mar. 12 the study abroad was cancelled when the US State Department issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory. This advised US citizens to …

Trump’s animal advocacy is fake news

Share: Nov. 2019 was a bright year for animals nationwide when President Donald Trump passed the PACT (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture) Act, but not for animals worldwide since they are paying the price for this facade.  For the first time in United States history, a law was passed making animal cruelty a federal felony. The PACT Act strictly protects companion animals within the U.S. which left many people asking, what about other mammals around the world? Most shocking is the fact that President Trump …

The best hotdog you’ll ever have tastes better dirty

Share: As many Los Angeles natives know, street vendor hotdogs are the city’s staple, right next to street tacos. Whether it be the bacon-wrapped, guacamole topped “chubi-dubi” hotdog found in the downtown alleys or the most common hotdog served with ketchup and mustard, both are a must-have for Angelinos. Another thing that all street hotdogs have in common is that they are simply delicious. Dirt Dog takes hotdogs to a whole new level combining gourmet hotdogs and the highly loved street hotdog. Dirt Dog originally …

Trump the liar emboldened after acquittal

Share: After months of denial during his impeachment hearing, President Donald Trump, now invigorated after the vindication of his impeachment, has publicly admitted to sending his attorney Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine in order to achieve political gain, a complete unethical reversal from his stance in Nov. 2019. Trump’s contradiction was publicized on Feb. 11 during an interview on Roadkill with podcast with host and journalist Geraldo Rivera. According to Tom Porter of Business Insider, just eight days after his impeachment acquittal, Trump contradicted a key …