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Posted on July 17, 2012August 21, 2012 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Ex-student gets maximum term in killing

A former PCC student has been sentenced to the maximum prison term for killing his girlfriend and storing her body in a trash can filled with kitty litter.

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Posted on June 20, 2012August 23, 2012 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Board fires vice president of administrative services

The Board of Trustees voted Wednesday morning to fire Richard Van Pelt, vice president of administrative services. President Mark Rocha has also recommended the termination of Alfred Huthchings, supervisor for Facilities Services.

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Posted on June 21, 2012August 23, 2012 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Dozens of police line the walls of Board meeting

Police and angry students clashed at the June 20 Board of Trustee meeting, causing the Board to recess to another room.

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Posted on June 7, 2012May 30, 2025 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Tears shed at slaying trial

The mother of a slain former PCC student was escorted sobbing from the court Wednesday as the homicide case against the victim’s boyfriend was sent to the jury for deliberations.

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Posted on June 6, 2012May 30, 2025 by: Nicholas Zebrowski and Nicholas Saul

Accused won’t testify in slaying trial

Former PCC student Isaac Campbell who’s accused of killing his girlfriend Liya “Jessi” Lu will not testify in his own defense in his second trial, the court heard Tuesday.

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Posted on June 6, 2012May 30, 2025 by: Nicholas Zebrowski and Nicholas Saul

Protest disrupts Board meeting

Repeated interruptions during the Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday night prompted the entire board to relocate to an adjacent room, where the proceedings continued behind closed doors.

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Posted on November 16, 2011May 30, 2025 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Accident should not be a felony

PCC student Bowen Du faces vehicular manslaughter charges for the unfortunate accident that killed Alice Zhang.  Du should not have to face jail time for an obvious accident.

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Posted on November 9, 2011May 30, 2025 by: Nicholas Zebrowski

Trial date set in fatal accident

A trial date has been requested for PCC student Bowen Du, 19, who has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after a fatal accident, according to his attorney.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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