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Mens basketball loses back-to-back games in Skip Robinson Tournament
The air was thick with competition Thursday evening in the Hugo Patterson Gym at PCC as the Lancers awaited their turn in the 6th annual Skip Robinson Tournament. Following a tense finale to a very close match between Antelope Valley College and Santiago Canyon that even left the teams waiting captivated, the Lancers were ready for their moment to prove themselves on their home court. Unfortunately for them, tonight was not their night as Chabot’s Gladiators dominated the PCC court and emerged victorious with a …
Greedy corporations get ahead by reselling their problems to consumers
I love to thrift to find unique pieces for a great deal. Usually, my local Savers is the way to go. Perusing the aisles, I was a little taken aback by the prices. But what I saw hanging on the rack stopped me dead in my tracks. Savers were selling a pair of children’s overalls for $54.99. Not only were they outrageously priced, and a children size 6, but they were zip-tied to the rack so that no one could even look at them without getting …
The Roman Empire still reigns supreme on social media
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? For me personally, before August 2023, I hadn’t thought about the Roman Empire since my 8th grade history class. In the ever-evolving landscape of pop culture, trends come and go, but some manage to stand the test of time. One such phenomenon has recently taken social media by storm – the “Roman Empire” trend. The trend’s roots lie in the initial question: “How much do you think about the Roman Empire?” As women probed the minds …
Back on the bus: PCC students return to public transportation
With high gas prices holding steady, the prospect of public transportation has never seemed more attractive for locals. The financial burden of simply filling up a gas tank has become an increasing concern for many Angelenos, leading to a resurgence in interest in public transit. Students here at PCC have reported a growing reliance on public transportation as a cost-effective alternative to fueling their own vehicles, while commuters find that taking the bus or metro can help them save not only money but also time, …
BLOTTER: Alleged samurai reported on campus
Monday, October 30th, 2023: 9:46 a.m.: Multiple students reported a male attempting to speak to them as they were entering the L-Building. 11:54 a.m.: CDC staff reported a male was acting erratic near Lot 11 and jumped over a wall into 151 S Hill Ave. Pasadena Police were contacted by PCCPD. 12:29 p.m.: Staff member was transported to the Health Center after falling inside the CC building and injuring their head. 5:01 p.m.: Area check was conducted for a male who approached a female student …
Friday the 13th brings bad luck and good deals
Friday the 13th has long been considered an ominous and spooky date, filled with anxieties about bad luck and misfortune. This superstitious paranoia, known as “paraskevidekatriaphobia,” is deeply rooted in history as old as time. As we approach spooky season, let’s get into the origins of Friday the 13th’s fascinating mix of myths, legends, and cultural beliefs. One theory traces the fear of this day back to ancient Norse mythology. In Norse folklore, it is believed that 12 gods were having a dinner party in …
BLOTTER: Don’t spray paint your bike in the shower
Monday, October 2nd, 2023: 8:03 a.m.: Transient reported in the Quad covered in a blue tarp. 10:19 a.m.: Staff reported a student received threatening text messages indicating she was being followed while on campus. 11:28 a.m.: Staff reported a male seen spray painting a bicycle inside of a shower stall in the GM-building mens locker room. 4:28 p.m.: Facilities reported a transient loitering inside the GM-building mens locker room. Officials were unable to locate. Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023: 1:24 p.m.:. A Staff member reported being …
Stay in your lane: PCC reminds students to stay away from staff lots
PCC has unveiled a new set of rules in its parking regulations to ensure staff and students are parking where they should be in an email in late september. This email introduces changes to its preexisting parking rules and the email seems to show distinction between where staff and students are allowed to park. Effective immediately, the updated rules state that student workers and professional experts will no longer be able to park in any staff-designated parking lots at any time. Violators of this policy …
Enrollment at PCC inches closer to pre-COVID numbers
As the fall semester begins PCC’s enrollment numbers continue to incrementally improve, as pandemic fears subside and more people return to in-person education. PCC is doing their part to increase enrollment with new initiatives and programs for incoming and transfer students. Spring 2023 was the first time PCC had seen an increase in enrollment since prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While PCC is not yet up to the Fall 2018 enrollment number of 30,995, the numbers are steadily increasing. Compared to spring …