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Posted on December 4, 2014January 23, 2015 by: Philip McCormick

EDITORIAL: More vetting needed for Police Chief position

PCC will see its fifth employee in four years in the police chief position in Steven Matchan after the Board of Trustees decided to fire Don Yoder two weeks ago at its Nov. 17 meeting.

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Posted on December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Student president looks to get new beverage contract

Associated Students (AS) President Jordyn Orozco is pushing for the school to make an effort to renew its lapsed contract with Pepsi to boost revenue for student services.

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Posted on December 2, 2014January 21, 2015 by: Philip McCormick

Board to search for interim police chief

The Board of Trustees has begun an official process for finding an interim chief of police after it fired Don Yoder at its Nov. 17 meeting.

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Posted on November 20, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Women’s basketball takes third place in opening tournament

Winning two out of three games over the weekend, the women’s basketball team was able to secure 3rd place in the annual Honda of Pasadena Classic tournament.

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Posted on November 19, 2014December 3, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board fires police chief

The Board of Trustees voted to terminate PCC police chief Don Yoder “with cause” Monday night, after Yoder had been on paid administrative leave since July.

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Posted on November 14, 2014November 15, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Women’s Basketball takes first game of the season

Despite being freshman-heavy and only one returning sophomore, the women’s basketball team dominated the Taft College Cougars in its first game of the Honda of Pasadena Classic, Friday night in the Hutto-Patterson Gym.

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Posted on November 12, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Cairo signs student success document

Academic Senate President Eduardo Cairo ended a two-week dispute over the fate of $2.9 million in funding for student counseling services and signed a document to secure the money after the administration agreed to add recommendations from the senate, Wednesday morning.

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Posted on November 12, 2014November 12, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Women’s basketball freshmen-heavy this season

Coming off of a 22-8 season that saw the Lady Lancers reach the SoCal regional playoffs, the women’s basketball team will be looking to bounce back this year with a team filled with freshmen.

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Posted on November 5, 2014November 13, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Students stand to lose millions

Academic Senate President Eduardo Cairó has refused to sign a document that would secure a $2.9 million grant for student services unless the senate approves the report in a special session next week.

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Posted on October 29, 2014December 10, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board chooses presidential search firm

Share: After four executive search firms made their presentations, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select one to lead the hunt for a permanent superintendent Wednesday night. Follow:

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Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month Last month PCC celebrated Armenian Heritage Month and hosted an Armenian Marketplace with vendors, dancing, and food! 🇦🇲

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You’ve probably interacted with these hungry cri You’ve probably interacted with these hungry critters before. Courier staff writers asked students they’re thoughts and experiences with the squirrels on campus! 🐿️

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PCC hosted a Mariachi Banda and Mexican Ballet fol PCC hosted a Mariachi Banda and Mexican Ballet folklorico to educate others on Mexican Culture. Students and faculty spent an hour immersed in dance and music out in the quad! 🇲🇽💃🏽

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Come celebrate long form journalism written by and for PCC students! Learn about how world history has impacted PCC and it’s 100 year history. 

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Ever wondered who would win between 100 people ver Ever wondered who would win between 100 people versus 1 Gorilla. Reporter Lamar Collins took to campus to ask staff and student their personal opinions. Who do you think would win?

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