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Posted on October 15, 2014October 23, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Oscar winning alum’s settlement unveiled

The District paid Oscar award winning alum Dustin Lance Black more than $26,000 so he would not sue the school after top officials rescinded an invitation for him to speak at commencement last May, according to a settlement agreement.

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Posted on October 8, 2014October 15, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Chick-fil-A to open and offer jobs to students

Chick-fil-A plans to open in December and will be looking to hire PCC students after the controversial fast food restaurant went through a long 10-month process of getting approved.

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Posted on October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Football can’t sustain win streak

Coming off of back-to-back wins for the first time since 2010, the Lancers football team looked to upset the No. 7 ranked Cerritos College Flacons on Saturday.

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Posted on October 6, 2014February 19, 2022 by: Philip McCormick

Haunt allows for zombie interaction

As the military truck slowly makes its way to its final destination, you hear it. A slight groan, feet shuffling close by and suddenly you realize you’re surrounded by the undead.

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Posted on September 30, 2014October 23, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Former VP files lawsuit against District

Former Vice President Richard van Pelt filed a lawsuit against PCC on Thursday, alleging that the district breached his contract and failed to reimburse his business expenses while employed by the school, according to court documents.

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Posted on September 29, 2014April 2, 2021 by: Philip McCormick

PCC accused of violating open-meeting laws

Share: A lawsuit filed on Thursday by a nonprofit group will seek a court-ordered reversal of former president Mark Rocha’s $400,000 severance package, alleging that the Board of Trustees violated open-meetings laws. Follow:

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Posted on September 17, 2014September 24, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Board to search for permanent president

The school will begin a national search by hiring a headhunting firm to find a permanent superintendent, according to Board President Anthony Fellow.

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Posted on September 10, 2014June 4, 2020 by: Philip McCormick

PR director “moves on” from college

Months after the widely publicized commencement debacle involving alumnus Dustin Lance Black, former Interim Director of Public Relations Valerie Wardlaw has “moved on” and no longer works at the college, according to school officials.

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Posted on September 10, 2014September 17, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

New president promises better communication

Interim President Robert Miller pledged to create a better campus climate and form of communication between his administration and the faculty Monday morning in an open letter to the college.

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Posted on September 8, 2014September 17, 2014 by: Philip McCormick

Football can’t sustain early momentum

In a game that saw 35 penalties called, the Lancers football team couldn’t capitalize on the El Camino Warriors’ mishandling of the ball and lost its 13th straight home game Saturday night. The final score was 37-20.

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This morning, the college sent out an email inform This morning, the college sent out an email informing faculty and students of the resignation of now former PCC Chief of Police Steven Matchan who is currently at the center of a lawsuit along with the college and other officials based on allegations of sexual harassment by six current and former female Campus Police employees.

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✍️ Written By: Maryam Tall & Taylor Fitzgerald 
📸 Photo By: Daniel Nerio 

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During the week of September 28th, there were repo During the week of September 28th, there were reports made by someone reporting that they were being stalked on campus. Other incidents reported during the week stated that an individual was arrested, cited, and released by campus police for public intoxication.

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✍️ Written By: Rorey Sotela
📸 Photo By: Courier Archives

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On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wi On what was a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, Mt. Wilson’s Observatory hosted their last “Matinees on the Mountain” screening of the season. The Observatory has held these screenings of older films since October of last year, aiming to get more people interested in going up to the mountain and learn more of its history. The event is set to return in May of 2027.

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✍️ Written By: Biankah Anderson
📸 Photo By: Biankah Anderson

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PCC football made their way to Golden West College PCC football made their way to Golden West College in what was sure to be a competitive matchup as both teams carried a winning streak heading into the game. The Lancers strong first quarter wrote the script for the remainder of the game as they never gave Golden West the opportunity to catch their breath. Staff writer Henry Horn breaks down all the pivotal moments that occurred in the game while highlighting what led the Lancers to victory. 

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✍️ Written By: Henry Horn
📸 Photo By: Henry Horn

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James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas James Gunn’s ‘Lanterns’ hit the mark on many areas that fans of the Green Lantern IP have come to expect, yet the show’s production ultimately held back the full potential that could’ve been explored. Staff writer Guy Roots-Stevens breaks down the show’s up’s and down’s, elaborating on what made it an excellent adaptation while still having plenty of room for improvement. 

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✍️ Written By: Guy Roots-Stevens
🖼️ Illustration By: Maryam Tall

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Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to produ Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to producing hits, her latest example being her project titled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore as it shot to the top of the charts. Despite the numbers, the pop singers’ fans seemingly ranked it last in her discography as the album just didn’t meet their expectations. Staff writer Jessie Shone explains how the deluxe completely missed the target as the project focuses primarily on Swift’s relationship rather than how years spent touring has changed her.

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✍️ Written By: Jessie Shone
🖼️ Illustration By: Sammi Fuller

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