Share: The morning gloominess faded away into the early afternoon, leaving the sun to shine directly onto the CA West Patio, spotlighting a rhythmic medley of chatter, woodwinds, percussion, and applause, temporarily replacing the usual sounds of construction and heavy machinery on campus. Pasadena City College’s Performing and Communication Arts Division has organized free outdoor concerts at the Center for the Arts West Patio on select Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the fall semester to showcase PCC’s student talent. On Thursday, October 2, the division invited …
I’ll do it later: Workshop helps students with procrastination problems
Share: We’ve all been there, right? Spent restless hours hunched over a computer, eyes burning from the sole glare of the screen on assignments you definitely had a reasonable time to complete. It’s a familiar story known all too well by far too many. English Professor and Writing Center Support Faculty Member Giselle Miralles is trying to change that habit through her “I’ll Do it Later: Strategies for Combating Procrastination” workshop, which she hosted in the Writing Success Center last Wednesday, September 24. As someone …
Cowboys, country and community: One Colorado turns into Western town square
Share: Down the brick paths of Hugus Alley, between the historic buildings of Old Town, rests a small community of businesses. “Historic beauty and modern style make One Colorado a unique and unforgettable place in the heart of Old Pasadena,” remarks One Pasadena’s website. Even if its name isn’t well known, most residents of Pasadena have stumbled across this famous area. Throughout the year, One Colorado hosts themed events in their square. To celebrate the start of fall, the group of stores hosted a western-themed …
‘You just stay here and die’: Burmese students speak out on travel ban
Share: The Trump administration’s June decision to halt travel from a war-torn Myanmar due to a higher rate of visa overstays has already begun to impact Burmese international students at Pasadena City College. On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued Proclamation 10949, which restricted travel from citizens of several countries, including Myanmar. The proclamation, which was based on a report from the Secretary of State, bars all travel from Myanmar by immigrants and nonimmigrants due to an above average visa overstay rate, and comes after …
Meet the Lancer leaders spearheading this year’s student body
Share: Last spring the associated students (ASPCC) executive board elections took place and this fall we have a completely new board! It’s time to get to know this year’s PCC’s student government representatives’ plans and goals for fall semester. The Office of Student Life (OSL), was designed to oversee our clubs, leadership opportunities, and school involvement here at PCC. Through the OSL themselves a program was created for the student voices to be amplified past the Pasadena community. Hence the creation of the associated students, …
Annual ArtWalk draws in a crowd
Share: The clouds slowly passed over Pasadena, tempering the scorching heat, the warm breeze and inspirations swept over the streets on Sunday afternoon carried passerby towards the large crowds of people enjoying the 17th Annual ArtWalk hosted by the Playhouse Village. Countless people walked up and down East Colorado Blvd. and their parallel streets to immerse themselves in the flavors of neighboring cultures, handmade clothing and art pieces, music, and community activities. This year’s Artwalk partnered with Jackalope, an Indie Artisan Fair created to bring …
Flag lowering ceremony shows PCC has not forgotten
Share: As people in the Pasadena community gathered to the front of PCC on Thursday afternoon they were quickly followed by clouds that curated a somber and overcast setting that was very appropriate for the lowering of the flag ceremony that was being held honoring and remembering those lost 24 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Veterans Resource Center held this lowering of the flag ceremony memorializing all the lives tragically taken in the attacks and reminding everyone to continue honoring them and …
How students who take care of our athletes take on self-care
Share: When you step foot into Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, you can be met with flocks of athletes rushing to their next practice or class. But, sometimes you can find the athletes headed to a different room in the GM building that’s not a court or a classroom per say. It’s tucked inside, but used by many students daily – the sports med clinic. PCC’s sports med clinic is led by professional & certified athletic trainers, but they also have MSAT (Master of Science in Athletic Training) …
‘The Mix’ at the Mirror Pools was magnetic
Share: Before turning the corner of the C-building heading to the newly renovated mirror pools, you hear music filling up the air, especially Mexican songs like “Como La Flor” by Selena Quintanilla and fun songs like the Cha Cha Slide. Scheduling The Mix event on 9/11 was no coincidence, the organizers; HSI, EQUIPO, The Black Student Success Center and The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Advisory Assembly (APIDAA), wanted to make such a heavy day feel a little lighter. The communities that make Pasadena City …
Business club brings opportunities straight to students’ doors
Share: When students think of becoming business majors, many will think of a number-crunching, tie-wearing, cubicle-sitting life, but the Lancer Business Organization looks to change the view on business majors. The Lancer Business Organization (LBO) held a general meeting during club rush to explain the general idea and motives of the organization and present the board members. It is a club focused on connecting business majors with professionals in their desired field to give insight and, hopefully, internships to PCC students. The LBO is slightly …