On a Wednesday afternoon, right around lunchtime, the sound of laughter can be heard all the way down the hall of the Student Services building emanating from the office that serves as a home for PCC’s CORE Program. The laugh belonged to former PCC student, Lorenzo Byers. Byers, though not currently enrolled in classes at PCC, still likes to hang out in L-106. “It’s like a very addicting place,” said Byers, “Like you always wanna be here. I would say that this is like – …
PCC community mourns missing and murdered indigenous women
In honor of Indigenous Month, the PCC community gathered at the quad to listen to the One Drum tribe share that Thanksgiving is not just a holiday but to mourn for ongoing injustice in society on the indigenous community, in all with songs of healing and prayers for the lost ones who are not with us. PCC sociology club and cross-cultural club hosted the event to bring awareness to Indigenous women being victims of homicide, rape, and extreme violence. And the stories of the One …
PCC answers the question of art-ificial intelligence
A hole has been left deep inside all creativity and our ability to be inventive with our own hands and as such artists have been replaced by “prompt artists” or websites. Hence, they spread like poison which drains any potential of authentic work from being shared with the world. This poison is artificial intelligence and for the past year, it has been expanding itself across all mediums such as tampering in artwork and the entertainment industry. Pasadena City College’s Visual Arts and Media Studies department …
After 44 years at PCC, trustee John Martin will cruise into retirement
Some call John Martin a walking encyclopedia of Pasadena City College and with good reason; having served on the school’s Board of Trustees for the last 44 years, he knows the entire institution, from top to bottom. On Oct. 18 at the Board of Trustees meeting, Trustee Martin announced his retirement and his decision to not run for re-election in the 2024 election for his board seat, opening the door for others to take his position after serving on the board at PCC since 1979. …
PCC celebrates Shatford Library’s illustrious history at 30th birthday party
Over 30 years ago, between the E-building and lot 7, a barren plot covering about 60,000 square feet of land awaited construction. Plans for the new library began over 30 years prior, with groundwork starting in 1991. The old library, located in the L-building, opened in the summer of 1949. For the time, the new space impressed the college with the steadfast construction and the jump from 38,000 books to over 43,000 books. However, its end was imminent. On Sept. 7, 1993, a new library …
‘Black-ish’ star was on the yard for the HBCU Caravan
Fun and exciting games, and dances as well as scholarship opportunities, on-the-spot admissions, and a speech from TV star and Harvard alumni Yara Shahidi brought a widespread number of inspired students to the PCC “On The Yard: HBCU Caravan”. The event was held on October 24th in the quad and the energy was immaculate while the vibe was pristine. Fulfilling food trucks and mainstream music set the tone early on for all the students and staff that arrived. “The energy was fun, bold, and comforting …
“It’s different, you’re a girl”: Womxn 2 Womxn fosters intimate conversation
They filled not one, but two, posters with derogatory comments they’ve been subjected to simply for being women. The posters were filled with phrases like, “Men like feminine women,” “Smile more,” “How are you going to take care of your husband if you cannot cook,” and “It’s different, you’re a girl so you’re in charge of house duties.” In a small conference room in the G building, six women of color met on Thursday, Oct. 19. for the PCC support group, Womxn 2 Womxn. They …
Speaker series explores how to find and keep a job in the arts
Finding a job can be an adventure with obstacles and considerations, and trying to figure out the next career path best fits a person’s needs. This can include working hard to achieve the goal of becoming the most groundbreaking artist. Last Monday, in the Westerbeck Recital Hall, Pasadena City College’s Visual Arts and Media division hosted an event called “Getting and Keeping a Job in the Arts.” Students had a chance to learn and consider their desired career path. Adam J. Fowler, a founding partner …
Do you ‘Know Your Meme?’ PCC students share their most memorable memes
Sitting on the grass outside of the newly minted Jack Scott building, two students Azul Ortega and Lilian Petrosian discuss anything and everything under the sun. When the conversation eventually turned to meme culture, their eyes lit up like the sun in the sky as they immediately jumped into their favorite memes over the last few years. Memes have ingrained themselves into internet culture for years now, dominating Twitter replies, and have become the universal problem solver to boot. The term “meme” can extend to …
Say hello to the new boss at PCC, Dr. José Gómez
With a tall cup of Diet Coke and the sun shining through the windows, Dr. José Gómez, the Interim Superintendent-President, speaks fondly of the musicians who once walked PCC’s halls, from Eddie Van Halen to Kenny Loggins. The awe and excitement with which he spoke of these legends translates directly to his love and dedication to PCC, not just as an institution but as a community as well. Gómez assumed the role of Interim Superintendent President in late July following former president Erika Endrijonas’s departure. …