Share: After being placed atop a Board approved short list of potential commencement speakers earlier this semester, the college decided against selecting Oscar winning screenwriter and PCC alumnus Dustin Lance Black Follow:
What is the role of social media after an earthquake?
Whether it’s for the attention or to cope with the situation, the use of social media during an event like an earthquake something used by students and professionals to learn about an earthquake.
The Passionate Percussionist
Share: With his hands folded on the desk reflecting a friendly and welcoming demeanor, Kyle Luck, the director of bands at PCC, describes his position as a dream come true. Follow:
Pasadena offers bountiful hiking adventures
Share: With Pasadena being so close to the mountains, the adventurous among us should take advantage of all the opportunities that nature affords. Pasadena provides the perfect climate for year-round hiking and with several mountain ranges within close proximity, there’s always a new hiking trail to explore. Dr. Dave Douglass, associate vice president of strategic planning and innovation and a professor of geology, described hiking as “an underappreciated way to become fit that can be enjoyed by all ages.” Douglass has been hiking since he …
Student seeks to effect change, starting in his own ‘hood
Evan Sena wants to effect change through his education at Pasadena City College by seeking a future in counseling at-risk youth, starting with his own neighborhood.
Flowers and formaldehyde: human dissection offered in spring
Share: A single white curtain hanging in the open doorway of a particular room in the science village blocks wandering eyes for their own good. Follow:
Jewelry program offers opportunities to all
Share: PCC offers a series of jewelry and metal fabrication classes that allow students to express their creative side through various projects, all due in part to Kay Yee, a 32-year veteran of the program. Follow:
Student social gaming fills the gap
Student gamers desiring a social outlet are using social gaming on and off-campus as a way to combat stress while simultaneously gaining skills in ways they never had imagined.
To leave the nest or not?
An 18th birthday is supposed to be one of the major milestones in a young person’s life.
The 18th birthday grants many new rights and responsibilities. At 18, a person can own property, apply for military service, serve on a jury, purchase tobacco and pornography, and drive unrestricted in most states.
But the 18th birthday can also be a source of anxiety for some, as they are expected to embrace the title of adulthood that has suddenly been dropped into their laps.
SCENE: PCC 24 – One Day at PCC
Share: The PCC Courier captures what happens in a 24-hour period of school life on April, 2014. Follow: