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Posted on December 8, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Singer aspires to be role model for young girls

Before she turned 18, PCC student Jordyn Kane auditioned for American Idol, had one of her songs featured on an ABC Family television show and issued an EP on iTunes. Despite these accomplishments, don’t expect to catch her bragging about it to her classmates.

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Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 by: Bryan Acosta

More than just a gaming console

After a good eight-year run the Xbox 360 is stepping down from the throne as Microsoft’s top gaming console to make way for the all-new Xbox One. The Xbox One has been released and is now taking over living rooms worldwide.

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Posted on December 4, 2013January 22, 2014 by: Aubrey Quezada

Aspiring Aerospace Scholar fights to beat the odds

Nestled in a comfortable corner of Pasadena, a small city on a big planet that’s part of a vast, ever-changing universe, is Sarkis Tashjian, who may have the chance to take part in space exploration through NASA’s National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program.

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Posted on December 4, 2013January 22, 2014 by: Samantha Molina

“Family Circles” challenges student actors

“What would my life be if I had married someone else?” This is the question posed by Alan Ayckbourn’s play “Family Circles” which opened on Nov. 22.

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Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 by: Paul Ochoa

Student Health Services promotes smoke free campus

Student Health Services coordinated the event with the emphasis on promoting the campus going smoke free next year and also informing students and staff on the dangers of smoking and encouraging them to quit.

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Posted on December 3, 2013January 22, 2014 by: Raymond Bernal

Students bring Russian culture to campus

Students sure knew a fine way to play a Steinway at the inauguration of the first piano recital in the new Robert and Adrienne Westerbeck Recital Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Posted on November 27, 2013December 3, 2013 by: Daron Grandberry

Lancers’ volleyball led by sophomore duo

As the tears ran down the face of Nora To’omalatai and sadness overcame the rest of the Lancers’ volleyball team, sophomore outside hitter Thula Parks was nowhere to be found.

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Posted on November 20, 2013November 21, 2013 by: Samantha Molina

Vocal Jazz Ensemble delivers laid-back performance

Although the crowd was small, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble delivered a smooth and relaxing evening performance on Nov. 17.

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Posted on November 20, 2013November 21, 2013 by: Bryan Acosta

PS4 takes the stage

The PlayStation 4 was released Thursday at midnight and gamers all over the world were ready and waiting to get there hands on the new technology.

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Posted on November 20, 2013December 12, 2013 by: Luis Rodriguez

New exhibit is feast for the eyes

Student art never looked so good.

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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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