Share: A red, rectangular piñata that reads “PCC 100” hung outside the bridge between Lancer Pass and the Quad inside Pasadena City College. Children lined up in a single file to pull down the piñata with thinned strings instead of a bat, with each child pulling a string one at a time for the trap door to open. As the bottom fell out, the children ran towards the floor to pick up as much candy as possible. “This is Latin Heritage Month as well. So …
‘It feels like the world is calling me’: International students cut through red tape to study
Share: As the weather changes and summer comes to an end, students trickle into PCC for the fall semester, a picture of diversity and inclusivity. As the new school year comes to a start, students from different parts of the world arrive in California to attend PCC as part of the international student program. According to the International Student Center, these students come from countries such as Armenia, Italy, China, El Salvador, France, Mozambique, Korea, Myanmar and more. A few of these students explain that …
Every 15 to 30: A step-by-step guide on how to take the PCC shuttle
Share: Despite the slew of parking lots, Pasadena City College offers students and staff a free shuttle service which connects the Foothill, Rosemead, and Colorado campuses, as well as the Allen Avenue A Line Station. With shuttles running every 15 to 30 minutes, the service is a practical solution for managing your commute to campus. Here’s how to take advantage of this free service. 1. Understand the shuttle schedule The PCC Shuttle operates every 15 to 30 minutes. It services four locations: Foothill Campus, …
In your PCC era? Practical pro tips for new students
Share: The parking lots are overcrowded, the bookstore line is zig zagged, and you can’t figure out the order of room numbers fast enough. Whether this is your very first time on a college campus or your very first time on PCC’s campus, we went ahead and created a new student guide with the help of some returning PCC students. This guide is filled with some small tips to make this transition a bit more bearable. Best study spots: PCC offers many options around …
Survival Guide: Free resources for a successful semester
Share: College can be one of the most terrifying periods in a student’s life, especially because students can feel they are on their own. However students at Pasadena City College don’t have to do it alone. PCC provides many free resources to their students to help them become more successful in their ventures. These resources include counseling, health services, tutoring, and more. Here are some resources PCC has available for their students: 1. The Lancer Care Center Attending college can be a stressful period for …
Successful girl summer: A guide to local hobbies you can put on your resume
Share: As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer offers the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies or rediscover old passions. Whether you’re looking to unwind, get active or learn something new. There are plenty of activities and hobbies that are perfect to fill the time of a PCC student that can also be very beneficial. 1. Content Creation If you love to find ways to channel your artistic side, digital content creation is more accessible than ever. Along the lines of photography …
Even with birthrates down, students aren’t eager to get busy yet
Share: American birth rates have plummeted to their lowest point in the last forty years, as the year 2023 was reported to have the smallest number of babies born since 1979. What could be the cause for this notable and arguably concerning downfall? Ten different people can be asked to explain why birth rates have decreased and it’s likely ten different answers could be said. Is it the costly amount of family essentials like housing and education, or could it simply be a disinterest in …
An outgoing student’s guide to websites to fuck around on this summer
Share: Summer is almost here for students and faculty at Pasadena City College, so what could be better than offering a list of things to do when you get really BORED? I’ve got some suggestions that came from my brain at 2 a.m. recently. So enjoy! Imagine that halfway through summer there’s nothing to do but sweat in the endless dreadful heat of SoCal, but luckily computers still exist with fun sites to explore. While fun, this is not something that should take away from …
A vegan’s guide to eating at PCC
Share: For vegans at Pasadena City College (PCC), navigating meal options can be challenging. While the campus dining scene is slowly evolving, finding vegan-friendly food requires some creativity and resourcefulness. This guide aims to help fellow vegans discover the best places to eat, both on and off campus, ensuring that dietary restrictions don’t compromise the enjoyment of your college experience. On-Campus Options PCC’s on-campus food options for vegans are, frankly, embarrassingly bad. If you’re looking for something more than a snack but don’t want to …
How culture pushes and empowers AAPI students
Share: As May comes to an end, we reflect on a month of celebration and recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. At PCC, this month offers an opportunity for students to reflect on and appreciate the diverse array of cultural elements that make up AAPI heritage from enticing cuisine to the nature and family dynamics of our classmates. When the AAPI members of the student body were asked what their favorite part of their own culture was, cuisine was the quickest answer that …