Share: Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. Yesterday, reports circulated that federal immigration officers were in Pasadena, which was later confirmed by Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo. “We have received and confirmed reports that Federal personnel are present in Pasadena,” Gordo said in a message published on the city’s Instagram. “At this time, no enforcement activity has been confirmed.” PCC President José Gómez …
‘I feel unsafe’: Series of disturbances puts students on high alert
Share: Another wave of safety concerns is sparking campus-wide conversation about how well the college is protecting its students, faculty, and staff. While the Center for the Arts has been the focus of some recent police activity, students say the issue goes beyond just one building; it’s about the entire campus environment. In recent weeks, community members have reported multiple unsettling incidents, like fraud, stealing of equipment, indecent exposure, and more. These events have drawn attention not just to isolated areas, but to broader questions …
Trump’s 2026 budget threatens federal programs for disadvantaged students
Share: Federal TRIO programs serve disadvantaged students in the U.S., they work alongside community college, universities, and high schools to help students access resources and higher education. Recently, Trump released his fiscal Year 2026 budget which includes cutting funding for TRIO and GEAR UP programs that are heavily utilized by PCC students. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 established the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity Act (EOA), an independent agency created to help students in pursuit of postsecondary education …
Harvard’s funding freeze elicits fears about financial aid’s future at PCC
Share: On Monday, April 14, the Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion federal funding for Harvard’s research grants after the campus refused to restrict student activism, leading the university to sue them in retaliation. As a publicly funded higher education institution, PCC is reliant on government funding, prompting faculty and students to share their thoughts on the frozen funds’ implications. As a private institution, Harvard is funded by investment returns within endowments, donations, tuition, and more sources. Although its assets allow for financial sustainability, the …
Season recap: Another first-round exit leaves Lancers baseball stagnant
Share: With the Lancers’ season ending in the first round of the SoCal Regional Playoffs at the hands of the Comets, it’s time to reflect on the turbulent season Pasadena faced this year. The 2025 season was memorable for its wins, losses, injuries, and ill-fated aftermath of the Eaton fire. The season started with setbacks due to the Lancers having no home field to practice or play on until their Feb. 27 game at Brookside Park’s Jackie Robinson Memorial Field. Pasadena proceeded to erupt for …
Students, staff pleased with SHS’s move to new U Building
Share: Monday, April 28 was the grand opening day of the Student Health Services Office after it moved from the basement of the D Building to the brand new U Building that opened earlier this month. The SHS office’s new location is U-201, the second floor of the U Building. Previously, the office was located in D-105. Administrative Assistant, Daisy Hyunh, expressed her thoughts about how the office is now in a better location. “When the new building was designed and the placement of the …
One PCC student’s visa restored; second case still unresolved
Share: One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 visa was revoked earlier this month has had their status officially restored, a college spokesperson confirmed to the Courier on Monday. “We are aware of one PCC student who has had their visa status restored,” Alexander Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC, said in an email. The news follows a tumultuous period for international students nationwide. The Trump administration moved to revoke more than 1,500 student visas across the country in recent months, sparking …
Visa revocations hit PCC students amid nationwide crackdown
BREAKING: Two international students at Pasadena City College (PCC) have had their F-1 student visas revoked, according to an email sent to the PCC community today by President José A. Gómez.
PCC’s new resolution seeks to protect student information from ICE
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution to protect the personal information of undocumented and LGBTQ+ students, ensuring their privacy and safety on campus.
Might there be a bachelor’s degree at PCC?
Pasadena City College is planning to submit a proposal to the chancellor’s office this August for a new four-year bachelor’s degree program.