Share: This story was produced in partnership with LA Radio Club and was originally published in AfroLA. Since the fires, there has been an outpouring of support for Altadena residents who’ve been displaced. Food distribution, housing vouchers and clothing drives have supported fire survivors, but finding routine and balance has been difficult. “There’s no rhyme or reason to your day,” said 22-year old Seamus Bozeman. “That really sucks… because there’s no structure.” The day before the Eaton Fire, Bozeman felt grounded by a longstanding routine: …
Gen Z continues to trend towards conservatism
Share: *Writer’s note: This piece contains subjective language as it is a news analysis. In recent years, political preferences among a sizable portion of Gen Z have become significantly more conservative, with Gen Z men voting significantly more conservatively than in past years. A poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) found that approximately 56% of young men aged 18-29 voted for Donald Trump in last year’s election, a stark contrast compared to the 58% of young …
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 …
ASPCC candidates pitch platforms ahead of election
Share: Elections for the Associated Students of PCC (ASPCC) are open from Wednesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 22. This is your guide to who is running in the election, including their experience and their planned policies. Disclaimer: Two Courier staff writers are running in this year’s election, and are included in this article. Darya Dereakhshani, a political science major, is running for student trustee. As someone who is particularly interested in public policy and politics, she feels like this is a position where she …
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 …
BLOTTER: Student reports man for masturbating on campus (yet again)
Share: Monday, May 5, 2025 8:42 a.m. – A student that doesn’t attend PCC nor live in California, reported that somebody fraudulently used their identity to apply for funds here. The victim of fraud was instructed to report this to his state’s jurisdiction and contact the school once they have a case number. 9:17 a.m. – A teacher reported that a male individual took items from the Octagon area during her class and did not obey when instructed to return the equipment. An officer arrived …
After the Pope’s passing, a Pasadena parish ponders a world post-pontiff
Share: After Pope Francis died on April 21st, 2025, the world was left reflecting on the death of the leader of the Catholic Church. Known as a more progressive pope than his predecessors, Francis was known to emphasize the need for kindness and compassion. Staff at St. Philip the Apostle, a Catholic church located on Hill Ave., across from PCC’s tennis courts, reacted and reflected on the pontiff’s death. Krista Corbello, director of the Newman Center, a space adjacent to the parish billed to PCC …
BLOTTER: Student reports man for masturbating in an elevator
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 28, 2025 9:06 a.m. – Police responded to a report of a student feeling faint in the R building. The student was transported to the health center. 2:42 p.m. – A cope of a restraining order was provided to be filed on the main campus. 5:55 …
Pasadenans concerned about hooligans and shenanigans ahead of 2028 Olympics
Share: As the 2028 Olympic Games approach, it’s been announced that the Rose Bowl will be used as one of the stadiums for the games. This will put Pasadena in the international spotlight for some time. With the Rose Bowl getting ready to host this event, PCC students and staff shared their opinions on the games coming to the Rose Bowl. Jacob Lauckner, a PCC student and Pasadena resident, said that he hasn’t seen much done to the Rose Bowl, yet. “I do know they …
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 …