One by one, instructor David Em holds up several examples of his students’ artwork from his Art 56 course. “Aren’t these great?” he says proudly. The enjoyment Em gets from teaching PCC’s digital drawing and painting class is obvious, perhaps because the ability to teach such a class was a hard-earned pleasure for David Em.
Death clouds future of raves
As the 14th annual Electric Daisy Carnival came to its close, LA Coliseum officials were forced to contemplate the booking of future raves when they came under fire for a teenage girl’s death among many injuries during the event.
Pool hosts summer swimming programs
This summer is proving to be a busy time for PCC’s swimming pool where an array of programs is taking place.Currently, an annual program which is a combination of recreational swim, adult lap swim, and youth swim lessons is being held by Extended Learning, according to Women’s Water Polo Coach Terry Stoddard.
Students remain hesitant about new activity fee
While members of last year’s Associated Students Executive Board celebrated the successful passage of their proposed $10 student activity fee, other students on campus are still uncertain as to what the fee encompasses, and how it will benefit them.
New student trustee hopes to have greater impact
As the newly appointed student trustee for 2010-2011, communication major Nolan Pack seeks to not only improve existing programs like the Metro I-Pass transit pass system but also establish new ones. These changes include sustainability polices and an advisory council for student trustees.
Social networks present new relationship issues
Valerie Wardlaw, a psychological intern at PCC, is worried about students. She sees a rising number of them being deeply affected by impersonal communication of something very personal. Cold social networking communication is replacing the once traditional phone call or face-to-face conversation: “I don’t love you anymore.
New trial date set for ex-student
Former student Isaac Campbell, charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Liya “Jessie” Lu, appeared in an Alhambra Superior Court on Wednesday in another pretrial hearing, where Judge Laura Priver set the trial date for August 20.
Diverse background gave leader good foundation
As a multilingual student, Natalja Karniouchina seemed to be a perfect fit as vice president for cultural diversity on the Associated Students Board.
Construction still stalled on new arts building
More than a year after construction was set to begin, plans for PCC’s Center for the Arts building are still awaiting approval from the Division of the State Architect, according to PCC officials.
College gets federal grant
PCC recently received a grant of $87,231 from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Federal Work Study Program to provide employment opportunities on campus to individual students, officials said.