The reduction of this year’s summer intersession due to budget cuts is not only affecting students, but faculty as well. Many PCC part-time professors will see their hours decrease dramatically, with some even being out of jobs completely.
Lancer Radio Reaches Spanish Speakers with El Empujón
PCC Lancer Radio’s first ever student-led Spanish-speaking program has gained ratings, as it seeks to become a voice for the Latino community on campus.The aim of El Empujón (The Push) is to encourage students of all Spanish-speaking descent to advance in their education and to provide “information to survive,” according to Christian Garcia, the 27-year-old host of the program, who initially approached his professor with the idea.
Campus Reactions Mixed on Swine Flu
Despite outreach by the administration, PCC students, faculty and staff have varying standpoints on the swine flu.”I think it’s really bad because it kills people,” said Liana Babujyan, a student in the Certified Nursing Assistant program.Allen Dooley, interim dean of enrollment management, said PCC is doing everything possible to keep everyone up-to-date on information about the virus.
Increase in Pell Grant Funding Helps Students
The $787 billion stimulus bill signed into law by President Barack Obama includes an additional $13.9 billion provision that increases the amount of Pell Grant funding for students from low-income households.
JPL Opens Doors to General Public
The lines were long with no ostensible commonalities among their occupants. You would had to assume that the shared interest in the normally closed to the public JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) facilities was that of that final frontier, space.
REVIEW: Sandwich Story
Step into Sandwich Story and you will find a quaint little mom-and-pop shop that is bustling with noise and people.
WEEKEND: Kat Stalinski
Growing up all over the United States, Kat Stalinski developed a unique style all her own.
REVIEW: ‘Killing Yourself to Live’ Explores Link Between Rock Demigods and Death
“Killing Yourself to Live” is pop-culture analysis that has the capability to go down as a great rock history book. Each line is filled with an in-depth analysis of the subject and ends it with a quick punch line leaving readers satisfied with the content.
Baseball Ends Losing Streak With Late Surge Over LACC
The PCC baseball team used a late game scoring rush in its 7-3 victory over Los Angeles City College on Tuesday, ending its 16-game losing streak in South Coast Conference play.The Lancers broke away from a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning when they scored four runs in a rare offensive burst.
PCC Badminton’s Lun Takes SCC Singles and Doubles Crown
Despite losing in the Southern California Team Championship on Wednesday, the Lancer’s women badminton team rallied in their individual matches to pick up two South Coast Conference titles on Friday.PCC’s top player Priscilla Lun, dominated her competition as she easily defeated East Los Angeles player Sandra Ouyang 21-2, 21-1 to win the SCC single’s title.