The Courier won the top honor of General Excellence for the fourth consecutive year at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges Convention on March 26 to 28.The JACC Convention, which was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, brought together nearly 600 students from 43 statewide community colleges.
AS Begins Search for New VP of Public Relations
The Associated Students has decided to let any of its members make a recommendation of a candidate that they see fit for the position of vice president of public relations.
New Center For Fine Arts Building Raises Concerns From Board
Plans for the new Center For Fine Arts building drew criticism from some trustees at the April 1 Board of Trustees meeting.
Free AIDS Tests Given on Campus
Bienestar, an organization dedicated to helping Latino and underserved communities, provided an AIDS Mobile Testing Unit outside of parking Lot 5 on Wednesday to “end the stigma and reduce the rate of the infection,” said Edwin Alexis Gomez, a youth health educator.
ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Bjorn and John Create a ‘Living Thing’
If The Beatles had little brothers, and they had a baby with Depeche Mode and The Gorillaz, it would probably end up sounding something like the new Peter Bjorn and John record. Peter Bjorn and John released its fifth studio album this week. The album is called Living Thing and lives up to the name.
AS Member and Veteran Marches In Anti-War Protest
Protestors slowly poured into the cordoned intersection of Hollywood and Vine on Saturday. Their picket signs flailed in the air like war banners, as the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism organization staged a political rally to protest the sixth anniversary of the Iraq War.
Beats and Lyricism Have Changed In Current Era of Hip-Hop
From the days of Run DMC to Public Enemy to Kanye West, hip-hop has been a cultural movement, a lifestyle and a form of expression. In this age of mainstream hip-hop, however, true lyricism has arguably become a lost art. Artists like Soulja Boy and Lil’ Wayne have used their “swag” to become top selling artists with their unique form of hip-hop, where catchy phrases such as “lick me like a lollipop,” and dances like the “stanky leg,” have been their signature.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Sounds of Jazz Rock Pulse Through The Quad
Visitors from surrounding high schools were welcomed to PCC Tuesday with a musical flavor, as the Jazz Rock Big Band greeted all the Career and Technology and Education high school students.
Spring Chic on the Cheap
Spring is upon us and picking the right clothes while staying on budget is a challenge. How do students stay “chic” without busting their wallets this season?