Share: There have been many changes to our country’s history and presidency, but there has been one constant that has not changed: a male president. There has not been a female President in the history of the United States, but having our first female leader is a possibility in the near future if we get a Republican woman candidate. Michelle Obama sparked conversation in a recent interview, saying she would not become the first female President and that this country is not ready for a …
Dear Trump: Our degrees are not unprofessional, you are
Share: President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again, but that surprises no one. The Trump administration announced the changing of certain degrees to be “non-professional degrees”; the question that popped out was, what is non-professional even supposed to mean? The blatant insult to these professions is clearly laced in this statement, implying that these degrees, important ones, should not even qualify as a field people train for or find a suitable job in, but one that is not as important to the system. Some …
Players’ image deals shouldn’t put coaches in the hot seat
Share: In 2021, the NCAA took college sports by surprise when it dropped the ban on college players receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), allowing players to put a price tag on their plays early on. This was a big win for players all over the country, and even former players reaped the benefits, such as Reggie Bush, one of the greatest college running backs of all time, whose 2005 Heisman trophy was reinstated after it was confiscated in 2010, since he …
For Trump, the Bubba situation is hard to swallow
Share: New emails released from the Epstein files have sparked a new round of confusion and speculation. With Donald Trump’s incessant agenda against the LGBTQ+ community, it’s humorous that the call might be coming from inside the house. In the email chain, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, Mark, told him to ask former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon if Vladimir Putin “has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba.” “Bubba” is a longtime nickname for former President Bill Clinton; the assumption immediately set off the public as …
Starbucks’ new cup fuels craze for consumerism
Share: Starbucks recently released a limited-edition bear cup for the holiday season, and it sold out almost instantly, sending fans scrambling to find one, even at steep reseller prices. The frenzy for branded merchandise is taking over the country… and our wallets. People are not paying for items they genuinely want, and there are genius marketing schemes behind that. Designed in the shape of a bear, the “bearista” is made for cold drinks and features a green beanie along with the iconic Starbucks logo on …
Markiplier needs to spend one more night with Freddy
Share: Last week, a deep dive into gameplay of the “FNAF King”, Markiplier, was uploaded and revealed that he had cheated on the hardest difficulty of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 while he was at the height of his career. This is a disappointing shock to the gaming community, and many fans are let down by Markiplier for deceiving his fans as a FNAF veteran. It has been speculated that Markiplier cheated 10/20 mode on FNAF 2 ever since he published the video. However, these …
Dear Netflix: Longer breaks don’t build hype, your audience does
Share: Recently, the Duffer brothers defended the long wait for the next season of Stranger Things, saying they “like the buildup.” That idea made sense when the second season followed a year after an amazing first season with its unique characters and storytelling. However, using hype to justify longer gaps between seasons shows how out of touch they are with their audience. Netflix thinks breaks like this boost viewership and build hype, but it makes people forget their show even exists after a long, unnecessary …
Flight or Fright: How the government shutdown instilled fear in both airline workers and passengers
Share: A false-hearted promise was made by the president once again. Despite showing up and feeling like their jobs are on the line during these unprecedented times, the air traffic controllers and TSA workers deserve recognition and compensation for what they have dealt with, not to be props in Trump’s plans. With 2,000 flights cancelled and over 6,400 flights delayed, with most being from major international airports such as Laguardia Airport in New York City. Airlines are pushing through rough times as Trump demands that …
Zohran Mamdani New York win represents hope for LA in 2025
Share: Reflecting on exactly one year ago, the disappointment from the election results for the US presidency was palpable across PCC’s campus. The heartbreak was there when Pasadena knew what President Trump’s win meant for the community, and what the coming year was going to look like with Project 2025 looming over everyone’s heads. In the months after that win many of those fears came true, as students were informed by newsletters from Superintendent-President José A. Gómez about immigration, ravaging Eaton fires and the ICE …
Shocking: Hasan’s critics desperate for something to be mad about
Share: Hasan Piker continues to be a polarizing figure among polarizing figures in the world of online political commentators. However, the most recent batch of criticism levied towards him concerns little about his politics, but of convoluted allegations of animal abuse. The source of these allegations occurred when Hasan’s dog, Kaya, was seen yelping as the streamer reached offscreen. The dog’s reaction combined with Hasan’s sudden frustration towards her prompted online spectators to jump to conclusions. The resulting claim was that Piker was using an …