Share: Following a semester of renovations, students eagerly gathered to see the new changes to the historic mirror pools after they opened to the public. Renovation efforts started from PCC’s Facilities Strategic Plan, a long-term initiative to revitalize the campus. Funding for the project comes from Measure PCC, a bond approved by local voters in November 2022. Restoration of the mirror pools began with repairing cracks, renewing coping caps, and replacing and relocating the pool’s equipment, according to previous PCC spokesperson Alexander Boekelheide. The improvements …
Charlie Kirk’s legacy should concern us more than those who aren’t mourning him
Share: On September 10th, headlines were filled with news of political commentator Charlie Kirk’s demise at the hands of a shooter while on the first stop of his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University (UVU). In the wake of Kirk’s killing, the issue of political violence has been raised as right-wing conservatives hailed Kirk as an “American Martyr” and immediately blamed the left for his assassination. Yet, the biggest controversy regarding Kirk’s death has been conservatives’ condemnation of people celebrating Kirk’s death or feeling …
Enter your pilates princess era at Pasadena’s WundaBar studio
Share: Need a Pilates studio to start empowering you before a busy day or a nice workout after a long day of class? Enter your productive wellness era at WundaBar Pilates studio at the shops on Lake Avenue. Established in 2011 by a California native and celebrity fitness trainer, Amy Jordan, members can use state-of-the-art, patented workout machinery. Girl Boss! Pilates was created decades ago by Joseph Pilates; however, Jordan wanted to update the reformer machine to have an all-in-one system that allows an easier …
BLOTTER: Students approached by men trying to show them porn
Share: Monday, September 01, 2025 2:52 p.m. – A student reported that his wallet was stolen from his backpack after it was left unattended in the Gymnasium locker room. Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:25 p.m. – Sheriffs from Palmdale requested information about a PCC student who was reported missing in their city. 2:08 p.m. – A student reported that there was a man inside of the C-building trying to show her pictures of his genitals. The suspect was gone before police arrived. 3:10 p.m.- A …
How students who take care of our athletes take on self-care
Share: When you step foot into Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, you can be met with flocks of athletes rushing to their next practice or class. But, sometimes you can find the athletes headed to a different room in the GM building that’s not a court or a classroom per say. It’s tucked inside, but used by many students daily – the sports med clinic. PCC’s sports med clinic is led by professional & certified athletic trainers, but they also have MSAT (Master of Science in Athletic Training) …
A complete collection of highlights at Pasadena’s Front Row Card Show
Share: It was a bright, sunny day outside the Pasadena Convention Center. A long line filled with enthusiastic card collectors and vendors for the Front Row Card Show, a biannual event. As they were waiting, those leaving paraded their souvenirs, leaving those still waiting to enter in awe. Some were eager to hunt the rare collectibles of their wildest dreams; others hoped to trade what they had for something better. One card collector, John Pena, took advantage of the opportunity to trade in unwanted cards …
Indigenous artists use Tradiciones to support undocumented community
Share: Stencils of doves across the room accentuate the poignant art hung on the walls. Laughter and joy are vividly felt across the venue. Last Thursday evening, folks of all walks of life gathered to create a third space and offer resources to the community, expressed through art. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hands Up Gallery (HUG) created a space to bring awareness and raise funds for families affected by ongoing ICE raids. “We really wanted to show the reality of Hispanic heritage, like, …
Swifties enchanted by Taylor Swift’s engagement
Share: Taylor Swift has always been a part of the girlhood of many of those in Gen-Z. From Wii Band Hero sessions on Christmas morning to dedicating songs to high school crushes of the school year, they have watched her grow as an artist and as a young woman wanting to find love. When Taylor broke up with actor Joe Alwyn after six years of dating, TikTok was filled with the singer’s Lover concert audience being met with shaking breaths and tears streaming down her …
BLOTTER: Multiple hit-and-runs, vehicle collisions reported during first week
Share: Monday, August 25, 2025 2:15 a.m. – A transient was observed on security cameras, loitering in Lot 5. The subject was asked to leave. 11:30 a.m. – Staff received an email requesting police response at an off campus address. The Temple City sheriff’s office was contacted to assist with the welfare check. The welfare check was conducted, and the residents in question checked out fine. 12:18 p.m. – A cadet reported that there was a traffic collision at the intersection of Cordova street and …
‘You will thrive, you will overcome’: International Students celebrate amid trying times
Share: The Creveling Lounge was decked out in tropical decor for a special occasion, with leis made of artificial flowers in a variety of colors. Bright hues of orange, neon yellow, blue, purple, and pink formed parallel lines on the ground leading up to the podium at the head of the room. Laid out on a table near the entrance area from within the CC Building for guests to take, fabric flowers adorned the necks of visitors. On Wednesday, June 4, the International Student Center …