Before becoming a pioneer for equality throughout professional sports by breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson was a successful four-sport athlete at what was then called Pasadena Junior College. Known for his athleticism and prowess on the baseball diamond, Robinson was also a prolific scorer on the hardwood while also playing football and track for the Bulldogs.
The first years of a legacy
Share: More than 100 years ago, one student at Pasadena High School had a dream of a student-run newspaper. He began discussing his plans with teachers and students who were interested. Kenneth Fuessle’s dream not only came to life, but it now carries on a 100-year-old legacy. Follow:
Rust Never Sleeps
Share: In addition to international war coverage, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and interviews with notable diplomats and world leaders for 35 years, PCC Distinguished Alum of 2010 David Rust has also garnered two Emmy Awards, been the subject of book interviews, and has had a CNN exhibit of his own personal collection and archive of memorabilia, artifacts and historical documents gathered during that time. Follow:
Instant books not rocket science: easy as an Espresso
Share: Beneath the foothills of the Angeles Crest Forest is the Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse, where PCC students and locals come for course suggested literature, art books, readings, a relaxing atmosphere and a “cuppa joe”. Follow:
Photo Story: PCC at the Cal State LA Twilight Track Meet
Share: The PCC track team at the Cal State LA Twilight Open, in Los Angeles, April 17, 2014. Follow:
SCENE: Awesome Blossom Carnival
Share: The Awesome Blossom Carnival in the PCC Quad on Thursday, March 20 2014. The Carnival is held every year at PCC on the first day of spring, or the Spring Equinox. Follow:
SCENE: Big Gay Prom
Share: Big Gay Prom was hosted by the Queer Alliance at the Creveling Lounge on Thursday, April 10 2014. Follow: