Share: Elections for the Associated Students of PCC (ASPCC) are open from Wednesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 22. This is your guide to who is running in the election, including their experience and their planned policies. Disclaimer: Two Courier staff writers are running in this year’s election, and are included in this article. Darya Dereakhshani, a political science major, is running for student trustee. As someone who is particularly interested in public policy and politics, she feels like this is a position where she …
Harvard’s funding freeze elicits fears about financial aid’s future at PCC
Share: On Monday, April 14, the Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion federal funding for Harvard’s research grants after the campus refused to restrict student activism, leading the university to sue them in retaliation. As a publicly funded higher education institution, PCC is reliant on government funding, prompting faculty and students to share their thoughts on the frozen funds’ implications. As a private institution, Harvard is funded by investment returns within endowments, donations, tuition, and more sources. Although its assets allow for financial sustainability, the …
BLOTTER: Student reports man for masturbating on campus (yet again)
Share: Monday, May 5, 2025 8:42 a.m. – A student that doesn’t attend PCC nor live in California, reported that somebody fraudulently used their identity to apply for funds here. The victim of fraud was instructed to report this to his state’s jurisdiction and contact the school once they have a case number. 9:17 a.m. – A teacher reported that a male individual took items from the Octagon area during her class and did not obey when instructed to return the equipment. An officer arrived …
After the Pope’s passing, a Pasadena parish ponders a world post-pontiff
Share: After Pope Francis died on April 21st, 2025, the world was left reflecting on the death of the leader of the Catholic Church. Known as a more progressive pope than his predecessors, Francis was known to emphasize the need for kindness and compassion. Staff at St. Philip the Apostle, a Catholic church located on Hill Ave., across from PCC’s tennis courts, reacted and reflected on the pontiff’s death. Krista Corbello, director of the Newman Center, a space adjacent to the parish billed to PCC …
BLOTTER: Student reports man for masturbating in an elevator
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 28, 2025 9:06 a.m. – Police responded to a report of a student feeling faint in the R building. The student was transported to the health center. 2:42 p.m. – A cope of a restraining order was provided to be filed on the main campus. 5:55 …
Pasadenans concerned about hooligans and shenanigans ahead of 2028 Olympics
Share: As the 2028 Olympic Games approach, it’s been announced that the Rose Bowl will be used as one of the stadiums for the games. This will put Pasadena in the international spotlight for some time. With the Rose Bowl getting ready to host this event, PCC students and staff shared their opinions on the games coming to the Rose Bowl. Jacob Lauckner, a PCC student and Pasadena resident, said that he hasn’t seen much done to the Rose Bowl, yet. “I do know they …
Students, staff pleased with SHS’s move to new U Building
Share: Monday, April 28 was the grand opening day of the Student Health Services Office after it moved from the basement of the D Building to the brand new U Building that opened earlier this month. The SHS office’s new location is U-201, the second floor of the U Building. Previously, the office was located in D-105. Administrative Assistant, Daisy Hyunh, expressed her thoughts about how the office is now in a better location. “When the new building was designed and the placement of the …
BLOTTER: Woman calls police on students doing homework
Share: Editorial note: The information provided in the police blotter has not been independently verified by the Courier. The details in this article are reported as provided by campus police, and readers should consider this when interpreting the information. Monday, April 14, 2025 7:31 am: A cadet reported a table from the CEC campus being dragged around campus. The was found later with burn marks and burned trash around it. 8:07 am: Health Center Staff reported a subject who requested to be transported to the hospital for …
One PCC student’s visa restored; second case still unresolved
Share: One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 visa was revoked earlier this month has had their status officially restored, a college spokesperson confirmed to the Courier on Monday. “We are aware of one PCC student who has had their visa status restored,” Alexander Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC, said in an email. The news follows a tumultuous period for international students nationwide. The Trump administration moved to revoke more than 1,500 student visas across the country in recent months, sparking …
PCC Foundation lays the groundwork for future athletic scholarships
Share: Compared to athletes at state schools, student-athletes at community colleges are often forgotten as they’re just seen as students passing through, so they rarely receive any financial aid. The biggest reason for this discrepancy between community college and state aid for athletes is due to CA guidelines. However, the PCC Foundation has recognized its athletes’ needs and has worked to introduce PCC’s first Student Athletic Scholarships and Awards Banquet. To be clear, PCC will not be giving out scholarships directly because the college itself …