Share: The presidents of the South Coast Conference (SCC) college unanimously made the decision to opt-out of the Spring 2 season on Friday for a second consecutive year, due to the fluctuating COVID-19 cases and concerns of other COVID variants. Follow:
Essential workers: Universal’s ‘Animal Actors’ are still on the job
Share: An anxious crowd sits on bleachers staring at a stage dressed like a movie set. Adults and children peer over each other to view any signs of activity when they suddenly see it. Dogs and cats start scurrying across the stage to the sounds of a jazzy spy movie theme song. Follow:
PCC cross-country is ready to run through the 2021 spring season
Share: Despite all the uncertainty that has been circulating amongst PCC sports teams, due to the relentless COVID-19 virus that has drastically changed college athletics, the runners and coaches of the cross-country team continue to hope for the best and wait patiently for what the Spring 2021 season has in store. Follow:
PCC football prepares for first spring season with restrictions
Share: Pasadena City College is home to so many student-athletes that love playing and competing in the sport of their choice. Since most sports were canceled due to the dangers of the pandemic, students were prohibited to practice over the past semesters. However, The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) has approved teams to resume their season in Jan. of 2021, by following the guidelines and rules they have released. Follow:
Pandemic dining: Thanksgiving options in Pasadena
Share: Due to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, many Americans may choose to opt-out of large family gatherings for Thanksgiving this year. If you find yourself seeking to dine out instead, here is a look at some of Pasadena’s restaurants that are open for the holiday and how they will keep you safe. Follow:
PCC men’s soccer team practices despite COVID
Share: The PCC men’s soccer team have been practicing every Tuesday since the beginning of Aug. between 8 a.m and 10 a.m. to prepare for the 2021 Spring season. Without the assistance of their coaches, the student-athletes took it upon themselves to run their own practices even though there are 18,641 COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths in Los Angeles County in the month of Nov., according to Los Angeles Public Health. Follow:
The dead speak: ‘Ofrenda’s 2020’ exhibit
Share: A black and white photo of Skylar Herbert clipped to a marigold hangs from a woody vine. Her ear to ear smile shows a little girl full of happiness. “The Roots of Our Resistance,” a piece by Consuelo Flores, displays, according to Flores, photos of those most impacted by COVID-19; the Latino and the black community. At the forefront of her piece is the photo of Skylar Herbert. Skylar was five years old when she contracted COVID-19 from her parents. Her mother, LaVondria Herbert, …
PCC soccer has a ‘born leader’ in freshman midfielder
Share: As a 5-year-old, PCC midfielder Mario Urbina remembered watching one of his favorite soccer teams play in the 2010 World Cup with his family. The Urbinas’, especially his grandfather, would wake up at 6:00 a.m. to watch Honduras, a small country in Central America between Guatemala and El Salvador. On other days, Urbina would find his grandfather watching soccer after he came home from school. This was a special time for both of them because it gave them a chance to connect with each …
How to Exercise inside your home
Share: The COVID-19 pandemic had an immense impact on many businesses starting March 2020. Everything from movie theaters, malls, nail and hair salons, restaurants and gyms are forced to close. Even though more restrictions are beginning to get lifted, the one thing that seems to have trouble staying open is gyms. Follow:
Loyal customers help Vroman’s start new chapter during COVID
Share: Vroman’s, Pasadena’s legendary bookstore, celebrates its 126th anniversary this year and times couldn’t be more challenging. After withstanding the Great Depression, two world wars, and over a century of ups and downs, the business is faced with new challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow: