Share: The conflict between Israel and its neighbors will enter its 75th year next month. That is roughly the average lifespan of the American male. Like many people around the world, and in Israel, I too grew numb to the repetitive cycles of fighting and ceasefire that have broken out every other summer for as long as I can remember. I grew fatigued by the endless bloodshed caused by greedy leaders and extremists. Nonetheless, the current exchange of fire has my attention because it is …
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Something for everyone in late maestro’s music
Share: Rarely do artists of any discipline have the privilege to explore their interests with as much international attention and critical acclaim as Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. Ever since the world first met Sakamoto as a member of the electronic trio Yellow Magic Orchestra, he routinely reinvented himself without losing sight of what made him an exciting and multifaceted talent. Last month, after his third fight against cancer, Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away at 71. When the news broke out, multiple publications and news outlets had …
Fentanyl crisis continues as PCC plays catch up
Share: Since 2019, the United States has seen a massive influx in fentanyl overdoses resulting in rapid death rates with over 71,000 people dying from a synthetic opioid-related drug overdose in 2021, leaving questions about what PCC is doing to enforce harm reduction. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl has become popular in the illegal drug market in the last half a decade due to its incredibly high potency and low cost, as well as its heroin-like effect. Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and …
Moviegoers refuse to pay admission and attention
Share: When theaters reopened after quarantine put a pause on the movie industry, there was uncertainty as to whether or not audiences would return. Three years after the shutdown, box office numbers are slowly climbing back to how they were. So much so that the 3-hour-long “Avatar: The Way of the Water” crossed a billion dollars within two weeks and became the third highest-grossing movie of all time. But with the ever-growing rise of streaming services providing entertainment without ever having to leave one’s home, …
Queer Alliance’s Promapalooza: ‘It’s always a good idea to have a party’
Share: Lady Gaga and Britney Spears’ music cloud the hallways at PCC’s Promapalooza. The Queer Alliance at PCC held a Promapalooza Thursday March 23, 2023 at Pasadena City College. “In general it’s always a good idea to have a party” Jaren Rhodes (he/him/his) pre law major says. A common theme among those who graduated in 2020 and 2021 was not being able to attend prom at all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity due to Covid-19. Rainbow balloons and pride flags covered the Creveling …
Academic Senate president fires back at ‘unauthorized’ faculty newsletter
Share: The Academic Senate (AS) at Pasadena City College rebuked a group of faculty members for sharing an “unauthorized” newsletter that was not approved by the AS Executive Board, in what they called a newsletter full of myths, lies, and opinions that lacked “collegiality.” “Please be advised that this newsletter does not represent, nor has it been authorized by the 40+ members of the Academic Senate board,” the email said. “The ‘newsletter’ in question is full of misinformation, untruths and the opinion of one (or …
‘Resident Evil 4’ remastered into modern masterpiece … again
Share: After 18 years, two additional remakes, and a load of spin-offs, Capcom has finally released “Resident Evil 4” and with it, has once again revitalized the survival horror genre. Capcom started its remake trend in 2019 with their remaster of “Resident Evil 2,” which they continued with 2020’s “Resident Evil 3.” The game follows the exact same story as the original, making it easy for people to jump in whether they’ve played the original or not. Eight years after the events of “Resident Evil …
Ahead of the election, Newsom is the only person fit for president
Share: As the divide between the right and the left grows wider and wider, the rise of large political personalities has taken center stage. Enter Gavin Newsom, the current governor of California and a key democrat who has made quite the name for himself in recent years for being a staunch defender of progressive politics. He breezed through a flimsy recall election in 2021 and has been on the offensive against aggressive right-winged policies over the last year or so. Despite the aforementioned attempt at …
Oversight committee selected to watch over $565 million school bond measure
Share: The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees elected a 12 member Bond Oversight Committee within the college’s community to ensure that funds from the $565 million Measure PCC are used for what was promised at their meeting in March. After the election results were certified in January the Board began the 60 day process to elect the committee, and began its search. In a press release from PCC following their confirmation and the announcement at the board meeting, the trustees explained the importance of …
2023 leaves the buzz behind in favor of refreshing sober mocktails
Share: Mocktails are making a comeback in 2023! Mocktails are nonalcoholic versions of cocktails, often combining fruity notes over ice, or replicating your favorite alcoholic beverages. New ingredients allow mocktails to mimic the taste of alcohol without being alcoholic themselves, as nonalcoholic spirits stake their claim in today’s drinks. Mocktails are perfect for those who are trying to stay sober, and are a great way to beat day drinking. Want a fancy drink without the buzz? Mocktails are perfect for social gatherings that you want …