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Posted on December 2, 2013December 12, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

Journalism instructor reinstated after admission of misdeed

Former Courier adviser Warren Swil will be reinstated as an instructor next spring after admitting to showing naked pictures of himself to a student in an incident that led to a months-long sexual harassment investigation, sources confirmed.

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Posted on November 27, 2013June 4, 2020 by: Christine Michaels

OP-ED: Transgender individuals should not be left out of universal healthcare

It is not only fair, but also morally just to aid those in our nation in whatever way necessary. In a universal health care plan, everyone should be included.

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Posted on November 20, 2013December 4, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

Forum aims to recommend new structure

Members of the Budget Resource and Allocation Committee (BRAC) and the Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) met on Friday in the hopes of formulating ideas for a more transparent and understandable administrative structure.

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Posted on November 20, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

New police officer joins the ranks

Officer Don Norek, the newest member of the campus police, was recently introduced and sworn in at the Board of Trustees meeting.

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Posted on November 20, 2013October 17, 2017 by: Christine Michaels

EDITORIAL: A third party consultant is desperately needed

If anyone has been on this campus long enough, then you understand the hostile climate is crippling its functions.

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Posted on November 13, 2013April 2, 2021 by: Christine Michaels

OP-ED: There shouldn’t be starving college students

A bill is coming up for consideration that could have all California funded universities and colleges accept EBT cards, and rightly so.

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Posted on November 12, 2013November 20, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

Instructor on leave for alleged student attack

English instructor Mark McQueen was put on paid administrative leave last week and is under investigation for allegedly punching a student in his class on Halloween, according to college officials.

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Posted on October 29, 2013October 31, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

Center for the Arts opens new additions

The Boone Sculpture Garden, a longstanding montage of the arts at PCC, has a new attachment at the end of it for the community to enjoy this coming month.

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Posted on October 29, 2013June 4, 2020 by: Christine Michaels

OP-ED: Four-year degrees need to stay at four-year institutions

The California Community College system is considering a plan to offer baccalaureate degrees at community colleges.

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Posted on October 23, 2013October 30, 2013 by: Christine Michaels

Academic reorganization process met with strong opposition

The college’s academic reorganization plan has encountered strong opposition from some faculty who believe the administration is unilaterally appointing new dean positions without input from shared governance groups.

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Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never Although the Met Gala was last month, it’s never too late to get some fashion opinions and insights from you guys! 

Reporter Alicia Quintanar asked students their opinions of different looks from this year’s Met Gala! ✨💃 

Reported & Edited by: Alicia Quintanar and Isabella Rosas ✍️🎤
Here are some stories from our newsroom this week Here are some stories from our newsroom this week of June 9th — 

You can read the full stories on our website and remember to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all PCC news. 

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Have a great summer Lancers! ❤️
If you been inside the CA building, then you proba If you been inside the CA building, then you probably encountered the infamous broken door. 🚪

Social Media Editor Mikaela Perez gives a run down on some answers to relieve any confusion about the door. Thanks to last semesters reporting by Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux and News Editor Zaynab Tall, we’ve got the details. 

To read the full story from last semester, check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Reported by: Mikaela Perez, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, & Laura Dux 🎤
Edited by: Mikaela Perez ✍️
Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as p Tensions rose over the weekend in Los Angeles as protesters clashed with law enforcement and city officials, putting the city of Pasadena and PCC community members on high alert. 

PCC President José Gómez sent out a campus wide email late Sunday night encouraging students to stay connected and continue to attend class this week. 

“College leadership in closely monitoring the situation, we remain in regular contact with our public safety officers and the City of Pasadena,” Gómez said in the email. “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, and we remain fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all. That commitment is unwavering.” 

Click the link in our bio to read the full story. 

Story by Laura Dux
Photo by Lily Regan
Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a Reporters Elizabeth Bouza and Juno Wiseman go on a journey to water taste some of PCCs water fountains. Here are their ratings of the water from different fountains in different buildings. ⛲️

Reported by: Elizabeth Bouza & Juno Wiseman 🎤
Edited by: Elizabeth Bouza ✍️
The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions The Courier asks students their LeBron predictions for his next season. Reporter Alicia Quintanar gave students three options to chose from ranging from retirement to playing with his youngest, Bryce James. 

What are your predictions for LeBron’s next season? 🏀

Reported by: Alicia Quintanar 🎤
Edited by: Lamar Collins ✍️
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