Like most college seniors on the cusp of graduation, Hilary's thoughts are everywhere, a clutter of graduation announcements, commencement concerns, post-bachelor's degree plans and excuses for such a rambling state-of-mind. After transferring to UCLA from PCC two years ago, the 22-year-old women's studies/English double major is receiving a degree in the traditional four years, a seemingly impossible task in this age of extended collegiate stays.
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays there's a deep yet somewhat familiar voice that streams on 88.9 FM Lancer Radio. It's the sound of Mr. 24-7even (pronounced 24/7), PCC's own radio personality.
"Dear James Nganga it is with great pleasure we that we inform you…" was all that James had to read in his acceptance letter to UC Berkeley. Standing at 5'7 with dark earth tone James looks like the average youth enslaved by the hip-hop culture. Yet James Kamau Nganga is different.
With the spring semester coming to an end, many students are saying goodbye to the beloved PCC campus. There are many emotions involved in closing chapters in life, and starting new beginnings. Sometimes there are new responsibilities involved in leaping to a highly set goal.