Author Archives: silvermic
Cultivating New Ideas and Methods
Pasadena City College’s Seeds of Change Sustainability Club was founded in 2010. And they’re not only going strong–they’re thriving! Their recent activities have included work with the new Aquaponics program at PCC’s Science Village, teaching local schoolchildren to grow their … Continue reading
The Letter J. The Number Nine.
Janine McCarthy didn’t plan to become a writer. But then, life pushed her towards her dreams. Janine, who recently gave a presentation on the Creative Writing Panel of PCC’s 2013 “Borders of Diversity” student conference, lost her job unexpectedly. On … Continue reading
Courage, Talent and a Future
Writer Alex Phuong is having an exciting semester. His poem, The Ballad of Benjamin Button, is scheduled for publication in PCC’s literary anthology, Inscape. He recently gave a presentation as part of the Creative Writing Panel, at PCC’s 2013 … Continue reading
On Target for His Dreams
PCC student Anasse Dahan has traveled a rough road. In 2002, his student visa expired. Anasse, who is from Morocco, was faced with a tough decision. Should he return to his country, where, as he explains, “even doctors are out … Continue reading