Local Happenings in Pasadena: Week of October 7
New students, welcome to Caltech! There’s a lot of great places in and around Pasadena, ranging from flea markets, art stores, boba arcades, and free museums.
The Outside World
P/F P/F Hooray! Side Quests Galore!
Unlike many other college institutions, Caltech gives us all the chance to take our first two terms of college on pass/fail, meaning that this is the perfect time to go out, explore, and have new experiences.
Have You Ever Wanted to Ride a Miniature Train? Here is Your Chance.
You can still enjoy the trains today in Griffith or on the Disneyland Railroad in the theme parks!
Review of Cafes Around Campus
Although I love red door, sometimes I just want to get out of the campus bubble. This is why I have compiled a list of my favorite cafes around campus rated by aesthetic, studyability, and the quality of coffee/pastries.
JPL Community Remains Strong in Wake of February Layoffs
On February 7, due to uncertainty in their fiscal allocation for fiscal year (FY) 2024, the JPL Administration “took an exceedingly difficult workforce action” that laid off around 530 employees and 40 contractors…
House Ethics Committee Probes Congressman Santos Amidst Fraud Allegations and Lavish Misuse of Campaign Funds
- In a shocking development that has significantly impacted the political scene, Congressman George Santos from New York’s 3rd congressional district is under intense scrutiny due to allegations of fraud and deceit. This situation has led to a thorough investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
Pasadena News Column
Come enjoy the true holiday spirit at one of the oldest Christmas light displays in a tradition going back over a hundred years. The all-volunteer group bedazzles nearly a mile of the street with lights lining all the trees in a beautiful display of community. Be sure to come to the Lighting Ceremony and Winter Festival on December 9 at the Altadena Public Library.
Local Happenings in Pasadena
After 20 years, ArroyoFest comes back!
What Does it Mean to be Original: Caltech’s Stance on Open AI Tools
In the last couple of years, ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have surged into the spotlight as “hot topics” across various domains. From our daily interactions on social media to headline news, these conversational artificial intelligence entities have become prominent features of our lives as well as in the classroom.
Local Happenings in Pasadena
This past Sunday, thousands in and around the Pasadena area left their cars at home and dusted off their rollerblades, skateboards, and bikes to take the (hopefully not) once in a lifetime chance to traverse the closed Arroyo Seco Parkway. The six lanes and six miles of the winding freeway were closed to cars from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m on Sunday.