Share: 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. Yesterday, reports circulated that federal immigration officers were in Pasadena, which was later confirmed by Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo. “We have received and confirmed reports that Federal personnel are present in Pasadena,” Gordo said in a message published on the city’s Instagram. “At this time, no enforcement activity has been confirmed.” PCC President José Gómez ...
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GALLERY: Photos of the Week – Spring 2025
Each week, our photojournalists select the five most compelling images that capture the essence of current events, daily life, and unique moments. These top photos are featured in our gallery, offering a visual snapshot of...
PCC students hopeful about divestment after Trustees meeting
On May 14, at a Board of Trustees Committee meeting, PCC students approached the Board to encourage them to divest from companies with ties to military contractors and major polluters in protest against Israel’s war...
Fire-prevailing fauna, flora, and fungi: The Chaney Trail is making an ecological comeback
Five months after the scorching Eaton Fires, the Chaney Trail has given researchers evidence that it is on the path to recovery through wildlife return and fungi growth. The Chaney Trail Corridor Project, an environmental...
GALLERY: Letters in the Landscape
Courier photographers Anastasia Kiek, Justice Aragon, Eizen Yap, Desiree Brewington, Lamar Collins, and Raleigh Ebner explored the PCC campus in search of shapes that resembled the letters in their own names. From architectural angles to...
GALLERY: Bumper Sticker Stories from the Streets
Courier photographers capture bold, bizarre, and brilliant messages stuck to the backs of cars. This collection reveals the humor, rebellion, and raw personality rolling through our daily traffic.
GALLERY: Afternoon of Karaoke at PCC
Students, staff, and guests came together in song during a lively karaoke event at the FYE Pathways Center on May 28, 2025. Courier photographer Anastasia Kiek captured the joy, connection, and community spirit that filled...
Graduating Courier staff says their farewells with final advice for new Lancers
As the spring semester of 2025 comes to a close, the graduating Courier staff reflects on their time at PCC. They offer advice for future Lancers, gained from their varied personal experiences in their time...
‘my hands are monsters who believe in magic’: Asian American creatives get a grip on identity through artistic expression
Art in the form of video, paint, photography and sculpture coat the walls. The silence between strangers creates an environment of reverence, relief, and reflection. Altadena resident John Qi said, “As a Chinese immigrant myself...
Beyond the Skin: Pitzer professor exposes the covered-up Asian American roots of tattoo culture
Four tattoos flashed across the screen. "How are we approaching the art of tattooing?" asked Todd Honma, professor of Asian American Studies at Pitzer College, addressing an audience of students in R-122 last Wednesday, June...
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