GALLERY: Letters in the Landscape

Share: 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 everyday objects, they captured unexpected typography hidden in plain sight. Desiree Lamar   Anastasia   Eizen   Raleigh Justice     Follow:

Altadena residents share uncertainty, unanswered questions after the fires

Share: This story was produced in partnership with LA Radio Club and was originally published in AfroLA. Since the fires, there has been an outpouring of support for Altadena residents who’ve been displaced. Food distribution, housing vouchers and clothing drives have supported fire survivors, but finding routine and balance has been difficult. “There’s no rhyme or reason to your day,” said 22-year old Seamus Bozeman. “That really sucks… because there’s no structure.” The day before the Eaton Fire, Bozeman felt grounded by a longstanding routine: …

GALLERY: The Art of Seeing at PCC

Share: The gallery showcases the artistic eye and journalistic skill of Courier photographers Justice Aragon, Desiree Brewington, Anastasia Kiek, Eizen Yap, and Lamar Collins. Tasked with capturing ten specific subjects across PCC’s campus—1) holding hands, 2) puddle, 3) bicyclist, 4) textbook, 5) pink shoes, 6) a police cadet, 7) construction hardhat, 8) sleeping in class, 9) music, and 10) art being created—the photographers used composition, depth, and creativity to elevate everyday scenes. Viewers are invited to explore each image and decide whether the photographer truly …

GALLERY: East West Players Perform Patsy at PCC

Share: The gallery features scenes from the May 20 performance of PATSY by East West Players Theatre for Youth at PCC’s Colorado campus. Courier photographer Anastasia Kiek captures moments before the show and during the performance, spotlighting the brilliant cast: Chloe Madriaga as Patsy, along with Stephan Haci and Evelyn Wu-Coffey – bringing this powerful story to life. Follow:

Yesterdena: How Pasadena High School became PCC

Share: The following is a transcript of an episode of our podcast, Yesterdena. It has been edited for clarity and readability. Please note that this episode was originally created to be heard, not read—so some tone, emphasis, or meaning may be lost in the written version. COLIN HASKINS: In front of the Jack Scott Building at Pasadena City College’s Colorado campus, just beside the main entrance you’ll find a metal plaque. Etched on it are three words: Pasadena Junior College. That’s not the name of …