Share: 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 the stories that define the week. Follow:
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:
Diddy did it indeed, no need to deliberate
Share: Sean “ Puff Daddy, P-Diddy” Combs, a former billionaire, hip-hop mogul, and the self-proclaimed king of New York City, has been on trial and has been in federal custody in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024. Combs has been all over the headlines in every major and minor publication all over the world after his arrest, not just for the arrest but for the heinous accusations and charges being thrown at him. The federal government is accusing Combs of using his company, Combs …
Televising the DOJ’s visa competition capitalizes on cruelty
Share: Just when I thought American politics couldn’t be considered even more of a joke, speculation of a television show, The American, began surfacing online and in multiple news publications. The concept of this TV show would revolve around immigrants competing through a series of challenges around the country for an opportunity to accelerate their U.S. citizenship. Not obtain completely, not maintain, simply to expedite their citizenship, which would not even guarantee the physical card or papers. Purely a shot at the sweet freedom we’re …
Gen Z continues to trend towards conservatism
Share: *Writer’s note: This piece contains subjective language as it is a news analysis. In recent years, political preferences among a sizable portion of Gen Z have become significantly more conservative, with Gen Z men voting significantly more conservatively than in past years. A poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) found that approximately 56% of young men aged 18-29 voted for Donald Trump in last year’s election, a stark contrast compared to the 58% of young …
Hurry up and end the Weeknd’s acting career
Share: Abel Tesfaye, known by his stage name, The Weeknd, is giving acting another try. This time, he’s starring in a movie, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” along with co-star Jenna Ortega. After his acting debut in HBO’s “The Idol” starring Lily Rose Depp and directed by Sam Levison, most people thought his acting was terrible in the series, but not intolerable. Tesfaye is starring as himself, The Weeknd, in this psychological thriller directed by Trey Edwards Shults. In the 1 hour and 45 minute movie, The …
Pathways center threads friendships through bracelet making
Share: Friendship bracelets have taken many forms over the years. Whether you’re braiding embroidery floss or stringing beads, the sentiment behind a handmade gift for friends remains the same: you have given your time to make a creation for a friend you believe will be with you for life. The recent trend of beaded friendship bracelets that spell out words became popularized with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour with fans–called Swifties–exchanging bracelets with strangers they have something in common with, still a sign of friendship, even …
Revoking habeas corpus will drastically change the future of America forever
Share: It was 1787 when Habeas Corpus was made a part of the Constitution, allowing anyone in the United States to challenge their detention in court, until now. This past Friday, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, announced that Donald Trump and his administration are working on having habeas corpus suspended, during a time when the Trump Administration is actively working to deport hundreds of illegal immigrants. The U.S. Constitution states that this liberty could be suspended during a time of rebellion …
For PCC’s veterans, ‘healing doesn’t come from hiding’
Share: Rows of veterans, students, faculty, and family members gathered beneath the warm spring sun to honor the fallen heroes of the United States as the PCC Veterans’ Club President, Jason Morales, stood at the front of the crowd. “So as you enjoy this weekend, spending precious moments with family, friends, decompressing from school,” said Morales. “Please take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices that made these freedoms possible.” On Thursday, May 22, at the PCC Memorial Wall, the PCC Veterans’ Club held …