Share: ICE is now detaining and deporting foreign students and children despite them being legally permitted to live in the U.S. These unlawful deportations are evidence that the U.S. federal government is growing increasingly similar to an authoritarian regime that disregards rule by law. Growing similarities between the two organizations have caused sources to compare ICE to the Gestapo, the most well-known example of a secret police. Just like what Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is doing now, the Gestapo initially started arresting people without …
Artivism event uses music to connect with cultures on the verge of being erased
Share: On Monday, April 21st, the PCC’s Student Advisory Group EQUIPO, hosted a music event called Artivism for the community to learn about the importance of music and share their struggles through music expression. Attendants danced the afternoon away with cumbia music and were offered food such as orange rice, fried-beans, chorizo meat, and chicken with complimentary drinks such as horchata and jamaica. Zacil Vazquez, also known as DJ Sizzle Fantastic, was the honorary guest speaker and addressed issues about the Latino community through a …
Fear mongering misinformation only deepens political divide
Share: The spread of misinformation regarding Trump’s rumored declaration of Martial Law on April 20 has caused unnecessary terror among Americans and could drive people away from educating themselves, further expanding the division between the right and the left. Throughout the month of April, various social media users on platforms such as TikTok posted videos saying President Donald Trump would be declaring Martial Law on April 20. Even though it’s irresponsible to spread misinformation online about what is happening with our already questionable and unhinged …
RFK Jr.’s remarks on autism are insulting and outdated
Share: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a statement implying that autistic people cannot lead normal lives at a press conference on April 16. Kennedy stated that autistic children “are kids who will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never play baseball, they’ll never write a poem, they’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.” Kennedy’s assumption of autistic people couldn’t be more insulting to the autistic community. By assuming autistic people can’t lead normal …
Lancers leash the Huskies as Pasadena heads to playoffs
Share: The Lancers defeated conference opponent East Los Angeles with an 8-4 victory at home last Thursday afternoon. The pendulum of momentum swung in favor of the Huskies early on as a lead-off double began the flurry of hits East Los Angeles had all game. Pasadena’s pitching struggles in the top of the first inning led to an early 2-0 deficit. Pasadena’s confidence didn’t waver despite the early fall in the scoring department. “We had our backs against the wall [early on], so there’s nowhere …
One PCC student’s visa restored; second case still unresolved
Share: One Pasadena City College (PCC) student whose F-1 visa was revoked earlier this month has had their status officially restored, a college spokesperson confirmed to the Courier on Monday. “We are aware of one PCC student who has had their visa status restored,” Alexander Boekelheide, executive director of public affairs at PCC, said in an email. The news follows a tumultuous period for international students nationwide. The Trump administration moved to revoke more than 1,500 student visas across the country in recent months, sparking …
GALLERY: Forging Unity Through Fire
Share: Photographed by Eizen Yap on April 12, 2025, this collection captures the first Wildland Fire Academy graduation at the Creveling Lounge. The images celebrate the culmination of eight weeks of rigorous training, where cadets forged strong bonds and prepared to embark on their new careers as seasonal Type 2 wildland firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service. Follow:
GALLERY: Courier Photographers Share Their Favorite Moments of the Season
Share: From lively sports action and playful pets to vibrant still lifes and heartfelt portraits, Courier photographers capture a wide range of moments that stood out this season. This collection highlights their personal favorites, each telling its own unique story through the lens. Follow:
GALLERY: Dialogue and Direction
Share: Captured by photographer Eizen Yap, these images document an evening of thoughtful discussion and planning during the Board of Trustees meeting on April 8, 2025. The gallery highlights moments of collaboration and exchange among board members as they explore the future direction of PCC construction projects. Follow:
Killer cultist’s courtroom cosplay is cretinous
Share: Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted child killer, doomsday podcaster, and now, part-time defense attorney (for herself, of course), has gone full legal cosplay. Most recently, she re-emerged in an Arizona courtroom where, surprise!—she once again fired her lawyers and chose to represent herself in the trial for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. She lost. Again. But if you think this is about winning, you’re underestimating the scale of Lori’s narcissism and her uncanny ability to treat a murder trial like a spiritual …