Share: For the record: In our article “Self defense workshop: ‘It’s not about being bigger and stronger’,” published on April 2, 2025, we misidentified the instructor Vanessa Carlisle’s pronouns. Carlisle uses they/them pronouns. We regret the error. We also incorrectly stated that a black belt is the highest rank in their martial arts system. In fact, the black belt is a symbol of their expertise but not the highest level. We apologize for any confusion. We correct our mistakes. If you believe we have made an error …
Correction: ‘PCC settles suit with former dean fired for allegedly violating hiring rules’
Share: For the record: In our article “PCC settles suit with former dean fired for allegedly violating hiring rules” published on March 26, 2025, we incorrectly stated that Dyan Miller was fired from Las Positas College. In fact, Miller left Las Positas College in 2015 after allegations of unprofessionalism and favoritism. She was not fired. We regret the error and apologize for any confusion. We correct our mistakes. If you believe we have made an error of fact or omission, please contact us. Learn more about our corrections policy. Follow:
Editorial: Colleges must protect students and scholars from deportation
We must demand accountability, resist complicity, and ensure that justice prevails over fear-driven policies.
Trip Report: Catalina Island
Share: By Luca Newman I come from an island in the far south—New Zealand. When I moved to the United States in 2019, I never imagined that Los Angeles would have an island of its own. But it does, and it’s called Catalina Island. After years of procrastination, I finally decided to visit and compare it to the island I grew up on. This report documents my weekend trip to Catalina Island with my mother, Kaye Briden. Part One: The Voyage from San Pedro to …
A collection of the Courier’s cool and kooky holiday tunes
Share: We here at the Courier are tired of hearing the same Christmas songs on the radio, year after year. Sure, there are some great classics out there. But there’s a variety of obscure, alternative, or less well-known tracks that are definitely worth bringing into the warm glow of your Christmas lights. The following songs evoke holiday memories that we’re happy to share with you! The Kinks – Father Christmas (1977) Although I have yet to encounter anyone who is familiar with this song, “Father …
The Courier presents: Our favorite entertainment of 2024
Share: Albums: Imaginal Disk – Magdalena Bay The Florida-originated, Los Angeles-based art pop duo may have already released their magnum opus with their sophomore effort “Imaginal Disk”. The entire tracklist oozes rich and creative melodies that utilize a unique palette of influences such as synth-pop, psychedelia, disco, and even genres that may not be easy to catch by the untrained ear, such as shoegaze and new age. The duo plays with an interesting visual aesthetic that could best be described as a mix of Frutiger …
From the Archive: The Dodgers just won it all, but they fell short in ’83
Share: [From the Editor’s Desk, 2024: You saw our World Series watch party, right? With Dodger fever running in our veins, we decided to look through the Courier Archives from the legendary Dodgers 80s. 2024 Freddie Freeman is the new 1988 Kirk Gibson, after all. Well, our 80’s colleagues let us down this time. No Dodgers coverage in ’88, can you believe it? We found this, though, which is still a fun look at MLB coverage in our pages. The Courier sports page in 1983 …
Editorial: When billionaires meddle in media, democracy pays the price
Share: In a time when democracy faces unprecedented threats, the decision by the billionaire owners of the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post to suppress their own editorial boards’ endorsements of Kamala Harris is alarming. This move, framed as a gesture toward journalistic objectivity, reveals a deeper, more troubling erosion of press freedom and accountability. As student journalists, we believe that this silence, enforced by the publications’ billionaire owners, is a far more significant political statement than any endorsement could ever be. This editorial …
From The Archive: Sorry Class of 1960, still no jet powered motor scooters
Share: [Note, 2024: The 1960’s brought the continuation of the space age, a time when the world was fascinated with technological innovation and a vision of what the future would bring. Many imagined that modes of transportation would greatly shift in the next decades, envisioning flying machines such as the “unicopter,” “space cycles” and “jet powered motor scooters” dreamed up in this piece. After the postwar boom of the 1950’s and the approaching space race, the question on everyone’s minds was ‘what will the future …
From the Archives: The Courier covers college’s conception
Share: [Editor’s Desk, 2024: The birth of Pasadena City College in 1947 didn’t just mark the start of a new institution—it also brought about a transition for its student newspaper. With the merging of John Muir College and Pasadena Junior College, the Pasadena Chronicle, which had served as the voice of the student body, was set to evolve into something new: the PCC Courier. Much like the college itself, the newspaper faced the challenge of building an identity from the foundation up. The Pasadena Chronicle …