GALLERY: Women’s Strength, Women’s Stories

Share: The HERSTORY exhibit at PCC celebrated the resilience and achievements of women, sharing powerful stories of faculty and students’ friends and relatives in honor of Women’s History Month. Despite the rain, the exhibit in Lancers Pass highlighted struggles, triumphs, and the lasting impact of women who have overcome adversity, inspiring others through their strength and perseverance. Follow:

GALLERY: The Rhythm of Healing

Share: This gallery by Desiree Brewington captures the energy and movement of Salsa Choreographer Lyrik Cruz and Dancer Athena Cruz as they lead a vibrant salsa class for Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy (DADA). Part of the Dancing in the Light: Healing with Art series, the class took place at Pasadena City College’s Hutto-Patterson Gym on March 9, 2025. Through dynamic moments and expressive gestures, the images showcase the power of dance as a form of healing, connection, and cultural celebration. Follow:

Autumn at Central Park: Contrasts of Pasadena by Anastasia Kiek

Share: This gallery captures the contrasting scenes of Central Park in Pasadena, CA, during fall 2024. The images showcase the park in different weather conditions, featuring unhoused individuals seeking refuge, local residents walking their dogs, and commuters hurrying past on their way to work or home. The nearby bus stop adds a dynamic element, with people boarding and alighting amidst the backdrop of autumn foliage. These photos reflect the park’s multifaceted role as a sanctuary, a transit hub, and a lively community space. Follow:

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 …

TCHS’s Band Performs the Sour Standoff at this Year’s Competition by Eizen Yap

Share: Every year Temple City’s Performing Arts competes against other high schools at different high school stadiums. From practicing with each other then packing up for the bus, to wearing their uniforms and playing until evening. This gallery shows the amount of time and dedication the students put into their music. Temple City High School scored 83.150, 7th place out of 13 competing bands in Division 5A in their last competition of the year. Follow: