Pasadena’s newest third space opens its arms to the community

Share: White walls with exposed brick peeking through complement the white flowy drapes hanging from the ceiling. Flower arrangements dangle delicately from chandeliers as the sunlight illuminates the coffee bar. Tranquil energy surrounds the atmosphere from the hectic pavement outside. Board games and lively conversation from the customers are echoed throughout. This is what’s been missing from the community, a place to co-exist, conversate, and breathe. Inside an old home medical supply store now turned into a vintage-style venue and cafe, Atelier held their grand …

The QUEST to support underrepresented students

Share: A vivid rainbow ring with a mariposa butterfly spreads its wings to display the dotted pattern. This is the first thing visitors see when they visit this all-inclusive center. The rainbow colors represent alliance with the LGBTQ community and the butterfly fitted on top portrays the beauty in migration. Combining these two symbols signifies acceptance and activism, especially in a diverse community in PCC. The PCC Queer and Undocumented Empowerment Support to Thrive (QUEST) center, which opened this fall in R-422, is a safe …