Words by Madeleine Farr PZ ’27, Graphic by Thea Riley PZ ’28 In early September, the Supreme Court lifted a lower court judge’s ruling on immigration raids in Los Angeles. While ICE agents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and supporters argue that the SCOTUS decision was necessary to ensure agents could thoroughly carry out their duties, critics argue that it enables indiscriminate sweeps and … Continue reading SCOTUS ruling on immigration raids stirs fear, unease in Los Angeles area

Words by Soren van Loben Sels PZ ’28, Graphic by Eli Heart PZ ’26 On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the immigration court in Concord, CA, ICE attempted to detain two Brazilian immigrants without respect for the Judge’s decision. I arrived there, as a court observer, at 1:02 p.m., as proceedings started for that day’s hearing.  Those two minutes between 1:00 and 1:02 p.m. — … Continue reading ICE court watching

Words and Graphic by Sonia Sidhu PZ ’28 Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food? Do you have a passion for botany but no place to nurture it? Gather your best friends and grab a gardening plot and consider investing your time into the Pitzer Community Garden next semester! Spring has arrived in the Pitzer Student Garden, and with it … Continue reading Welcome to the Pitzer Community Garden!

Words by Spencer Wu-Chin PZ ’28 Graphic by Blue Byrnes PZ ’27 On April 17 and April 18, the 5C Prison Abolition Collective hosted Freedom First, a jazz and poetry concert series that tours the country. Freedom First is the project of Catalan jazz pianist Albert Marqùes and writer, activist, and poet Keith Lamar, who describe their shows as “a call for justice, an invitation … Continue reading 5C Prison Abolition hosts jazz and poetry concerts