Jordan Lynn

Members of the Caltech community brought their whole selves to LA Pride. On June 9, postdocs, grad students, undergraduates, and staff marched alongside Caltech’s very first float—themed “Space for Everyone”—as part of the LA Pride Parade in Hollywood. By Julia Ehlert/Caltech Caltech participants in the parade this year enthusiastically displayed their passion for science, STEM outreach, art, music, and dance, as well as their LGBTQ identities, in a true embodiment of Caltech pride.

As we approach the Fourth of July, we can also celebrate French heroes whom George Washington praised for their aid in the war of independence. By Christopher Bonin The French heroes were Lafayette, De Vergennes, Beaumarchais, Rochambeau—and also French Admiral François-Joseph Paul, Count de Grasse. Warships of both the French Navy and US Navy have borne the Admiral’s name.

Enjoy summer night author talks at Altadena Main Library. By News Desk Listen to local authors read from their best and newest works. Meet them, get copies of their book after the reading, and mingle with other book lovers. Courtney Deane has been a writer and pursuer of happily-ever-afters since she can remember. As a full-time freelance writer, her days are spent working for print, digital, and broadcast entities, as well as for a variety of PR and marketing clients.