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The Courier Newsletter: Week of April 4, 2025
Zaynab Tall
April 04, 2025
Hey Lancers!
This is News Editor Zaynab Tall here to give you the rundown of all that’s been happening on campus! Recently, PCC made a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s order for student information to be released to ICE, student artists showcased their themed art in the V Gallery, the Pride Center hosted a self-defense workshop teaching basic tactics against unwanted touch, and the Lancers left the competition in the dust at the Pasadena Invitational. Last but not least, don’t forget to read Assistant Opinion Editor Lily Regan’s think piece about the Trump administration’s latest national security screw up.
News
The PCC Board of Trustees passed a resolution to protect students’ citizenship status and sexual identity from being released to ICE, unless legally obligated. Students and staff supported the resolution and voiced their concerns for its need in the first place.
Get all the details from staff writer Alicia Quintanar!
Opinion
Assistant Opinion Editor Lily Regan condemns the Trump Administration for their royal screw up after the Editor-in-Chief of the Atlantic was accidentally invited to their war plans group chat. Regan highlights the issue of national security and the lack of accountability and transparency from those involved.
Read Lily’s article below!
Features
PCC’s V Gallery held a new exhibition called “Genetically Modified” with several works from three student artists. The collection was filled with different art forms from uniquely shaped and colored ceramics to detailed graffiti. The artists involved also shared their creative processes.
Check out this feature by Deputy Features Editor Payton St. Clair!
Sports
PCC’s men and women’s track teams participated in the annual Pasadena Invitational and breezed through the competition. The Lancers placed high in a range of events including the 100-meter dash, the 4 x 100 relay, the 3000-meter dash, and many more.
Learn how the Lancers accomplished it all in this piece by staff writer Lamar Collins!
Lifestyle
PCC hosted a self-defense workshop teaching attendees basic self-defense tactics based in Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu. I learned how to get out of various wrist grabs, how to avoid forced hugs, how to escape a hair pull, and how to break a choke.
Read my article to learn how to defend yourself and…how to clean a car?
Photojournalism
Gallery: Campus Life in Motion
Gallery editor Anastasia Kiek writes:
Experience a day in the life at PCC’s Colorado Campus—from busy parking lots and students on their phones to athletes in action, lunchtime gatherings, food vendors, and focused study sessions. This gallery captures the energy, movement, and everyday moments that shape campus life.
 (Justice Aragon) |  (Anastasia Kiek) |  (Eizen Yap) |
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That’s it for this week, Lancers!
We’ll be back soon, so don’t forget to tune in to learn what’s new at PCC next week! If there are any stories or future events you hear about, don’t hesitate to share! Catch you later!
Yours truly,
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