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The Courier Newsletter: Week of April 11, 2025
Raleigh Ebner
April 11, 2025
Hey Lancers!
This is Courier staff writer Raleigh Ebner, here to keep you in the loop regarding campus news and activities! This week, the PCC theater department premiered its play “Lysistrata,” a PCC Eaton Fire victim has been deemed a scholarship semifinalist, and the Lancers made an exciting comeback to win their game against the El Camino Warriors. Take a moment to read about how PCC international students are being impacted by Trump’s travel bans, and see what Gabriel Novoa has to say about Elon Musk’s presence in the White House.
News
President Trump has proposed a policy, expanding travel bans to more countries than were previously approved. As Trump threatens to implement further travel bans and visa suspensions, international students are having to keep themselves informed.
Read full article below.
Opinion
Opinion Editor Gabriel Novoa rails against Musk in his latest piece and revels in the hate he’s received following the Wisconsin election scandal. Novoa emphasizes Musk’s corruptive behavior and expresses support for a continuation of the “relentless web crusade.”
Check out Gabe’s article below!
Features
Jose Gadea suffered immense loss due to the Eaton Fire back in January. Despite the hardship he’s faced, he has remained committed to his academics and has been declared a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Learn more about his journey in the full article.
Sports
The PCC Lancers took home a hard-fought win in their game against the El Camino Warriors. Down 4-0 at the bottom of the third inning, the team clawed their way to the top, ending the game with a score of 12-7.
Catch up on the game with Lamar’s recap!
Lifestyle
Ellen McLaughlin’s adaptation of the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” premiered on Friday, April 5. The feminist take on the anti-war sex-comedy brought a fun and meaningful message to the audience.
Check out the full review below!
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There you have it for this week’s news, Lancers!
Be sure to check out our stories on our website and stay tuned for next week’s recap! Reach out to your student reporters if there’s a story you think should be covered. I hope you enjoyed this week’s newsletter, until next time!
Sincerely,
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