The Courier Newsletter: Week of April 29th

Hey folks, welcome to week ten of the Courier newsletter, and the first week of new newsletter writers. This week, Courier writers and photographers covered the peaceful protest here at PCC, with both a story and a gallery of images from the walkout on Tuesday, as a part of the Courier joining hundreds of other student journalists nationwide reporting on the ongoing protest movement on college campuses. The rest of our stories as usual (lots of news) are on the website at pcccourier.com 

News

In News, video editor Dante Estrada and staff writer Colin Haskins wrote about the challenges and safety risks faced by the dance program as the college prepares to demolish the building that has housed their studios for years. Read to find out why students and faculty in the dance program are speaking out.

Opinion

In Opinion, the Courier came together to write an editorial in support of student protestors, emphasizing the historical role of student action in advocating for justice and amplifying marginalized voices. Drawing parallels to past movements, the article underscores the importance of solidarity and the power of collective action in effecting meaningful change. Read the full editorial below.

Features

In Features, opinion editor Carlos De la Luz dipped his toes into the PCC Fishing Club, where enthusiasts gather weekly to swap stories, sharpen skills, and plan excursions. Check out the full story to learn why people love the Fishing Club, and what goes into planning a trip.

PCC Sports

In Sports, staff writer Christopher Galicia covered an exciting victory when the Women's Badminton team secured another win last week, maintaining their undefeated streak with a score of 15–6. Despite unexpected forfeits and tough opponents, the Lancers Badminton team demonstrated resilience and teamwork. Jump into the action and hear from players in the story below.

Lifestyle

In Lifestyle, Staff Writer Alexandra Ruiz sets off on a timeless exploration of authenticity with J.D. Salinger's “Franny and Zooey.” As social media shapes our identities, the question of conformity versus individuality is more burdensome than ever. Dive into the parallels between the characters' struggles in 1955 New York City and today's digital age in the full article!

Podcast

Instead of the podcast this week, we have a gallery from: News Editor Seamus Bozeman, Co-Photo Editor Charlotte LoCicero, and Co-Video Editor Dante Estrada photographed the Tuesday student walkout for Gaza led by the PCC Anti-War Club, view the photos on the website below.

Social Media

Here is a link to all of our social media pages, with a weekly TikTok and other content: https://linktr.ee/pcccourier