The Courier Newsletter: Week of May 13th

Hey folks! Welcome to week 12 of the Courier newsletter. This week Courier staff covered breaking news on campus, quizzed students on their geography knowledge, and learned to make meatballs.

As always, don’t forget to check out pcccourier.com for this week’s stories and more!

News

In News, staff writer Colin Haskins reported on the recent ASPCC resolution calling for divestment from war and fossil fuels. Check out the full article to find out what led to the unanimous vote — and what could happen if the resolution is ignored.

Opinion

In Opinion, Assistant Opinion Editor Carlos De la Luz wrote about the frustrating reality of corporate power plays in the film industry, where talks of acquisitions and mergers threaten to create monolithic entities devoid of creativity and quality. Check out the article to explore the intricacies of corporate maneuvering and its potential impact on the future of the film industry.

Features

In Features, Co-Lifestyle Editor Odessa Hairapetian wrote about the journey of PCC alum and acclaimed author, Reyna Grande. Read the full story to hear insights into Grande's personal struggles and how writing became her anchor in turbulent times.

PCC Sports

In Sports, Lifestyle Editor Ayden Saeki and Co-Lifestyle Editor Odessa Hairapetian covered the end of Lancers badminton with PCC facing off against City College of San Francisco in a nail-biting showdown. Read the full article to find out how players like Linh Ly shone bright and delivered performances that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Lifestyle

In Lifestyle, Lifestyle Editor Ayden Saeki offers valuable insights and practical advice to help students prepare to transfer to a four-year university. Read the article and jump into transfer student life to find out how to navigate the transfer process, from researching potential universities to organizing application materials.

Podcast

Alongside The Courier’s usual suspects of movie reviewers (Same, Carlos, and Dante), host David does a deep dive on the summer’s upcoming releases. From Kinds of Kindness to Deadpool & Wolverine, will any of the slated, strike-stricken movies turn out to be any good?

Social Media

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