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‘It feels like the world is calling me’: International students cut through red tape to study
The Courier Newsletter: Week of September 27, 2024
Olivia Hail
September 27, 2024
Hi Lancers!
This is staff writer Olivia Hail here to bring you all that’s been happening around campus!
PCC faculty received a slight increase in salary after months of negotiations, there’s a new director at the Pride Center, and a this week saw third victory for the Lancers Men’s Soccer team! And in Lifestyle and Opinion, read all about life for international students at PCC and an opinion piece on the use of Hollywood actors to revive Broadway shows.
News
The PCC Board of Trustees approved an agreement last month that will increase the salary of all college faculty, full-time and part-time, by 1.07%. Negotiations began in March amidst an ongoing effort by the PCC Faculty Association to ensure fair pay for part-time faculty. The agreement is one step in the FA’s continued dialogue with the Pasadena Area Community College District. The board approved the agreement during the meeting on September 11 with no dissenting votes.
Hear the full story from Features Editor Fern Rojas!
Opinion
No business was hit harder during the pandemic than live theater. Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux argues the reliance on Hollywood stars to save Broadway has ruined the quality of shows and diminished opportunity for lesser known actors in the industry.
“Small regional theaters cannot rely on casting celebrities to fill their subscriptions ( . . . ) If we lose regional theater, we lose the potential for upcoming talented unknown actors to ever hit the Broadway stage.”
Read Laura’s article below!
Features
For Ana Bernal, the new director of the Pride Center, their ultimate focus is on student’s education and growth in the LGBTQ+ community and making the center a space for queer joy and safety. In their first week in the position, Bernal has wasted no time in setting up students for success, already establishing the agenda and providing resources for this year.
Check out the profile by Assistant Features Editor Mitchel Gaby below!
Sports
The Lancers collect their third consecutive clean sheet after scoring their most goals this season versus the College of the Canyons Cougars in a 4-0 victory last Tuesday evening. In both offense and defense, the Lancers dominated their competition. Their next game is on Tuesday, October 1, at 3:00 p.m. on the Allan Hancock Bulldogs’ home turf.
Read the full recap by Sports Editor Jovanni Alvorado!
Lifestyle
PCC’s international students share the challenges they face for their education and the experiences that make the journey worthwhile.
“I always heard of this term, the ‘American dream,’ and I guess that is what I was looking for when I decided to come to PCC.”
Read staff writer Maryam Tall’s story below!
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That’s all for this week, Lancers!
Stay tuned for the latest news around campus! If you have any tips for a story or upcoming events in mind, feel free to share! Until next time!
Sincerely,
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