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The Courier Newsletter: Week of December 8, 2025
Courier Staff & Graciela Franquez
December 12, 2025
Hey Lancers!
Social Media Editor Graciela Franquez here to bring you all the latest news and stories happening on and around campus. We’ve got a range of stories this week, from the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to cut DEI programs, to reviews on the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars and Five Nights of Freddy’s 2. Plus, get to know one of our staff writers through her territory and PCC’s new women’s basketball coach!
News
In News, staff writers Melissa Flim and Halle Mitchell examine the U.S. Department of Education's decision to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs highlighting how federally funded initiatives at PCC - such as the CAS STEM-support program - are now struggling to serve students without proper funding..
Read the full article to find out how it’s affecting PCC.
Opinion
As the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars wraps up with its final winner, perhaps the show chose to lean heavily on popularity over performance. Lifestyle editor Maryam Tall dives into the season's standout contestants, memorable dances, biases, and controversies.
Check out Maryam’s article below!
Features
In Features, staff writer Alexa Blanco writes about how her first flight to Honolulu Hawaii was life changing. After arriving in Honolulu, Blanco was captivated by the landscapes, calm beaches, serenity, and overall experiences that brought her peace. The unexpected trip during a stressful time in college inspired her to work towards one day returning to Hawaii and potentially making it her forever home.
Learn more about her experience!
Sports
In Sports, PCC’s former women’s basketball assistant coach, Alexa Mirizain is the new head coach this upcoming 2025-26 season. With extensive coaching experience and a player-focused, supportive approach, she aims to rebuild the program and help athletes reach their full potential through trust and motivation.
Get to know the new women’s basketball coach!
Lifestyle
In Lifestyle, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 increases the horror and suspense with deadlier animatronics and a darker storyline through character and timeline changes. Despite these differences, the film includes references to the original gameplay, which keeps fans engaged while delivering thrilling action.
Check out the full review below!
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That’s all for this week, Lancers! See you next semester!
Stay tuned for more campus news, and as always, feel free to reach out with your stories and feedback. Until next time, take care and keep pushing forward!
Sincerely,
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