- The Courier Newsletter
- Posts
- Voices from voters casting their ballots moments before polls closed
Voices from voters casting their ballots moments before polls closed
The Courier Newsletter: Week of November 8, 2024
Zaynab Tall
November 08, 2024
Hi Lancers!
This is News Editor Zaynab Tall here to share with you all that’s been going on around campus this week! This week PCC hosted voting on campus and voters were interviewed by the Courier, Actor Bambadjan Bamba gave a speech alongside a book signing, and the losing streak continues for the Lancers Water Polo team! Read about TROPA’s participation in the annual Friendship Games as well as an opinion piece on the Dodgers’ redemption arc. Here’s the latest news!
News
Near the last hour of voting on the last day, the Courier interviewed voters on PCC’s campus. Voters were asked why they were voting last minute and their motivations for voting at all. Students and other voters also expressed their feelings about the election and future hopes as they waited in anticipation for the race’s results.
Read Editor-in-Chief Laura Dux’s piece below!
Opinion
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ job was to prove they could triumph in the world series and gain the trust of fans again. Assistant Features Editor Mitchel Gaby argues that the Dodgers needed to take accountability for their past subpar performances and how that accountability allowed them to learn important lessons to then finally make a comeback win.
Read Mitchel’s article below!
Features
For PCC’s TROPA–The Reunited Organization of Pilipinix Americans–, the Friendship Games, an annual competition for Pilipinix American student organizations, isn’t just a game. For them, the Games serve as an opportunity to connect with other Pilipinix students and to show pride in their shared culture.
Check out the profile by Opinion Editor Monet Ayala below!
Sports
In their recent game against the Chaffey College Panthers, the Lancers’ winless season carried on after their 14-9 defeat last Wednesday afternoon. The Lancers’ poor shooting average and offense was reflected in the game’s result.
Read the full rundown by staff writer Joseph Lee!
Lifestyle
Actor and Immigrant Rights activist Bambadjan Bamba gives a speech at PCC recounting his experience as an undocumented immigrant. Bamba touches on how his undocumented status has impacted his personal life and career, especially with the removal of the DACA program.
Read staff writer Riley Brady’s story below!
Check out our photojournalists’ stellar work!
GALLERY: Capturing California’s Playful Hints of Fall
 (Eizen Yap) |  (Kaylee Pusateri) |  (Anastasia Kiek) |
GALLERY: Intense Moments from Pasadena City College Women’s Soccer
 (Anastasia Kiek) |  (Isidro Lopez) |  (Isidro Lopez) |
GALLERY: Embodying Barriers – Dance Showcase at PCC
 (Anastasia Kiek) |  (Anastasia Kiek) |  (Anastasia Kiek) |
GALLERY: Embodying Barriers – Dance Showcase at PCC
 (Kirk Mattu) |  (Anastasia Kiek) |  (Paige Cizek) |
For campus news any time check out our website, or connect with us on social media!
That’s all for this week, Lancers!
Stay in touch for the latest updates around campus! Any tips for a story or on upcoming events are welcomed, so don’t hesitate to share! Until next time!
Sincerely,
Photography