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The Courier Newsletter: Week of November 14, 2025
Courier Staff
November 14, 2025
Hey Lancers!
Staff writer Sebastian Rocha with the latest news and stories in and around PCC. We’ve got a couple of stories this week, from how the recent shutdown has affected students on SNAP, to how the Lancer Closet is giving back to the community. Not to mention an opinion piece on Zohran Mamdani’s win is shining a hopeful light on LA, a closer look on a Dia De Los Muertos celebration on campus, and a breakdown of our Lancers' basketball team and how they went from underdog to top dog against the Wolverines.
News
In News, as the longest government shutdown in US history continues, millions are left scared and wondering how they’ll get their next meal, including several PCC students. Lifestyle Editor Maryam Tall and Staff Writer Taylor Fitzgerald dive into how impactful this shutdown has been on students while providing details on various resources PCC has for those affected. Read their entire piece on the Courier website.
Read the full report below.
Opinion
In Opinion, Photo Editor Eizen Yap explains how Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the NYC Mayoral race transcends New York and gives LA the hope they’ve been looking for. Check out their explanation on how this win molds the future for LA politicians in a positive direction, only on the Courier website.
Check out Eizen’s article below!
Features
In Features, The Environmental Sustainability Club hosted their fifth biannual Lancer Closet, welcoming students to form connections and to take home clothing items they wanted. Staff writer Jasmine Bonilla explored the event finding out what the Lancer Closet meant to students.
Read more on what the event consisted of on the Courier website.
Sports
In Sports, Lancers men’s basketball pulled off a hard-fought victory against the San Bernardino Wolverines declawing them with a 82-79 win. Deputy Lifestyle Editor Christopher Galicia and Staff Writer Chanel Verzo detail the come-from-behind victory on the Courier website.
Read up on the win with their recap!
Lifestyle
In Lifestyle, MECHA hosted a Cempasúchil making event for students to prepare PCC’s altar for Dia De Los Muertos while also celebrating the holiday. Sports Editor Alicia Quintanar and staff writer Isabella Rosas explain what an event like this means for students as the HSI Institution prepares to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos.
Check out their full article below!
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And that’s it for this week, Lancers!
Keep an ear out for more news from us, and as per usual, reach out with your stories and feedback.
Sincerely,
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