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Editorial: From the desk of the Roundup Honoring the past through Día de los Muertos
OnDia de los Muertos, cemeteries glow with color, music and memories of those who were cherished and never forgotten.
Every November, families across Mexico and beyond gather to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, blending their indigenous rituals with Catholic influences.
Beginning from Oct.27 to Nov. 2, departed family members are honored by building an ofrenda or an altar with food that they enjoyed.
We begin by remembering pets that were loyal companions, acknowledging their stories and their spirits.
The spirits of children and the unborn are welcomed on Nov. 1 and on the next day the lives of the departed adults are celebrated.
Their ofrendas are decorated with colorful cempasúchil
According to npr.org, “The fragrance of the bright orange and yellow flowers is said to lead souls from their burial place to their family homes.”
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By Daisy Aguinada Online Editor
October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time to recognize the lasting impact that words and actions can have on students. Bullying doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it follows you into hallways, cafeterias, and online. For me, those moments stayed with me for years, shaping how I saw myself and how safe I felt in school.
My earliest experiences with bullying began in seventh grade. Peers called me hurtful names, such as “hoe” and “bitch”, and bodyshamed me on social media,
The yellow or orange petals are scattered around the altar, and a trail is made leading to the door to help welcome them.
Altars are also decorated with sugar skulls, photographs, mezcal and pan de muerto.
According to Britannica. com, this tradition has been around for 3,000 years. It first originated from the Indigenous people that were part of the Aztecs, Toltecs, Olmecs and Maya, who saw it as a continuation of life and not the end.
The Aztecs believed that after their death, souls go on a journey through Chicunamictlán, the Land of the Dead, where they eventually reach Mictlán, the final resting place governed by the deities Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacíhuatl.
Ofrendas aids them during their long journey home by placing glasses of water for them to drink.
Thanks to social media platforms, Dia de los Muertos
has gained appreciation globally and visibility.
It has brought a community of people who share their stories and altars with photographs of their family members.
Having events that help others learn about our customs brings awareness and makes people feel like they are seen during these difficult times.
Apart from the altar workshops and showcase, Pierce should try and incorporate more traditional events.
The school can hold workshops about how to make cempasúchil flowers, give presentations about the history of Dia de los Muertos, or incorporate a wide campus altar where students can bring in their own photos to be on display.
Pierce can create events such as Noche Con La Familia. According to Cerritos College school’s page, it is hosted every year by Mecha, where they bring in vendors,
live performances, art and cultural artisans.
Openly discussing traditions has been helpful to spread awareness about cultural appropriation.
Some people do not know that dressing as a catrina for Halloween is not the right way to appreciate our culture. A catrina is not a symbol of death that should be frightened, Instead, it holds meaning that death is part of life.
It represents that no matter what status you hold, whether you’re wealthy or poor, we are all skeletons in the end. Death is not the end,and it does not separate our love from those who have departed this world.
As people place the photos of their loved ones on the ofrenda and light a candle in their memory, everyone is reminded that Día de los Muertos is more than a tradition. It’s a way to remember them even as years have passed.
bullying that haunted my school years
posting images and making fun of my appearance. It affected my mental health, I became increasingly anxious, self-conscious about attending school, and sometimes had panic attacks during class.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the most common forms of bullying among students are spreading rumors and being made fun of or called names.
The bullying intensified by eighth grade. The girls who targeted me had been my friends from the start of the school year. A falling out with one of them because of a rumor changed everything. My former friend began calling me names in class. During the passing period, one of her friends shoved me in the hallway. Another day, a different girl threatened to throw me down the stairs during a fire drill.
I received messages online from other students at school, demanding that I fight them after school. I turned to my counselor for guidance on how to handle the situation. She was kind and understanding,
but those same girls came into her office to intimidate me, calling me a snitch. I felt defeated, helpless, and unsure how to protect myself in person and online.
I dreaded going to school. I had classes with almost all of the girls who bullied me and each morning I braced myself for what might happen. Some nights I cried for hours, feeling as though the taunting would never end. Words and actions from school followed me home. Replaying in my mind long after the day was over.
The situation escalated physically when I flipped her off after she insulted me. After class, she confronted me and said she didn’t like me. She threw me to the ground and began hitting me while students gathered, some recording it. The video was posted online, with comments saying I “deserved” it.
Bullying followed me into my freshman year of high school. Students from my old middle school spread rumors and made comments as I walked by. In 2021, I moved to independent study for my
junior year to step away from an unsafe environment and focus on my academics.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in five students experience bullying each year, and those targeted are more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and academic performance.
Now, I’m in therapy and able to reflect on these experiences. Telling my story has given me perspective on the lasting effects of bullying and the value of compassion, respect and courage to speak up.
Bullying doesn’t always end when the school does, but spreading awareness and empathy can make a difference. Preventing bullying starts with education, communication and connection. Parents and teachers can build trust that helps students feel safe reporting incidents instead of suffering in peace.
By choosing kindness, speaking up, and creating spaces where people feel seen, we can help prevent these experiences from happening to others.
Should adults interfere with bullying in today’s age?
supervision can prevent bullying
By Leah Sklarski Reporter
Interfering halts growth
By Natalie Baharian Reporter
“I celebrate the Day of the Dead with my family. Last year, I went to Mexico with my extended family and I celebrated my past loved ones. This year, I think I’ll be celebrating my grandma and my grandpa on my dad’s side.”
ChristianPatino-ComputerScience Major
Itis important for adults to step in when there is bullying taking place on campus as it can make a huge difference in stopping harm and creating a safer school environment among students.
Oftentimes with bullying, there tends to be a power imbalance, whether that be age, popularity, physical strength or social status. Victims might feel powerless to stop it, so by having adult authority it helps restore balance and shows that bullying is not tolerated.
According to Unesco Health and Education, every month, one in three learners is bullied at school globally. “Over 36% of learners experience a physical fight with their peers and almost one in three has been physically attacked at least once in a year.”
College campuses serve as environments where teenagers transition from their childhood into adulthood, the struggle of disagreements provides valuable learning lessons.
Harsh bullying and disrespectful behavior should absolutely be handled by mature adults and properly trained administrators, yet, certain circumstances on college campuses may not require adult intervention and actually worsen if too many people were to get involved. .
The reality of the adult world isn’t as simplistic as reaching out to a nearby adult; sometimes people must be able to stand on their own.
“When teachers become aware of bullying incidents, they generally choose to take action rather than ignore
The Florida Department of Education says that adult intervention is one of the best defenses against bullying.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia agrees that having outside sources contributes to having a positive school environment.
“When students and school staff ignore bullying behaviors, they are sending the message that bullying is acceptable or something that can’t be helped.” they said.
Creating a supportive and positive school climate depends on ongoing, coordinated action from everyone: students, school staff, families, and the wider community.
The social climate of a school has a significant impact on the students well being including their academic and
the incident,” said a study conducted in Prevention Science. “However, these teacher interventions are successful at making the bullying stop only about half of the time and can aggravate the situation in some cases.”
Even with kind-hearted intentions, unrestrained adult and administrative interference can unintentionally escalate a personal conflict or disagreement into a formal matter that then involves several parties, complicating the issue at hand.
Sometimes, it’s only those that are a part of the situation that understand how to address it, without unnecessary labeling.
“Many times schools attempt to prevent bullying, but inadvertently reinforce bullying,” said the Colorado
social development. When there is aggression in schools, students’ sense of safety decreases and therefore they tend to not speak up when they witness bullying. The way to change this is to work towards creating a positive school environment where inclusion, respect of differences, and trust between students and teachers is encouraged.
When victimized students do tell someone they usually tell a friend rather than adults. Telling a teacher about being victimized is very rare with 3%-18% telling only a teacher. This may be due to the students expectation that the matters could get worse for the situation if an adult is involved. Reporting bullying to adults is crucial.
The National Library of Medicine says, “The most
Department of Education. “Some common mistakes include: blaming bullies and excluding them from the social context, forcing victims to interact with perpetrators who may be further reinforced by the interaction, or a lack of focus on involving bystanders.”
When administrators overstep the boundaries, they don’t just heighten tensions but also remove any possibility of learning independence.
College is a time where students control situations without much assistance from others.
One of the most essential skills to have as an adult is the ability to navigate conflict and address it as opposed to redirecting it to someone readily equipped to do so.
“Students with high self-
common outcome of telling an adult, who then intervened in the bullying, was that matters got better.”
These findings highlight the importance of reporting bullying to adults as it may be the best way to get help when bullying arises outside of adult surveillance.
Active supervision is a key to preventing and addressing bullying. Speaking up and taking steps to ensure that the environment is safe is important. By having an adult intervention, it lets the students know what behavior is expected and what behavior is unacceptable, creating a knowledge of knowing what is right and what is wrong.
efficacy are more likely to challenge themselves with difficult tasks and recover faster from setbacks,” said the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. “It is possible that a domain-specific form of self-efficacy might be important in students’ willingness to stand up to bullying, because if they lack confidence in their capacity to successfully intervene, they would be less likely to act.”.
These experiences challenge students to advocate for themselves and communicate to others how their poor treatment has impacted them.
Following their college experience, adults will be better equipped to work through disagreements without relying on a thirdparty.
How do you celebrate Dia de los Muertos?
“Around two years ago, my tio, was murdered in Mexico, and it was hard for my mom and grandma. This year, my great-grandmother died, and it was also a hard time. So we’re going to be remembering both of them.”
JesusVargas-MathMajor
“I’m going to have an ofrenda and then have my family members, some loved ones with their pictures.”
JosueMartinez-AutomotiveMajor
“In the Philippines, we would go to the tomb of our relatives and just stay there all day, and sometimes we would stay the night just to be with them for that day.”
Jayzcha Caritos - Sociology Major
“We set up an ofrenda two weeks before the Day of the Dead, and we leave it up until Thanksgiving.”
Isabella Manoutcharian - STEM Major
Interviews by Brianna Fuerte
Photos by Cherie Clark
Pierce College hosts voting center for Proposition 50
By Zamourad Iqbal News Editor
PierceCollege served as the Voting Center for the California Statewide Special Election this week. Hundreds of people gathered to cast votes for the general election at Pierce on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Building 600.
History major Rafael Sandobal emphasized the importance of voting on
Proposition 50 for the state of California and the country’s democracy.
“I think everyone should vote on Prop 50 as a response not only to what Texas is doing but also to have a voice on the matter, because the state legislatures of Texas are the ones that are redistricting, and increasingly it is being more authoritarian in a way that is removing a Democrat stronghold in the state,” Sandobal said. “As long as we can redistrict our own state, we
can level the playing field that way, the Republican majority in Congress won’t have more seats to gain. And that way, they will have a chance to make things more even, more equal for all of us.”
Rafael Ventura, a metal fitter mechanic who cast his ballot, said that voting on Proposition 50 is crucial because it allows people to have a fair democracy.
“Honestly, we just want to make sure we have a safe and fair democracy, so power
can be for the people and not for political views and for people that just want to make money,” Ventura said.
Pierce student Luis Reynoso, a journalism major, said this election is a good way to bring the people together.
“I feel like it’s a good opportunity for all of us to come together and really understand why this is an important election, not just for the citizens of the United States, but for everyone who lives in the country,” Reynoso said.
Sandobal said the voting booth on campus promotes democracy, and it’s a good way to encourage students to engage in civic activities.
“I feel like college campuses are a good way for students and people above the age of 18 to vote because it promotes democratic ideals,” Sandobal said. “Young people possibly don’t know the first step to democracy. So, bringing democracy as a whole to the campuses, a place of educational institutions, gives students a good opportunity to actually express their ideals and beliefs to these campuses.”
Ventura added that Pierce College serving as a voting center shows students that they have a voice on campus.
“It shows them that even if they feel that they don’t have a voice, they do have a voice, especially here close to campus and on campus, and they have a right,” Ventura said.
Reynosa said he expects California Proposition 50 to win.
“I really hope we pass,
because it’s only been eight, nine months of this presidency and we’ve gone down so bad, but I really hope we’re able to come together and realize that what we have now is not for the good of the everyday civilian that lives in the country.”
Reporting by Zamourad Iqbal
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Construction worker Randy Monbarren signing up his vote electronically at the ballot for Proposition 50 inside Building 600 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2025.
Infographic by Sarah Lopez
ASO introduces new president on campus
By Natalie Baharian Reporter
Having first joined the Associated Student Organization (ASO) at Pierce roughly three years ago, Emma Ortega has gone from a senator to president and is now taking steps to increase student involvement through her dedicated leadership.
Being president wasn’t the initial intent, but as she got more involved with ASO she continued to seek opportunities where she could bring people together and create strong connections among students. As senator she was able to get exposure to the responsibilities of ASO and took on the task of assigning students to specific committees and helping plan campus events.
Ortega’s journey within ASO began her first semester at Pierce. Having had an interest in student government, she took this as an opportunity for curiosity and a desire to find a community at Pierce that fostered both collaboration and creativity.
“I didn’t necessarily do student government in high school, however, I was involved in clubs and yearbook, so I always wanted another chance to be part of student government,” Ortega said. “I had done leadership back in middle school, so when I came to Pierce, I
wanted to challenge myself to try again.”
Her involvement from the beginning has helped Ortega value the importance of welcoming different people.
The skills acquired from student engagement have shaped her own unique style as president and her future plans for Pierce.
Jasmine Vargas, a past senator in the Spring 2025 semester, highlights Ortega’s personality and how she kept up her mood in her term as president.
“I remember her always being super sweet and willing to help out last term,” Vargas said. “She’s definitely kept up that positive attitude this term.”
During Ortega’s time as senator, she had expanded upon her skills and experience being an event organizer. She better understood how ASO operated and sought to increase involvement by taking on additional roles and pushing for improvements to be made on campus.
In her second year at Pierce, Ortega had run to be vice president but had lost the ticket. She remained in ASO and continued her role as a senator. Her experience provided her the opportunity to better collaborate with chair members.
“I ran for vice president last year, before running for president.It was a really good learning experience because I
became a lot more comfortable being in leadership settings,” said Ortega. “It was my first time giving a full campaign speech and really putting myself out there, explaining why I thought people should elect me.”
Despite the loss, it didn’t hinder her path but pushed her to improve on her skills as a speaker and member. All of these experiences have played a significant role in
her position as president. Now, as president, Ortega has established that her goal and hope is to better the structure of ASO within itself and increase student involvement both in ASO and on campus.
ASO Vice President Dakota White shares their relationship before the Fall 2025 term.
“Before we were president and vice president, Me and Emma were pretty friendly,” White said. “We actually
planned who was going to run for what, so now transferring that to being vice president and president is the same communication and friendship.”
Abraham Elizalde contributed to this story.
Photo baddies behind the lens and in the frame
By Natalie Baharian Reporter
Thenew Pierce College art exibition, “Brujas, Banshees, and Baddies”, the newest art exhibition at Pierce College, can’t be fully captured by its title alone. It hints at mystery and possibly a Halloween-esque theme.
One of the many art sequences that is eyecatching and immediately raises questions is the varying depictions of animal preservation and indigenous practices. Photographed by Katya Castillo, she intended on depicting the personal relationships people have with animals in a natural sense.
In particular, the photograph of a sheep’s wool being removed by a knife might seem like a simple task, but in reality involves special methods to accurately remove the wool from the sheep’s actual skin. It reflects practices done by many Native Americans regarding
their relationship to nature.
“I think when we’re afraid to look at the blood, when we’re afraid to look at the feathers, when we’re afraid to look at the skin being ripped from their body, that is the reality of death. And it is a hard thing, but it’s also a beautiful thing”, said Castillo.
While Castillo’s artwork was meant to represent the ritualistic aspect of humans and nature, and the strong women that help uplift these communities, the exhibition also explores themes of feminist ideals and girlhood.
One of the most unusual photographs was that of a woman participating in a No King’s Protest nude, using her body as a bold way to express verbal political opinion and demonstrating the many ways people can voice their opinions. Photographed by Daniela Rodezno, the lens she chose was that of female empowerment combined with the vulnerability of protesting in the public eye.
“You could see her face. It
seemed like she didn’t have any emotion, but she was just really happy to be there and being able to do that in her own way,” said Rodezno. “I think it takes a lot of strength to be able to do that in front of an audience. With people watching you, and to protest in that way, you’re going to get attention for that. But I really admire her for how strong she is for doing that.”
“It’s so confrontational, and yet it’s sensual,” said Sam Lam, a photographer that attended the art show. “The political messages on her body force you to engage with the issues, but there’s also something sacred about how she carries herself. It’s delicate and powerful at the same time.”
Succeeding the themes of political activism is the series by Sonia Gurrola that show female-led organizations that seek to help and uplift communities.
Documenting the nonprofit, North Valley Crimes Services at California State University,
Jesus Rivas / Roundup News Pierce Photographer Myraneli Fabian looking at photos at the Brujas, Banshees and Baddies Art Show held at Pierce College Art Gallery in Woodland Hills, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025.
Northridge (CSUN), she captures heart-warming moments of hard-working cooks taking care of the community and helping those that struggle to feed themselves.
Differing from the other art work in the gallery, hers were intentionally depicted in black-and-white, casting emotion over her work.
“I just thought it looked powerful.The black and white really gave the images a more real, authentic feeling,” said Gurrola. “I wanted to showcase how much these women do for their community. It’s a lot of hard work, and they give so
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Associated Students Organization (ASO) President Emma Ortega at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct 16, 2025.
No tricks, just treats: LISS hosts Halloween potluck
By Gabriella Carlos Reporter
The Los Angeles Pierce College International Student Society (LISS) served more than just candy at the Halloween potluck held in the Student Services study lounge on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Students from different cultures brought dishes and desserts from the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico and more.
LISS Vice President Lilla Doan said the potluck was to introduce the holiday to the international students with the purpose of building community on campus.
“This Halloween, we want people to have fun. For our international students, many of them don’t have Halloween in their country,” Doan said. “I want to give them a sense of festivities and celebration.”
Doan also emphasizes how it is a great way to meet people.
“I met a lot of students who felt lost and didn’t know where to find friends,” Doan said. “I love it whenever I can see their faces and they’re so happy that they have people they can share stuff with.”
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(Left to Right) Mathematics Major Liam Doan (President), Kinesiology Major Amanda Climaco (Club Executive), and Pre Nursing Major Lilla Doan (Vice President) playing Uno and eating at the LISS Halloween Potluck at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 29, 2025.
LISS President Liam Doan wanted to introduce international students to American culture by celebrating Halloween and introducing American students to International students.
Doan said the idea of
hosting a Halloween potluck was to combine students from different backgrounds.
“We did this event to connect international students to American culture, which is Halloween. When they come here, they don’t know how or where to celebrate
so the point of this is to get American students to come and international students,”
Liam Doan said. “If we can get two different targets to come here, by different people we connect.”
Along with serving cuisines from different countries,
playing card games and charades, a raffle was held for attendees who dressed up in Halloween costumes or orange colors. There were three prizes of Starbucks gift cards for the winners.
Pre-nursing major Noor Kalla said she was invited by the LISS members to attend the event in support of international students and celebrate Halloween.
“I love the international student club. From their perspective, they probably feel like they don’t have a specific place where they feel relatable,” Kalla said. “But that’s why the international student club shows them that they do have a place.”
LISS social media manager Josh Nathan Cruz said the club has helped him make friends during his first year at Pierce.
“We just wanted to provide something like this for international students because our presidents’ goal is to make sure they have a space in Pierce,” Cruz said. “This is actually my first semester here, and I was able to find a community almost instantly because I joined this club. It’s a good feeling to give that to other people.”
Film Club hosts Scare Maze for upcoming screenings
By Elizabeth Holodnak Reporter
Anordinary hallway was transformed into a haunted maze filled with jump scares, eerie lighting and laughter echoing through the corridors. Pierce College’s Film Club brought Halloween spirit to the Associate Student Organization (ASO) building with a Scare Maze fundraiser on Oct. 27 in the Engagement Center.
The fundraiser aimed to raise money for the club’s upcoming film screenings for the next semester. Film club president Paige Nelson said the event was designed to entertain and support the clubs need for financial resources.
“The film club needs funding for our screenings,” Nelson said. “They cost about $500 per screening, so we’re raising funds for that next semester.”
Admission to the maze was free, but the club encouraged visitors to donate through a one dollar raffle. The low cost setup allowed for a spontaneous and student led event that didn’t require heavy paperwork or budgeting. Nelson and other club members worked together to
make the most out of the ASO buildings’ narrow hallways, setting up cubicles, lighting, and hidden spots for scare actors.
Social media manager for the film club Ventura Sandoval said he helped coordinate decorations and bring the haunted atmosphere to life.
“We decided to set up a scare maze right in the ASO building,” Sandoval said. “You walk through the hallway, go into the cubicle areas, and then exit through the other side, it’s like a little haunted walkthrough.”
The maze featured flashing lights, eerie sound effects, and a few carefully timed scares from student volunteers. What made the event stand out was how collaborative it was.
Club members with interest in film, acting, and stage design contributed to turning the space into an immersive experience.
Student volunteer and theater major Luke Mena played one of the professional scare actors. Mena said the event gave him a chance to share his passion with others.
“I thought it would be fun to help out and share some tips with people who have never done this before,” Mena said.
2025.
Mena’s performance, along with help of other volunteers, added a professional touch to the student run maze. Visitors navigated through twists, turns and dark corners while being greeted by sudden shouts and surprises. The mix of fear and fun kept guests entertained,
many students went through the maze multiple times to experience the scares again.
For many attendees, the event was more than just a fundraiser; it was a celebration of community, imagination and the joy of shared creativity. In just a few
hours, the film club turned an everyday hallway into a showcase of student talent, proving that with passion and teamwork, even a simple space can be transformed into something magical.
Calvin Henry / Roundup News Scare Maze actors Luke Mena and Orlando Maldonado try out their costumes before the Scare Maze fundraiser at the ASO office at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 27,
All-Valley Band Tournament takes the field
Hundreds of marching band and color guard members, faculty and family gathered on Oct. 25, 2025 at Shepard Stadium for the All-Valley Band Tournament. Thrity-three the local high school spent months blending music and choreography together to perfect their performances. To end the night, scores were announced and awards were given out. West Ranch High School’s marching band and color guard won first place overall.
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Alissa Nguyen Photographer
TOP: The Moorpark color guard waiting to walk into the Shepard Stadium to perform their show “The Machine” at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2025.
LEFT: (Left to Right) Color guard performers Alvin Rivera and Alex Hernandez from the Grover Cleveland Charter High School color guard toss their sabres in the air during their performance “Spartacus” at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2025.
BOTTOM: Drum majors, Color guard captains, and Percussion section leaders from all schools that attended the “All Valley Competition” stand around to wait for the scores to be announced to receive their trophies during awards in the Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2025.
The Grover Cleveland Charter High School color guard and marching band performing their show “Spartacus” at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2025.
Winless streak continues as Brahmas fall again
By Ivy Jade Garry Reporter
The Pierce Brahmas took another loss this season in Saturday’s game against the West LA Wildcats with a final score of 55-7.
The Wildcats, coming off a loss of 31-2 against San Bernardino Valley last week, came ready to fight.
The game started hot with a return by Pierce’s defensive back Dayawn Brown. The Wildcats, after setting up shop on their first drive, fought and scored a touchdown and the extra point making the score 7-0. That score shot to 14-0 after Wildcats wide receiver Conan Hinckley scored.
The Brahmas’ struggles this season have mainly been fueled by technical mistakes, according to Head Coach James Sims.
“I was disappointed today because we’re starting with 15 freshmen, we’re young and we’re making a lot of mistakes that result in losses,” Sims said. “I can deal with losses but, I’m not too happy with the discipline, there was a lot of chatter going on between both teams and that gets embarrassing”.
The chatter between teams resulted in a slew of practical and personal fouls throughout
the game and as the score’s ratio grew, so did the banter.
“Before we know it, we’re down 21 to nothing because we keep snapping the ball over the quarterback’s head. That’s fundamental football,” Sims said.
The lead increased 28-0 before Pierce’s running back Mark Wilson zig-zagged through the swarm of Wildcats around him and scored a touchdown and put the Brahmas on the board, 28-7.
“We played a good hard game,” Wilson said, “I feel like the game definitely could have gone better, we’ve just got to clean up the mistakes”.
After the defensive end,Reginald McClenton, sacked the quarterback, the Brahmas were penalized with a lossof yards.
The Wildcats kept pushing through and raised their score to 48-7 in the third quarter of the game with penalty kicks and a touchdown from Wildcats wide receiver Jonathan Brown.
Tensions grew when Wildcats were given penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and Wilson was ejected from the game.
In the final quarter of the game, Wildcats running back Sema’J Williams scored the final touchdown and an extra point, resulting in a final score of 55-7.
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Pierce College defensive end Reginald McClenton sacks West LA Quarterback Jackson Dadich at Shepard Stadium in Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Nov. 1, 2025.
“I try not to worry about the score, because when a repeated action happens and happens, it’s the repeated outcome, so I think focusing on the positives is better, that’s what I’ve been doing.”
Brahmas quarterback Roman Rough, deemed the “rough rider”
by the game’s announcer, said about the loss.
There is a week left in the season and the team has hope that with enough hard work they can champion their next season of football at Pierce.
“We’ve got to stay positive, they’re a very young team
and if they stay together,stay positive and work hard on the off season, they’ll come back as an experienced sophomore team.”
The Brahmas will play next at San Bernardino Valley on Saturday, Nov. 8 for their last game of the season
Women’s volleyball losing streak increase to seven
By Emileo Carreon Reporter
The Pierce College Women’s Volleyball team fell short against Cuesta College 3-0. n the South Gymnasium on Oct 31. They experienced a loss in their last road match, getting shut out 3-0. The Brahmas’ away record is 1-6, and 3-3 at home.
In the first set, the Brahmas had a rough start both defensively and offensively, particularly when it came to hitting over the net.
One of the biggest contributors for the Courgas is outside hitter Cayley Brown who put up a total of 13 kills and a low two errors in the game against the Brahmas,
leading to a .344 kill percentage.
On top of leading Cuesta offensively, she also led the Cougars in digs having 10 throughout the game.
Outside hitter Caylin Norwood led the charge for the Brahmas that opened the gates for the team getting more kills. This improved their game overall while getting digs and aces to play better.
Norwood acknowleged the advantages from the Cougars, such as their height, and focused more on their placement on the ball, rather than getting every point with powerful kills.
“They were a big team, so it was more about placement, more than going for a great kill every
single point.“Norwood said. “So that was our biggest strategy was to place the ball more.”
Outside hitter Valerie Lopez achieved a high amount of blocks that led the Brahmas defensively. The first set ended in the advantage of the Cougars, 25-10.
In the next set, the Brahams struggled in the spiking department.
The second set ended with a 25-18 score, with the Brahmas finding a better footing in this match.
Head coach Joe Arechiga talked more in depth about communication.
“Yeah, I think we do a great job,” Arechiga said. “ I feel like a
lot of times they are still worried about cheering and other things going on. It kind of gets lost in translation. So, one thing we’ve been working with them is how we communicate with a purpose, understand what’s going on the other side of the court.”
In the last set, the Brahmas showed signs of life but fell short 25-20.
Their record is sitting at a 4-10 overall and 1-8 in the conference.
This loss against the Cougars was the Brahmas seventh loss in a row with their win against Allan Hancock on Oct. 3, being their only win in the month of October.
Despite the loss, middle
blocker Valerie Lopez said it is important to stay optimistic.
“I feel like, it just comes with confidence; it really does.” Lopez said. “, if you don’t play like you’re not confident, it’s obvious. But if you play confident, no one is going to question if you made the mistake or not.”
The Brahmas will be back home at the South Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to fight against LA Mission, hoping to break the losing streak.
