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Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Free food service eases student’s financial burden Brahma Bodega distributes fresh produce and provides support
By Viviana Morales Entertainment Editor
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ierce College students gathered at the Multicultural Center on Sept. 23 for the Brahma Bodega, a student-led food distribution event that provides fresh produce and non-perishable food items. The bodega allows students on campus to select food items at no cost, enabling them to connect with a helpful resource on campus, as well as work alongside Pierce’s efforts
to help support students who may have challenges getting food while attending college. Volunteer Cassy Ntuyen said she admires the bodega for giving people food security while attending Pierce. “People just offer to help and give food that is needed for other people,” Ntuyen said. “They don’t have to feel scared whenever they think about pursuing their education or how they could feed their family.” Students who attended the
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event were able to choose from a selection of available food items as per their personal needs and preferences. The fresh produce and shelfstable items at hand, such as canned fruits, vegetables and beans, were some of the most important foods that were present at the event, allowing students to have a selection of healthy and nutritious food options that can be difficult to afford while balancing studies and other college expenses. “I think it’s important
because a lot of people need the food right now, especially with the prices going up,” said volunteer Anthony Jimenez. “And this is just like a little way to give back. It helps out a lot.” With the support of the bodega, students may be helped to juggle the cost of tuition, transportation, textbooks and daily living expenses a little bit easier. “People at the bodega are very generous and kind and supportive with
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different people within the community,” said attendee Eva Luz Gutierrez. “The bodega is important because people with less money can feel less anxious when they receive the help, like the produce here, and other things that this event can offer.”
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Alex Avant (right) provides a box of groceries to Erica Thomson (left) during the Brahma Fresh Bodega event at the Pierce College Multicultural Center on Sept. 23, 2026. Photo by Sebastian Berrospid.
Editorial: From the desk of the Roundup
Handwriting remains a worthy endeavor
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s we rely more on technology and finger typing, students are not writing as much as they should. Handwriting offers several cognitive benefits and remains an important skill for tasks such as signing documents, writing legible notes and composing letters on paper. Pierce College needs to start preparing students with better handwriting skills before they reach the job market, because roles such as teachers, authors and researchers can require a lot of writing. According to a 2025 MDPI research article that compares handwriting versus typing, “Writing by hand strengthens memory and learning through the ‘encoding effect,’ where the effort of forming letters improves retention and comprehension.”
Writing irregular, complex words also boosts the cognitive effort of the brain and is a key driver for the memory benefits of handwriting. When individuals type, they tend to do so passively without engaging with the material deeply, according to the research paper. Pierce could start preparing students for better handwriting by hosting workshops. The LA County Library has an eight-week program for handwriting and calligraphy exclusively for adults. Pierce could also start a similar workshop that aims to teach students the basics of cursive or exercises to maintain clean penmanship. Another avenue is for Pierce to offer a class on handwriting like the University of San Diego does. At the university, the course is worth one unit and teaches students handwriting strategies, the purpose of
handwriting instruction and explores different styles of letterforms such as cursive and manuscript. Outside of the cognitive benefits, cursive writing holds historical value and cultural importance. An article from the University of California, Riverside examines the resurgence of cursive handwriting in classrooms, reporting that this penmanship style “connects students to documents and artifacts from the past, enabling them to decipher handwritten letters, historical manuscripts, and the signatures of influential figures.” Another implementable strategy is for professors to encourage students to try taking notes by hand during lectures to strengthen their retention skills while improving their penmanship. Professors could also offer an
extra credit opportunity for students to submit a photo of their handwritten notes. With all the benefits of improving handwriting, it’s no surprise that 27 U.S. states have passed laws mandating cursive instruction in elementary schools as of 2026, but the adults at Pierce may have missed learning cursive growing up, or they have gotten rusty. It is not too late for Pierce to act and put its adult students back on track in their handwriting journey.
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n Sept. 30, 1992, the Pierce College Roundup reported on the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles raised about $3 million for the AIDS Project Los Angeles, with approximately 17,000 people participating in a 10-kilometre walk. Members of the Los Angeles Community College District participated, and the event raised money to support AIDS-related services. Pierce College students and staff were among the group of those involved with the walk in the 1990s, bringing attention to the growing importance of AIDS awareness and community support.
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Is the American Dream realistic in today’s society? PRO: Social mobility is still a viable path to success
CON: Wealth disparity turns the dream into the nightmare
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he American Dream is a concept that drove lots of people to the United States (U.S.) to pursue a life better than the one they could have in their home that still lives to this day. The concept was popularized in the early 1930s by historian James Truslow Adams in his book, “The Epic of America.” According to the Bush Center, people across the world find ways, sometimes taking lifethreatening measures, to migrate to the United States and live out the American Dream. The U.S. is still leading in the countries with the most foreignborn residents, hosting around 52.4 million residents, with Germany leading in second with a significantly smaller 16.8 million, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Additionally, Forbes states that the U.S. also leads when it comes to economy and prestige: “Since 1901, the U.S. has produced the most Nobel Prize winners, with the U.K. and Germany coming in distant second and third place, respectively. It remains a leader in technology and innovation, and that momentum keeps America at the center of the global economy while benefiting domestic and international customers.” Millions of people still make the effort to enter a country that does not allow immigrant residents to make
a better life of themselves or their children, seeing the potential with the U.S consistently adding new jobs from 1.5 to three million each year with about 700,000 jobs added so far in 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Including new jobs being added every year, the U.S still produces the most successful people in the world, being home to the most dominant tech groups like Apple, Microsoft and Google, while also hosting 28% of the billionaires in the world, according to StartUpBlink. The American Dream has also had different meanings throughout the years, constantly changing with the times. According to a video documentary by “The artist,” The American Dream peaked its popularity after World War II, with much more realistic goals during that time such as house ownership, a car and stable job. The American Dream in these terms are much more tangible now with 92% of Americans owning a car and 65% are household owners, proving that this dream is still attainable nowadays. With the success of consistently producing the most successful people in the world and having some of the best high-end jobs in fields like tech, acting, specialized healthcare and more, the American Dream still survives in contemporary society.
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he American Dream has become households, proving that race The American struggle.It was once systematically disrupts upward believed that coming to America mobility independent of initial would be the perfect place to come to for class. This country has made it an equal opportunity to reach a level of harder for people of color to obtain success in life. the same level of success in America People from all over the world saw us as people of caucasian ethnicity. as the land of opportunity where they Senator Bernie Sanders, who is could use their ideas for chances of not a long critic of systemic wealth only becoming successful but extremely disparity, bluntly stated, “For many, rich. the American dream has become Nowadays, the cost of living is so a nightmare.” His statement expensive that it has become hard to reflects the growing difficulty many become successful. Healthcare is also Americans face when trying to out of reach for us in today’s economy. achieve financial stability. People have also come to learn that it is The American Dream has always not as easy as it seemed due to inflation. been about the hope of having America has its own problems and is not a better life through hard work the place to chase a dream due to our and determination. But today, current circumstances. that dream feels harder to reach According to a recent poll by CNBC, for many people. With the rising a survey found that 51% of U.S. adults costs of housing, healthcare, and feel the so-called American dream is everyday life, people are often unattainable due to soaring costs. A working hard just to get by instead whopping 81% of the 4,130 individuals of getting ahead. The American surveyed cited the cost of living as the Dream is still something people biggest financial obstacle, followed believe in, but for many Americans, by housing and healthcare costs. This reaching it has become a struggle shows how difficult it has become to rather than a promise. achieve your ultimate goal without most likely having to work two jobs just to cover your expenses. Research tracked by the Missouri Foundation for Health notes a large racial mobility gap: white boys raised in affluent families are more than twice as likely to remain wealthy as Black boys raised in similarly affluent
What does American dream look like to you?
“The American dream looks like a failure of our system to help those in need. It promises refuge for people trying to escape the very imperialism it spreads.” Ronnie Enos — Undecided
“When I hear the American dream, I think of broken promises and an unfulfilled duty. To me, it’s a falsehood. Mary Jane Malki — History Major
“It’s something that’s been weaponized since its invention because it’s always been a freedom with conditions ” Jokson Zaldivar — Psychology Major
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“The concept of the American dream is too idealistic. It’s a lie that’s told specifically to a lot of immigrants. The American dream, more than ever, is showing cracks about what I and everyone was sold” Alice Pintl — Pre-Veterinary Major
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PCC talks about the flat enrollment, phone service By Mac Kupka Reporter
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ierce College Council discussed on Zoom, Thursday, Sept. 24, campus safety, budget issues and policy. The meeting first focused on the campus phone disruption. This semester there have been many phones without dial tones or direct connection to a network, and Pierce plans to replace those phones. PCC Chair Alma Cortes said that this would be particularly important in popular regions of the school. “Student services, the multicultural center area, ASO area, anywhere where there are large numbers of students, where there’s contact with the public,” Cortes said. “So we will be assessing all of that and getting new telephones.” After this, the subject switched to enrollment and student count. The headcount of Pierce is up 5 percent from last fall, but the enrollment is
flat. There are more students, but they’re not enrolling in as many classes. Academic Senate President Margarita Pillado believes this could be because of dual enrollment students. “We need to start refining what enrollment means in our metrics because it is throwing a variable that should be taken out,” Pillado said. “In order to make sure that we have a good idea of how many students are enrolling full time.” There have lately been some concerns regarding safety. Pierce President Ara Aguiar said that there were a couple incidents where a Pierce student, as well as a nonstudent, made direct threats to students. “The student has been suspended from the district for this semester,” Aguiar said. “And the non-student is considered a viable threat according to the sheriff.” The next focus was on the Aquatics Center. Cortes suggested that it might be good to enterprise the pool, because it’s been around for almost 50 years, and it means a lot to the community.
“We’ve had enterprise associated with it in the past, for things like supporting swim lessons or hosting summer camps,” Cortes said. “So I wonder if we could look at the past and see how much we gathered from it so that we could think about potential offsets and a return on investment.”
Aguiar also suggested that the digital books Pierce uses could cause some problems monetarily for the students based on how payment works via the not yet integrated new system, which will require students to opt out of a textbook. “They’ll end up with holds on their records and not be
able to re-enroll for the next semester,” Aguiar said. “Not realizing that it’s because they forgot to opt out of a textbook.” The next Pierce College Council meeting will be in person, on Thursday, Oct. 22.
A Zoom photo of President Ara Aguiar who speaks during the Pierce College Council meeting on Sept. 24, 2026
Code of ethics dominates Academic Senate meeting By Calvin Henry Managing Editor
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proposal against the Faculty Code of Ethics became a central topic of discussion at the Academic Senate meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, in Building 600. Astronomy professor Dale Fields proposed a strike against the Faculty Code of Ethics, particularly section 5C, because it conflicted with their ethics as a scientist. “A scientist does not have the ethic of loyalty,” Fields said. “The scientist has the ethic of honesty, so for that reason, science finds itself opposed to authority and does not use the authorities who will try to legislate reality.” The Academic Senate last approved the Faculty Code of Ethics in 2021, but the document recently went through a revision from the Professional Ethics Committee, according to Academic Senate President Margarita Pillado. Paragraph 5C states that faculty members are “obligated to behave in a
manner that is consistent with the Education Code and the laws of the land.” Although the Senate debated the deletion of section 5C, a majority ultimately voted to refer the document back to the Professional Ethics Committee instead. Fields said that they didn’t agree with sending the Faculty Code of Ethics back to the Professional Ethics Committee but understood why his colleagues disagreed. “I support the democracy of our system,” Fields said. “They felt it was something that they would rather have these experts focus on and then come back to us.” During the meeting, Vice President of Administrative Services Rolf Schleicher gave an update on the campus phone systems. Schleicher said that Pierce is working with AT&T to restore emergency phone numbers in the next few days and acknowledged the difficulty the phone line shutdown has caused. “I think we’re gonna have to apply some heavier pressure on AT&T to respond in a timely manner because we contacted them two and a
half weeks ago to make sure that these lines are available,” Schleicher said. “We still didn’t get that delivered.” Academic Senate Vice President Kalynda McLean presented a budget reconciliation from the 2025 academic year and highlighted how the Senate surpassed their anticipated income of $17,000 but this was possible due to an outside contribution that helped them meet their goal rather than the Senate’s own donations. “You’ll notice that our goal was $11,000, and we really only came in right under $8,000,” McLean said. “So we have some work to do to make sure that we can still meet our budget for this year.” Transfer Center Director Sunday Salter said that the Career and Transfer Center joined the Transfer Abroad Network (TAN) to connect with international universities that offer lower tuition costs. “We are coordinating with these many campuses to accept transfer students and have a reduced tuition for our students,” Salter said. The next Academic Senate will be on Oct. 12, in the Building 600.
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Crime Log Compiled by James Mondares A vehicle was vandalized at Staff Parking Lot 1 on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The crime log is made publicly available at the Pierce College Sheriff’s Office. Pierce College Sheriff’s Office General Information 818-719-6450 — Emergency 818-710-4311 Photo by Calvin Henry
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Hundreds of students attend annual Meet Your Major Fair By Lesa Greenfield Sports Editor
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ierce students explored academic programs and career pathways at the annual Meet Your Major Fair on Sept. 23 in the Great Hall. The three-hour event brought students together with department representatives so they could ask questions about majors, coursework, transfer opportunities and potential careers. Departments participating in the fair included engineering, life science, economics, kinesiology, political science, history and humanities, art and music, communications and journalism, among others. Career and transfer intern Melanie Somoza said that the event is aimed at helping all students understand their academic options. “Our goal is to get people to enroll in a major that they have a passion for,” Somoza said. “I feel like sometimes students just randomly pick majors and they don’t really know what it’s for and over time it might not feel like it’s right for them.” Somoza also said that the fair isn’t just for students without a major.
Moises Rodriguez / Roundup Professor Palacio Gallegos talks to Sociology major Elliot Talamantes and AC Automotive Tech majorJayden Vidal about Art and Architecture at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2026. “People who already have a major can benefit if they have any questions or even if they’re just second-guessing their major,” Somoza said. “So it doesn’t matter if you’re undecided or not. This is still a
great place to get to know what majors Pierce has to offer.” Computational and systems biology major Aria Mahli said that she attended the fair to learn more about her major and its career possibilities.
“I came to learn a bit more about my major, to understand what the implications are for my career and what I may be doing after this,” Mahli said. “Now I know my major is more research-based.”
Mahli also said that she attended last year’s fair and it was beneficial. “I didn’t really have my major decided before this. I really decided after the fair last year,” Mahli said. “I think it’s really helpful when you’re talking to someone face-toface about what you may be able to do with it.” Professor Christopher Strickland, Chair of the History, African American Studies and Humanities Department, talked about what students can do with a history major. “Students can pursue a career being a professor in education and administration, social justice, working with municipalities, working with city government, law and so forth,” Strickland said. “The sky is the limit, but those are the kind of foundational things that students can do.” Strickland said that he hopes students take away from visiting the department’s table that it’s a dynamic department with professors who care about their students. “It’s a caring campus and we’re a caring department,” Strickland said. “I just want them to know that you can have fun learning, and we’re part of the Pierce community and part of the Pierce family.”
Brief: Alunma vocalist sings an art song at the ASO Concert By James Mondares Opinion Editor
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ocalist and voice teacher Ellevy returned to Pierce College for an alumni spotlight at the weekly Associated Student Organization concert on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Performing Arts Building. Ellevy performed an art song, which is a duet with a vocalist and pianist, and opera for the audience. Pianist Michelle Do accompanied Ellevy, along with a special guest, Jessica Rae Lovino, to perform a duet. After her performance, Ellevy also answered crowd questions about finding one’s own voice and transferring from Pierce. The next ASO Concert is a Faculty Spotlight featuring Clarinetist Ryan Espinosa, and Pianist Michelle Do at the Performing Arts Building on Oct. 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Taryn Robinson / Roundup Left: Pianist Michelle Do plays during the alumni spotlight series at Pierce College, Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 22, 2026. Right: Ellevy sings an opera piece for the alumni spotlight series at Pierce College, Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 22, 2026.
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Review: ‘Primetime’ delivers an immersive experience By Gisele Donan Campus Life Editor To catch a predator, what does it mean? And how far are we willing to go in the name of retribution and public spectacle? This concept is explored in psychological crime-thriller “Primetime,” a narrative feature debut from director Lance Oppenheim, and released in theaters Friday, Sept. 25. A dream-like haze sets the atmosphere for the retelling of Chris Hansen’s claim to fame and cultural explosion that was the 2006 hit reality television series “To Catch A Predator.” Notorious for its invasive investigative work, shown in real time, online child predators were caught and exposed to thousands on Dateline NBC. The initial announcement of the movie was led with excitement as audiences reimagined a newer and even more dramatic look into the world of “To Catch A Predator.” But unknown to Chris Hansen himself, it would be his first time hearing that formative events in his life were going to be made into a movie and distributed
by major production company A24, without his opinion on who would play him or what input he had to offer. Following Hansen, played by Robert Pattinson and his right hand actor and decoy, Dan Plumb, played by Skyler Gisondo, we are faced with two characters who act as parallels to each other. Each plays into their observed roles as national television’s saviors through different circumstances and moral values that continue to unravel and intertwine in the hour and 50 minutes. “Primetime” highlights the controversial aspects of its predecessor by showing different sting operations and even including the infamous reason why the show was cancelled in the first place. As we saw predators filmed, mocked, and ultimately taken away, it leaves the audience with questions. Where do these predators go when the cameras turn off? And can there be more than one type of predator? One that is satiated by performative acts of justice. The majority of the movie is set in staged houses. Steeped in that gritty 2000’s camera quality, the rooms are made to look friendly, with plush sand colored carpets and dark brown wooden cabinets. The
mixture of normal everyday setting, surrealist saturation, and uncomfortable dialogue, creates a unique and unsettling feeling where the audience is somewhere oddly familiar, but glaringly unsafe. The score masterfully captures both the unnerving serenity with soft chimes that surrounds the predator as they enter the house, and the long drawn out violin and synth chaos that ensues as Hansen and his camera crew unveil their trap. In pieces of the film, we are also reminded of the political situations that surrounded the mid 2000’s specifically to do with the Iraq war. News Anchor Stone Phillips, played by Bill Heck, acted as a professional rival and mirror to Hansen’s own career path. The movie amplifies both of their drive to exceed the other through talk of network ratings and time slots, disregarding the real significance of the tragedies they are tasked to inform the public on. This touched on the real turn from traditional broadcasting to the sensationalized ratings driven spectacle that was heavily populating television at the time. Although “Primetime” is considered a biopic, it’s less about someone’s life and more
Lesa Greenfield / Roundup A movie poster of Primetime at Los Feliz Theater in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2026. about a broader perspective not foreign, but palpable and on the different ways society possibly right next door. can be pervasive. As we watch Although its release is characters salivate over the still fresh, “Primetime” idea of personal vengeance, faces potential for longevity. repeat visceral chat logs With broader themes of the between decoy and predator blurred lines of justice and an like a Hollywood script, and obsession with media idolatry, risk their moral compass, we it explores complexities and dissolve with the characters, horrors that exist within and we find ourselves rooting ordinary people. Sometimes and jeering at all the wrong the predator is the person things. behind the spectacle, or even Overall, “Primetime” is the one cheering it on. a masterful story about television and how the media we watch is less passive than we think. It delves into a real era where Americans were grasping for evil that was
Review: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ provides heartwarming laughs
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or decades, Wile E. Coyote has been the underdog. After being launched off many cliffs, flattened by an anvil or having a bomb explode in his face, he continues to prevail and try again. In the recently released film “Coyote Vs. Acme,” this unlucky Coyote has had enough bad luck and decides to take legal action. The live-action and animation film was directed by Dave Green back in 2022. In the film, Coyote takes the corporation, Acme, responsible for their defective products that have backfired on him for years, leaving him injured and humiliated in front of Roadrunner. He asks for help from an unconfident lawyer Kevin Avery, who is played by Will Forte, in an attempt to make the company pay for his pain. Production used scale models, puppets and visual references. Will Forte acted in a lot of the scenes with a partner who didn’t talk, because Coyote doesn’t talk
in the movie, while also playing into the coyotes physical comedy by acting out imaginary explosions or accidental fire scenes. This movie is not just another episode of the “Fast and Furry-ous” where Coyote chases after Roadrunner and continues failing. Instead, this movie showcases resilience in a comedic yet realistic way by also portraying examples of animal testing for human needs. Throughout the movie, the audience follows Kevin and his niece Paige Avery, played by Lana Condor, around the city looking for clues. Kevin has no interest in fighting a big corporation like Acme and prefers to stick to smaller and easier cases. While Paige, a junior lawyer, and Coyote slowly convince him to stand up to Acme for the cartoons because they’re getting taken advantage of. After getting to know Coyote through his comedic signs because he cannot talk, Kevin is inspired by his perseverance. In an emotional car ride, Kevin asks Coyote how he does it, Coyote then swerves the car to the side of a cliff and throws himself off
multiple times using different gadgets to get him across. After he finally makes it to the other side of the cliff, Kevin realizes that no matter how hard or impossible the jump is, there’s a way to achieve your goal as long as you keep trying. The iconic duo made for a chaotic comedy that pays memorable tribute to the original cartoons. Not only did Coyote and Kevin battle a big corporation on screen, but the creators of the film battled the same case against the Warner Brothers. The movie was completed in 2023 but Warner Bros. decided not to release it due to a merger with Discovery. The merger caused the movie’s original release date to be pushed back to make headlines for “Barbie.” After that the creators never heard back from Warner Bros. about their new release date. CEO of Discovery David Zaslav felt some movies were left best as a tax write off to save money. Warner Bros were in a fragile financial state with about $45 billion in debt and were able to obtain $30 million from the tax write off. In Nov. 2024, filmmakers
Lesa Greenfield / Roundup The Warner Bros. Water Tower at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2026. and fans protested against until Ketchup Entertainment, Warner Bros. and demanded an independent distributor for the movie to be released. known for saving projects, On Nov. 13 Warner decided negotiated a sale with Warner to allow the creators to find Bros. someone to buy the movie and Finally, “Coyote Vs. Acme” release it, creating a whole was released in theaters on new battle. Aug. 28, 2026. Ironically the Just like the movie the creators went through the crew was fighting with a exact same battle to release it corporation more powerful to fans as Coyote did to obtain than themselves. But they justice from Acme. refused to surrender like their Overall the film was protagonist Coyote. Warner hilarious, heartwarming and wanted $70 to $80 million visually beautiful. Definitely for the movie, there were a recommended movie for a offers but Warner did not Letterboxd review. want to negotiate. That was
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Citizens strike gold at Topanga Vintage Market By Daniel Shamash Photographer
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tudents, locals and visitors attended the Topanga Vintage Market, located in Lot 7 at Pierce College on Sept. 27 to explore the rows of tents full of trinkets and treasures. Attendees found a variety of items, from electric guitars to movie memorabilia. The market is held every fourth Sunday of the month from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Top Left: (L-R) Vendor Stuart Rankine and Santa Clarita resident Chris Bright completing a transaction at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026. Top Right: Vendor Leroy Freelon setting up his booth at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026. Center Left: Canoga Park resident Brandan Gillogly looking through a tackle box at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026. Center Right: LA County Sheriffs Deputy Morales C. checking out an item at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026.
Bottom Top Left: Vendor Paige Forshee attending to her booth at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026. Bottom Top Right: (L-R) Attendee Ricky Li and Vendor James Medlin completing a transaction at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026. Bottom left: Guitars at a booth belonging to vendor James Medlin at the Topanga Vintage Market in Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2026.
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Pierce baseball returns with new faces and familiar opponent By Lesa Greenfield Sports Editor
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he Pierce College baseball team are back at the Joe Kelly Field in a friendly rematch against one of their playoff rivalries on Friday, Sept. 25, with a mix of familiar faces and new recruits beginning to build toward the 2027 season. With no official score kept, the matchup was used as a way of seeing the new team in action against a team proven to challenge the Brahmas, having a 1-1 record in the 2026 season and beating the Vaqueros in the first round of the 3C2A playoffs 2-0. Picketts highlighted the unfamiliarity of the team, and took advantage of the scrimmage to see the tone of the team. “I just want to see how they play the game because this is literally the first time I’ve seen a number of these players play. It’s nice to see whether they’re aggressive or tentative,” Picketts said. “That’s what I’m evaluating, their personality and their body language. I don’t even know what the score was.”
Picketts added that with most of last season’s starting lineup gone, he’s using the preseason to see how the new roster comes together. “Every year is different at our level because there’s so many guys leaving and coming in,” Picketts said. “This year especially, I think we only have a couple guys that started for us consistently last year. So we need to find replacements for a lot of positions.” New recruit and middle infielder Aadyn Jaime said the team is already finding a rhythm. “The new team is good, we’re all competitive, so we help each other get better every day,” Jaime said. “We’re just out here working.” Jaime described the team as being player-led and already beginning to connect. “We’re really bonding together and not really having to rely on the coaches as much,” Jaime said. Returning starting pitcher Kai-El Holguin is also getting acquainted with the new team after missing last season due to a broken pitching hand. “It is like a new team this year, a lot of new guys and
not as many returners, but the community and the team feels the same as last year,” Holguin said. Holguin said getting familiar with his new teammates is an important part of the preseason. “Just getting familiar with all the guys, creating personal relationships with each one of them, because that’s very important,” Holguin said. “I’m sure it’ll be just like last year. By the end of the playoffs, the team was really close.” Along with adjusting to his new teammates, Holguin is also getting comfortable on the mound again. “Well, this season I’m really just familiarizing myself with the mound and just being back in the game,” Holguin said. “But so far since this summer when I returned, everything’s been pretty seamless.” The Brahmas continue their preseason schedule with a doubleheader at the Joe Kelly Field against the Cubs Scout Team, a high school development team backed by the Chicago Cubs organization, on Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
Akarai Jackson / Roundup News Pierce College pitcher Kal-El Holguin pitches in a friendly scrimmage against Glendale College in the Joe Kelly field at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2026. No official score was kept during the match.
Women’s soccer outshines Harbor Seahawks on the pitch By Valeria Estevez Reporter
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he Pierce College women’s soccer team shut out the Seahawks of Los Angeles Harbor College, 5-0, on Sep. 22 at Shepard Stadium. What started as a calm match quickly turned into an edge-sitting, suspenseful match, with the Brahmas posting a clean sheet. The Brahmas (2-3-2) came in strong with their teamwork and communication. Forward Amber Flores (3) scored the first goal of the game (0-1), marking a strong start for the Brahmas. Defender Stephany Ramirez found herself in the middle of the Seahawks’ kettling before passing it to Forward Hannah Ginnever , who scored another point for the Brahmas making the score 2-0. “A win with the girls is awesome, I was due for a goal,” Ginnever said. “It was nice to finally have one.” The smooth teamwork ignited a roar from the crowd, with the Pierce men’s volleyball team joining in cheering for their fellow
Gerardo Escobar / Roundup News Brahma Forward/Midfielder Hannah Ginnever (right) challenges the ball from Harbor College Forward Encore Libby (left) during a match at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept, 22, 2026. Brahmas athletes. “Everyone needs support, we all need to show love,” attendee Adriana Garcia said.
“You never know if that player needs support or not, showing up either way matters.” Finishing off their first
match strong, Froward Emily Trujillo scored the last goal, putting the Brahmas in the lead, 3-0.
“It can be hard to motivate myself but I always want to play the best for my team,” Trujillo said. “I want to be there to support them as much as I can.” Carrying that momentum, the Brahmas went into their second match full force. Midfielder Vanessa Cuellar scored the first point of the second match with the assist of defender Daniela McNamara. To keep the high energy going, McNamara went for a corner kick, keeping the Brahmas in the game. Harbor’s goalie persisted with strong blocking but was ultimately broken through by forward Angelinne Mazariegos, ending the game with a score of 5-0. “We always try to create moments where we can make a goal, so it is nice to see when we do score,” head coach Adolfo Perez said “It was an exciting game.” The Brahmas next face off against the Condors of Oxnard College on Oct 2 at 4 p.m. at Shepard Stadium.