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Vol. 145, Issue 4
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Midterms madness: ‘Day of Politics’ hosts candidate forums
Josue Aguilar / Roundup News (Left to right) Deputy Mayor of Public Works Randall Winston answers questions from Vice President of the Pierce College Democrats Isaac Rodriguez at the Day of Politics in the great Hall at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. On Oct. 5, 2026,
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ierce College students asked candidates about housing, academic counseling and jobs and took the stage to debate ballot proposals at the 15th annual Day of Politics on Monday, Oct. 5, in the Great Hall. The event included discussions with candidates for public office, two student debates and
voter registration. Political science professor Denise Robb said political science students and the Pierce Democrats helped choose the candidates and issues included in the event. Robb said that hearing from candidates in person gave students a chance to ask their own questions. “They can ask them exactly what they want to know. And they did. They asked very studentcentered questions,” Robb said. “I usually pick different
questions, but this was all them.” Robb said that many students had never voted and had questions about propositions and offices such as the Board of Trustees and insurance commissioner. “I hope it helps them decide how they’re going to vote and who they’re going to vote for and what propositions they’re going to support,” Robb said. Students asked Los Angeles City Council District 3 candidate Barri Girvan about homelessness, public safety, education and city services. Girvan said that
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addressing homelessness would include building more affordable housing and helping people get mental health services so they could stay housed. Randall Winston, a candidate for Seat 6 on the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, answered student questions about counseling, online and in-person classes, campus jobs and a proposed academic bereavement policy. In a separate interview, Winston said his priorities
included affordable student housing, accountability in the district’s bond program and helping students find jobs. Winston also said he would push for student resource centers at all nine colleges so students
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Editorial: From the desk of the Roundup
Pierce should bring in a Brahma bulletin board
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s the heart of Pierce College, the Mall has hundreds of students and faculty walking through it every day. Still, lots of people remain unaware of what’s happening on campus. Pierce should add physical “Brahma Bulletin Boards” on the Mall to keep students in the loop about school events. On Pierce’s official Instagram page, videos have been posted of a “Brahma Bulletin” that outlines important events that are coming to campus. Catchy with its alliteration, implementing physical bulletin boards with the same name all over campus, and especially the Mall, will help ensure people know what’s happening. There are few places on walkways where students and
staff can look at to see the latest news. Instead, clubs and departments have to post their news on poles and places where not many people can see. The National Library of Medicine outlines the important value these boards can bring: “[There are] many benefits of analog boards, such as ‘the obvious ease of use presented by paper flyers, the affordability of large displays, and their durability in a public or outdoor environment’, as well as the greater flexibility in placing messages.” With today’s media landscape becoming more saturated, the value of analog information increases. It will be easier if people know that there are reliable places on campus they can go to for information. Additionally, the study talks
about their sustainability. It’s inexpensive, because all it would need is printing paper. It can withstand weather conditions on campus. These bulletin boards can also be places for students to advertise clubs or elections, so they provide versatility in what they can promote. A study for the University of Gothenburg mentions how these boards can also be used to highlight online endeavors. “Analog bulletin board messages have adapted to the new media landscape by, for example, including references to Facebook groups, Instagram accounts, e-mail addresses and web sites.” Also, QR codes being posted in real life can lead people online to Instagram pages, linktrees and sign-up
links. These physical papers and boards do not only need to promote real-life events. They can be used to boost the school’s online presence. Journalism.University has summarized why bulletin boards are both convenient and useful in the face of the modern internet: “Despite the rise of email, intranets, and instant messaging apps, the bulletin board has quietly remained one of the most dependable internal communication tools organizations use. Why? Because it’s always on, always visible, and doesn’t require a login.” If people on campus have equal access to information, they will be more informed and possibly more inclined to participate in campus events.
A look into the archives: 70+ years of the Roundup
On Oct. 7, 1971, the Pierce College Roundup reported on a student who acted as a shepherd to Pierce’s sheep unit, now integrated under the name of the Agricultural Sciences Department. Animal husbandry major Hal Wieland came from Illinois with an interest in caring for livestock and had attended Pierce for two years. At 19, Wieland fulfilled his role as shepherd by visiting the 25-acre area of the farm and attending to 148 head of sheep. His duties included feeding, watering and walking the flock every morning. The Pierce Sheep Unit remains an operation that provides handson student education through its Instructional Laboratory and serves as a large animal evacuation center for Los Angeles County. Copy by Gisele Donan
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Are reality TV shows a good way to consume entertainment? PRO: Reality TV carves pathways to representation and new perspectives
CON: Stress, exploitation and unhealthy behaviors cloud reality TV
By Gisele Donan Campus Life Editor
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uring the summer of 2000, reality television became a sensation that hooked its viewers with raw, unfiltered content and seemingly unscripted drama. Still remaining a cultural force, reality TV remains a beneficial source for social anthropology, and it’s an accessible way for audiences to find representation. The consumption of media is powerful across all genres. From movies to television shows, they all serve the purpose of inspiring new perspectives, ideas and a sense of belonging. While real life can have its ups and downs and fair shares of confusion or isolation, reality TV takes that mundane drama and cranks it up into a digestible storyline that the viewer can align themselves with, or even find clarity through. According to Columbia Magazine, “It involves real people ostensibly reacting to real-world situations, which allows us to put ourselves in the participants’ shoes and see flashes of ourselves… There’s usually someone you can identify with and say ‘I’m a Bethenny’.” The relatability aspect of reality TV can be powerful for people who’d like to see themselves on screen. In an age of mass produced media, different personalities or even racial identities can be overlooked or misunderstood. But as reality shows such as Peacock’s “Love Island” or CBS’ “Survivor” continue to cast people of various cultures, it opens up a wide spectrum of audiences to align themselves with and want to root for.
ResearchGate conducted a study that found that 39.80% of reality TV show viewers had a significantly enhanced experience watching reality television because of the growing personal attachment with the representation they saw on screen. Despite reality TV being thoroughly edited and produced, its diverse casts can provide valuable insight into changing linguistics, fashion, and social dynamics. At a historical level, reality TV can serve as a time capsule of each generation’s distinctive characteristics, including its social advancements and flaws. In an article by UEN Pressbook about teaching sociology through reality TV, they described an incomparable quality Reality shows have through its breakdown of geographical boundaries and its ability to foster cross-cultural comprehension. They also included that by having students watch MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” it can give students a better sense of the social norms in the 2010s through analyzing the male cast’s display of toxic masculinity. By showcasing diverse individuals, personal experiences, and our progressing society, Reality TV should be perceived as so much more than its exaggerations and drama. And for some, it’s the most accessible way to find someone likeminded and represented on television.
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eality television has become a popular form of entertainment. According to PBS, about 80% of adult viewers watch reality TV. While reality TV can be entertaining to some, it often comes at a cost to exploit their participants, normalize toxic behavior and encourage viewers to compare themselves to unrealistic standards. Because of this, reality TV is often more harmful than it is valuable. One problem with reality TV is how participants are treated. Contestants are often placed in stressful situations and encouraged to argue or embarrass themselves for the sole purpose of entertainment. According to a study on “Survivor”, more than 4,000 examples of antisocial behavior across seven seasons including verbal and indirect aggression. This shows that conflict is the main source of reality TV’s entertainment. Participants’ personal struggles are turned into content that benefits the network while potentially harming the people involved. If society can stop normalizing the viewership of reality TV, it can protect the sanity of not only the participants in the show, but also the viewers that believe that kind of behavior is normal. Arguments, manipulation and unhealthy relationships are often the main focus when it comes to the entertainment of the program. When
What is your favourite reality T.V show?
“I really enjoy ‘Love on the Spectrum.’ I think it’s so cute. They’re just so raw and they express themselves in ways that people who don’t have autism don’t” Laura Lopez — Student
“Love Island’ is my choice. It’s really dramatic, and I feel like it makes bad people more famous. It’s funny to see how that works out.”
“I’d say my favorite reality TV show would probably be ‘Kitchen Nightmares,’ because honestly, I just like seeing Gordon be mad.”
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Fransis Rosal — Student
viewers see people rewarded with attention for acting inappropriately , they often become more accepting of that behavior in real life. According to research by Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, certain reality programs are associated with society’s approval of physical and verbal aggression. Another problem is that the viewers compare themselves to the participants in the show. Reality shows are not strangers to featuring people who often appear attractive and successful. According to the National Library of Medicine, “watching sexualizing reality television was associated with higher levels of trait selfobjectification.” In today’s age, over sexualization of people has become an issue.This problem can stem from shows such as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and “Love Island.” Much of reality television turns real people’s problems into entertainment while promoting conflict and unrealistic standards. Instead of spending hours watching manufactured drama, people could spend that time on entertainment that teaches them something or improves their lives. Reality TV may be entertaining but not worth our time.
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“My favorite reality show is ‘Real Housewives.’ Me and my mom watch it together and it’s a good way for us to connect.” Alyssa Jones— Mechanics Major
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Brief: Phone line outages shroud college campuses in silence By Valeria Estevez Reporter
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or the past month, Pierce College and other regional community college campuses have experienced temporary phone outages. During the Pierce College Council meeting held on Sept. 24, the phone inaccessibility was briefly discussed, and a plan to replace affected phones was set in motion. PCC Chair Alma Cortes said that it is imporatnt to address this issue especially for popular areas on campus such as the Multicultural Center and Student Services. The phone outage has affected the District due to copper wire being stolen that is used for phone lines, according to a discussion during the Academic
Senate meeting on Sept. 28. According to the Vice President of Administrative Services, Rolf Schleicher Pierce College worked with AT&T Inc., in order to supersede a temporary phone line. “It’s all up to [AT&T] to get that accomplished, but I know that’s increasing some real difficulty for all of you, so we apologize for the inconvenience,” Schleicher said. Pierce College faculty and students can use these numbers for emergencies and nonemergencies.
TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBERS FOR PIERCE 818-987-2022 (non-emergency) 818-719-6450 (emergency)
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Continued: Students question candidates and debate measures would not have to travel to another campus to get the help they need. “I think expecting students to make a trip across the district just to get resources that aren’t available on another campus that might be closer to them, I think is not fair and is not equitable,” Winston said. “Especially when student support is such a critical component of student success.” Winston said student support would be his first budget priority, along with the staff needed to provide it. He also said he wants to work with employers to help students pay for classes and find jobs after school.
Students took the stage for two debates moderated by professor Robert Lloyd. Each side presented its arguments, asked questions and had a chance to respond before closing remarks. The first debate focused on a proposed one-time tax on billionaires. Students supporting the billionaire tax said it would raise money for health care, education and food assistance. Those arguing against it asked what would happen when that money was gone. They also raised concerns about billionaires leaving the state. In the next debate, political science major Lillian Guerra
took the side supporting voter ID requirements. Her opponent argued that getting an ID could be another hurdle for people trying to vote. After the debate, Guerra explained that she had taken the pro side when no one else volunteered for it. She told the audience she was still against the proposal herself. “I was kind of scared because I didn’t want people to think thatI was on a side that I wasn’t,” Guerra said. It was Guerra’s first time debating. She said her opponent’s strongest argument was about the people who would face more
obstacles to voting if the proposal passed. After each debate, Lloyd asked the audience to raise their hands to show whether they were for or against the proposal based on what they had heard. Christine Cruz, whose major is undecided, attended with her class. She said that she came to learn more about the issues being discussed. “I need to be more educated on
it, but I came here to learn a little bit more about it,” Cruz said. Cruz said that she had heard about the billionaire tax on the news and wanted to understand what it was and why people had different opinions about it. Cruz said that she plans to vote. “Well, first I want to register to vote because I think this is really interesting,” Cruz said.
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No crimes were reported between the dates of Sept.30 and Oct. 6 The crime log is made publicly available at the Pierce College Sheriff’s Office.
Josue Aguilar / Roundup News Laura Perez, a member of American Federation of Teachers local 1521, informs music major Evan Montoya about March in March at the Day of Politics in front of the Great Hall at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2026.
Pierce College Sheriff’s Office General Information 818-719-6450 — Emergency 818-710-4311
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Students receive emergency training at Stop the Bleed workshop By Valeria Estevez Reporter
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he Student Health and Wellness Center invited students to Stop the Bleed, an essential training workshop for bleeding prevention, in LLC 5111 under the Library on Tuesday, Sept 29. A person can bleed to death in as little as 3 to 5 minutes, according to the American Red Cross. Registered nurse Sarah Bergman of Northridge Hospital walked students through the steps to properly assist someone who is bleeding out. RN Bergman said hosting workshops like Stop the Bleed are important for several reasons. “I think these events are great for the community to learn what to do in emergencies,” Bergman said. “I think that it’s important for students and other parts of the Pierce College community to know what to do in a situation like this and hopefully not be afraid to help other people in need.” Bergman started the workshop
by listing the steps in assessing whether an injury needs packing to stop severe bleeding, a laceration needs to be filled with sterile material like gauze. Bergman used a training dummy to demonstrate how to properly pack an injury. Nursing major Diana Araujo said workshops like these are helpful, especially for a nursing major like herself. “Considering the field I plan to go into, I thought it’d be necessary or at least important to get an idea of a specific topic such as bleeding control,” Araujo said. Bergman then explained how to apply a tourniquet and the different types available. Bergman stated the two most frequently used are the Combat Application Tourniquet and the SOF Tactical Tourniquet - Wide. Using the Combat Application Tourniquet on her arm, Bergman exhibits how effective a C-A-T can be. Using the unlocking mechanism to sling the tourniquet off, Bergman explains the difference between those she displayed and generic or even makeshift ones. Redirecting the workshop to the
attendees, Bergman encouraged two groups to form and prepare themselves for hands-on training. The training dummies were given to both groups, and each person was tasked with placing the tourniquet on it. The workshop concluded with Bergman hosting a small trivia raffle. Attendees answered a question about Bergman’s lecture and won a prize containing the C-A-T and other first aid essentials. “Attending these types of workshops are important, you learn a lot,” Nursing major Rose Avetisyan said. “You could find somebody who needs your help if you come across a motor vehicle accident, and you will know what to do, I think that’s important.”
RIGHT: Jiana Quinones (center) practices applying a tourniquet to a training dummy while Sarah Bergman (right), Vivian Garces (center right), and other participants watch at the Stop the Bleed event in the Multicultural Center at Pierce College on Sept. 29, 2026.
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Voice Faculty Showcase takes instructors from classrooms to the stage
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he Pierce College professors performed by example when they took the stage during the Voice Faculty Showcase at the Associated Student Organization (ASO) Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Performing Arts Building. ASO hosts seven concerts throughout the semester, featuring a variety of faculty and guest performers. These performances give students in the music program an opportunity to experience live music while also seeing the different career paths and performance opportunities available to them.
For some students, it was an experience for them to watch their mentors take the stage and showcase the talents they have picked up over the years, but for Juliana Mendes, it was a way for the music faculty to set an example for their students. “It was really amazing to see all of the instructors are basically relaying this message to us on how to perform, and then to actually see them perform and see how like it is for them. I thought that was really interesting.” Mendes said. One of the favorites of the day was given by April Amante
and Justine Boonstra when they performed a duet of the song “For Good” in the musical Wicked, and was touching for student Adrian Rodriguez who has not seen the musical but appreciated experiencing the song live and sung by his instructors “All the different pieces that they played were very interesting, especially the Wicked song at the end with Dr. Monte and Justine, I thought that was really good,” Rodriguez said. “I’ve never seen Wicked, so I thought that was really cool to hear actually live.” Other faculty highlighted in this performance was Garineh
Moises Rodriguez / Roundup News Garineh Avakian, Gabriella Bluvland, Holly Palmer, April Amante and Justine Boonstra holding hands on stage at the ASO Music Concert at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept 29, 2026.
“Gaga” Avakian and Amante who was seen as the most experienced from music major James Elle. “In my opinion they are the most experienced and rewarded,” Elle said. “It was great to see kind of like a master class.” Music major Zona Espinoza, seeing the instructors come together and perform with their
own style was inspiring to experience. “I loved all of them, I really did, “ Espinoza said. “My instructor’s pieces really stood out to me because they’re who I look up to, along with Dr. Gaga, who I took voice lessons with and I’m in choir with. So just seeing them perform and the duet together is just really inspiring to me.”
Abraham Elizalde / Roundup News Pierce alumn Gabriella Bluvband-Bogusz performs at the ASO Concert in the Performing Arts Building in Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2026.
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Comedy bleeds through the horror in Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ By Natalie Baharian News Editor
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orror as a genre frequently features protagonists that somehow know how to defend themselves and where to run, curating heroes that the audience undeniably roots for. The newest “Resident Evil” film takes the opposite approach, placing an ordinary man in the middle of an apocalypse, something that he can’t handle particularly well. Under the direction of Zach Cregger, “Resident Evil” fuses survival horror with comedy, developing a humanistic approach to the apocalypse. The film refuses to take the protagonist Bryan too seriously, allowing him to make mistakes and display realistic reactions to the unbelievable incidents he comes across. Within the first five minutes, we are introduced to Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, a medical courier tasked with an unexpected but important delivery to Raccoon City with heavy snowfall. What began as a routine delivery quickly changed to a fight for survival. The film’s display of his lack of preparation intentionally amplifies the horror aspect. Having taken on the
responsibility of ensuring the delivery is successfully made, everything he encounters is a direct threat to that. Immediately, his unfamiliarity of handling weapons is evident through his surprised reactions, striking shrills, and strong cursing as he speaks to himself. What makes the film much scarier is Bryan’s humanity. He doesn’t necessarily always make the right call, and even acts just as confused as to what’s happening in front of him as the audience does. His reactions make it more believable as someone in an actual apocalypse. Director Cregger’s background in comedy is very apparent throughout the entire movie but in such a way where the humor intertwines with horror. His reactions drive the humor as much of it comes from his clumsiness, struggle to handle any kind of weapon, and problematic decisions. The humor surprisingly blends well with the film because it serves as a reminder of ourselves as ordinary people and possible behaviors in an apocalypse with absolutely no idea on what to do. “Resident Evil” also explores its video-game origins by the way Bryan roams through this new reality. Each location has a specific purpose and allows for him to get a better understanding
Lesa Greenfield / Roundup News A sign promoting “Resident Evil” at Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2026. of his surroundings. It also creates a video-game atmosphere for the audience. Including vehicles left haphazardly, abandoned personal belongings, and food left out in the open created an environment where even the audience is encouraged to observe his surroundings along with him. As he moves from location to location we get to travel with him and come up with our own conclusions as to what happened and what we think it means. The most significant aspect of the film that contributes to this video-game feel is the camera work and cinematography. The
camera angles change from third-person to first-person perspectives that place us directly behind Bryan’s weapon, generating the sensation that we are in control of the character and the direction he goes in. The film’s feeling of immersion strongly contributes to the unpredictability as we see what Bryan sees and questions what he questions along with him. Without directly communicating anything, the camera does worldbuilding and allows the audience to pick apart details. Along with the visual perspective, the sound design by Ryan and Hays Holladay
adds to the tension. Whether it be a phone ringing or the score suddenly shifting to a high pitch noise or dead silence, we feel the same sense of worry as Bryan and begin to anticipate a visual that follows. Taken together, these elements provide Resident Evil with a unique and particularly personal experience with horror that is often left unexplored. Even for audiences that may be unfamiliar with the “Resident Evil” franchise, the film succeeds on its own merit as a realistic portrayal of human nature in a horroresque environment.
Newly elected ASO President aims for advocacy and community By Calvin Henry Managing Editor
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hen Ardavan Abbaszadeh came to Pierce College, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. Having started as an aerospace engineering major after barely graduating high school and nearly dropping out of college, he realized his true passion lay in helping others. Last year, Abbaszadeh founded a nonprofit called Equal Access for Allergies (EAA) to help individuals with allergies, further fueling his desire to support people and pivot to a career in medicine. “I never was a person that learned my lesson,” Abbaszadeh said. “When I first entered college, I was failing. I failed all my classes, and I had to retake all of them. It really did take my friend telling me at 12 a.m. on a Sunday night, ‘Hey, do you know what ASO is?’ I was like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that.’” Eventually, Abbaszadeh joined the student senate to advocate for student needs and organize campus events. As a senator, Abbaszadeh said that he began to see “a lot of issues,” such as inefficient counseling, and ran for Associated Student Orgnaization
(ASO) president to “share his voice on a higher level.” After winning his election, one of Abbaszadeh’s key goals is to create a resolution that advocates for priority enrollment for student body governments statewide, which will be taken to the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). “To be able to represent other students, you should be able to choose your classes ahead of time as well, just like an Extended Opportunity Program student or an honor student because we still have to be consistent in attending our committees in spring because we are one-year terms,” Abbaszadeh said. Another major goal for Abbaszadeh is to draft a resolution to provide college students with bereavement periods. Abbaszadeh said that the idea for the resolution stemmed from a recent death of a family member. “My grandmother passed away four days before this semester started, and from that I really had to balance grieving whilst being in the first week of college and the first week of my presidency,” Abbaszadeh said. After experiencing this loss, Abbaszadeh researched and believes there’s no formal system
in place for students who might also be suffering from grief while balancing school. Student Engagement Coordinator and Counselor Lara Conrady Wong said Abbaszadeh is a “caring, compassionate person and a leader” who makes sure “everyone’s voices are heard.” Wong is also an ASO Advisor and said that Abbaszadeh is meticulous with his schedule and is dependable. Abbaszadeh said that he enjoys interacting with students, answering questions and being able to refer them to the right people. “Becoming president really opened the door to so many head departments, so many faculty and professors here, which I did not have the opportunity as a senator or as a student with that resource,” Abbaszadeh said. ASO Vice President Angela Nazaryan worked with Abbaszadeh as senators during the 2025-2026 school year and said that their shared passion for change on campus started while looking over resolutions at a SSCCC assembly last spring. Nazaryan said that it felt rewarding to work with Abbaszadeh. “With a president like Ardavan, who’s so passionate
Akarai Jackson / Roundup News Ardavan Abbaszadeh in the ASO Office at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2026. and impatient as well, things get behind a legacy where the Pierce done,” Nazaryan said. “He moves College campus and ASO turn so quickly with things, and every into both an advocacy and eventtime that someone brings up an planning team. issue, he doesn’t prioritize one “I want to see a year where issue over the other.” events and advocacy happen According to Abbaszadeh, at the same time for Pierce what makes him different from College to make sure that Pierce previous ASO leadership is that he College’s name is out there — is working at all levels — region, not only as a community college, district, state and local — and is but as a highly respected college prioritizing coordinating directly on a state level so that they with his student trustee and know about us, they know that SSCCC to train his senators while we were able to advocate for ensuring his executive board stays three different things at once,” in the loop. Abbaszadeh said. Abbaszadeh hopes to leave
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Supercar Sunday takes over Woodland Hills
The lettering in the frunk of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z51 Stingray at Supercar Sunday in Parking Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Oct. 4, 2026.
Bobby Jackson dusts his 1965 Chevrolet Impala at Supercar Sunday in Parking Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Oct. 4, 2026.
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he General Motors, smallblock V8, LS engine took over Pierce College as Corvettes filled Parking Lot 7 for Supercar Sunday. Supercar Sunday was founded 25 years ago by Dustin Troyan who continues to organize the event and the related toy drive, Motor 4 Toys in December. Troyan emphasized Supercar Sunday is more about the people than the cars.
“What I enjoy more than anything is the people, and that I’ve been doing it so long, it’s the diversity of the people.” Troyan said. “Everyone comes here, it doesn’t matter if you have a car, rich, poor, nothing matters.” Supercar Sunday will frequently host special marque days where specific types of cars are emphasized to be displayed. This week’s event was Corvette Marque Day. “I put up one Instagram post and you see all these Corvettes,” Troyan said. “Amazing people come from all over California for
a couple hours at beautiful Pierce College.” However other cars can also be displayed. Car models also on display at Supercar Sunday included a Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Miura and a 1965 Chevrolet Impala, among many others. Supercar Sunday is a free weekly event held from 7 to 10 a.m. with exceptions for rain. For more information visit the Supercar Sunday Instagram or website.
Supercar Sunday founder and organizer Dustin Troyan makes an announcent during the event in Parking Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Oct. 4, 2026.
Chevrolet Corvettes lined up at Supercar Sunday in Parking Lot 7 of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Oct. 4, 2026.
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Men’s soccer scores first win of the season against Victor Valley By Calvin Henry Managing Editor
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s the crowd of soccer players held their breath surrounding the penalty area, a swift kick was all it took for the Brahmas to secure a lastminute comeback against the Victor Valley College Rams, settling on a 3-2 score. The men’s soccer match between Pierce College (1-8) and Victor Valley (5-3-1), which marked the Brahmas’ first win of the season, was held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Shepherd Stadium. Forward Dylan Villavicencio scored the penalty kick that won the game and said that it felt great to go from 0-2 at the start to 3-2 by the end. “We all worked hard, we played with passion, we gave it our all and things came our way,” Villavicencio said. When Villavicencio scored, the stadium erupted into rumbling cheers. But the triumph was cut short after a fight broke out between a few players. According to Villavicencio, while he was celebrating, he saw one of his teammates “getting down with three guys” on the field. Forward Jason Molina said
that it was unfortunate that a fight happened. “We should have been a bigger team, but overall, just happy with the win,” Molina said. At the start of the match, the Brahmas managed to keep the ball on the opposing side, demonstrating team coordination and synergy. While they maintained offensive pressure on the Rams’ defense, no goals were scored. Eventually, the tide started to shift in the Rams’ favor, and they scored their first goal. The Brahmas’ defense stayed on high alert and blocked a few more close calls for the remainder of the first half. Molina, who also scored the second goal for the Brahmas, said that he felt that his team was dominating in the beginning, but the Rams’ first goal made them reflect. “After we conceded, we put our heads down a little bit,” Molina said. “During the second half, we had to talk, and I believe that lifted up everybody’s spirits.” In the second half the Rams continued to put pressure on the Brahmas’ defense and scored a second goal. Then, forward/ midfielder Hayk Ghazaryan scored the first goal for the Brahmas, quickly followed up by
a second goal from Molina. With the unexpected two goals for the Brahmas, both teams were neck and neck for the remainder of the second period until the Rams were called for a foul and Pierce was awarded a penalty kick.. This put the Brahmas in an advantageous position, and Villavicencio scored the final goal needed to win. Assistant coach Gustavo Villalobos said that he felt good about the Brahmas’ first win of the season. “[We] had to fight for the points, but a win’s a win,” Villalobos said. The Brahmas’ next home game is Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. against Los Angeles Harbor College.
Pierce College forward Hayk Ghazaryan (10) passes the ball as Victor Valley College’s Jesse Figueroa (23) defends in a game against Victor Valley College at the Sheperd Stadium in Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2026.
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Women’s soccer falls 2-0 in physical battle against SBCC By Gregory Brown Reporter
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he Pierce College Brahmas women’s soccer team gave it their all against Santa Barbara City College but ultimately came up short, 2-0, on Tuesday Sept. 29, at John Shepard Stadium. Two quick goals in the first half was all it took to give Santa Barbara (7-4) the win against Pierce (4-4-2). The first goal was a high kick just over the head of goalie Chloe Der Avanessian, and the second came off of a throw-in roughly eight minutes later. Avanessian’s four saves in a row at the end of the half were a big part of the Vaqueros not scoring again. The pressure was on early in the first half as the speed and defense of Santa Barbara was on full display against Pierce. With 33 minutes to go in the first half, play was stopped after defender Daniela McNamara (12) suffered a bloody nose. She returned less than 10 minutes later. McNamara also dealt with shin splints in the second half and had both legs wrapped in ice after the game. Despite the injuries, McNamara remained determined to keep going.
“Lots of rest, lots of ice. Thirty minutes in an ice bath and just kind of the determination to keep going forward,” McNamara said. “We barely started our season and I can’t let this stop me.” The Brahmas turned up the intensity in the second half, playing much more aggressively and keeping the Vaqueros from scoring again. Their pace picked up through defense and their constant hustle to the ball. They started taking more shots to keep pressure on Santa Barbara’s goalie, but missed opportunities off turnovers proved costly. “Not necessarily like a play, but I think it’s a sequence of, if we lose the ball, how fast can we recover?” assistant coach Anival said. “When we did make that mistake, we weren’t in a position to try to recover that ball.” By the time the Brahmas started to gain momentum, the clock was ticking and they were out of time to make up the two goals they gave up midway through the first half. Head coach Adolfo Perez said the absence of leading scorer Angelinne “China” Mazariegos, who was recovering from a concussion suffered in the previous game, also hurt the Brahmas’ offense. “Not having our leading
Gerardo Escobar / Roundup News Brahma Defender Daniela McNamara #12 (left) challenges the ball from Santa Barbara Defender Jazmyn Camarena #12 (right) during a match at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2026. Santa Barbara City College defeated Pierce 2-0. scorer, ‘China’ Mazariegos, who is our leader in goals scored this year, really hurt our offensive attack,” Perez said. “I’m praying she comes back Friday. She is
recovering from a concussion. It was tough playing one of the best teams in the conference without her.” The Brahmas’ next home game
is against the Oxnard College Condors on Oct. 2 at 4:00 p.m. at our very own Shepard Stadium.