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Pierce College alumnus Jordan Fisher holding an upside down United States of America flag during the
Topanga Canyon and Victory boulevards in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Abraham Elizalde
Pierce College should let students take the stage
PierceCollege could strengthen campus involvement by adding an outdoor stage for concerts and student events, similar to the one used at California State University, Northridge. A dedicated performance area would give students a consistent space to gather, showcase their talents and participate in campus activities that build community.
Research in higher education shows that engagement outside the classroom is directly linked to student success and retention. Colleges that regularly host events such as concerts, open mics and cultural showcases often see higher levels of student connection and satisfaction.
Northridge’s Associated Students Productions
and Outdoor Adventures programs, for example, host live performances, outdoor movie nights and recreational activities designed to help students meet others and get involved in campus life.
According to the Outdoor Adventures website, these events allow students to “gain leadership skills and make connections through shared experiences.” Programming that combines recreation, art and social interaction encourages participation and helps create a sense of belonging on campus.
Pierce already offers student performances through its Music and Theater departments, but many events are held indoors or in small venues. Without a central outdoor stage, large gatherings are harder to plan and attract fewer students. An accessible, multipurpose stage would allow student government
and clubs to host larger events, improve attendance and increase visibility for performers.
Other colleges have made similar investments to enhance student life. Loyola Marymount University (LMU) announced in 2024 that foundations had approved funding for an outdoor performance stage to “create a vibrant space for student life,” according to the LMU Newsroom. The project is expected to host concerts, theater productions and cultural events while serving as a gathering point for the campus community.
Experts agree that events like these can make a measurable difference. A report by Interactive Party stated, “Campus events are not just activities; they’re catalysts for involvement fostering participation and nurturing relationships.”
Similarly, Concept3D found that “regularly participating in extracurricular events drives student satisfaction and retention.” These findings suggest that a structured space for live programming can contribute to stronger engagement and connection among students. A stage at Pierce would support collaboration between departments, clubs and the Associated Student Organization while providing opportunities for students to develop leadership and eventplanning experience. It would also serve as a consistent, welcoming space for cultural, musical and social programming. Investing in a performance stage would align Pierce with other colleges that use live events to bring students together and strengthen campus culture.
Column : Raising awareness for domestic violence
By Olivia Muñoz Reporter
is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an act of conscious abuse. It happens to one in three women, and one in four men in the U.S., according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. It occurs all over the world, with an average of 24 people per minute becoming victims to this horrifying, inhumane treatment. It is not something society can ignore for any longer. When domestic violence is brought up, most people tend to shy away from the topic. It’s
not pleasant, it’s intrusive, it’s ugly. It’s something that can happen to anyone, about 12 million Americans per year according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. For a crime that is so common, it is rarely discussed and rarely taken seriously.
We are at a time where we have the power to fight against this abuse that happens every day. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, as well as the publicization of cases like the ones against Harvey Weinstein, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, and the use of social media, it seems we are reaching a critical breaking point in helping prevent this abuse and delivering justice to its victims.
Despite the opposition faced by numerous brave victims that have spoken up about their abuse from highprofile or widely-acclaimed figures, they continue to persevere in spite of it all. I believe we should follow their example and vehemently condemn these acts whenever they occur.
As a woman, I have always admired other women for speaking out against this continued abuse. I think about how incredibly difficult
and near impossible it must be to see what happens to people who voice their pain and do it anyway, if only to encourage others to do the same and to help them feel heard. It is unthinkable that these despicable acts happen constantly, and people choose to ignore them for the sake of their own peace of mind. My heart breaks constantly seeing the violence perpetrated against women all over the globe.
If you are a victim of this abuse, know that people care. Know that you do not deserve that treatment. There are resources and organizations that will fight for you and the justice you deserve. You have family and friends that love you, and people who believe you. You are loved.
If someone you know is a victim, reach out to them, let them know that you are there for them. Help them as much as you can, and don’t feel afraid to get into contact with the right people and institutions that can aid them in the best way possible. Lives can be saved by simply checking up on your loved ones.
During this month, I encourage everyone to be kinder to the people around
you. You never know what someone is going through, and it never hurts to connect with others and let them know they matter. If you see something, say something, and never be afraid to stand up for what is right.
“No Kings” protest in the corner of
Reporting by Abraham Elizalde
October 22, 2025
Pro/Con: Is Proposition 50 incredible or insanity?
Have you heard? Prop 50’s the word
Prop 50 disrupts democratic process
“My philosophy professor Christopher Lay. Christopher has this je ne sais quois about him. He makes us call him Christopher, and he dresses like an old time explorer. It boils down to him being passionate about his profession.”
Neil Gutierrez EnglishMajor
By Emily Garcia Campus Life Editor
AsNov. 4 approaches, politicians are urging Californians to vote for or against Proposition 50, otherwise known as the Election Rigging Response Act led by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Proposition 50 will give voters a say in whether new congressional district maps are drawn in hopes of changing how many seats each party has in the U.S. House of Representatives. Many Californian politicians are endorsing this proposition because Texas recently called for redrawing of maps in order
By Tim Lewis Reporter
Californians are gearing up for local elections on Nov. 4, and a major contest this season is Proposition 50.
Many Californians are torn between the redistribution of state district lines in order to shift the power of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is currently controlled by Republicans.
The motion was proposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who hopes to counter President Donald Trump’s redistribution of Texan districts to maintain a Republican majority.
Newsom’s Proposition 50 is nothing but a mirror reaction to Trump’s antagonistic and rather aggressive form of policy. This
to gain five more seats,resulting for the Republican Party in the House. Proposition 50 is California’s response to Texas’ power grab in an attempt to rig the 2026 election before voting begins. Since Texas enacted its little scheme, other Republican states such as Missouri, North Carolina, Florida and Ohio have followed in Texas’ footsteps to gain control of Congress by stealing more seats, regardless of how their citizens vote.
According to the website StopElectionRigging.com, voting yes on the proposition means voting for fair midterm elections in 2026, fair redistricting within the states and putting the power back
takes power away from of the Californian population and moves all deciding power to politicians who only care about their own career growth, argues Reform California.
Prop 50 will change districts to misrepresent millions of citizens in order to swing the political spectrum in Democrats’ favor. Many notable Californians have spoken out against this motion, with former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger noting that the democratic process belongs to the people and not the politicians made to serve said people.
Congressional seats are not the only thing on the line this election season. This election not only controls how many seats in the House are held but also how afunds are going to be allocated towards public works
into the hands of Californian voters. This proposition is an emergency for democracy, and if California residents don’t act now, the Republican Party will remain in power for two more years.
The proposition proposes new lines for 52 of California’s congressional districts, which would add five Democratic seats in the House. If the proposition passes, it gives Democrats a chance to fight against Trump and the Republican Make America Great Again (MAGA) agenda.
Voting “no” on Proposition 50 would mean California citizens are allowing the redistricting commission to be misused and
projects. If Proposition 50 passes, millions of Californians’ voices will be swept under the rug as a result of Newsom’s personal quarrel with Trump.
This redistricting plan will cost California more than $200 million to bring into action. With the state already in a $20 billion deficit, it may prove to be a redundant cost that will cause California to cut many essential programs that millions depend on, such as public safety and emergency response.
While Newsom argues that these changes are temporary, it is likely that these changes may last longer than anticipated, dragging into the next decade and even longer. Many young Californians will grow up not being properly represented as a lame attempt to counteract Texas’ redistribution.
Newsom is speculated to be
power overtaken by one party until the commission draws new maps in 2030.
According to the California Democratic Party website, Proposition 50 will give California voters the opportunity to “fight back against the Republican cuts to healthcare, the rising cost of living under tariffs and the cruel abductions and forced removals of immigrants.”
In other words, voting yes allows California to fight back on the Republican party’s power grab.
one of the prime presidential candidates in the upcoming 2028 election season, and his marketing campaign as of now has mirrored Trump’s hard hitting and often brash form of policy handling.
While many champion Newsom for taking the fight directly to his political adversaries, many question how many more taxpayers will be casualties of this war with Trump.
Proposition 50 is an extreme measure that threatens to churn an already tumultuous political landscape. These supposed temporary changes will ripple throughout the country as many Americans who already question the democratic process continue to feel that their voice isn’t held as priority.
Who is your favorite professor and why?
“My favorite professor is Dr. Belden because I’ve always liked math, and she makes it really enjoyable. I’ve had a lot of math teachers and she’s the top because she’s really funny.”
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“My favorite professor as of now would be Dr. Belden. I never really liked math and she’s my statistics teacher, but she’s making math fun for me.”
Tahlia Tran CommunicativeDisordersMajor
“I like Dr. Dao, I was actually an animal science major before I switched. I think he’s a good professor because he has a lot of experience and is very good at hands-on learning, which I appreciate.”
Amelie Chuan Biology Major
“Professor Dahlberg. I’ve taken a couple of classes with him and he just makes art really engaging. It’s really cool to be able to express myself in that art class.”
Isabelle Whitaker Psychology major
Interviews by Gabriella Carlos
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‘No Kings’ protestors urge voters to exercise their rights
By Emily Garcia Campus Life Editor
Angelenostook to the streets of Topanga Canyon Boulevard for the “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18 to urge voters to support Proposition 50 and oppose policies by the Trump administration. Protesters waved United States flags, chanted and raised their signs on every corner at Victory and Topanga Canyon boulevards.
Pierce College student Michelle Gaspar attended the protest in support of those that could not participate due to the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Gaspar said she does not agree with the Trump administration’s objectives.
“We don’t pledge allegiance to a king. A king is not who we’re supposed to listen to. We’re not supposed to abide by what he says,” Gaspar said. “We’re supposed to have power and that’s what makes this country so great. We’re supposed to have that privilege to say what we want, to do what we want and now that’s being taken away from us. We have to do something
about it, and we can’t just stay silent.”
Sociology instructor Julio Tusha, one of the Pierce faculty who attended the event, said their goal was to encourage others to speak out because many have lost faith in the rule of law. Tusha said previous laws that existed are no longer working and the attack on democracy is clear.
“When we see the president tell Texas to change their district so that they can get more votes for the House of Representatives, when things like that are done in such an open way, it shows a complete disregard of everything that our country is supposed to stand for on anything that looks like a true, real democracy,” Tusha said. “I think we are seeing that the party in place is willing to attack all those things fearlessly, and they’re acting like they have impunity, maybe in some way they do, being that the Supreme Court is not really working the way it’s supposed to.”
The streets were filled with protestors chanting against the recent political actions and cars honked their horns in support.
California State
Assemblymember Jessie Gabriel spoke on a microphone urging voters to submit their ballots for Proposition 50.
“Folks, we got two weeks to do it. It is all on the line. God bless you and God bless America,” Gabriel said to the crowd.
Cal Lutheran University political science and philosophy major Amelia Shahani attended the protest due to seeing the injustices happening. Shahani said protests matter because it allows Americans to exercise their right to freedom of speech.
“I hope people begin to realize that you really do have power as Americans. Use your voice and go to protest and vote. You have power in your vote,” Shahani said. “People have to use that, even if you’re in California and you think we’re gonna win the vote because we’re mainly Democrat, you still have to get out there and make your voice heard.”
Rutgers University Psychology major Olivia Baca just turned 18 years old and is preparing to vote for Proposition 50 in support of her generation and democracy.
A crowd of protestors holds signs and cheers during the “No Kings” protest in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.
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A protestor holding the Mexican and Palestine flag during the “No Kings” protest marching in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.
October 22, 2025
Baca said the economic issues aren’t affecting her personally, but that’s why she joined the protests.
“It’s not affecting me as a white woman, and upper middle class. But I’m fighting for the people that it is affecting,” Baca said. “We can’t stop fighting. One protest isn’t going to do it. We need to keep showing up and fight for our country. Democracy is fading, and we need to keep showing that it’s still here and that we have our voices and just to keep spreading awareness.”
Meanwhile, more than 20 miles away from Woodland Hills, another “No Kings” protest was held in front of City Hall taking over the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Before the march, there were multiple speakers talking about the meaning behind the protest and convincing the crowd to vote for Proposition 50.
One of the speakers was California State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan. Bryan spoke about the importance of this protest for this country but most importantly its significance in supporting minorities.
“There is no rally like
what’s happening here in Los Angeles,” Bryan said. “This is where Black, brown, poor, Indigenous everyday people come together.”
Another speaker for the protest was podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen. Cohen emphasized keeping the peace and to ignore any instigators during the protest.
“If any of you who are marching today see any agitators, do not engage,” Cohen said. “Do not give this administration any reason to do what they are so desperate to do, which is to engage in violence to justify these troop deployments across the country.”
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Abraham Elizalde contributed to this story.
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Abraham Elizalde / Roundup News Pierce student Juan Carlos Farias holds a sign and chants during the “No Kings” protest in the corner of Topanga Canyon and Victory boulevard in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.
Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal cheers during during the “No Kings’ protest in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.
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crowd of protestors holds signs and cheers during the “No Kings’ protest in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Abraham Elizalde
6 Campus Life
Student cast sparks new life in ‘Frankenstein’ play
By Olivia Muñoz Reporter
WithHalloween just a few weeks away, something else lurks around the corner … something monstrous.
Just in time for the spookiest season of the year, Pierce Theatre’s production of “Frankenstein” directed by Professor Shaheen Vaaz, with students Shane Chung and Ali Suliman both undertaking the roles of Dr. Frankenstein and the Creature.
Starting Oct. 24 and running through Nov. 2, Nick Dear’s spin on the classic tale of the mad scientist Victor Frankenstein and his creation, adapted for the stage, will be shown at the Performing Arts Mainstage, located in the Performing Arts Center.
The story is centered around the Creature’s birth into an unfamiliar world, his relationship with the man who created him and his exploration of self-identity.
Vaaz described the play as a unique take on the gothic drama, which includes tragic and triumphant themes.
“It’s this incredibly different take on the story of Frankenstein, because
usually they call the Creature the monster,” Vaaz said. “This story is so much more empathetic to the Creature.”
When choosing what play to produce for this semester, Vaaz said that “Frankenstein” came to mind immediately, not only because it’s a timeless horror story but because students and spectators could relate to the central themes of humanity and connection.
“There’s a great quote about this play,‘It’s not really what makes someone a monster; the play is about what it means to be human, what it means to be a human being,’” Vaaz said.
“And I think the students have really vibed with that and understood that.”
The decision for the roles to be double-cast was one made with intent, as people can understand the story from both the Creature and Frankenstein’s perspectives and get a better grasp on their relationship as creator and creation.
“You have so much empathy for both, and it’s so much about this sort of bond between parents and children and what happens when it’s broken, and about what we do in society to people who don’t look like us,” Vaaz said.
As the starring leads, Chung and Suliman have put in extensive work, mentally and physically, to prepare for the roles of the Creature and Frankenstein. Chung said he studied to embody Victor’s formidable creation and the challenges of getting into such a headspace.
“It’s really interesting to move differently than you normally would,” Chung said. “[ I watched ]a lot of baby videos and actual babies in real life. And going to the grocery stores and seeing if something has a limp or if their legs are in a cast, seeing how you adjust to that.”
After weeks of rehearsals and preparation, Suliman said he feels ready to embrace Pierce’s reaction to their production.
“I feel very primed,” Suliman said. “I feel like at times during the rehearsals, I’ll get notes, and be like, ‘No, I need more.’ But I think it’s because my body craves the impact the audience will give back to us as performers, because that really helps us deepen that feeling.”
As a final takeaway, Vaaz described how the story acts as an allegory for humankind and people’s treatment of one another.
(Left to right) Theatre Majors Ali Suliman (Lead for creature and Dr. Victor Frakenstein) and Shane Chung (Lead for Dr. Victor Frankenstein and creature) rehearse a Frankenstein scene at the Pierce College Performing Arts Theatre in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Oct. 16, 2025.
“I hope the audience will get a sense of how society can let its individuals down, and what happens to those rejects, those people who are abandoned,” Vaaz said. “It’s our responsibility to be human beings to one another so that we don’t repeat what occurs in the play.”
The production opens Friday, Oct. 24 and runs until Sunday Nov. 2, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. for Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. for Sundays. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at lapctheatre.org.
From curiosity to career, exploring your major options
By Olivia Muñoz Reporter
In college, students face many choices, but few are as important or challenging as choosing a major.
To make this decision more engaging and less stressful, Pierce College’s Career Center organized the “Meet Your Major Fair” event on Oct. 15, in the Great Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students to learn about the numerous programs offered on campus and an opportunity to get to know the professors who teach them.
More than 40 tables lined the Great Hall on Wednesday, each representing a different department and offering food, games and information about their programs. Students milled about the tables, chatting with professors and faculty about their prospective majors and the opportunities presented within each path.
Director of the Career Center Judy Lam described why the Meet Your Major event is vital to Pierce students.
“It’s so important for our students to feel like they’re connected to our faculty, and to feel like they belong,” Lam said. “Because I think part of being
successful in college is to build a professional network, and this is an opportunity to do that.”
Lam also said that, as a part of the faculty, it makes her feel good that students come to these events.
“I feel so happy that students are paying attention and that they are coming to learn here,” Lam said.
Economics Professor Brett Marschall volunteered to represent their department and has been attending the “Meet Your Major” event for a few years. Marschall said that the event can help students shape not only their careers but also their lives.
“It is so important for everybody, but for students in particular, as students are beginning to craft their vision of what they want their careers and lives to be, and this is a perfect place to come find more information about something that might interest them,” Marschall said. “I’m excited to be here for that, especially for economics.”
On the other side of the table, students who attended “Meet Your Major” found the information and resources invaluable.
Nursing major Korina Casidsid said that it helped her learn more about her major and other fields
of study.
“I feel like it’s not just about meeting your majors, but it’s also about getting to know the other majors that could potentially be in your field,” Casidsid said. “Even though you’re probably really set on a major, there are different branches you can branch off into, and you might actually find other things interesting.”
Casidsid also said the event helped her broaden her connections and knowledge of other classes at Pierce.
“Honestly, it’s just a good way to meet different people, make connections, and find out about a lot of different classes,” Casidsid said. “I found out that there’s a class here at Pierce that can teach me how to fix my transmission. These classes, while they may not be a part of your major, I feel like they’re just helping you in your life to learn different things that you might need in the future.”
Accounting major Andrew Villegas also attended the event and took advantage of the opportunities presented by the professors.
“I feel really excited, especially with the connections I made,” Villegas said. “I know that the accounting professors agreed to help me with resume building, and the Chicano professors, as well, agreed to help me connect
(Left to Right) Corinne St. Claire and Delila Lopez, the Hospitality management booth, talk to Adam Johnson at Meet Your Major Fair in the Great Hall at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2025.
with the CSUN Chicano counseling advisor—I know that they’re willing to help me.”
Lam reiterated that the main goal of this event is to support students in whatever major they pursue.
“It’s a way for students to plug in on campus, feel like they belong here, and feel like their
faculty and the staff on campus and the employees really care about them, because we do,” Lam said. “We want our students to feel like they’re a part of our community and have support here, that they have people they can go and talk to when they get confused.”
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Study break with furry friends
Smiles, tail wags and laughter filled Rocky Young Park as students interacted and de-stressed with therapy dogs.
The event created a calming space for students where they could take a break from midterms, relax and enjoy a stressfree environment.
It was a “Pawsitivity” uplifting experience that left students feeling refreshed and ready to take on midterms. The “Pawsitivity” event took place on Oct. 16, in Rocky Young Park.
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TOP: (Left) Nursing student Chelsea Gomez interacts with the thrapy dog Delilah during the “Pawsitivity” event in Rocky Young Park at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Melanie Jurado.
LEFT: Automotive student Alexander Rodriguez pets therapy dog, Delilah, during the “Pawsitivity” event at Rocky Young Park at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct 16, 2025. Photo by Melanie Jurado
BOTTOM:Deeks, a therapy dog, during the Pawsitivity event at the Rocky Young Park at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2025. Deeks was named after an actor from a television show NCIS L.A.
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Brahmas fall short in homecoming
By Abraham Elizalde Editor-in-Chief
Injuries and lack of experience resulted in a less than ideal homecoming for the Brahmas.
Pierce College lost to the Grossmont Griffins on Saturday, Oct. 18, 40-19.
The game had a rocky start with a Griffins touchdown by quarterback Melvin Spicer IV and a successful punt from Grossmont kicker Tyler Haley.
Shortly after that, a pass from Spicer resulted in another touchdown for the Griffins thanks to running back Myles Norman, resulting in a 14-0 lead in the first half.
This Grossmont team has been hard to contain for the Brahmas, but the biggest struggle is Pierce’s mistakes, according to wide receiver Lonelle Caliz Jr.
“They’re not really beating us, we are beating ourselves,” Caliz Jr said.
The Brahmas started to show signs of life after a touchdown from Pierce’s Frederick Managan, thanks to the pass from quarterback Adrian Anguiano.
This touchdown and the
successful kick from Saro Ozturnayan was able to keep the Brahmas in the ball game with a 14-7 score in favor of the Griffins.
After gaining back some momentum, the Griffins were able to take it back with another touchdown from wide receiver Aidan Billups, then a successful kick from Hayley.
These plays were able to keep Grossmont in the driving seat of the game with a score of 24-7 ending the first half.
The Brahmas have had numerous injuries and a lot of roster changes throughout the season. Through the difficulty that Pierce has endured, head coach James Sims wants to compete in these games rather than winning or losing.
“We’ve had such a rough go at it,” Sims said. “We have had so many injuries this year, all of our sophomores are out, I had to start 16 freshmen. I just told all of them to compete.”
As the second half started, it was no different for the Griffins. They quickly tallied on another touchdown from wide receiver Elijah Realzola, increasing their lead to 31-7.
The Brahmas did not give up however, as when the fourth quarter started they made efforts to score a touchdown thanks to running back Mark Wilson, still showing signs of life in their home field.
As the final succesful play of the game, the Griffins were able to score another touchdown due to the efforts of Spicer, solidifying the win for Grossmont with a score of 40-19.
This game will mark the Brahmas seventh straight loss with not having a win in their record yet. Although Sims just wanted to compete, other players wanted to get their first win, including Pierce’s offensive line Dominic Tew.
“Our game plan was to just win our first game,” Tew said. “Win the game, do our assignment, simply just win our first home game.”
The Brahmas will be on the road to compete against Glendale College on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Melanie Somoza contributed to this story.
Josue Aguilar / Roundup News Pierce College player Rian Solan (#2) battles for the ball against Oxnard midfielder Ahtziry Mendoza-Mendez (#3) during a game in Shepard Stadium at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2025.
Women’s soccer wins Sophomore Night
By Chris Rubinstein Reporter
Pierce College women’s soccer celebrated their sophomore night on Wednesday, Oct 14 by beating Oxnard College 2-0. Before the match started, Pierce honored the 10 sophomore players of the team for their hard work and dedication.
They had the sophomores step forward one by one as they listed each woman’s favorite memory to the crowd and then gave them a gift as they ran back and had a picture taken.
The Condors were unsuccessful in scoring any goals. Due to a lack of cohesion and teamwork the Brahmas failed to score any goals before the end of the first half.
Come the second half, the Brahmas came back stronger, and while they still struggled, they scored a goal 86 minutes into the match, just 3 minutes before the match ended. The goal was scored from more than 30 yards out by freshman Daniela McNamara.
Her second goal of the season overall, McNamara said that she earned this win.
“I’ve had some really hard family times and I really needed something to lift my spirits up, so this is great. It was only a matter of time, you know?” McNamara said.
The second goal was scored by Stephany Ramirez. It was her sixth goal of the season.
Ramirez said she was proud to win the game in front of her sophomore teammates on their dedicated night.
“I did it for them,” Ramirez said. “I wanted to have a win on their day and just make it a happy day for them. It was just great.”
Sophomore goalkeeper Adriana Villacaña, expressed pride in the freshman scoring two goals during the big night and also highlighted how important it is for the younger students to have wins like these.
“It’s good to see them have the opportunity to take goals and have their stats go up,” Villacaña said. “It definitely helps their confidence in the long run, it’s gonna help them in their sophomore year. It’s just a good thing to see because those are my teammates, and I want nothing but the best for them.”
The Bramhas’ next away game is set for Friday, Oct. 24 against the Allan Hancock Bulldogs.
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Pierce College player Mark Wilson (#9) runs against Grossmont players in a game against Grossmont College in Shepard Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif.
