Lilianna Angel
Marvel’s ‘X-Men ’97’: a revolutionary blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling
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Marvel Animation Inc.’s newest series demonstrated that animated storytelling is just as compelling as, if not better than, live action. From the brilliant...
UC’s free tuition for Native American students fails to address native injustices
On a long journey to address historic injustices against Native Americans, the University of California (UC) system announced free tuition for Native American students....
Upholding outdated laws threatens democracy and individual rights
For the past few weeks, the Arizona Supreme Court has fostered debate on its upholding of a Civil War law enacted in 1864, a...
R’ Perspective: Entering the world of higher education
Embarking on my first day of college, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves, grateful for my mom's comforting presence and my dog's...
New EPA regulations are a blessing, not a curse
For decades, California has struggled with air pollution. However, on Feb. 7, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released updated regulations to...
Elmo’s viral check-in illustrates the urgent need to address the mental health crisis
On Jan. 29, the internet hosted a massive venting session with Elmo. The Sesame Street character wanted to check in with everyone and see...
Accepting more California students into the UC system fosters a community where students can...
The University of California system made history with its record enrollments for California residents. In recent years, California residents have not been accepted as...
Shohei Ohtani LA Dodgers’ deal calls attention to the pressing need for tax
Former Angels baseball player Shohei Ohtani recently signed a 10-year $700 million deal, most of which will be paid in deferred payments, with the...
Marvel’s ‘Echo’: A roller coaster of emotions, cultural richness and missed opportunities
Marvel’s Spotlight is a new film title within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), disconnected from the overarching storyline. The first Marvel spotlight “Echo” was...
California’s climate crisis: Governor Newsom’s $2.9 billion budget cut and its undesirable consequences
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut $2.9 billion from California's climate programs and delay an additional $1.9 billion is undeniably disastrous. For a state...