If Rapunzel can do it so can we: Americans must remain at home and...
On the evening of Tuesday, April 28, San Clemente’s City Council voted unanimously to reopen their city-owned beaches on the following Saturday in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, this prompted waves of...
As the world finally reaches a reckoning in its opinion on Palestine, we must...
In recent weeks, the years of suffering in Palestine have emerged in the world’s consciousness and have made a great impact in terms of support for Palestine. However, a call for a ceasefire does...
Students are now opting to attend junior colleges first instead of four-year universities
As a result of the pandemic, universities across the country saw a decrease in enrollment. Many students were unable to continue their higher education due to the conflicts that COVID-19 brought. Some did not...
“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder of why
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In a six to three decision by the Supreme Court, affirmative action in college admissions has been struck...
Step forward for UC standardized testing policy reveals an uncertain future
The University of California Board of Regents announced they will be commissioning a study to examine the relationship between the SAT and ACT tests and college success at a Sept. 24 meeting on the...
Choosing morality over convenience: consumers cannot be allowed to forget that corporations aren’t looking...
Amazon customers have had reason to rejoice as of late. Whereas up until very recently the company required Prime members to spend at least $25 when purchasing small items in order to qualify for...
Building back better: With the election over and won, the real challenge starts now
As this year’s tumultuous election comes to an end, so does the formidable Trump administration—paving the way for a new era of politics in America with President-elect Joe Biden. While Biden and Vice President-elect...
Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal highlights the many flaws in the justice system
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse was a relief for some and a gross abuse of the justice system for others. The nation has become divided over this case, with some as high on the...
Negotiations between UAW and the University of California have ended, but many feel that...
After almost six weeks of striking, the University of California graduate students and academic workers have agreed to negotiations with the UC system and have signed a new contract. The strike which disrupted most...
With nursing students blocked from public education, Californians face an exacerbated nursing shortage
Entering the nursing field has grown increasingly difficult in recent years, with barriers to entry that have little or nothing to do with actual qualifications or dedication. A serious gap has become obvious in...