The Trump administration is currently engaging in an attack on pro-Palestinian activism across universities in the United States (U.S.). These attacks prove that free speech is a luxury that can be taken away from anyone the minute they say something in contest to the current administration.
Since President Trump’s inauguration, his administration, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio has...
Now that spring is here and the sun has decided to grace us with its presence, it’s time for everyone to stop lying — seasonal depression isn’t real. It never was.
The idea that wintertime sadness is some medically recognized phenomenon rather than just the world’s most dramatic excuse for being a homebody is absurd. Every year millions of people...
From his intent to control the Panama Canal and Greenland to his claims about making "America rich again" with tariffs, President Donald J. Trump delivered the longest annual address in modern history. Lasting over 90 minutes, the speech covered many topics, including his policy agenda, executive orders and image. The response was polarized — viewers either hurled their controllers...
In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his Executive Order (EO) N-79-20, banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in 2035. According to the plan, fossil-fuel-powered vehicles would be phased off in the state, reducing emissions and pushing major retailers to start producing non-gas-powered vehicles.
Under the new Trump administration, Republican leadership has tried to block Gov. Newsom’s executive order. If...
The glorious one-week stretch before April should feel like freedom. It’s a moment to pause and take a breath away from the stress and demands of college life. But before April 1 even arrives, I find that time has already slipped through my fingers. Every year, I convince myself that things will be different. I’ll be the person who...
On Feb. 14, 2025, the United States (U.S.) Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague letter ordering K-12 schools and universities to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, including financial aid, dormitory floor communities and graduation ceremonies by the end of Feb. 2025, or risk not “receiving federal funding.”
The letter, signed by Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for...
Recently, there has been a troubling decline in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications among California high school seniors. This drop is particularly concerning among students from immigrant families, many of whom fear that applying for financial aid could expose their families to government scrutiny. Under the Trump administration, stricter immigration policies, mass deportations and an overall...
On Feb. 19, Protector, a new rideshare app that offers private security, was launched in Los Angeles and New York. Protector allows its users to select security personnel with a variety of experience from Emergency Services Unit members to SWAT and even SEAL teams. These “protectors” are equipped with firearms and come with a customizable experience where riders can...
The proliferation of social media has led to Generation Z (Gen Z) taking to their mobile devices to keep up to date with their favorite politicians. One of the platforms that they use to stay aware of federal politics and updates is @whitehouse and @potus on Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. Instagram has over 2 billion monthly active...
Just a few weeks into his administration, President Donald J. Trump issued an order to cap indirect funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants at 15 percent, resulting in a cut of billions of dollars in research funding for universities and research institutions.
In response, California and 21 other states sued the federal government, arguing that this action would...