Today marks the end of the 2024 general election season. Perhaps the winner of the presidential election will be known later today or in the days to come. However, one thing is sure: It is a relief to see this chaotic year of political campaigns end. From President Joe Biden dropping out of the race in July to the...
In late September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1821, amending California’s K-12 curriculum to include “the treatment and perspectives of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization and Gold Rush Era.” The bill primarily impacts fourth grade students, who traditionally study California’s history.
Assemblymember James Ramos, the bill’s author wanted to ensure students understand the “horror and genocide” Native...
Ditching all of life's problems in exchange for a couple of hours of rest is always nice, but a nap has never done anyone any good. Picture this: it's 6 p.m. on a Thursday night, you are exhausted but have so much work to do, so you decide 30 minutes of rest won’t hurt anyone. Making sure not to...
Naps are a game changer during midterm week. There is no better way to get through those long sleepless nights than by taking quick rests throughout the day. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the optimal length of time for a nap is between 15 to 30 minutes for a short one and around...
Should students have more than one midterm in each class?
Olivia Nam, Business, Information Systems, Third year (she/her)
“I think each class should have only one midterm per quarter and a final at the end.”
Emily Huynh, Biology, Second year (she/her)
“If it’s more of a breadth course, they should really focus on one midterm or one essay, depending on the class. But...
Favorite Halloween Costumes Students Have Worn:
Chucky Lobster
Anakin Skywalker Snow White
TV Head ...
“Well, well, well, what have we here? Sandy Claws, huh? Ooh, I'm really scared,” rings the “Oogie Boogie Song” from “Nightmare Before Christmas” as I step into Target, where skeletons and snowmen share the shelves in October — forcing me to confront the uncomfortable reality of Christmas’ early arrival. Just when we’re gearing up for Halloween with its haunted...
Every four years, California voters are asked to become experts on complex issues from homelessness to climate change, education to crime and the economy. This is a daunting —- and often overwhelming —- request for many student voters who are in the middle of the quarter and cannot devote hours to researching and understanding all the legal jargon on...
This year, I’m preparing to vote in my first general election, and it’s exciting knowing just how important my vote will be. Casting my first ballot in the Democratic primaries made me realize the power and responsibility of voting, and the importance of honoring the struggles of those who fought for this right. Voting isn’t just a right, it...
Ellen Nguyen, Environmental Science, Fourth-year, (she/her)
Are you registered to vote?
“Yes, I am registered to vote.”
What issues are important to you in this election?
“This election, I’m definitely looking at environmental justice, renewable energy sources, women’s reproductive rights and overall, just progressive-leaning candidates who are supporting a ceasefire.”
Larissa Leon, Biology, Third-year, (she/her)
Are you registered to vote?
“I’m registered to vote.
What issues are...