Non-Profit Org Causes Radical Transformation for Individuals in Prison
By Benjamin Frandsen CALIFORNIA—At the age of 16, Dwayne Betts was sentenced to nine years in…
Jail Surveillance Video Released by ACLU Shows Deputies Smashing Man’s Head into Concrete Wall
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A jail surveillance video caught an incarcerated man’s head…
Radical Reversal – Uplifting Incarcerated Individuals through the Arts
By: Benjamin Frandsen Even in today’s jaded world, there are still some who believe in second chances,…
Implications for Immigration Policy Now that Title 42 Has Been Lifted
By Monserrat Juarez U.S.-MEXICO BORDER—Amidst the ongoing immigration crisis plaguing the U.S. southern border, the termination of…
TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban: Violation of First Amendment Rights
By Naya Lee MONTANA— On May 22, 2023, TikTok sued the state of Montana on the basis…
Student Opinion: Does the End of Title 42 Alter the Retransformation of the Immigration System in America?
By Angel Cervantes LOS ANGELES – Various news outlets have recently reported that Title 42, a…
$50 Million Partnership with Civica to Produce Insulin: Life Saving and Affordable for Millions
By Katya Tankimovich LOS ANGELES—Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new $50 million dollar contract with the…
How We Can Fight Stereotypes of the SWANA Region Through Storytelling
By Sarah Mohareb LOS ANGELES— If you were to search through the news of nearly any country…
The Rise of Fentanyl as an Illegal Drug
By Isabelle Verduzco UNITED STATES — The United States is in another drug crisis – the…
Barz Behind Bars: Improving Prison Literacy Rates through Creative Program
By Benjamin Frandsen MCFARLAND, CA — In 2022, Dr. Brandt Choate, the California Director of the…
Is the EPA Lying to East Palestine Residents?
By Naya Lee EAST PALESTINE—Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, accuse the EPA and the government of lying…
E. Jean Carroll Triumphs over Former U.S. President Trump in Civil Case
By Monserrat Juarez MANHATTAN—Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty of sexual abuse in a civil…
Civilians Continue to Suffer Due to Sudan Crisis
By Isabelle Verduzco SUDAN — For nearly two months now, war and violence have raged in Sudan….
Student Giggling, Showing No Remorse after Killing Two People in DUI Crash
By Naya Lee ILLINOIS— Stephanie Melgoza recently received her sentence after killing two people in a…
Post-Arrest Reflections from a Wrongly Incarcerated Individual — Some Mother’s Darling
By Benjamin Frandsen IRREVOCABLE WYOMING — The silent screaming of a soul as it’s ripped from the…
Student Opinion: AI Can Be Educational
by Cynthia Tran LOS ANGELES — Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been gradually integrating into our daily…
Student Opinion: American Medication Shortages and Accessibility
By Ethan Wang LOS ANGELES — According to a Senate-commissioned report, between 2021 and 2022, American prescription…
Student Opinion: The Slippery Implications of Literature Bans
By Ethan Wang CHICAGO — Bans on literature have long plagued the United States and its…
Yes, Majoring in English Offers Many Options
by Ian Bastida Every family member and colleague has plagued me with the question that every…
E-Scooters are Convenient—but at What Cost?
by Cynthia Tran LOS ANGELES — UCLA is known for its easily walkable campus, but its…
