UC UPTE-CWA 9119 and AFSCME Workers on Strike
LOS ANGELES––A strike of thousands of University of California healthcare workers, research employees, and technical laborers was…
Trump is Seizing Control of the White House Press Pool
LOS ANGELES—In an unprecedented move on February 26, the Trump administration announced it would assume control over…
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance: A Revolution
LOS ANGELES—The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show will be remembered as one of the most elaborate and…
Student Opinion: Innocence and Anxiety in Yoshitomo Nara’s Art
LOS ANGELES — In 1995, the first Yoshitomo Nara exhibit was held in Los Angeles, California, at…
Trump Demands that Illegal Immigrants Must Register or Face Consequences
LOS ANGELES – About 13.7 million illegal immigrants across the country are panicking as the government demands…
Keeping Families Together Program Shut Downs Break the Hearts of Immigrants Families
LOS ANGELES—Hope for many mixed-status families across the United States (U.S.), including 12 percent of undocumented immigrants…
Turning the Page: A New Chapter in Los Angeles’ Criminal Justice System
LOS ANGELES — The debate over criminal justice reform in Los Angeles has taken a decisive turn…
Commentary: Reisig Lauds New Law, but Will It Actually Solve the Problem?
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
Sanctuary City Law Supports LA’s Immigrant Population after Trump’s Election Victory
Image Attribution: Advocacy group at City Hall in support of making LA a Sanctuary City for immigrants…
The Execution of Marcellus Williams: A Case of Justice in Question
MISSOURI — On September 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m., Marcellus Williams was pronounced dead at a prison…
California Governor Grants Clemency to Veterans on Veterans Day
LOS ANGELES — In a tribute to the spirit of Veterans Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom has…
California Immigrants Begin Preparations for a Trump Presidency
LOS ANGELES — In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s recent victory, concerns for the future…
Pinky Promises or Political Pressures? Unpacking Biden’s Shift Toward Border Enforcement
LOS ANGELES — After his inauguration in January 2021, President Joe Biden pledged a more humane and…
STUDENT OPINION: THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING A COMMUTER STUDENT
LOS ANGELES — College life comes with its own set of challenges, and for many students, one…
Student Opinion: The Digital Camera Renaissance
LOS ANGELES—Over the past two years, digital point-and-shoot cameras from the early 2000s have taken the internet…
Student Opinion: The Importance of Avoiding Fast Fashion
LOS ANGELES—With increasing awareness of climate change, many are considering options to lower their carbon footprints through…
Student Opinion: More Than Just a Shave and a Haircut
LOS ANGELES — Oakley’s Barber Shop became an integral part of the Westwood community in 1929, and…
Student Opinion: The Carbon Pawprint
LOS ANGELES–Pets are great companions. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are over 60 million…
Student Opinion: AAPI Month
LOS ANGELES—May is the official month of celebration for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage accomplishments and…
High-school Student Athletes’ Perspectives on the Transition to College Life
Playing a sport while being a student is a massive time commitment, especially during high school, when…