Last chance at catching a glimpse of Mexico while flying back to the U.S. from 3,000 feet. Photo by Xitlaly Ruiz. By Xitlaly Ruiz, Staff Reporter In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that as of Jan. 26, they would require all air passengers, […]
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How to be Stress-Free as a College Student During a Pandemic
Amidst pandemic, stress grows for students. Photo by Chaz Kawamura. By Chaz Kawamura, Staff Reporter After the initial announcement of classes being moved online by the California State University Office of the Chancellor back in the spring semester of last year, there have been many students around the country and around the CSU system struggling with […]
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“Judas” Reveals Different Panther Narrative
Illinois Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) and FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) ride in the dark of night in order to evade the nearby police on the hunt for activists. Photo courtesy of Sundance Film Festival. By Anthony Garza, Staff Reporter Not much has changed in the 50 years that the […]
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Melodic Messages: The Civil Rights Movement Left Behind
Illustration by Darlene Maes By Darlene Maes, Managing Editor Time is not a factor when it comes to music and its influence on society. During unjust moments in history, artists have emerged to add a voice from their platform to highlight the historically evident systemic oppression that Black people have faced. Despite the attempts made […]
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Looking For Breakfast? We Know Watts Up
Burned down in 1965, Watts Happening was rebuilt in 1997 as Watts Coffee House. Photo by Skyler Belmonte. By Skyler Belmonte, Staff Reporter Head chef, Desiree Edwards makes her customers feel like a part of the family. Close your eyes and imagine; you are visiting your favorite aunt in the South and as soon as […]