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DeVos, education and how she went farther than we thought she would

April 15, 2019

During a hearing before Congress last month, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was questioned about her suggestions for funding in the U.S. Department of Education. One decision was to cut eighteen million dollars in funding from...

The effects of sports betting on March Madness

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor

March 8, 2019

As the month of February winds down, talk of March Madness has become more prevalent. As the weeks roll on, the 68 teams will play and are out to secure their spot in the Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four and ultimately, the ...

Student Press Freedom Day

February 22, 2019

Everyone is aware of others wanting to express their right to free speech in protests, on social media and in the press however, not everyone might know what that entails. The freedom of speech is often used by those who wish to voice t...

Student Press Freedom Appreciation

Savannah Wesley, Features Editor

January 30, 2019

Students’ speak about government shutdown

January 25, 2019

‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’

Esteban Ponce, Advertising Manager

January 23, 2019

Imagine as a viewer the ability to control a character’s destiny in a sci-thriller. Even better yet, envision a viewing experience where picking the wrong path leads you to a series of unfortunate events and consequences, that ma...

Review on “A Star is Born”

Savannah Wesley, Senior Reporter

November 30, 2018

Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut moves audiences with his rendition of “A Star is Born” featuring himself and popular musician Lady Gaga. ‘Marvelously unexpected’ is a way to describe the film with stunning chemistry...

Is Nike Inc. capitalizing on past controversy?

Savannah Wesley, Senior Reporter

October 21, 2018

“Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” was displayed on an image of former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do it” movement. Mostly known for kneeling during the national ant...

Changing perceptions of the First Amendment?

Joanna Lowry, Senior Reporter

September 23, 2018

The First Amendment in the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, press, speech, peaceful assembly and petition. Over the course of the past months, there have been issues where people’s actions...

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