I was my first grade teacher’s favorite student. Every week, Ms. Holland gave a Milky Way candy bar to the most well-behaved student in class, and I won more than anyone. She told other students to behave like me — to raise their hands before speaking and to always...
Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Los Angeles on the corner of Victory Boulevard and Canoga Avenue near the Orange Line station, a group meets to promote a message of love and unity. Six months ago, Samson Tupuola and Emily Alvarado decided to start the group Orange...
Since the widespread protests that erupted from the killing of George Floyd, statues across the country were torn down as a rise against racism. Now, many in the campus community are looking more closely at a historical landmark installed at Pierce College in 1988. ...
August 18 marked 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment. Given the incredible advancements for women today in politics, it is essential to acknowledge and celebrate this moment of United States History. 1848 was the year of the Seneca Falls Convention, a...
The Black Lives Matter movement, in combination with most of the nation in quarantine, has sparked discussions on social media about supporting Black-owned businesses. While the increase of people supporting Black-owned businesses is great, it is important to make...
Today is May 30, a Saturday, and I am currently writing this piece at 11 p.m. as I hear helicopters flying by, sirens and explosions. Today's piece is something that I, as a minority who is very politically active, but also as a resident of Los Angeles would love to...
On the morning of January 21, I was very anxious to know the final verdict of Trump's impeachment trial. After 13 long hours of intense deliberation, the trial finally came to an end. He was impeached, but the Senate rejected the evidence that would have removed him...
Every day feels like the last and I can no longer keep track of time. The coronavirus pandemic has taken over all facets of my life: social, political, and academic. All my conversations have simmered down to “how is the pandemic treating you?” And my only human...
With few clicks of a button, Amazon Prime members instantly receive parcels in front of their doorsteps with a premium subscription. With the usage of advanced technology, Amazon makes high-speed delivery possible, which fascinates online shoppers. Established in 2012...
Valentine's Day is all about showing the people you love how much you care about them. For Metrolink, the transit agency providing connection across six counties across Southern California, Feb. 14 was the perfect opportunity to appreciate their customers. As...
