Emphatically voicing their discontent, many students at Troy High School staged a public demonstration against the protested the rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump in the quad Nov. 18. Students spoke up against what they viewed to be the incendiary undertones of...
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What Trump’s pick for secretary of education means for the future of education
The tapping of Betsy Devos, a conservative school choice activist and longtime member of an elite donor class of the Republican party, as the cabinet education secretary by President-elect Donald Trump has caused uncertainty in the world of public education; the...
Make a difference for the future
Our president-elect has demonstrated many objectives during his campaign run and now that he has been chosen, many people are upset of what he has said. Things he said such as building the wall on the border between Mexico and the United States is upsetting; he has...
Know your rights and fight for your loved ones
The election was unexpected and many people thought Hillary Clinton would win, but Donald Trump won instead. Many Hispanic kids are worried about themselves and for their families because Trump said he would deport many undocumented immigrants. I want to know my...
Change within is the way to be able to change others
Gandhi once said “be the change you wish to see in the world.” One personal change I’d like to make within myself is to be more open, show emotions, and be honest. Sometimes I have trouble showing my emotions, so working on that would make me a better person, not just...
I would like to see people treat their communities with respect
The change I would like to see in the world is people treating our community, San Fernando Rd., with respect. Many people don't care about how our community is affected by how we treat it. Some examples include tagging, littering, etc., but I would like to make a...
Change begins within our community and home
In the upcoming years, there will still be many problems in the world like discrimination, racism and war. The truth is, our world is better than it was decades ago. This decade has been the most peaceful even with all the stuff we hear from the media. In the...
Baptism of political activism
"Meet at 8 p.m. and we will go from there." At the steps of L.A. City Hall, a pig effigy is raised above the crowd. Two men climb a stoplight and release a Mexican flag to ripple in the wind. “Sí se puede,” the congregation yells up to it. A middle-aged man holds up a...
The change starts with me
I want to live in a world where everyone is equal and can be who they want to be. In this world, there is no division between genders, sexuality, or race. One action I am going to take in order to make a positive impact is that I want to be a more open person. I want...
Better change
A concrete step to better myself is to prepare for the coming future. The step I take is being an active person for my education; to work hard and become knowledgeable in the coming political runnings and world decisions. A concrete step toward my community would be...