Undocumented Immigrants treated unfairly more than ever under the Trump administration
June 18, 2020
By Esteban Leon, CONTRIBUTOR COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has caused a bigger disparity between unauthorized citizens and citizens inside the country. The coronavirus pandemic has provided visible evidence of how disproportionately the undocumented community disadvantaged within the United States. The sprea...
The Battle For Okinawa
June 18, 2020
By Ailing Cheng, CONTRIBUTOR Okinawa is a small, beautiful with lush greenery and beaches, and an island filled with so much history. On the outside, it may seem beautiful to the eye, but internally its history is dark and tragic. All the way back to 1609 and the invasion of the Satsuma only for...
Covid-19 and the Health of Small Businesses
June 10, 2020
By Elijah De Castro, CONTRIBUTOR Not long ago, Metropolitan Barbershop was a thriving establishment in San Francisco. It was a place of comradery and community as customers trekked in and out looking to get a haircut, a shave, a beard trim and to share in conversations ranging anywhere from sports to e...
Uninsured and Scared
June 10, 2020
By Natalie Garcia , CONTRIBUTOR As the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus spreads worldwide, millions of Americans are put out of work and left with no health care insurance leaving them more vulnerable to the Coronavirus. Although there are various types of independent agencies and other government assis...
Justice for Manuel Boquiren
May 19, 2020
Directed and Produced by Communication graduating senior, Jiselle Boquiren-Wong
Do Americans want FEMA involved?
May 13, 2020
FEMA may seem like a federally funded savior, but the agency might not be what you think. By David Dube, CONTRIBUTOR On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in hopes to combat the spreading of the novel coronavirus. Trump insisted that the move was to excel in the availabili...
My Quarantine Story
May 7, 2020
By Vanessa Martinez , PHOTO EDITOR Imagine an orca at SeaWorld who has been kept in captivity with only limited space to swim around to. Now that's exactly how I've felt during my time in quarantine, having limited places to go to and simply not being able to go anywhere. I do understand that the p...
How Are Muslims in the Bay Area observing Ramadan during quarantine?
May 6, 2020
By Arwa Dahir, STAFF WRITER As Ramadan officially began last week, Muslims in the Bay Area are adapting to the new normal while preparing for a month-long of fasting and spiritual devotion. For many Muslims, it's their families, friends, and community that keeps them going, but with a lot of them being ap...
Election Year Set Aside and Forgotten During Pandemic
May 1, 2020
By Natalie Garcia , Copy Editor As the global crisis of Coronavirus remains and statewide lockdowns continue the Presidential Election of 2020 has been put aside in the media and presidential campaigns haven’t been able to fully reach their peaks. During the International outbreak, Biden’s cam...
Production Rates in the Face of Pandemic Layoffs
April 24, 2020
Rubber, Paper, Plastic By Lillian Follrath , CONTRIBUTOR People at the start of the pandemic in each of its various COVID-19 epicenters prepare by hoarding in stores and their homes, worrying about essentials like water and toilet paper more than ever. Some of this lies is fear of market prices, so...
Free virtual things to do during the lockdown
April 22, 2020
By Arwa Dahir, STAFF WRITER As we all are practicing social distancing, we're also constantly looking to find new and interesting ways to keep ourselves engaged. Similarly, many entertainers, institutions and sports teams are providing people with free content to help overcome the boredom and pass the t...
A Welcome Distraction from Chaos
April 10, 2020
In the midst of the chaos caused by COVID-19, sometimes a waste of time is exactly what we need. By Ethan Alonzo, Editor-In-Chief After four weeks of practicing social distancing in my hometown, the walls were starting to close in. The days began to blend together as each day felt exactly like the one b...
