Sign of the Times

December 17, 2020

The Problematic Politicization of the Black American Vote

By Tali Braun

Tali Braun discusses the history and continued politicization of the Black vote in American politics.

December 15, 2020

California’s Fight Against the Trump Administration for Cleaner Air

By Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathaniel Ramierez details California's fight for cleaner air and how the Trump Administration is holding the state back.

November 26, 2020

Bye, Bye, Bye, Pumpkin Pie

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg wants you to remove the pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving table.

November 12, 2020

Democrats Didn’t Do Enough To Stop Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu believes that the democratic leaders could have done more to stop or slow the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

November 11, 2020

The GOP’s Final Trump Card

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee unpacks the results of the presidential election and warns against potential foul play.

November 3, 2020

The Trump Trickle-Down Effect

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem discuss the Trump Effect and it's possible implications on local elections.

November 3, 2020

Democrats Are Not the Progressives They Portray Themselves To Be

By Kristen Wu

Kristen Wu critiques the centrist tendencies of the Democratic Party, unpacking the disillusionment progressives are feeling in the face of the election.

October 31, 2020

A Spooky Story for Halloween 2020

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem is out to spook us this Halloween all with an oddly familiar scary story.

October 31, 2020

From Cobwebs to Commentary: Horror Films Have More To Offer Than You Think

By Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe finally gives the horror genre the recognition it deserves as she cites its recent success in making pertinent social commentary.

October 30, 2020

Is Free Candy Worth Possibly Getting COVID-19?

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu unpacks the harsh reality of Halloween amidst a pandemic and offers some hygienic, safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.

October 29, 2020

The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.

October 27, 2020

The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

By Marisol Cruz

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.

October 20, 2020

Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

By Yuriko Chavez

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 13, 2020

Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.

October 2, 2020

Fear Demagoguery, Not Judges

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee presents warns against the dangers of demagoguery that seek to exploit the judicial branch.

September 25, 2020

Young, Socially Hungry and Contracting COVID-19

By Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler talks with I.V. residents about their experiences with COVID-19 and encourages students to stay diligent with wearing their masks and distancing.