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Politics Rundown: Los Angeles teachers’ union plans to strike

LAUSD union announces teachers' strike will begin on March 21.
California tackles homelessness with additional state funding and President Joe Biden announces insulin price reduction.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2023

On March 15, the Service Employees International Union, a union that represents thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced that workers will be on strike for three days beginning March 21. According to Associated Press News, the United Teachers Los Angeles expressed its...

Los Angeles community mourns Lunar New Year mass shooting

10 people were wounded and another 10 killed in a mass shooting in Los Angeles on Jan. 21.
Mass shooting disrupts celebrations in Monterey Park.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2023

As Lunar New Year festivities were coming to a close on Jan. 21, tragedy struck the community when a 72-year-old man opened fire in two separate locations — Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California and Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California.  Los Angeles County Sheriff...

The pandemic is not over

COVID-19 continues to impact students at Biola.
Biola students continue to see the effects of COVID-19 in their lives.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

The words of President Joe Biden echoed through the nation, calling off the pandemic. Many around the world, including the Biola community, continue to experience the hardships of COVID-19. Illness, mental health and isolation — physical and emotional — took a toll on many students at Biola.  "The...

Politics Rundown: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes the bench

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson begins her term on the Supreme Court.
Biden Administration changes loan forgiveness plan and Cuba requests aid from U.S.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2022

The Biden Administration quietly changed the stipulations outlined in the recently released loan forgiveness plan, leaving nearly 800,000 borrowers ineligible for relief. According to the previous information released by the Department of Education, borrowers who received loans through either the Federal...

Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states

Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states
Disastrous storm pummels Cuba, Florida and South Carolina.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable September 30, 2022

At least nineteen people have been confirmed dead from the effects of Hurricane Ian so far, exceeding the eleven deaths Hurricane Fiona caused.  Hurricane Ian has torn through Florida and Cuba, leaving extensive damages wherever it passes. On Sept. 24, President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency...

Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands

Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands
President Joe Biden approves an emergency declaration.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 17, whipping up dangerous winds and cutting electricity and running water. The day after the hurricane struck Puerto Rico, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration. Many other islands and some U.S. states are expecting Hurricane Fiona to make landfall,...

Politics Rundown: Ukraine-Russia conflict, issues with California’s Article 34, mask mandates in LA schools lifted

Politics Rundown: Ukraine-Russia conflict, issues with California’s Article 34, mask mandates in LA schools lifted
Catch up on local and national news.
Julianne Foster March 15, 2022

U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT Even as Russia and Ukraine continue peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to bombard Ukrainian cities and its capital, Kyiv. City streets became battlegrounds where volunteers struggle to be drivers, caregivers and caretakers of those fleeing...

The coup in Myanmar demonstrates the need for democracy

Vigil in support of the government of Myanmar, opposing the military coup.
Democracy should be protected, both here at home and abroad.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer March 17, 2021

The military seized control of Myanmar after a general election on Feb. 1. Although General Aung San Suu Kyi's party clearly won, the military claimed widespread fraud and has yet to provide supporting evidence. In addition to military violence, Myanmar’s military has suspended licenses for a number...

Financial relief for low-income Californians

Financial relief for low-income Californians
California lawmakers approve coronavirus aid package worth $7.6 billion.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2021

On Feb 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package to provide financial relief to low-income California residents. The package builds on Gov. Newsom’s January state budget proposal. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  Of the $7.6 billion legislative package, $3.7 billion will be used to provide $600 payments...

The minimum wage debate is complicated

The minimum wage debate is complicated
There are benefits and drawbacks to raising the minimum wage.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 17, 2021

Debates surrounding the idea of raising the minimum wage have recently come to the forefront of the political scene with the election of President Joe Biden, who has promised to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. House Democrats, though somewhat divided on the matter, are including the raise...