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Former CSUSM Professor Sasha Miller runs for SD Board of Supervisors

Former CSUSM Professor Sasha Miller runs for SD Board of Supervisors

Saturn Salama, Staff Writer April 28, 2026

Sasha Miller previously taught Public Health classes at CSUSM from 2018-2023. Miller decided to run for the Board of Supervisors to prioritize the wellbeing of all San Diegans without discrimination.   Miller’s priorities are affordable housing, justice for Palestine, fiscal responsibility, and...

Outside of Oceanside’s Civic Center before the City Council Meeting on 09/17/25

ICE in Oceanside and Vista: What is the Community Doing?

Ruby Pulido-Perez, Staff Writer April 28, 2026

ICE Raids  As a result of the current government administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have become extremely prevalent in Southern California. The Trump administration aims to detain thousands of undocumented individuals daily and have thus led to many people being taken away....

Shajareh Tayyebeh school after strike in Minab, Iran.

Our War with Iran

Lola Ferguson, Staff Writer March 19, 2026

In a joint effort with Israel, President Trump launched an initial strike on February 28 on Tehran, Iran, assassinating the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other department heads and military officials. Operation Epic Fury, as it’s been codenamed, was started to prevent Iranian nuclear...

US Men's Hockey Team winning gold since 1980.

USA Men’s Hockey Team Controversy

Celeste Yanez, News Editor March 12, 2026

On February 22, the men’s USA hockey team won gold against Canada, 2-1. After their win against Canada, the USA hockey team took their celebrating into their locker room. They were celebrating with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States, Kash Patel. While there...

Some of the candidates that swept over the country.

Democratic Sweep in U.S. Elections Signals Turning Tide

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 12, 2025

Democrats celebrated major wins Tuesday night as voters in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and California delivered strong results in the first major elections of President Trump’s second term.   The most visible result came in New York City, where Zohran Mamdani, emerged as mayor elect. Zohran...

DACA May Reopen for New Applicants, With some restrictions

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 24, 2025

After four years of being close to first time request, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program might soon welcome new applicants again. The Justice Department filed a proposal this week that would reopen DACA for initial applicants in all states except Texas, though the plan is not...

Charlie Kirk on the day of his assassination, handing out MAGA hats.

Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death

Celeste Yanez, News Editor October 7, 2025

After a well-known conservative individual, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed on September 10, there have been ripples of side effects that have been felt all over the county. Despite the suspect being in custody and having links to the crime, there has been a significant divide across the country.  The...

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on firing ACIP members.

RFK Jr. Lowers Vaccine Requirements

Lola Ferguson, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

With school back in session and winter around the corner, it’s time for yearly vaccines. For many, it’s become a routine to get the newest COVID vaccines and boosters for the last four years. However, the CDC is placing new rules and restrictions on who can get the vaccine.   COVID death rates...

Administration reverses student visa termination

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 6, 2025

In a major reversal, the Trump administration announced that it will reinstate the records of over 4,700 international students whose visa statuses were abruptly terminated earlier this month in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a U.S. government database that tracks and manages...

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