As students at CSUSM, our campus is close to the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which is the border between San Diego and Tijuana.
It is imperative that we understand what is occurring on the border. Yes, this is about the migrant caravans.
According to an ABC 10 News article, on...
It seems that every year the same debate and controversy arises.
Though the season calls for joy, cheer and merriment, the debate about the war on Christmas and saying “Happy Holidays” rears its ugly head. Why do we get so upset over these miniscule details when we’re supposed to...
Some call it an invasion, others call it human compassion. Either way, the migrant caravan has thoroughly divided our country.
Since early April, some 7,000 to 10,000 immigrants from South and Central America have trekked thousands of miles in hopes of reaching the U.S. Their goal is to claim asylum....
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s essential we talk about the importance of saying “Happy Holidays” to others. This is a matter of remaining inclusive, considerate and respectful to others around you.
It’s unfortunate to hear the statement, “How dare someone tell us...
Another traumatic episode in America? It must be the white supremacists. No wait, it’s the gay community’s fault. No, it’s the Hondurans moving through Mexico toward the American border. It’s their fault.
But wait, what about Black Americans? Or Hispanics? Or Asians, Native Americans,...
The fall semester is coming at an end, and as we all cram for our finals and get ready to say farewell to our friends, we can’t help but be relieved that it’s almost over.
The past few months have been overwhelming for all of us and we cannot wait for the last day of school,...
In a time of divisive rhetoric and opposing viewpoints, we must remember to appreciate the First Amendment that allows us to express ourselves freely.
The First Amendment maintains a separation between government and religion, allows for people to protest against the government and protects...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, marking the official beginning of the holiday season.
I have always celebrated Thanksgiving, the stereotypical American way: watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, eating a big dinner with my family with the traditional...
When one turns on the television to watch the nightly news, political drama and controversy tend to dominate the headlines.
Scandals and social justice continue to be the face of U.S. politics, but these themes are no more relevant than the massive amount of conflict between the two political...
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? For many individuals, Thanksgiving is celebrated
as a time for family and friends to come together, remember the things they have to be thankful
for and eat a big turkey for dinner.
However, the real meaning of Thanksgiving is something very different...
White privilege is a societal privilege that white people benefit from, and it is more prevalent than it may seem.
There are many people in the U.S. who believe that white privilege is no longer a problem since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 abolished any laws involving any kind of discrimination...
My heart goes out to all of those who have been affected by the fires that continue to engulf California.
As I see videos and photographs of the areas affected by major fires, like the Camp and Woolsey fires, I can’t imagine how frightening it is to witness the destruction. With the Camp...
