Alcatraz Sunrise Gathering Celebrates Tradition of Resistance

A circle outlined with crowds of people, a fire pit in the center and the sun rising in the background marked the beginning of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Alcatraz Island. Indigenous people from all over the country gathered Monday to pay homage to their ancestors and embrace each other’s cultures as they continue to fight […]

Fresno State Considering Transition Back To Online Learning

Recent news about Fresno State possibly returning to online learning after the Thanksgiving break has sparked mixed emotions from students. Many are for this decision, but there is still a large population that disagree. Read more at The kNOw.

Binaries on the Border

The Mexico-U.S. border is a grid map of coordinates: X or Y, from here or from there, this or that. And while fronterizx identity is about constantly crossing borders and mixing cultures, gender binaries are one facet that continues to face complex discussion and acceptance. For individuals who identify as nonbinary or that have transitioned, […]

Long Beach Youth Host Climate Rally To Raise Awareness Of Demand For LBUSD To Move Away From Fossil Fuels

The morning air intertwined with youth voices chanting, cars honking in support, and bystanders enthusiastically applauding as youth rallied through Orange Ave. on Sept. 18. Their message was short but clear, “be part of the solution, not the pollution.” They want climate justice, now. Read more at VoiceWaves.

The kNOw Weighs In: Mandatory Vaccines For Students

On October 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will require youth to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to go to school, pending full FDA approval. “Our schools already require vaccines for measles, mumps and more. Why? Because vaccines work,” Newsom says. Social media had mixed feelings about his announcement, so we ask […]

Why I Am Letting Go of ‘Latino’ as Part of My Self-Identification

I have let go of “Latino” as a term I personally identify myself with. For me, identifying myself proudly and without question as a Latino erases the hundreds of years of history my Indigenous ancestors accumulated in their culture and societies before the European conquest of the Americas. Read more at Richmond Pulse.

Schools Alerted About Latest Version Of Devious Licks Challenge

Educational leaders in California are warning schools about a new disturbing Tik Tok challenge that urges students to slap a teacher or a staff member while recording it on video. Read more at Boyle Heights Beat.

Evicted: What Are Your Rights as a Renter?

With the federal eviction moratorium no longer in place, millions are under threat of losing their homes. Here’s what to know about renters’ rights. Read more at YR Media.

Freshman Year of COVID

Online learning has been a challenge for everyone involved, but I doubt many people have thought about what it’s like entering high school completely online. Freshmen were in the last quarter of 8th grade when everything shut down, and are now about to enter sophomore year. I’ve come to think of my classmates as “COVID […]

Social Media’s Trap

Social media has a strong influence in people’s lives. Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook – these apps that can easily be found in handheld devices have become a source of one’s connection to others; it’s people’s way of being involved in the world without leaving their home. We see people on their devices constantly either checking who […]