On February 20, as part of Black History Week, Rick Jennings II, President of Sacramento City Unified School Board, spoke on Black history to a near empty theater on campus. Approximately 25 people showed up to hear a eloquent, dynamic speaker trace the history of racism in … [Read more...] about Editorial: a sorry note of apathy for human rights
Cafeteria: remodel in the near future?
My daily meal routine is often very simple. If I'm hungry in the morning, I eat a small breakfast. I usually avoid lunch during the week because it tends to make me tired in class.But there are those days when I do get very hungry, and I must eat lunch. Often, I'm pressed for … [Read more...] about Cafeteria: remodel in the near future?
A day for cards, cupids, sweethearts
Many people celebrate Valentine's Day in the United States, Canada, and around the world. But do many of those people know how Valentine's Day came to be celebrated as it is today? Who knows where this tradition of sending romantic, funny or poetic cards to each other comes … [Read more...] about A day for cards, cupids, sweethearts
Financial aid deadlines draw near
Many financial aid programs are available to help students and their parents or spouses with the cost of attending college. However, the deadlines to submit applications are drawing near. Several forms of aid and scholarships have March and April deadlines. One of the most well … [Read more...] about Financial aid deadlines draw near
Local violence on the rise
Last year while Cindy Kelly's daughter and a group of her friends were walking home from Lindhurst High School, they encountered a group of young men in a car at a local convenience store. As they walked, the car pulled out of the parking lot and drove in the group's direction. … [Read more...] about Local violence on the rise