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Opinion: What do you think about the Israel-Gaza War?

Opinion: What do you think about the Israel-Gaza War?

Editor’s note: The subject of srael and Palestine is a highly complex issue and certainly cannot be captured or explained in a few opinion-based interviews. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own extensive research. A few resources are provided below. The latest conflict began on October 7, 2023 when members of Hamas attacked Israel and killed over 1,100 people as well as took more than 200 people as hostages. Since then, the Israeli military launched a counteroffensive in Gaza and has killed over 25,000 Palestinian people, according to recent figures reported by Al Jazeera. Journalism 2

The impact of Hurricane Hilary

The impact of Hurricane Hilary

By Ernesto H. What happens when a hurricane hits Southern California? A long weekend was not expected, but that’s what teachers and students got after Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) closed schools due to Hurricane Hilary, which became a category 4 hurricane before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The hurricane/tropical storm impacted students and teachers at Diego Rivera. Streets flooded, raindrops poured, trees swayed, and many students and their families took shelter at home. Senior Victor M. said that he felt shocked and disappointed that the power went out because “there was nothing we

Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

By Arely V. Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has come to an agreement with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the teachers union, granting a 21% salary increase along with reduced class sizes and other important gains in their contract. The two entities had been negotiating over the contract for about a year. The tentative agreement, which will have to be voted on by all teachers, is seen as a victory for different reasons. The first reason is pay. Maintaining a stable life in Los Angeles with a teacher’s pay is difficult, especially with the economy.

Cyberattack wreaks havoc on CATS, LAUSD

Cyberattack wreaks havoc on CATS, LAUSD

By Angel T. & Arely V. LAUSD experienced a massive cyberattack starting on September 5, wreaking havoc for CATS teachers and students, not to mention the whole district. The attackers who claimed responsibility for the hacking are called Vice Society, which is a Russian ransomware group recognized for targeting educational domains for ransom payments, according to the website TechCrunch. Shannon Haber, an LAUSD Spokesperson, stated in a press release that negotiating ransom is not an option as, “Public dollars are better spent on our students rather than capitulating to a nefarious and illicit crime syndicate.” The

Counter-narrative: Despite what you hear about looting, these stores are coming out in support of protests against police brutality

Counter-narrative: Despite what you hear about looting, these stores are coming out in support of protests against police brutality

Looting has followed in the wake of protests across the country, just as many retailers and restaurants were reopening from the pandemic. While people were out protesting for justice, others took advantage of the situation to do crimes like looting, burning down things, stealing, and much more. Some stores actually decided to respond to these actions and you wouldn’t believe what they had to say!

In wake of protests for George Floyd, here’s how you can show support for Black lives

In wake of protests for George Floyd, here’s how you can show support for Black lives

On May 25th the life of George Floyd was taken by Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in what was supposed to be an arrest not a murder. Videos capturing the arrest turned murder show Floyd (a man of color) with Chauvin’s knee placed on his neck preventing him from being able to breathe. Floyd is heard repeatedly telling the officer he couldn’t breathe. However, Chauvin ignored him, resulting in his murder. As a result thousands of people from all races, communities and around the world have come together in many ways to show support for black lives. With some not allowed to go to the Black Lives Matter protests because of COVID-19 or they’re teenagers whose parents fear that may not be safe to be around if things get ugly or any other reason, here’s how support comes in many different ways from many people.

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