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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.

Tom Brady Becomes Thanos, Patriots Win Their Sixth Super Bowl

Tom Brady Becomes Thanos, Patriots Win Their Sixth Super Bowl

By Jessie A. and Osman S. On February 3, 2019, the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams on the biggest stage in Super Bowl 53 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Rams by a score of 13-3 and was a very close game throughout the way. With no touchdowns in the first three quarters in the game, it looked like anyone’s ball game. However in the fourth quarter the Patriots got the first touchdown taking their second lead of the game. With the Rams trailing by seven points with a

Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential run

Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential run

The presidential candidates of 2020 are fighting to become president and there have been some outstanding candidates who have caught everyone’s attention. So far we have had our eyes set between Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders. Bernie Sanders is once again going for president and for Kamala this is her first time. We have interviewed people who have spoken about Kamala Harris and why right now she’s good for becoming president. Kamala Harris is opening many doors for those who don’t have a voice.  Kamala is a supporter of abortion rights and voted against a bill

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