Harvard Says “Goodbye” to Claudine Gay
Regardless of whether or not Claudine Gay’s decision was appropriate, Harvard is now a step behind on its path of fixing its history of racial inequality.
Blanks to Bank: Navigating the New FAFSA
For the majority of students in the United States, college has become a luxury beyond reach and a financial burden, due to the rising prices, increased populations, and inflation. To alleviate this hardship, the Department of Education allows college and university students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, each year.
BART’s Financial Crisis: Let’s Keep the Cash Flow on Track!
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, BART and other public transportation systems have begun to experience a sharp decline in ridership and revenue, propelling the overall structures of these systems to collapse. As BART is an integral part of the transit infrastructure in the Bay Area, concerns regarding the impact that commuters and residents will face on the daily following BART's recents budget cuts have become a conversation of increasing urgency.
The Plight of Farmworkers: What Is the Real Cost of Our Food?
While California has often ignored its farmworkers, many young Mitty activists are fighting for the issues they face to be brought to justice.
Shoplifting: The Rise of Bay Area Bandits
Countless videos of people getting caught shoplifting in the Bay Area have surfaced across the internet. Shoplifters continue to have their way as communities frantically wait for a solution. The question businesses are searching for the answer to: How do you stop an offense that can’t even be punished?
Instagram v.s. Reality
Meta, the company that runs Instagram and Facebook, has landed itself a lawsuit because of accusations that features like "updating statuses on Facebook" have further implications of spiraling into ensnaring addictions for youth.
From Picket Lines to Pay Raises: The Hollywood Writers’ Strike
The writers’ strike disrupted one of the largest industries in the United States for almost five months. Why did it happen, and what does it mean for the future of the industry?
Remembering the Late Dianne Feinstein: An Ode to Her Life and Legacy
Do you know who San Francisco’s first female mayor was? Can you name the first Californian female senator or the first female San Francisco Board of Supervisors president? The answer is the late Dianne Feinstein, a figure who helped transform the landscape of politics during her tenure.
America Can’t Play the Fiddle While Maui Burns
In the last month, a series of wildfires has devastated the land of Maui, leaving the region barren and ashen. But, what caused the sudden conflagrations, and what their long term effects on the island and its people?
The Rising Need of Food in the Bay Area
The issue of food hunger is prevalent everywhere in the Bay Area, and the average costs of living after the COVID-19 pandemic have made it challenging to meet the demanding costs of common items, including food. Yet, this haunting problem is not as difficult to solve in our community as we think it to be.
Unraveling the Decline of San Francisco
Is San Francisco truly a bustling metropolis with picturesque scenery and a fruitful economy, or is reality much more dreary? Recent surges in homelessness, the drug crises, and crimes in the city have taken a profound toll on its reputation.
Fast Fashion, the Environment, and Human Right
With the help of social media, the fast fashion industry is taking the world by storm. But what countless people don't know is that this phenomenon is threatening lives and our planet.