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.
Crisis at the Border
With tensions around immigration rising across the country, the United States must address an important question: How can the nation ensure that immigration policy balances its humanitarian impulses with pragmatic action?
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.
A Pedestal of the Past: The Debate of Historical Statue Removal
On January 18th, the statue of Gaspar de Portolá—a monument that had occupied the center of Pacifica for more than thirty years—was removed. According to Britannica, Portolá was the son of a noble family who had led a Spanish expedition up the coast of California in the mid-18th century; he is infamously known for his participation in the brutal and exploitive effects of Spanish colonization.
Sexual Abuse within the California Department of Corrections
The California Department of Corrections is under scrutiny after multiple female prisoners have come out with stories of sexual abuse by prison guards.
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?
MAP in Action on the National Stage
Last month, nine Mitty Advocacy Project (MAP) representatives traveled to DC to attend the St. Ignatian Teach-In for Justice, affecting real change through their reformative proposals on four social justice issues.
Putting a Roof Over the Head of California
California’s homeless population continues to skyrocket despite legislative action. But, what is the social impact of rising homelessness—and what can the state government do to support these communities?
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.
Literary Liberation: The Fight Against Book Censorship
What happens when dystopian, seemingly-fictional literature like Fahrenheit 451 becomes a reality? Recent legislation in the Sunshine State suggests a looming future for the vitality of literature and education.