Ana Martinez |Staff Writer| Discord continues between federal judges and Governor Jerry Brown as both parties disagree on the issue of whether to reduce the states over population in California prisons. Earlier last week, a group of three federal judges, Thelton Henderson, Lawrence Karlton and Stephen Reinhardt, rejected Gov. Brown’s debate; he argued that the state prisons are no longer overcrowded. The judges ordered that the state continue to reduce its prison population by releasing inmates held on minor charges. Deborah Hoffman, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, criticizes the amount of money that has been spent in relation to … [Read more...] about Gov. Brown fights to keep inmates in prison
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Henna: Tradition turned trendy
By Britney Vargas |Staff Writer| Body art is becoming a growing trend to showcase one's individuality or to simply show your creative side. Among many kinds of body art, tattoos have always been popular, but for a less permanent and painful way of approaching these beautiful designs, Henna is a better alternative with out the long lasting commitment. So what exactly is Henna? Henna, also called Mehndi, is a temporary tattoo that is both safe and fun. It is made of just henna powder and mixed with hot water to create a thick paste. These products can be bought online or in stores nearest you. Henna is a long standing tradition practiced in many cultures, a perfect example … [Read more...] about Henna: Tradition turned trendy
Student change majors in the pursuit of happiness
By Edward Hewitt |Staff Writer| Is this major right for me? Can I see myself happily doing this for the rest of my life? Do I have a passion for this field? Across the country many college students ranging from first time freshmen, indecisive sophomores and juniors to fifth or sixth year seniors will have addressed questions like these at least once over the course of their college career. It is a general consensus that most frown upon those that change their major, which may be the reason many students are reluctant to do so. The decision itself can be life changing simply because it requires a lot of thought and preparation. An abundance of factors seem to be important when … [Read more...] about Student change majors in the pursuit of happiness
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