By Jarrod Walley |Staff Writer| Judge Neil Gorsuch has been selected by President Donald Trump as a nominee to become the Secretary of the Supreme Court. On Tuesday Jan. 31, President Trump selected Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to fill the Secretary of the Supreme Court position that has been vacant after the passing of Judge Antonin Scalia in early 2016. Compared to some of President Trump’s other nominees, Gorsuch was well received and respected by both parties. However, his nomination is under speculation from the Democratic side. Gorsuch is more than up to the task with a B.A. from Columbia University, a Law degree (J.D.) from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in philosophy … [Read more...] about Secretary of the Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch awaits confirmation
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Betsy DeVos awaits Senate Confirmation
By Jarrod Walley |Staff Writer| Betsy DeVos awaits official confirmation on Monday, Feb 6. from the Senate for the position of Secretary of Education after the Senate Committee voted her through. The voting for DeVos’ confirmation in the Senate Committee was broadcast live through the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN). It took place Tuesday, Jan. 31, after an introduction and opening statement from the chairman of the committee, Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander. Each senator in the committee cast his or her vote for DeVos. The results were 12 votes in favor and 11 votes against. Chairman Alexander had the deciding vote to put DeVos through. Much like the committee, … [Read more...] about Betsy DeVos awaits Senate Confirmation
Approaching the finish line
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| As Barack Obama's presidency winds down, Americans' take a look back at his time in office over the past eight years. Obama made history by becoming the first African-American ever to be elected president of the U.S., which came with a lot of pressure. Obama currently has a approval rating of 57 percent, the highest in four years, according to the most recent poll from Gallup. His list of accomplishments have included bringing the country out of a bad recession by signing the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 which led to economic growth for the country. In 2011, he ordered a special force team to raid a secret … [Read more...] about Approaching the finish line
The Hardest decision America will Face: Which hand will you choose?
By Alexander Douglas |Assistant Editor| Would you rather be kicked in the shin or punched in the stomach? This is exactly what it feels like with the upcoming election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. According to Real Clear Politics, Hillary Clinton has an average unfavorable rating of 53.9 percent while Donald Trump has an average unfavorable rating of 58 percent based on eight different polls. On average 41 percent of registered voters will vote for Clinton while 37 percent are going to vote for Trump. The two party system has a strangle hold on America and the majority of its voters forcing them to vote for either the Democratic or the Republican party. John … [Read more...] about The Hardest decision America will Face: Which hand will you choose?
Trans Ambassador Caitlyn Jenner
By Carolyn Solar |Staff Writer| Reality television star and transgender woman Caitlyn Jenner has become increasingly vocal about her political ideologies during the 2016 presidential campaign. This comes shortly after transitioning from male to female last year. Unfortunately, these ideas have not resonated well with LGBT rights advocates. Jenner has made a few choices since her transition that has people scratching their heads, including her recent decision to support a candidate that typically would not support her lifestyle choices. Jenner offered to be a “trans ambassador” to U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz. Cruz has shown resistance to supporting equal … [Read more...] about Trans Ambassador Caitlyn Jenner
Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
By Chris Cauhapé |Staff Writer| As the presidential primaries draw near, it is time to consider dates, deadlines and who may lead the country for the next four years. Voters may register online, at the post office, Department of Motor Vehicles, or the local library. The last day to register is May 23. Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz: Conservative Republican. Canadian-born son of Cuban pastor and Delaware-born mother. U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present). Extreme critic of Present Barack Obama and The Affordable Care Act. Opposes all abortion except when life of mother is threatened. Opposes same-sex unions and legalization of cannabis and comprehensive immigration … [Read more...] about Behind The Podium: Brief look at leading presidential candidates
Climate change is real as hail
By Jacob Collins |Asst. Online Editor| Climate Change is happening whether or not you choose to believe in it. Climate change is no longer disputed in the scientific community and there is a general consensus that climate change is happening. The National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), among other major scientific bodies, have all announced their assurance that climate change is happening with a plethora of evidence to back their findings. According to NASA there is compelling evidence for climate change including the fact that the sea level has risen by 6.7 inches over the last century. The sea level rise … [Read more...] about Climate change is real as hail
Yee Report Card
By, Andrew Hucks |Staff Writer| Senator Leland Yee (D- San Francisco) and retiring CSU Chancellor Charles B.Reed had a back and forth exchange of report cards, scoring one another on their support of legislation for higher education. In a first-of-its-kind report Reed blasted Yee and 20 other assembly membersby giving them failing grades for their handling of different bills for higher education brought to the assembly and either supported or opposed by the chancellor during the 2011-2012 session. “The intent of the legislative scorecard is to inform the public on lawmakers’ support of the CSU and public higher education,’’ explained the introduction of Reed’s report.“The state’s … [Read more...] about Yee Report Card
GOP wages war on women
By Rachel Cannon |Copy Editor| With the Republican presidential candidate all but decided, the race is heating up—but Mitt Romney is up against a huge demographic of female voters turned off by his party’s hostility towards females in what is being branded as a “War on Women.” It began early last year, with the House GOP unanimously passing H.R. 3. Although this bill was known as the anti-abortion bill, it managed to offend even pro-life women with its redefinition of rape as “forcible.” This new definition erased the trauma experienced by of millions of victims of same-sex, statutory, date rape and other types of rape under the new definition. From there, the GOP continued to … [Read more...] about GOP wages war on women
Presidential candidate proposes to cease federal aid
by Veronica Natal | Staff Writer| Ron Paul, Republican contender for the 2012 presidential candidacy, announced Oct. 23 he would end all federal student loans if he were elected, according to the California State University’s (CSU) web site. Two days after Paul’s announcement, President Barrack Obama’s administration announced plans to try to expand a government program that will help the 1.2 million borrowers reduce their payments and consolidate their student debt, as reported in the LA Times. Paul said his reason for his plan is because the nation’s student loan debt is approaching $1 trillion dollars. Paul said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that students aren’t getting any jobs and … [Read more...] about Presidential candidate proposes to cease federal aid
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