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Proposition 50 special election could reshape California and America’s future

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, was proposed by the state legislators of California and Governor Gavin Newsom and appeared on the special election ballot on November 4. The proposition passed in California on Election Day, November 4, with 63.8% of voters electing “Yes.” Newsom has said that Prop 50 was initiated in response to Texas redistricting and comments made by President Donald Trump calling for five new congressional seats, citing that Republicans are “entitled to five more seats.”

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The eyes of America's young adults are on Gaza through social media

10/24/2025 - 1 minute read

Recently, on Oct.10, a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas was struck. Both sides were told to adhere to the rules of the agreement, exchange hostages, and ensure safe travels. Although the ceasefire deal is not the end of the Gaza conflict, social media can see the ceasefire happening in real time. This conflict has received increased attention online from many people across the world. 

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Review: The passing of the arts in the play “Collected Stories”

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

“Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies is a play about the complex relationship and interactions between a writing professor, Ruth, played by LouLou Schiavo, and her student Lisa, played by Abigail Elizondo. Ruth is an experienced short story writer, while Lisa is a young up-and-coming writer. “Collected Stories” focuses on the meeting of Ruth and Lisa, with both sharing stories they have written and life stories they’ve lived. Themes of mentorship across generations are prevalent throughout the whole show as it compares the young aspirations of Lisa and the learned wisdom of Ruth.

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