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Opinion: Proposition 6’s Failure Was Preventable

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Whoever decided to call Proposition 6 anything but the “End Slavery Act” on the ballot should be fired. I was confident that Prop 6, a ballot measure ending forced labor programs in California prisons would pass this past … [Read more...] about Opinion: Proposition 6’s Failure Was Preventable

Pepp Students Travel to D.C. For Trump’s Inauguration

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The United States' 60th Presidential Inauguration is a historical moment and alumna Hannah Loewen and senior Michael Sugimoto traveled across the country to be there. Loewan and Sugimoto are just two of the 220,000 Americans who received tickets to watch history unfold as the 47th president was sworn into office. Loewen said she planned to volunteer for Donald Trump’s … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Travel to D.C. For Trump’s Inauguration

Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets

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Poetry is not just a job for Dana Gioia, celebrated poet and literary critic. It is his passion.Gioia served as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2009 and was the California State Poet Laureate in 2015. He now is taking the time to share his wisdom with college students. Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor and chair of Great Books, had Gioia guide her … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets

Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu

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Chef Sebastien Pourrat's life's work in the culinary world now brings him to Malibu with Casita Basqueria.The store, which is located in Surf Canyon — a small shopping center next to the Malibu Country Mart — holds specialty Spanish foods and carefully curated home goods. It was born from the sense of identity that the French area of the Basque country shares with … [Read more...] about Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu

California Propositions 2024 Election Coverage

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Results updated by Kelsie Patterson In California, residents will be voting for governor and for a variety of propositions. The topics of the propositions range from marriage, to minimum wage, to housing. Scroll down for election updates. The Graphic will be closely following Propositions 2, 3, 4, 5, 32, 33 and 36. The Graphic will get results of propositions from the … [Read more...] about California Propositions 2024 Election Coverage