Art by Ally ArmstrongThe Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) week-long strike ended last week after teachers pushed for smaller class sizes, higher pay and school nurses, among other things. As teachers returned to their classrooms with the promise of smaller class sizes and a 6 percent pay increase, the strikes have continued to ignite a sustained conversation about … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The L.A. Teacher Strike Impacts Us All
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Why Californians Pay More at the Pump
Photos and graphics by Cassandra Stephenson In a city known for its frequent bumper-to-bumper jams, getting stuck in traffic on the way to the daily grind is now likely costing LA drivers more than their time. Gas prices have been on the rise since Nov. 2017 when the new California gas tax — meant to pay for road repairs — increased the price per gallon by 12 cents. From … [Read more...] about Why Californians Pay More at the Pump
The Tax Bill Comes Together…Somewhat
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill seem to be banding together in hopes of pushing the tax bill through. Lately, the House and Senate have been successful in passing their own versions. However, there is some disagreement between the two. Students should be aware of the implications the bill has on the markets, the specifics of the bill and what President Donald Trump's proposed tax … [Read more...] about The Tax Bill Comes Together…Somewhat
Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’
Art by Jessica Ragsdale Every month, for anywhere from three days (if I'm lucky) to seven days (if I'm not), my uterus decides to punish me for not blessing it with a child. It's generally accompanied by cramps, extra laundry and the desire to do nothing but lie in my bed all day. But this isn't about the way periods ruin my quality of life (if you're interested in that, … [Read more...] about Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’
Investment policies raise questions
Occidental College in Los Angeles took a new approach in traditional college investment policies, announcing in February that the college would no longer be investing in firearm companies. The college's board of trustees made this decision in response to recent gun violence on school campuses.This type of social movement is atypical for universities, and Senior Vice President … [Read more...] about Investment policies raise questions
