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Large state funding cuts have played a role in the money-driven direction that higher education institutions have taken over the past decade. READ MORE »»

“I had nowhere to go and no way to support myself, but I was too scared to go back to my parents.” READ MORE »»

“I think tuition fees are way overpriced; education shouldn’t cost that much, especially if we want to get into good schools.” -Ariana Radi READ MORE »»

Voices of Vista examines religious tolerance and coexistence as Emily Daniels discusses belief systems and spiritual lifestyles with religiously diverse Vista students Haley Fitzpatrick, Bailey Kirschten, Sid Satheesh, Shukri Saheer and Alec Morris.  ...

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“Teens are vulnerable. Through social media, traffickers can sweet talk teens to become friends with them and build relationships. Traffickers may then ask them to meet at restaurants, and that’s where it all starts.” -Jasmeen Kairam, My Sister’s House, human trafficking specialist READ MORE »»

“The exact manner of how California would separate from the rest of the United States is unclear. For that reason, it is unknown whether this change would produce a net economic benefit for California or the rest of the United States.” -Jason Sisney, Chief Deputy Legislative Analyst at the Legislative Analyst’s Office READ MORE »»

“Gender equity is important for reasons beyond the morality of it. We are not the best society we can be if every single person is not given the chance, and the tools, to live up to their potential. More practically...we do not have enough trained professionals to fill the growing demand for STEM jobs.” -Erin Hogeboom READ MORE »»

The beginning of 2017 has already brought some highly-anticipated movies ― “Moana”, “The Lego Batman Movie”, “Logan”, “Kong: Skull Island” and “The Beauty and the Beast”, to name a few. Several more will come out throughout the year, and while everyone has their personal preferences,...