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Op-Ed: Selfie versus shooting: Double-standards emerge surrounding police response at Capitol Hill storming

On June 6, 2020, men stand in unity at the Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, D.C.

By Vaughan Anoa'i and Nyah Fernandez • January 24, 2021

Column: Through my own reflection

The words

By Marissa Gendy, Columnist • January 23, 2021

Editorial: A dark day for America

The Capitol in March of 2013. The events that unfolded on Jan. 6 was a dark day for America and the future of American history. The U.S. Capitol was last stormed in 1814 during the tension of The War of 1812.

By 20-21 Oracle Editorial Board • January 18, 2021

Column: NOLS, nature and everything in between

A scenic view of a boulder field in the Wyoming landscape. The 30-day backpacking trip in the Wind River Range was the first NOLS trip offered in 1965.

By Norah Adler, Columnist • January 18, 2021

Column: My experience as a poll-watcher

Over 159,000,000 votes were cast in the 2020 election. This tally marks a record-high number of ballots cast in a presidential election and the highest voter turnout since the 1900s.

By Charlotte Tragos, Columnist • January 6, 2021

A book a day keeps the doctor away: My favorite reads for the winter season

To get our eyes off the computer screen, it's always a good idea to sit down with a good book and a hot drink. I hope you enjoy some of these reads which combine good writing with important topics such as personal, spiritual journeys and politics.

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020

Op-Ed: The harmful effects of microaggressions surrounding the college admissions process

In the college admissions corridor, various pennants hang along the walls representing the past two years where Archer graduates have matriculated. For people of color, the harmful effects of microagressions surrounding the college admissions process has become an area of discomfort and discouragement, as topics such as race, athletics and socioeconomic status arise.

By Vaughan Anoa'i, News Editor • December 13, 2020

Column: A love letter to a tree

While LA foliage is not as well known as in other parts of the country, the warm weather and clear skies makes for a perfect viewing of the changing colors. Taking a stroll after class is a great way to reduce screen time and appreciate our surrounding nature.

By Norah Adler, Columnist • December 9, 2020

Editorial: Generation Z, we’re disappointed in you

According to The New York Times, there are currently 11.8 million COVID-19 cases and over 250,000 deaths reported in the United States alone. This virus is too dangerous to be ignoring the science; wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

By 20-21 Oracle Editorial Board • November 19, 2020

Op-Ed: A breath of freedom and hope

Senator Kamala Harris speaks at a health care rally in 2017.

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor • November 15, 2020

Column: Why I’m not the ideal Latina

The image features my grandmother’s 80 birthday dinner with two of my cousins, my sister and myself surrounding her. My grandmother's skin tone was far lighter than either of my two cousins and more similar to me and my sister’s.

By Alejandra Ayala, Columnist • November 15, 2020

15 in quarantine: Get to know the 2020-21 Oracle staff with our favorite songs

The 2020-2021 Oracle Staff chose a variety of different songs as their favorites. We hope you enjoy this staff-curated list of quarantine favorites. Digital illustration curated from promotional album, song and podcast images.

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor • November 15, 2020

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