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The NBA has decided to have an All-Star Weekend this year despite coronavirus concerns among the league.

NBA All-Star Weekend shouldn’t be happening, just listen to the players

Adam Camarena and Austin Scott
March 6, 2021
Raising the minimum wage has been a topic among U.S. citizens for a long time as they look to receive $15 minimum wage.

The U.S. is long overdue in an increased minimum wage

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Cosumnes River College has shut down sports for the past year due to the pandemic and athletes are eager to return.

A plea to bring back sports

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
The national anthem continues to be a topic of discussion in sports protests.

Quit telling athletes to ‘shut up and dribble’

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by veteran quarterback Tom Brady, won Super Bowl 55 on Sunday. This is Brady's seventh Super Bowl win and his 10th appearance.

The NFL concludes its most unique season

Chris Woodard and Adam Camarena
February 10, 2021
As the 12th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Tyrese Haliburton has made himself a top candidate for the Rookie of the Year discussion so far. Coming off the bench, Haliburton is averaging 28.8 minutes per game, 10.7 points per game, 5.4 assists per game and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Standout rookie provides a hopeful, positive spark for Kings future

Austin Scott and Adam Camarena
February 3, 2021
Twitter permanently suspends former President Donald Trump's account after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Twitter tests boundaries with the suspension of Donald Trump’s account

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Various social media apps widely used by everyday Americans. Social media has become a way of life throughout the 21st century.

Section 230 and social media censorship

Dyson Francis, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom removing his mask. Newsom has been governor since 2019.

Newsom’s curfew will do more harm than good

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
With many of us staying at home more than usual during this holiday season, it is important that we decorate for the holidays in the way that brings us the most joy. If that means putting up the Christmas lights and the Christmas tree now, then go right ahead!

Let the Christmas decorating begin!

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
The electoral college system raises many questions and concerns for American voters, and jeopardizes the value of their vote. This system needs to change in order to for us to be the

The electoral college system doesn’t represent the people

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
With so much going on in the world right now, it was crucial for youth voters' voices to be heard this 2020 Presidential Election in order to show what the youth want America to look like in the coming years.

Youth voters set historic highs during the 2020 Presidential Election

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Proposition 22 passed on Nov. 3. This keeps app-based drivers as independent contractors and exempts them from things like sick-leave, unemployment benefits and more.

Other states need to pay attention to California Proposition 22

Chris Woodard, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Ariana Grande becomes president in her new music video

Ariana Grande glows in ‘Positions’ but doesn’t push the envelope

Chris Woodard, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
As the fully online spring semester approaches, it is crucial that us students get a fair share of both asynchronous and synchronous courses. Each student deserves to sit at the virtual academic table, even if their courses are different.

Keep synchronous classes, please

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
The County of Sacramento Voter Information Guide. Election day is less than a week away.

Staying informed as a first-time voter

Sherlyn Garcia and Adam Camarena
October 28, 2020
Indoor seating at restaurants has opened once again with limited capacity. Gyms, movie theaters and museums have also reopened.

As other states see spiking COVID-19 cases, should California be reopening restaurants and gyms?

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Zoom logo that students across the world have grown accustomed to.

The unspoken rules of Zoom

Sherlyn Garcia, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
The silver and black in their new home of Las Vegas.

The Raiders left behind their Oakland legacy, breaking the hearts of fans

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
October 3, 2020
After the first 2020 presidential debate on Tuesday, millions of voters were left unimpacted and uninformed. With only a month remaining until Election Day, it is crucial that voters educate themselves and cast their vote on Nov. 3!

Don’t let the debate discourage you from showing up this November

Editorial Staff
October 2, 2020
“It’s amazing why we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back,” Rivers said. “It’s just really so sad. Like, I should just be a coach. I’m so often reminded of my color. It’s just really sad. We got to do better. We have to demand better.”

US Sports and Police Violence: An American Story

Mason White, Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
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