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Thanksgiving is here, and finals week is around the corner. As our student journalists finish reporting for their final stories, check out these quick reads on important news affecting the state and district, as well as sports coverage and local art.

đź“°News: Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in California and projected changes to student services programs impact students.
🏀Sports: Dons basketball had an 8-game winning streak while men's wrestling faced a loss.
🎨Lifestyle: A 70-year-old artist channels their activism through pyrography and miniature-scale models.
đź’­Views: ICE Raids target immigrants, ignoring due process when it comes to their arrests.

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SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand

SNAP cuts leaves food distributers struggling to meet a growing demand
By Alex Helguero

With the government shutdown on Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faced a pause on disbursements that almost left thousands of low-income families unable to make it through the month. With Congress unable to pass the bill necessary to fund the government for the next fiscal year before the Sep. 30 deadline, SNAP officially shut down for the first time …

"It hurts" Trump's proposed budget cuts cause confusion across district

"It hurts" Trump's proposed budget cuts cause confusion across district
By Sharon Tam

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Sharon Tam After a recent university tour to USC, Santiago Canyon College's TRIO coordinator Cristina Marquez found herself down $40.  Despite TRIO’s reimbursement policy, the program recently lost the ability to pay back their program coordinator for program expenditures.  “I drove. I paid for the parking lot. I paid for someone's meal because they didn't …

30-point performance leads Dons over Jets

30-point performance leads Dons over Jets
By Simran Patel

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Simran Patel The Santa Ana Dons defeated San Diego Miramar Jets in an intense battle 91-86 at home on Tuesday. The Dons' victory extended their winning streak to 8 games, elevating the team’s successful performance despite the Jets strong showing. San Diego gave Santa Ana their closest game yet. Their aggressive style, strong presence in …

Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup

Falcons take down Dons in conference matchup
By Gia Santolalla

Cerritos Falcons defeated Santa Ana Dons men’s wrestling team at the Bill Cook Gymnasium 36-12 on Wednesday.  The Dons had a strong start from 133-lbs. Dylan Avila, who is currently ranked fifth in the state based on the California Community College Athletic At one point in the match Avila’s opponent chose the down position, allowing Avila to take control from …

Donnel Poppe brings awareness about climate change through art

Donnel Poppe brings awareness about climate change through art
By Alexis Vega

Walking into a dimly lit art exhibit, one of Sleeping Beauty’s fairy godmothers walks up to you with big blue eyes and a peppy voice and a lot on her mind. It’s hard to keep up with her as she hops from one topic to another. Donnel Poppe is not actually a magical being — well, probably not — she …

ICE is the illegal one

ICE is the illegal one
By Max Arriaza

Immigrants have been targeted during this presidency for their appearances, spoken language and places they work. Federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security have ignored due process when it comes to their arrests. Not only is this immoral; it's illegal. Immigrants should not have to live in …
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