By: Nashe Harley The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has faced criticism by both government officials and U.S. citizens alike. Passed into law in 2010, the new healthcare law promised
By: Alex Olivares Opinion: Current fines are not enough to deter irresponsible motorists. Even though legislation has established state-to-state bans for using cell phones behind the wheel, drivers still continue to text.
By: Yesenia Varela It’s been said time after time, protect the children. Now something is being done, but it is not enough. Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 568 which offers privacy for
By: Alex Olivares A type of pornography referred to as revenge porn has taken over the Internet, prompting California to pass a bill criminalizing the act. Revenge porn is posting sexual images
Staff Editorial Downtown Santa Ana’s East End isn’t impervious to change. This time it’s more about youth trends than tradition Cities change over time. Santa Ana is not an exception. Community members
Staff Editorial The effects of second hand vapor remain unknown, but we should take steps to protect nonsmokers. Marketed as a tobacco-less method of smoking where lighting up would otherwise be banned, the
By: Alex Olivares Opinion: Voter ID laws only serve to suppress voters, not prevent fraud. It is news to no one that Latinos tend to vote for left-leaning politicians and legislation. Gallup
By: Alex Olivares Nina Davuluri was the first Indian-American to be crowned Miss America, but numerous Twitter comments denied her American identity. One tweet declared, “Miss America is a terrorist.” The New
By: JP Chabot Pope Francis has dedicated much of his time changing the tone of the Roman Catholic Church to better reflect modern sensibilities. If the Pope is addressing the need to
By: Valeria Bautista and Yesenia Varela Opinion: The country should not tolerate chemical warfare. There are two types of evil—those who perform evil acts, and those who stand by and watch it