In Wake of Israeli – Palestinian conflict, Foothill students side with Peace
Devaki Dikshit, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life, Opinion, Opinion + Politics, Politics
On December 6th, 2017, Trump shocked nations worldwide in a statement formally declaring Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. “This is nothing, more or less, than a recognition of reality,” he went on, justifying the abrupt decision. “It is the right thing to do. It’s something that has to be done...
Perspective: Oprah 2020 — a leader for our nation?
Ryan Sherod, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Opinion + Politics, Politics
At the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, Oprah Winfrey received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Oprah gave a televised speech that inspired a viral movement, #Oprah2020, urging the philanthropist to run for office in the next election. Oprah Winfrey...
Impacts of the #MeToo Campaign: from Personal to Political
Ryan Sherod, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Opinion + Politics
The #MeToo campaign may be new to your numerous newsfeeds, but its creation likely predates your very account activation. Activist Tarana Burke started the movement all the way back in 2007; only a year after the launch of the social media superpower, Twitter, which became the primary method of shari...
#TakeAKnee: Legality vs Morality
Alix Schoback, News and Politics Editor
October 10, 2017
Filed under Politics
A breakdown of the legal standings of NFL protesters and Vice President Pence.
In the Shadow of Giants
Nick Schafer, Contributor
April 14, 2017
Filed under Featured, Local News
Looming over the working class neighborhoods of Richmond, CA, the Chevron refinery casts a shadow over the community. While most of us see Chevron only on street corners, the name is a household mainstay. It predates the town itself, and the complex is a keystone of the local community. It is the single...
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