Fields of resistance
Undocumented farmworkers face deportation threats under Trump administration
USC Annenberg Media
Los Angeles enshrines sanctuary policies into law
L.A. is officially a sanctuary city now, but the city has a long history of immigrant-friendly policies.
The city of Inglewood gives back to the community ahead of Thanksgiving
About 2,500 turkeys were distributed to residents at Hollywood Park.
Justice groups demand reform in juvenile halls
Activists gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest against what they call inhumane treatment in juvenile facilities.
Donald Trump wins the presidency
Real-time coverage from Annenberg Media on the presidential and California races, propositions, U.S. House and Senate races and election night irregularities.
Voter voices: Here’s what’s on their minds as they head to the polls
University Park neighbors share their votes and describe the election in one word.
University of La Verne Campus Times
After rocky start, physician’s assistant program set to end
The University of La Verne has ceased all new enrollment for the master of science physician assistant practice program in anticipation of a Jan. 1, 2025, program end.
The loneliness epidemic: A silent battle
Loneliness is a complex feeling of disconnection from others, regardless of whether someone is physically alone.
Faculty concerned about lack of urgency to fill open positions
Faculty in the kinesiology program, the natural science division and the College of Business and Public Management, among programs across the University, have raised concerns about the dramatic loss of full-time faculty, the University’s failure to retain many of its full-time faculty, and the slow pace and procedure for replacing faculty who have left.
University expects 2.9% tuition increase for ’24-’25
The University of La Verne’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet today to make a decision on a 2.9% tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Provost, president cancel three-day mandate
As part of their effort to show support for faculty governance, the University’s president and the provost rescinded the controversial mandate – which had been written into 2023-2024 faculty contracts – requiring that full-time faculty be on campus at least three days a week.
New bail policy causes controversy
The city of La Verne and 11 other cities filed an injunction against Los Angeles County’s new Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols, known as the zero-bail policy, a day after it was adopted, due to public safety concerns.
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While at the University of La Verne I was a part of the Campus Times for three years where I was a staff writer and then news editor. I wrote over 50 articles during my time there. I was also a part of the La Verne Magazine for two semesters as a staff writer and editor-in-chief.