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Trevor Seever's aunt addressing the crowd of protesters. (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

#JusticeforTrevor: Another Life Lost to Police Brutality

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez February 4, 2021

A crowd of people gathered around the Modesto Police Department to call for the firing and prosecution of officer Joseph Lamantia, who fatally shot 29 year-old Trevor Robert Seever on December 29, 2020. Family...

The start of a new semester brings the opportunity to set new goals and create better habits. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

Starting Fresh in Spring 2021

Kerry Young February 2, 2021

As we venture into the first days of the spring 2021 semester, students have the chance for a fresh start.Looking back on the last semester and what they have learned, some students are evaluating what...

May Yang stands proudly in front of her altar. (Photo courtesy of Alina Yang)

May Yang’s Shamanism Provides an Extra Pair of Helping Hands

By contributing author Alina Yang February 1, 2021

May Yang (author's mother) is a Hmong shaman from Merced, California who many people from the Hmong community have turned to for help when they’re sick, which have become common during the coronavirus...

Photo of Ana’s business card, located in San Jose, CA.

The Pandemic Struggles of Home-Based and Mobile Small Businesses

Throughout the course of the pandemic, many of us have heard about small businesses struggling to adapt to state and county health regulations. When we think of small businesses, many of us generally think...

Reusable bottles can be used to prevent environmental waste. (Photo courtesy of Allison Westlund)

Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps

Switching out single-use items for reusable and eco-friendly alternatives has positive impacts not only on the planet, but it can also add some relief to your wallet over time.  Simple swaps such...

Garbage of all kinds, including old furniture, is often left near the Stanislaus River. (Photo by Stanislaus River Watch).

Volunteers Help Keep Stanislaus River Clean

A day at one of Stanislaus County’s rivers or parks has become a popular way for Valley residents to escape the exhaustion of the virtual world, but with the large amount of new visitors, there are...

Photo courtesy of Carly Efseaff.

Addressing the Ongoing Gender Gap Issue in Politics

2020 was a landmark year for increased representation of women in politics as more women than ever before were elected into political office, including the first female Vice President, Kamala Harris. Additionally,...

Graphic courtesy of Yoselin Bustos.

Kamala Harris Paves the Way for Women in the United States

Former U.S. senator of California Kamala Harris has officially become the first woman in history to serve as vice president of the United States of America.  Women and politics have been separated...

Photo of Sue Zwhalen courtesy of SueForMayor.com.

Meeting Modesto Mayoral Candidate Sue Zwahlen

Guadalupe Aleman January 15, 2021

The results of the 2020 general election will have Modesto residents filling out ballots once again in 2021, this time for a mayoral runoff election between Sue Zwahlen and Doug Ridenour. After the final...

Food Mart and 76 gas station in Turlock has a limited stock of canned beverages in their refrigerators. (Photo by Emily Langstaff)

Aluminum Can Shortages Impact Community Members

The restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic has limited social gatherings, and bars and restaurants are no longer a place to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or a soda among good company,...

2020 USS Balthasar Charity Cosplay Calendar. (Photo by Rob Van Tuinen)

How a Local Star Trek Fan Club is Supporting the Arts

The USS Balthasar is a Star Trek fan club and charity organization based in the Modesto area that supports economically disadvantaged youth involvement in the arts through its fundraising efforts.  The...

The film industry, at borh the national and local level, has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Michael Jones)

How COVID is Impacting the Local Film and Video Industry

By contributing author Michael Jones December 20, 2020

While many campus programs have adjusted to virtual learning and instruction, there is one area of study that is still feeling the limitations of the online environment: filmmaking. While video isn’t...

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