Why Vote? 8 California Youth Share Their Reasons
California young people weigh in on why they are voting and what issues they care most about during this election cycle.
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Young Filipino Activists Want ‘Education Over Militarization’
Young Filipino student activists find connections between policies in the United States, and the Philippines, where a prolonged anti-drug campaign has led to the deaths of thousands.
Reverse Racism? Mmmm… Not A Thing
Our society is at a point where the oppressor has become the oppressed. Well, that’s what the oppressor thinks.
This Is Not A Drill: An Account Of A School Shooting Scare In Long Beach
By: Jessica Salgado/ Voicewaves Editor’s Note: There have been 153 school shootings in America since 2013, amounting to more than…
What Does the “Yes Means Yes” Law Mean For Cal State Long Beach?
At California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where an average of 2.6 sexual assaults are reported each year in the past 5 years, students are celebrating the enactment of the law and sharing their ideas on what more can be done on campus.
Informal Sex-Ed Is Better Than Nothing
When I was a freshman, I had to take and pass a health / sex-ed class. But that requirement was cut two years ago because of funding constraints. Now, the lack of sexual health knowledge is clear on my campus.
Why Long Beach Needs Ethnic Studies In High Schools
Schools, community organizations, and policymakers alike are working to generate cross-cultural dialogue throughout the city by promoting ethnic studies in high schools.
Long Beach School Lunch Unhealthy & Unappetizing? Not Anymore.
After the Californians for Justice campaign began, the school district has made numerous efforts to improve their food. David Zito said this year the school has removed all pork products from the meals and now uses more turkey meat, instead.
Students Use Theater to Improve Discipline Policies
Take a second to imagine a different type of school environment. One where teachers and students come together to create a positive solution where both sides can benefit. Well, students in Long Beach are one step closer to that reality.