Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are viewed positively by about half of Americans, putting their favorability ratings at the lower end of Gallup’s 68-year trend for major-party nominees. According to a Gallup poll conducted Oct. 1-12, both Trump and Harris received similar scores, with Harris at...
Fresno Unified Trustee Candidate Emma Villa Explains Why She’s Running
Emma Villa, a longtime resident of Fresno High Area 5, has more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education. As an educator and administrator, she has worked with diverse student populations, focusing on improving literacy and math outcomes. Villa, who holds a master’s in education and administrative credentials, shared...
These Fresno State Students Are Using Virtual Reality to Poke Around Inside Brains
Fresno State senior Dustin Geringer put on a virtual reality headset for the first time this year to get a three-dimensional and immersive educational experience learning about the nervous system and human brain. It’s a bit disorienting at first, and when the goggles come off, but after a while, the...
Quincy Institute Examines Israel’s Gaza Operations, Regional Escalation
The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft hosted a webinar on Oct. 13, 2023, addressing Israel's ground operations in the Gaza Strip, which began less than a week after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. A year later, Gaza has been devastated: 90% of the population is displaced, and over 42,000 people...
‘I’m With Elon,’ Says Newsom About SpaceX Controversy
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed support for Elon Musk following the California Coastal Commission's rejection of a SpaceX launch expansion plan. In an interview with POLITICO, Newsom stated, "I'm with Elon" on this issue, despite criticizing Musk's political donations to former President Trump. The commission's 6-4 vote against the Air Force's...
Democrats Embrace Trump in Desperate Bid to Save Senate Seats
Some endangered Democratic senators are highlighting their connections to former President Trump in campaign ads as they seek reelection in battleground states. Sens. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania recently released ads featuring Trump, according to an Axios analysis. Casey's ad touts that he "sided with Trump...
Trump, Harris Locked in Tie as Election Day Nears, NBC News Poll Shows
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied at 48% in a new NBC News poll, with both gaining and losing ground on key issues as Election Day approaches. The survey, conducted Oct. 4-8, reveals that Trump has recovered support from Republicans following last month’s debate, while...
Fresno Pacific Joins Premier Church-Related Higher Education Network
Fresno Pacific University has been selected to join the nation’s premier national group of church-related institutions of higher education —The Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities. The network’s mission is “to strengthen the quality and shape the character of church-related institutions of higher learning in the twenty-first century.” (The...
US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System and Troops to Israel, Sparking Debate
The New York Times reported that the U.S. is deploying a THAAD missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel to enhance its defenses against Iranian missiles. This marks the first U.S. troop presence in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks in October 2024, indicating a shift toward increased U.S. involvement...
Harris Releases Health Records, Challenges Trump’s Fitness
Vice President Kamala Harris released her medical records this weekend, stating she is in "excellent health" and has the "physical and mental resiliency" required for the presidency, reported GZERO. Harris criticized Republican opponent Donald Trump for not releasing his own records, claiming he "doesn’t want the American people to see...