Fresno State announced Wednesday the names of nine students chosen as the 2024 Undergraduate Deans Medalists. The eight schools and colleges at Fresno State, along with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, each selected an outstanding student to honor as part of the class of 2024 Undergraduate Deans’...
Students, Faculty Call for University of Texas President to Resign Over Handling of Gaza Protests
Faculty and staff at the University of Texas are voicing their loss of trust in the university's administration following a pro-Palestine protest that ended with dozens of arrests. The faculty-led protest was a response to the university's handling of a previous demonstration, which they believe was an overreaction. The faculty...
Ongoing Protests Force Cal Poly Humboldt to Close for the Semester
Cal Poly Humboldt has declared that it will remain shut for the rest of the semester due to ongoing protests and the occupation of Siemens Hall and Nelson Hall East. The university has been grappling with vandalism and theft, leading to the closure of other campus facilities. The semester was...
Biden’s Handling of Israel-Gaza Conflict Faces Major Disapproval, CNN Poll Shows
In a recent CNN poll, President Joe Biden's approval ratings continue to falter, particularly in relation to his handling of the conflict between Israel and Gaza. The poll, conducted by SSRS, reveals that Biden's approval rating for his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict stands at a mere 28%, with a...
Upward Bound: Edison High’s Garcia Headed to Johns Hopkins
Edison High School senior Mayra Hernandez Garcia will be moving to Baltimore, Maryland this fall to begin her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins University has a 7% acceptance rate. “My hands were trembling as I tried to refresh my screen, thinking I made [the acceptance] up in...
Boxing Star Ryan Garcia Wants to Meet Netanyahu, Pledges Aid for Gaza Children
Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia has revealed plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss aid for children in the conflict-stricken region of Gaza. The 25-year-old Los Angeles boxer, fresh off a surprising victory over previously unbeaten World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion Devin Haney, expressed his commitment...
Sacramento Bee Accused of Mangling the Facts About Fish Caught in Pumps
The Sacramento Bee's "Reality Check" series recently published an article accusing California water agencies of breaking their own rules and potentially killing thousands of endangered fish. However, the article is being criticized for misrepresenting and omitting pertinent facts. According to Paul S. Weiland, the article falsely claims that over 3,000...
Barbara Corcoran: 1% Interest Rate Drop Will Send Housing Prices ‘Through the Roof’
Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and known for her role on "Shark Tank," recently discussed the potential shifts in the housing market during an interview on "Cavuto: Coast to Coast." Corcoran, a prominent figure in commerce, finance, and real estate, shared insights into how interest rates may impact...
See the Fully Equipped House Homeless People Built on LA Freeway Strip
In a unique display of resourcefulness, homeless individuals in California have constructed a fully-equipped dwelling, complete with rock walls, a garden, a barbecue grill, a hammock, decorative string lights, potted plants, and even functioning electricity. The house is situated on a strip of land sandwiched between a busy freeway and...
EdSource Welcomes Fresno News Veteran Jim Boren to Its Board
California-based education newsroom, EdSource, has welcomed Jim Boren of Fresno to its board of directors. Boren, who has over four decades of experience in the news business, is the founder and executive director of Fresno State University's Institute for Media and Public Trust. He has also pioneered a student journalism...