A California law making book bans illegal went into effect Jan. 1.
The bill, authored by Al Muratsuchi who represents California’s 66th Assembly District, requires state-funded public libraries to create a publicly accessible policy that outlines the selection and removal of books, as well as a process for patrons to contest the library material.

I finished my freshman year before realizing that my younger brother was my ultimate idol.
My brother is the happiest person I know, and the running joke in our family is that it’s because he succumbs easily to quick dopamine boosts through instant gratification.

Israel and Palestine. Russia and Ukraine. China and Taiwan. With numerous conflicts around the world, there has been some uncertainty for many young people about how to help.

Listen to Opinion columnist Miu Kikuchi narrate her article “Opinion: Maintaining a maternal relationship is crucial amid challenges of adolescence.” The article was published May 17, 2024.

Contrary to common misconceptions, Taylor Swift’s songs encompass more than love stories or high infidelity, and “marjorie” is a remarkable testament.
As one of the nonromantic songs on her indie album, “evermore,” Swift dedicates “marjorie” to her grandmother Marjorie Finlay, a renowned 20th-century American opera singer who died when Swift was 13 years old.

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 10:47 p.m.
Students celebrated Valentine’s Day around campus Wednesday by giving gifts and spending time together.
This year, Valentine’s Day fell on a weekday, meaning students had to attend classes and take midterms.