From the Classroom

From the Classroom” is a way for us to share some of the work done by students for course credit. Pieces categorized in this section have undergone editorial review by a faculty member in addition to Annenberg Media’s independent student newsroom. Annenberg Media student editors reviewed these stories and published them per newsroom guidelines (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y_F-bbdQseapsT51HSdmfg7OhdQH3lPvo_HVYbiSlzI).

If protests are now “terrorism,” what is state brutality and surveillance?

We analyzed the expansion and impact of police surveillance and technology, from 2020 – the present.

By jen byers●

A school system based on values

Value Schools is a free and public charter school organization supplying low-income Los Angeles students with far more than an elevated grade school curriculum.

By Mia Brower●

Gun violence takes another life in Boyle Heights

Efrain Moreno, who was well known in the local community, died in a fatal shooting in September.

By Yannick Peterhans●

NOlympics 2028: Organizing against the largest event in history

As the city of Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games, many activists are arguing that the games will accelerate gentrification, displacement and construction throughout L.A.

By Charlotte Phillipp●

Chaos at Hamid Karzai International Airport

U.S. military arrives at the airport

The silent pandemic: the children COVID left behind

How the coronavirus pandemic impacted caregiver loss

By Cambri Guest●

Afghanistan exodus: a three-day journey to freedom and a new life

When the Taliban took control in Afghanistan this past August, one family made the perilous journey to the U.S.

By Ashley Carnahan●

2 milligrams of fentanyl

Meet the rare Republican who might just benefit from defying Trump

An afternoon in California’s 22nd Congressional District suggests Republican Rep. David Valadao’s impeachment vote gives him an edge.

By Samantha Moskow●

College students could be spending their time partying outside of the classroom. Instead, they’re thinking 30-50 years ahead about the future of politics.

With midterms on the horizon, and an unclear future for the Democratic Party, young progressives have not given up hope.

By Liza Monasebian●

How Utah’s politics and religion are intertwined

Congressional redistricting shows the strength of the Mormon church ahead of critical midterm elections.

By Meredith McCabe●

In a twist, two Texas Democrats battle over abortion in midterm preview

The right to have an abortion has become a hot-button issue in this year’s midterm elections as a Supreme Court draft obtained indicates that Roe v. Wade may soon be overturned.

By Juliette Smith●

Military issues at the forefront as GOP battles Dems to regain power in Congress

Republicans and Democrats each use military issues in their campaigns.

By Chrissa Loukas●

Republican candidates feel the pressure of ‘the Big Lie’ in the 2022 midterm elections

Claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen by Democrats has become a “tribal pose” for GOP candidates, one necessary to secure Trump’s endorsement.

By Cambri Guest●