We Shouldn’t Need the SAFETY Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Students — But We Do
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
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Dec
30
Dec
Teens on the Mental Health Impacts of TikTok, Good and Bad
A group of local students shares with The Pulse how they use TikTok and how they think the social media app affects their and others' mental health....
26
Dec
Is TikTok Bad for Mental Health? These Teens Say It Depends How You Use It
A group of local students shares with The Pulse how they use TikTok and how they think the social media app affects their and others' mental health....
18
Dec
My AP English Teacher Gave Me Back My Love of Reading and Writing
My other English classes were just a grade, nothing more than work from a packet, and words from a book. Her class made me want to do more and be...
22
Nov
Trump Got Elected Again. My Fellow Latinos, We Need to Talk
A first-generation American son of Mexican immigrants wants his community to take a long, hard look at why so many Latinos voted for Donald Trump....
14
Nov
Backpacking in Peru Taught Me a Lesson on Health and Humility
A Richmond student, studying in Boston to be a health worker, shares what she learned about healthcare on a service-learning trip to Peru....
12
Nov
Mexican American Young Woman Calls Election ‘a Punch in the Face’
I was perplexed millions could overlook Trump’s crimes, abuses of power, business failures, obstruction of justice, and flagrant disregard for democracy....
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Oct
I Hope This Día de Muertos Will Bring Me Closure
Celebrating the long and beautiful life that my grandmother had by creating an altar and providing offerings for her can allow me to let go of the pain....
11
Oct
A Roller Coaster of Emotion: My Experience at Cal Football’s First ‘GameDay’
Contra Costa Pulse reporter Joe Porrello gives a runthrough of the first ESPN "College GameDay" at UC Berkeley and shares his experience at the Oct. 5 game....
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Oct
‘Embracing My Journey’ — A High Schooler Reflects on Racism and Resilience in U.S. Classrooms
Asian students like me struggle to balance academic success against a “rigid backdrop of stereotypes” that paint us as “perpetual outsiders."...
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Sep
‘My Simple Existence Is Political’: Why Voting Matters to Me at 19
'Political awareness and involvement are imperative because all our lives are inherently political,' writes a young woman preparing to vote for the first time....
13
Sep
Is America Less Divisive Than We Thought?
Every day, Blacks, Latinos and other people of color engage with whites in dialogues and collaborations across racial lines, challenging the notion of division....
09
Sep
Young Voters Like Me Have a Lot to Weigh This Election
Social media campaigns and misinformation, celebrity endorsements and various rights at stake are among the issues voters have to wade through....
19
Aug
Daunting But Memorable: A Sophomore’s Guide to Freshman Year
On my first day of high school, I was so excited but completely unprepared. Here are some tips from what I learned as a freshman....
31
Jul
High Schoolers React to Coming Financial Literacy Requirement
Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, a semester-long course dedicated to personal financial literacy will be required for California high school students....
