Alexander Mao, Reporter
‘Feng Sheng 2’: A cinematic showcase worth seeing
The movie’s budget rivals that of American movies, and it shows in the strong visuals.
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
Solutions to the issue include compulsory voting measures and abolishing the Electoral College system.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
The team has collected over 10 bids to the Tournament of Champions in just three months.
Analysis: Censorship to the point of murder, courtesy of two world powers
China and Russia are encroaching on the privacy of their citizens as well as silencing reporters and dissenters.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
CEOs pocket millions and seem to be exempted from the results of their own blunders.
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
The growing lack of attention span and misinformation play roles in the back and forth of presidential politics in the Trump era.
Newly discovered Mozart piece hits the charts even as he is 6 feet under
A new piece by the famous composer was recently discovered in Germany.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
Other nations take a tougher approach than the wimpy warnings on tobacco products sold in the U.S.
Proposition 36, well ahead in the polls, will curb ramping drug and theft problem
It would change the punishment for drug and theft offenses while repealing multiple unpopular Prop 47 laws.
Warning: Alcohol labeling needs to be better
Prop 65 fails on many fronts.
Proposition 35 won’t help the state’s effort to run a balanced budget
Prop 35 would completely lock in the MCO tax as it is, as well as adding to California’s deficit, all without tangible benefits.
100-word rant: Inspirational speakers are wrong — money is correlated with happiness
By all measures, wealth matters.
The devastating side of Olympic hosting
The Olympics are a prestigious opportunity, with countries mistreating their citizens and wasting money for the opportunity to host it.