Naomi Ogaldez / Contributor Saud Alsair’s parents received the devastating news every parent of a newborn baby fears most. The doctors informed them that their son was visually impaired, severe enough to be constituted as a handicap. His parents were deeply saddened by this news, but this did not diminish their love for him. They attempted to make the best choices in this situation, raising and educating Alsair to the best of their capabilities. When he was a young child… Read more

Jackie Osorio’s son was about 2-years-old when she noticed a measurable delay in his speech, but she could not pinpoint why he was developmentally behind and noticeably less social than other children his age. Osorio, an office technician at an LAUSD school, was concerned with finding the appropriate diagnoses for her son’s condition, and had been brushed aside by her son’s school district when she would bring his disability to their attention. In his early school years he was assessed… Read more

While newspapers can easily be disposed of in a recycling bin, there are greener, more creative ways to reuse them. Some of the most common uses for old newspapers include laying them down when painting or placing them in your pet’s cage to avoid messes. But did you know that with old newspapers you can accessorize your iPod, make collages as gifts and even use newspapers to create a design on your fingernails? It’s true and we will show you… Read more

After working many years as a high school teacher, Steve Trager used his pension to open a fully green, environmentally friendly firearms training center in Chatsworth called the Green Zone. Trager was inspired to build this facility after he read an article on being green and innovative by his friend Tom Friedman. Trager came up with the idea of creating a green firing range, and incorporating his interest for martial arts and teaching into one business. “At the time, I… Read more

New technology and new ways to amuse ourselves give us new materials to recycle. Companies in the San Fernando Valley dedicated to preserving the environment are creating new ways of reusing old materials. SA Recycling company has been standing strong for 50 years with multiple centers throughout the Southern California area, offering both commercial and public recycling services that accept anything as miniscule as a single aluminum can to bigger items such as refrigerators. “Pretty much anything that sticks to… Read more

In history, race seems to always be an issue in some way and now the problem is becoming more prevalent in college applications. Currently, students are required to fill out a section on their application indicating what race and ethnicity they are. More people are having an issue with this requirement because they feel that race should not play a role in who is accepted into college. In October, the Supreme Court will be making the decision to potentially restrict… Read more