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Social media’s impact on cyberbullying

February 22, 2024 / By

By Sussie Andrade

Social media can have many negative impacts on people’s lives. It’s crucial to shed light on the potential negative effects, such as the spread of propaganda, addiction to phones, and even cyberbullying. 

Commentary: a plea for road repairs to enhance community safety and image

February 22, 2024 / By

By Juan Nava

I have lived in McFarland all my life. Ever since I could remember the streets have been messed up; they have a lot of potholes and loose gravel everywhere.

Rising entertainment platform prices prompt concerns among consumers

February 21, 2024 / By
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By Daniel Flores Meza

Over the last few years, the prices of entertainment platforms have been on a steady incline, causing many people to be upset with the increased prices. 

McFarland faces a shortage of restaurants

February 21, 2024 / By

By Bryan Contreras

Mcfarland, a town renowned for its tight-knit community, is currently having a problem with a shortage of restaurants — a situation that has led to concern among its residents. 

Pesticides in Kern County: The health impact on field workers and advocacy for safer practices

February 21, 2024 / By

By Brandon Bermudez

With various fields surrounding Kern County, pesticides are all around and have had a big effect on field workers as they are exposed to large amounts of them.

Removal of physics class sparks concern for some McFarland students

February 21, 2024 / By
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By: Alejandro Gonzalez

While McFarland High School (MHS) offers many opportunities with their Bakersfield College courses, they also removed classes that give students equal opportunities such as a physics class.

From fields to flourishing community with growing opportunities and education

February 21, 2024 / By
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By: Stephanie Ramirez Becerra

As the city of McFarland has grown so has the population. Many Mexican immigrants moved to McFarland to work in the fields because they wanted better opportunities for their families.

How the pandemic has affected students’ education and teachers’ way of teaching

February 20, 2024 / By

By Iris Sigala

It’s been almost four years since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020, but it is still affecting student’s education to this day.

McFarland student advocates for more focus on creativity in English classes

February 20, 2024 / By
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By Dulce Valenzuela

In the U.S., there is a nationwide emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.

AI in music: a harmony of creativity and concerns

February 16, 2024 / By
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By Dianeli Nevarez

The music industry is something that has always been powered by humans, driven by our creativity and self-expression.