gun violence Archives

Heartbroken by mass shootings, we need to be prepared

Yumeno Matsuo | June 3, 2023

Whenever I hear the news about another mass shooting, my heart breaks. It’s been over two years since I moved from Japan and started living in the U.S., and I feel the frequent shootings cast a shadow...

San Jose community mourns after mass shooting in candlelight vigil

Rahul Makhijani, Reporter | May 31, 2021

Hundreds gathered at San Jose City Hall to mourn the lives of the nine victims killed in Wednesday’s mass shooting at a San Jose VTA rail yard on Thursday.

Movies based on real life brutal tragedies bring new point of understanding

Abhiram Rishi Prattipati, Staff Reporter | October 29, 2018

Movies based on aggressors behind real-life brutal tragedies should be encouraged by media and distributors as they not only show the aggressors perspective, but also shed light on mental health, abuse,...

Santa Clara sheriffs’ plan to improve school safety among other issues

Ethan Bennett, Staff Reporter | April 30, 2018

On April 26, candidates for sheriff of Santa Clara County tackled questions regarding school safety, gun violence, mental health issues and state immigration policies on campus. Hosted by the Vasconcellos...