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World Cup Ticket Prices Are Pushing Real Soccer Fans Away
By Jose RiosSSU Star, Sonoma State One of the biggest sporting events in the world is the FIFA World Cup. Every four years, people from all over the world come together for one reason: a passion and love for soccer. No matter what country people are from or what beliefs they have, soccer has always…
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A Memorable Trip to Coachella: A Recap of This Year’s Hottest Music Event
By Ruben CanoSSU Star, Sonoma State The first thing they don’t tell you about Coachella is the noise—not the music, but the crunch of dust beneath 125,000 pairs of boots and the desperate whirring of portable fans. As a first-timer stepping onto the Empire Polo Club grounds in 2026, the sensory overload was immediate. It…
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Building in his backyard
By Matthew BecerraThe Poly Post, Cal Poly Pomona Born and raised in Leimert Park, Tré, who doesn’t use a last name, said his youth was spent moving around on skateboards, bikes or just on foot, observing his surroundings and hanging out with as many people as possible. But after skating through Los Angeles in the 90’s and growing into adulthood, he realized Leimert Park needed a safe space for youth to skate in the…
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Victor Villa Represents Los Angeles at Super Bowl
By Isabella GerardoThe Poly Post, Cal Poly Pomona Victor Villa, a Los Angeles native who used to serve tacos from his grandmother’s house, surprised Angelinos when he appeared in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny. Villa and his Villa’s Tacos stand cameoed at the beginning of the show during “Tití Me Preguntó” at Levi’s Stadium. Villa has three Villa’s Tacos locations in the L.A. area, two…
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Pawsitive Vibes: Annual Dog Day unites community
By Jessice Vasquez Arreola and Anjanette GileUT Community News, Cal State LA LOS ANGELES — The return of Downtown LA Dog Day for its 17th year in mid-September not only brought together residents and their pets after a two-year pandemic pause but also cast a spotlight on those dedicated to animal welfare, from city rescuers to non-profit founders. The…
