Samuel Valencia

1 month ago | csulauniversitytimes.com | Samuel Valencia

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs. This week, our writer tackles Immigration and the current administration’s actions against it. –     –Immigration has become the forefront of the Trump administration’s efforts in its first 100 days after the president declared a national emergency at the border on his first day in office.

Mar 28, 2025 | csulauniversitytimes.com | Samuel Valencia

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs. This week, one writer tackles The First Amendment and the current administration’s actions against it.

Mar 14, 2025 | csulauniversitytimes.com | Samuel Valencia |Queena Duong

Welcome to The Fill From the Hill, a recurring political column where two University Times writers dissect the key political topics and controversies in the news, from domestic politics to international affairs. This week, the writers tackle President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025, and the Democratic response to his address. –     –After 44 days in office, Donald Trump delivered a speech in front of a joint session of Congress.

Mar 1, 2025 | csulauniversitytimes.com | Samuel Valencia

While it may seem that Trump can never stop making the wrong choices, it would appear he’s ready to top himself. He has made himself the center of attention (like always) in the ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Feb 14, 2025 | csulauniversitytimes.com | Samuel Valencia

As celebrities marched the red carpet for the 67th Grammy Awards, the internet went just as crazy as it usually does. Every outfit, glambot, and interview were shared over and over again, and all of this was before the actual show had even begun. What stopped this from being a normal awards show was that this specific ceremony was advertised as a fundraiser for relief efforts dedicated to the LA wildfires.