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Christopher Buchanan

Christopher Buchanan is a third-year English literature student attending the University of California, Los Angeles, with a strong interest in national and international politics and diplomacy. He works as the National News and Higher Education beat editor at his campus publication, The Daily Bruin, where he fostered a love for covering various topics from congressional deadlocks to university policy.

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San Diego Sheriff's deputies and University of California campus officers stand guard at a pro-Palestinian protest at UC San Diego in San Diego on May 6, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters
Higher Education
Hundreds arrested and suspended: How California colleges are disciplining faculty and students over protests
Students and faculty protesting the Israel-Hamas war at universities throughout California are facing a range of consequences from arrests to suspensions and bans from campus. Meanwhile, students and faculty have also had to endure campus closures, canceled events, and classes moving online. What are the academic and legal costs of civil disobedience for California’s college protesters?
By , , , , , , , , and • May 24, 2024
College Beat
Tired of the waiting lists for California’s public universities, nursing students increasingly turn to expensive private programs
The number of nursing students enrolling in high-priced private programs has nearly doubled over the past 10 years as the state’s public universities have stagnated in growth. Private universities charge up to seven times the tuition of public schools for a bachelor’s degree, but nurses say their starting salaries are worth the cost.
By and • December 18, 2023
Education
Grief, fear, and hopes for peace: California college students describe campus climates during Israel-Palestine conflict
Students at university campuses throughout the state are coming together - many times at odds - in their demands for peace and justice between Israel and Palestine. Here is a look at how the divisions are impacting California college students.
By , , , , and • November 17, 2023