Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius

Anjali Noel Ramesh • April 13, 2021

Although I claim to be more knowledgeable about Sri Lanka than my younger sister, becauseI was born in Sri Lanka and she was born in the U.S., most of my so-called experience comes through the eyes of my parents. Fondly referring to our homeland as the pearl of the Indian ocean, both my parents spent the majority of their lives across the globe, later moving to the U.S. in 2006, just two years after I was born. 

Brazil to Missouri: pathway to citizenship

Lais Campos • January 11, 2021

Immigration in the United States has shown to be a perpetually difficult topic to be discussed. Whether it's on a huge political stage or a common person’s point of view, our arguments and ideas impact the way people perceive immigrants in this country.

‘Knives Out,’ a delightful new twist on the classic mystery genre

Brandon Kim • November 29, 2019

“Knives Out” is a wonderfully crafted film that leaves the viewer energized when they exit the theater. It is an homage to the old Alfred Hitchcock movies and interconnected puzzles of Agatha Christie's...

on immigration

Billy Beaty • February 10, 2018

NFL linebacker Edwin Jackson was killed by drunk driver who happened to be an illegal immigrant.

Plans to cut DACA are unacceptable

Rochita Ghosh • October 5, 2017

President Donald Trump has recently decided to take down DACA, a program which provides benefit to the children of illegal immigrants. Editor-in-chief Rochita Ghosh

Immigration broadens horizons and borders

Grace Dorsey • May 20, 2017

Even with such tools as the internet, face to face interaction with a variety of people helps open up one’s outlook, especially if that encounter takes place during one’s youth.

Presidential requirements alienate immigrant children

Skyler Froese • November 7, 2016

Children's dreams are precious, but what happens when the constitution crushes them?

‘Those Who Jump’ gives intimate look into immigration

Ronel Ghidey • March 6, 2016

'Those Who Jump' gave audiences a unique perspective into the lives of immigrants and the risks they take crossing borders, made possible by the unlikely directing prowess of About Bkar Sibide.

Immigration mindset outdated, needs reform

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi • April 27, 2014

When discussing the issue of immigration, it is fairly common to hear an argument spring up comparing America to a house; if someone enters a house, wouldn't the owners want them out? In other words,...

Government examines immigration policies

Kaitlyn Marsh • February 1, 2013

On Jan. 29, President Barack Obama spoke from Las Vegas about immigration as it stands in the United States and how he plans to fix the system "that has been broken for way too long." Obama's speech comes...

Opportunity

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • April 13, 2012

This special report on OPPORTUNITY covers the difference between determinism and determination, how students who live thousands of miles away from parents cope and the pressure on second generation immigrants...

New customs provide setback, education prevails

Nomin-Erdene Jagdagdorj • April 3, 2012

Sophomore Isaac Carballo did not come to America to learn English or to make friends. In fact, he didn’t come to this foreign country for himself at all. He came for his family. Although his English...