Rocky Walker is a senior at California State University, Northridge pursuing a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism and English: Creative Writing. He is currently a Senior Editorial Assistant at the KCSN 88.5FM where he manages multiple live newscasts daily and hosts his own specialty newscast, “Gems of the Valley." He found a passion for journalism in high school with his first experiences coming from The Know Youth Media. Since, he has expanded his work to YR Media, The Daily Sundial, hosted and produced CSUN’s official podcast “Where Matadors Belong” and anchored the broadcast news show “Valley View News." Before moving to Los Angeles, Rocky is originally from Fresno giving him a view of life infomred by the city as well as rural areas. He found a love for sharing the stories of his community and is passionate about informing underrepresented communities on the policies affecting them.
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California professors test out AI in the classroom, even as cheating debate continues
While some California college professors remain concerned about students using generative AI such as ChatGPT to cheat in class, a growing number are choosing to encourage its limited use in classroom assignments. From analyzing films to writing research proposals, the assignments seek to convey the benefits of AI as a research tool while acknowledging its limitations and propensity for error.
CalMatters en Español
¿Funcionan los períodos de prueba académica en las universidades de California?
EN RESUMEN En la última de nuestra serie ‘Ask CJN’, la estudiante de Cal State Northridge, Isabella Warren, pregunta qué están haciendo las universidades para apoyar a los estudiantes en período de prueba académica. Se supone que ese estado de prueba es una llamada de atención para los estudiantes, pero los campus varían en su […]
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Is academic probation working at California’s colleges?
In the latest of our ‘Ask CJN’ series, Cal State Northridge student Isabella Warren asks what colleges are doing to support students on academic probation. That probation status is supposed to be a wake-up call for students, but campuses vary in their approach. Some, we found, are experimenting with new ways to reduce the stigma and retain students.
CalMatters en Español
Trabajadores universitarios de Cal State buscan representación sindical
EN RESUMEN Asistentes de estudiantes de pregrado en la Universidad Estatal de California están montando una campaña de organización sindical, pidiendo más horas de trabajo, tiempo de enfermedad pagado y salarios más altos. Read this article in English. La Universidad Estatal de California es el sistema universitario público más grande del país, por lo que […]
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Cal State undergraduate workers seek union representation
Undergraduate student assistants at California State University are mounting a union organizing campaign, calling for more work hours, paid sick time and higher wages.
