Amidst the chaos that has marked the start of 2025 and President Trump’s second term, California State University, Northridge journalism professor Melissa Wall argues that the future of traditional journalism and the role it plays in keeping people informed and serving as a watchdog to protect public interests are very much up in the air.

While inflation rates have leveled off from their 2022 peak, high costs are still affecting the day-to-day lives of most people, according to California State University, Northridge marketing professor Mariam Beruchashvili.

Raising a child has always been expensive but with high inflation and a surge in the price of everyday essentials, some households are drowning as childcare costs add to their laundry list of expenses.

As coverage of the race for president of the United States continues to escalate, California State University, Northridge journalism professor José Luis Benavides urged members of the news media to remember the vital role they play in the contest.