Pop culture has found a fresh resonance among Gen Z protesters with the manga “One Piece” and its political themes.  By: Angel Martin, Opinion Editor Over the past few months, a new prop has taken place among young protesters at demonstrations around the world. It’s a banner with a simple skull-and-bones bearing a straw hat, and it comes from the manga “One Piece,” resonating with Gen Z demonstrators for its symbolism of freedom and rebellion. The flag is used by the Straw Ha

Street vendors and business closures across Los Angeles protests showcase how commerce coexists with social demonstrations. By Rosemary Villalonga, News Editor  Mixed among protesters, security guards, police officers, signs and chants, sits a group of individuals looking for a profit: protest vendors.  According to the American Journal of Sociology, profiting from civil unrest has been happening for decades, making the United States no stranger to this type of commerce. This