This upcoming edition of The Crown includes three opinion pieces from our reporters Issac Arce-Gomez, myself, and Stephany Ceballos. With topics such as metal music, Stockton, and ICE, if any of these articles catch your interest, look for more information coming soon.

Opinion: Metal Music is Way More Than Satanic Worshippery

By Isaac Arce-Gomez

Metal makes me feel a mix of emotions, ranging from energized, to confident, and even to relaxed. It is one of the best music genres out there in my opinion. But to other people, not only do they dislike metal, they think it makes people aggressive and is the music of the devil. 

(Opinion) Stockton, California: Flip The Narrative

By Ariella Bin

Which is why when I hear that my city is “full of violent crimes, filth, and poverty” or that “Stockton is ghetto” it makes me feel frustrated that people will allow others to hate and join in rather than proving that there’s more here.

Between the Classroom and Fear: ICE and Immigrant Families

By Stephany Ceballos

What emerges from these voices is a picture of resilience mixed with anxiety. Stockton schools have policies to reassure families, but uncertainty remains. For many students, the classroom is no longer just about grades and assignments—it’s also about whether their family will be whole when they go home.