Lillian Nguyen

Journalism major @CSULB

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Vietnamese Catholics are the biggest demographic at Blessed Sacrament Church in Westminster, CA. Fasting, prayer and penance are recommended practices for parishioners to prepare themselves for the Christmas season.

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Orange County, CA, holds the biggest Vietnamese Catholic population in the United States. As of 2022, 85,000 Vietnamese Catholics live in Orange County, while 700,000 live in the U.S. total. Overall, Vietnamese Catholics consist of about 1% of the country's population.

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One of the biggest Vietnamese Catholic traditions during Advent is building nativity scenes/mangers with one's family and community. Sister Vi Hoang, Vietnamese Faith Formation Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Church in Westminster, CA shares more about the tradition.

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CSULB students watched a free on-campus screening of Pitch Perfect at the USU Beach Auditorium on Nov. 20. Many students said they have watched the beloved musical comedy movie countless times. Free food and drinks were provided by ASI Beach Pride Events.

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On Sept. 6, Los Angeles County celebrated the US Department's $893 million grant to LA Metro. This grant will fund construction for the 6.7 mile East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, creating a largely-anticipated commuter rail service through the Valley.

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On Oct. 19, The CAMP OC hosted the Autumn Music Fest for all ages to attend. The event featured live performances from Costa Mesa local band The Lemonsharks and SoCal jam genre band Sweetwater Station. Event attendees received a free can of Culture Pop soda.

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President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at the Oval Office today, keeping US tradition of peaceful transfer of power. During the meeting, Biden called for a "smooth transition." Trump thanked Biden afterwards. https://t.co/w34QRN9sPY

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Former US Solicitor General Ted Olson passed away today at 84. Olson was considered one of the country's most influential conservative lawyers, having served under former Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. Olson' cause of death is unknown. https://t.co/vjzFroRaS0

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Florida Representative (R) Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after being nominated as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. A years-long ethics probe against Gaetz was dropped following the decision. https://t.co/aBUufXRFLi

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@j_hernandez014 It's definitely a step in the right direction, but political ads can still be edited outside of using Meta AI tools and AI in general. I think that other social media platforms should incorporate disclosures for AI-generated/altered content as well. #BeachSMC

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Only on social media will it seem like buying a house at a young age is considered a terrible thing. We should never let haters prevent us from celebrating our accomplishments and milestones! #BeachSMC https://t.co/Zse575pz4Q

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European users of Facebook and Instagram will have the option to pay for an ad-free experience on both apps starting Spring 2024. However, having to pay separately for each app is ridiculous and the cost is so overpriced! #BeachSMC https://t.co/oW6hG2J0Qi

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@iiris_wang I am glad that Meta verified has their own dedicated section that is optional to scroll through on Instagram. It's such a big contrast to how verified accounts operate on Twitter/X. #BeachSMC

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Reading this article helped me to realize that social media is not the main culprit for the spread of false information about wars and conflicts. But even so, please use the SIFT method to find the real news online. #BeachSMC https://t.co/jHi3d6Gh1Y

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41 states and the District of Colombia are suing Meta for a plethora of reasons, with the main ones being about violating US consumer protection laws and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. #BeachSMC https://t.co/8YU4ALG6cW

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@Martinez1Jacibe I wonder when Elon Musk will implement his foretold monthly subscription for Twitter/X. But when it does come into effect, I bet millions of people will stop using the platform and flock to Threads instead. #BeachSMC

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It’s great to see such a heartwarming story unfold because of the help of social media users. I don’t think Amalfitano would have ever found the original owner of the 72 year old egg without posting about it on Facebook. #BeachSMC https://t.co/j74XXpGZSR

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YouTube can now prevent you from using ad blockers on their platform. Additionally, the company will cancel its Premium Lite subscription plan that is available in certain European countries by the end of the month. #BeachSMC https://t.co/Qb1YYOXlgc

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@kevinsgarcia117 I am not familiar with the NBA, but this article made me wonder about how far a relationship between celebrities and their fanbases can be. I don't think Ja Morant is obligated to unfollow Davonte Pack just because his fans want him to. #BeachSMC

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A viral TikTok showcases a man finding a note and $20 on his windshield after a drunk driver had hit his car in a Walmart parking lot. The video has been confirmed to be a fake story, but many people believed that it was true at first. #BeachSMC
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