First, as we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, local Muslims say ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a top concern. Also, a new state law is giving school board members a shot at a major pay raise. Then, we spoke with locals about what they feel being American means as this year marks 250 years since The Declaration of Independence was signed. Lastly, a conversation with the curator behind an exhibition currently showing at UCSD’s Mandeville Art Gallery.