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Award-winning writer George Sanders will be a featured guest at the 31st Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, "Writing Across the Divide." George Saunders is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize-winning novel "Lincoln in the Bardo." Saunders is known for his sharp wit, moral insight, and inventive storytelling. Saunders’ newest book is "Vigil," an electric novel taking place at the bedside of an oil company CEO in the twilight hours of his life as he is ferried from this world into the next. A longtime contributor to The New Yorker and a creative writing professor at Syracuse University, Saunders is admired for exploring kindness, consumerism, and the human condition with humor and humanity. Saunders is celebrated for his short stories, essays, and novels that blend satire, surrealism, and compassion. Saunders’ acclaimed collections include "CivilWarLand in Bad Decline," "Pastoralia," and "Tenth of December," which was a finalist for the National Book Award. Tickets are offered in partnership with Warwick’s. Included in the ticket is live music, which begins at 6:15 p.m. when doors open for seating. The 31st Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 25-27, 2026, also featuring broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff and award-winning writer Jamaica Kincaid. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2026writers.

The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.

"Moving Pictures" showcases dynamic new works by faculty and student choreographers in a vibrant collage of dance. This concert captures motion, emotion, and storytelling through movement—offering a powerful, visually rich performance experience. Join us for an evening where dance becomes a living picture. MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

The majority of the fee increase would go toward repairs and maintenance of shared athletics facilities and student athlete well-being, according to San Diego State University.

Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope.

True leadership is rarely a straight path—it’s a journey shaped by challenges, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward. Drawing from her experience starting, growing, and selling a company in a competitive, male-dominated industry, CEO and author Jamie Moraga offers a candid look at what it truly takes to lead. Through personal stories and insights from her new book, "REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership," Jamie explores how authenticity, resilience, and self-awareness can transform the way we lead and live. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical takeaways for navigating uncertainty, building confidence, and defining success on their own terms. National University Alumni: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

The university will pay $75 million over three years to end the Trump administration's investigations into antisemitism on its campus and to have millions of dollars in federal funding restored.

California could see 4,500 more deaths a year than today and San Diego County could see hundreds more deaths each year.

Linda Davis is the digital fellowship project coordinator at KPBS. She oversees all aspects of the projects being completed by KPBS journalists for the fellowship. Her previous experience includes roles as a creative project manager and multimedia producer, and as a TV segment creator, producer and on-air presenter. Linda is originally from Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Arts in education and communication from Arizona State University.