Layna Hughes
InternA third-year student at Cal State Monterey Bay, Layna Hughes (they/she) is honored to join KAZU News as a student intern for the spring 2025 semester. After graduating from Gavilan College in 2024 with an associates degree in Communication Studies, they transferred to CSUMB to pursue a bachelors degree in Humanities and Communications with a concentration in Journalism and Media Studies. Since transferring, they have published several stories in CSUMB’s student-run newspaper The Lutrinae and have been promoted to a staff writer position.
When they aren’t reporting, coordinating events or working as a full-time student (which is rarely ever), they enjoy swimming, reading romance novels and engaging in various creative hobbies such as making collages, painting and playing guitar.
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Cal State Monterey Bay union faculty members wore red and rallied ahead of the university’s budget town hall on Tuesday in an effort to make the administration aware of their opposition to proposed budget cuts. -
In today's newscast, Congressman Jimmy Panetta heard from current and recently terminated federal workers yesterday about the uncertainty they're facing from the Trump administration. And some Cal State Monterey Bay faculty are unhappy with the university's proposed budget cuts.CSUMB holds the broadcast license for 90.3 KAZU. -
In today's newscast, workers in the University of California system will be on strike beginning today, including at UCSC. And, two California members of Congress have introduced a bill to reestablish the federal Office of Environmental Justice. -
The California Small Farm Conference this week is adding immigrant rights and safety to the agenda while unions brace for threats to collective bargaining. Both industries have major roles in the region and are reacting to Trump administration executive orders and actions. Also, residents in the vicinity of the Moss Landing battery plant fire discuss potential health impacts. -
In today's newscast: several Monterey County hospitals are speaking out about their commitment to treating all patients regardless of immigration status. The third TEDx event at CSUMB presents stories about waves. And a conversation with the makers of The Long Valley, a short documentary that recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
