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College Briefs for March 26

Leib named to Samford University dean’s list  Evan Leib, a Christian/religious studies major from Valencia, was named to Samford University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.  To qualify for the dean’s list,

Sami Kokash, 7, holds up his crafts during the Eid prayer at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center on Friday, March 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Starting traditions to honor religion  

After 30 days of fasting for Ramadan, Muslims around the world gathered for Eid prayer, including residents of the Santa Clarita Valley who added family-oriented celebratory elements to the occasion.   Indulging in coffee and doughnuts at the Santa

Attendees take photos and enjoy the occasion during the third annual "Survivor & Caregiver Celebration Dinner" at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Relay for Life: Combating cancer with superheroes 

Superheroes are often a beacon of hope amidst danger — a visualization of power against obstacles. With this in mind, local caregivers and survivors have joined forces to unite and fight for the cause, which

Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series on March 7, 2026, at Oaks Christian High School. Courtesy photo.

Radharaj wins regional invitational of Ronald Reagan Debate Series 

News release  The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced that Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, has won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series, held March 7 at Oaks Christian School in Thousand Oaks. 

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Report: Influenza vaccine effectiveness lower in recent months 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   The effectiveness of vaccines against influenza dropped during the 2025-26 virus season, officials said on Thursday, about two months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending flu vaccination for all children.  Vaccine effectiveness for late 2025 and early 2026 against outpatient visits and hospitalization was pegged at 14% to 48% among children, Dr. Lisa Grohskopf with the CDC’s Influenza Division told a meeting