Sydney Lovan

Sydney is a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU. She is a multimedia journalist who is passionate about sharing untold stories and upholding the standards of ethical journalism. She most recently worked as as a photojournalist for Carnegie-Knight's News21 Fellowship and a visual journalist for Cronkite News.

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Recent Articles

‘No Kings Day of Defiance’ draws millions to protest against Trump

Millions of people nationwide took to the streets on June 14, stirred by the same rallying cry: “No thrones, no crowns, no kings.” Many of those who participated in the “No Kings Day of Defiance” said they were driven to do so by President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration.
The Trump administration took 181 immigration-specific actions during his first 100 days in office, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Those policies have led to courtroom battles and on-the-ground protests lik...

‘Sí se puede’: Hundreds march across California for immigrant rights

VACAVILLE, Calif. — More than 100 people gathered in a circle in the shade of Andrews Park. They were Christian faith leaders, Native American elders, toddlers, activists with decades of experience and first-time protesters, all bound by the same goal: to walk almost 40 miles in three days to advocate for immigrant rights.
The group stretched their limbs and adjusted backpacks while organizers led a safety briefing. Faith leaders offered a blessing for protection and strength. As the group stepp...

‘It hurts all of us’: Mass deportations ensnare immigrant service members, veterans and families

PHOENIX (AP) — Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, U.S. Army veteran Sae Joon Park kept in mind a warning from an immigration officer: If Donald Trump were elected, Park would likely be at risk for deportation.Park was 7 when he came to the U.S. from Seoul, South Korea. He joined the Army at 19 and received a Purple Heart after being shot in Panama. After leaving the military, he lived with PTSD, leading to addiction issues.After a 2009 arrest on a drug charge, Park was eventually orde...