Members of Pagsikapan perform in front of a crowd at Friendship Games, which is a large gathering of Filipino-American organizations across the country. Photo courtesy of Pagsikapan. By Mycah Serdenia, Staff Reporter As an incoming freshman going into college, it can be very daunting and intimidating. Even more so, when you are entering a school […]
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What is one thing that you’re grateful for this year? What is something that 2021 has taught you?
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The obstacles and achievements of first-generation students
Jacqueline Villanueva (left), Estephania Rodriguez (middle), Chelsee Lasekan (right) smiling for their achievements of being first generation students. By Korrea Lewis, Staff Reporter Being a first generation student can be quite an accomplishment but also a burden. Some might feel the pressure to be the first in their family to attend college. In the California […]
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Documenting the Personal Experiences of a Community During COVID-19
COA mask painted on the wall shows the metaphoric impact that was left by the COVID-19 pandemic as described by documents shared by a community through the Gerth Archives on campus. Photo by Adam Niescioruk from Unsplash. By Lloyd Bravo, Staff Writer. COVID-19 created angst and uncertainty especially during the first few chaotic months in […]
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A Bittersweet Holiday: Making it Sweeter as we Continue to Address Its Bitterness
The Loza’s family gathers every year to give grace, spend time together but this year was the first time their celebration was made up of fewer family members because of distance. By Jesus Loza, Staff Reporter A little over a week ago, I was sitting at my family’s table celebrating a holiday that, like many, […]