Cara Nixon
Cara Nixon is EdSource’s reporting intern with more than four years of experience who currently attends UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. She recently graduated with honors from Oregon State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and applied journalism. As a student, she worked as a reporter and editor at local Corvallis newspapers, focusing mainly on COVID-19, homelessness and community issues. Since moving to Berkeley, she has worked as the education beat reporter for Richmond Confidential, covering West Contra Costa Unified School District, and as an intern for UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program. Her primary journalistic passion is reporting on education and issues. She is expected to graduate in May 2024.
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UC Berkeley continues with People’s Park student housing development despite continued resistance
In the face of objections from some students and community members, UC Berkeley is forging ahead with plans to build housing at People's Park.