The California Student Journalism Corps
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Campus food pantries expand to support students' basic needs
At many UC and CSU campuses, pantries are continuously expanding to meet the needs of food-insecure students.
By Arabel Meyer and Emma Robertson
May 16, 2023
Should universities participate in school rankings reports?
Members of the California Student Journalism Corps asked students to share thoughts on college rankings reports.
The California Student Journalism Corps
April 28, 2023
Do California's college students feel safe on campus?
Members of the California Student Journalism Corps asked students their thoughts about safety on their college campuses.
The California Student Journalism Corps
February 17, 2023
How California’s colleges are supporting formerly incarcerated students
CSU and UC programs are showing promising results in successfully reintegrating students into the educational system.
Arabel Meyer
December 22, 2022
California college students have their own ideas on diversifying campuses
College students respond to the question “How do you think California’s colleges and universities can build more diverse student populations without considering race in the admissions process?”
The California Student Journalism Corps
November 29, 2022
UC and CSU campuses prepare to offer abortion pills for students by January
California's community colleges, unlike their four-year public counterparts, are not required to offer medication abortions by Jan 1.
Margo Rosenbaum and Natalie Lu
August 18, 2022
California colleges are leaping onto the cannabis bandwagon
Colleges across California are adding courses dedicated to marijuana research, politics and policy.
Viviana Hinojos, Lauren Berny, Bella Arnold, Megan Tagami, Raya Torres, Erik Adams, Viviana Hinojos, Ramon Castaños, Mary McFadden, Nova Blanco-Rico
June 27, 2022
Students from across California share experiences with campus gun violence
Students who have survived a school shooting or shooting threats share how those experiences have impacted them.
Raya Torres, Megan Tagami, Lauren Berny, Efren Gutierrez, Brenda Verano, Nova Blanco-Rico, Erik Adams
May 25, 2022
Community college students make the most of Covid-19 federal aid
Starting last spring, California community college students received federal Covid-19 relief funds to help them stay afloat.
By Mia Alva, Bella Arnold, Emily Chung, Taylor Helmes, Iman Palm and Briana Munoz
August 25, 2021
Getting the Covid shot: California State University students react to vaccine mandate
California State University's decision to require all students and staff to be vaccinated before they can return to campus this fall has triggered a range of reactions from students.
By Mia Alva, Bella Arnold, Emily Chung, Taylor Helmes and Briana Munoz
August 6, 2021
College students with children face special pandemic challenges
Juggling college and parenthood became especially challenging for students during the pandemic.
By Emily Chung, Melanie Gerner, Taylor Helmes, Jasmine Nguyen, Iman Palm and Cassandra Reichelt
August 3, 2021
Why students are not attending California's community colleges
The pandemic upended enrollment across California's community colleges. Students dropped out or elected not to enroll after facing problems with child care, jobs, family illness and frustration with taking courses online.
By Melanie Gerner, Abraham Navarro, Taylor Helmes, Iman Palm and Jasmine Nguyen
April 12, 2021
Being an Asian American student is a nightmare right now
Ongoing spate of hate crimes aimed against Asians leaves college student fearful for her safety and constantly worried about parents, grandparents.
Jasmine Nguyen
March 22, 2021
What I wish I told my high school self about depression
I never imagined having to deal with all of my struggles all at once.
Taylor Helmes
March 16, 2021
Why I must earn a college degree as a parent of a young child
Returning to community college was no easy feat as a single mother and first-generation, low-income college student.