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California Student Journalism Corps

EdSource’s journalism mentoring and support initiative, the California Student Journalism Corps, is building a network of student journalists to report on education in California and help promising student journalists earn real-life professional experience by contributing to EdSource, which operates the largest newsroom of education reporters in the state. On this page, you can read and view the contributions of our talented and dedicated team of college journalists.

Student voices

May 17, 2023

Choose your major for yourself, not for your family

Picking your course of study is consequential. Make sure you pursue one you're passionate about, not something to meet others' expectations of you.

Marie’Sa Rumsey

California Student Journalism Corps

May 16, 2023

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

Commentary

May 8, 2023

A club for us: Finding belonging as a mixed-race student in college

At Cal Poly SLO, I found that a space for multiracial students was missing. So I co-founded the campus' first and only club for the mixed-race community.

Naomi Vanderlip

California Student Journalism Corps

May 4, 2023

Police arrest former UC Davis student in series of stabbings that put campus on edge

Carlos Reales Dominguez, 21, attended UC Davis until late April, according to a statement from the university.

Lev Farris Goldenberg and Tanya Perez

Student voices

May 2, 2023

Navigating college presents special challenges for Dreamers

Undocumented students confront issues their peers needn't consider -- including whether they could legally get a job in their preferred field if they pursue certain degrees, like law enforcement.

Javier Hernandez

Commentary

April 25, 2023

The college experience: Navigating through new and old friendships

Going to university opens students' eyes to a broader view of who might be a friend.

Rosie Padilla

Student voices

March 27, 2023

Avoiding college 'party culture' makes me feel safe and grounded

My college friends and I hang out together at home when so many students choose to go out partying, perhaps developing deeper emotional connections than we might otherwise.

Emma Robertson

Commentary

March 13, 2023

The privilege of staying home for college

Completing college while staying at home can provide just as many opportunities and rewards as going away to a distant campus.

Emmely Ramirez

Student voices

March 3, 2023

How are Christians received at a California public university?

Student balances keeping true to her faith in an environment where religion is seen differently by many of her peers.

Abbie Phillips

California Student Journalism Corps

February 17, 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

Student voices

January 24, 2023

First-generation college students: Don't be afraid to ask for help

Finishing is college is hard, especially for those who are the first in their families to seek a higher education. So take guilt-free advantage of available resources.

Randy Flores

Student voices

December 27, 2022

Diversity is essential to helping students find their feet in college

Attending the state's only predominantly white public university made one student realize the importance of finding ways to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Amelia Wu

California Student Journalism Corps

December 22, 2022

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

Student voices

December 2, 2022

How do you keep going when college takes you 13 years?

His long road toward university graduation has been filled with twists and turns and obstacles — just as it was meant to be.

Erik Adams

California Student Journalism Corps

November 29, 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?”