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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.

California's Community Colleges: At a Crossroads
April 12, 2021

California's community colleges at critical crossroads as more students opt not to attend

Enrollment at California's community colleges has plummeted during the pandemic creating uncertainty for some colleges. Online classes, job loss and child care are among the reasons students have not enrolled.

Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis
California's Community Colleges: At a Crossroads
April 12, 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
Commentary
March 22, 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
California Student Journalism Corps 
March 16, 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
Career Preparation
March 5, 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.

Melanie Gerner
Student Health
January 25, 2021

Love blooms: Covid-19 has changed dating during college, but hardly stopped it

How do you meet new people and find romance during a global pandemic? California college students are finding ways.

Catherine Valdez and Jorge Garcia
Student voices
November 2, 2020

How college dreams helped me kick my habit

Once you realize that there is more to life than escaping your problems, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes a lot closer to reach.

Raven Brown
Student voices
August 6, 2020

Why I choose to be a full-time student and essential worker

Balancing studies online and a heavier schedule at work can be overwhelming.

Iman Palm
College & Careers
July 9, 2020

Thousands of California students could be forced to take in-person classes or leave the country

The state of California and the University of California are both suing the federal government over the policy.

Zaidee Stavely, Paula Kiley and Marisa Martinez
Student voices
June 29, 2020

Some people called my community college trash, they were wrong

LA City College helped student realize dream of getting a degree.

Kilmer Salinas
Student voices
June 1, 2020

College isn’t the same from behind a laptop screen

College graduate mourns loss of last semester on campus, commencement ceremony.

Bonnie Wong
College & Careers
May 29, 2020

How college graduates are choosing to celebrate, or not, amid a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced college seniors to abandon the traditional celebrations and ceremonies associated with graduation.

Michael Burke and Marisa Martinez
Student voices
May 25, 2020

California college students grapple with finishing semester online

Transition to distance learning poses myriad challenges for community college students.

Kasper Dilmaghani and Isis Piccillo
Coronavirus
May 1, 2020

Community colleges join race to produce face shields and masks during pandemic

Digital fabrication laboratories known as “FabLabs” are at the heart of an effort to produce personal protective equipment for East Bay hospitals and health centers.

Jacquelyn Opalach
Student voices
April 17, 2020

Being homeless during coronavirus adds to hardship for California college student

Cristina Zetino alternates between three different homes throughout the week while juggling work and classes.

Marisa Martinez