California Student Journalism Corps 

Students from across California share experiences with campus gun violence

May 25, 2022

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

Commentary

Coming to UCLA the second time was scarier - but was worth it

May 2, 2022

The prospect of returning to UCLA for in-person classes after the pandemic was scary, but in the end, I found some of my worries were overblown.

Megan Tagami

Commentary

Cancer diagnosis takes high-school trauma to a whole new level

April 12, 2022

What a California high school girl discovered about herself while living with cancer.

Bella Arnold

Student Voices: What's the right balance between in-person and online instruction in college?

March 25, 2022

Members of EdSource's California Student Journalism Corps asked students at several California campuses, as well as one professor, what they felt was the optimal mix of online versus in-person instruction.

Erick Cabrera, Raya Torres, Ramon Castanos and Mary McFadden

California college students with ties to Russia, Ukraine watch and worry as war unfolds

March 3, 2022

War worries distract California college students with families, friends in Russia and Ukraine.

Megan Tagami

Long Beach City College offers students safety while sleeping in their cars

November 18, 2021

Long Beach City College has launched a safe overnight parking pilot program to provide homeless students with a safe place to park every night. The pilot includes security guards, access to showers and help finding more stable housing.

BETTY MÁRQUEZ ROSALES and Bella Arnold

Commentary

How I connected with Cal State LA during the pandemic and found my place

November 3, 2021

Journalism major gets the scoop on how to love Cal State LA: It's about finding those who share your passion. For her, it was in a newsroom.

Mia Alva

New law to bring CalFresh food benefits to more college students

November 3, 2021

A new state law will make it easier for college students to qualify for CalFresh food benefits by requiring campus-based programs to apply for a certification stating they are helping to increase student employability.

Betty Márquez Rosales

Commentary

Every student needs a cheerleader; for me it is my dad

October 25, 2021

Father's consistent focus on college and support through challenging times helped guide this student to grad school.

Iman Palm

Community college students make the most of Covid-19 federal aid

August 25, 2021

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

Commentary

What I learned while attending college 2,000 miles from my California campus during a pandemic

August 13, 2021

Though tough and lonely, a year of distance learning offered its own opportunities for growth and learning.

Emily Chung

Commentary

Here’s what I learned by taking seven virtual college courses in one semester

August 12, 2021

A student's perspective on college during Covid.

Briana Muñoz

College students with children face special pandemic challenges

August 3, 2021

Juggling college and parenthood became especially challenging for students during the pandemic.

Emily Chung, Melanie Gerner, Taylor Helmes, Jasmine Nguyen, Iman Palm and Cassandra Reichelt

Looking ahead to college freshman year, students welcome help

July 6, 2021

The challenges of distance learning left many incoming freshmen worried about needing extra help to succeed in college.

California Student Journalism Corps

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

April 12, 2021

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