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Who gets to be American in the age of coronavirus?

In a recent Tweet, President Donald Trump called the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the “Chinese Virus.” His comment received backlash from many perspectives, some defending the President, and some sending

March 21, 2020

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The government’s COVID-19 response is screwing community college students

In the past week, decision-makers on both sides of the political spectrum and across the country are rushing to respond to the pandemic known as the 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19. As

March 19, 2020

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All I needed was beans and tampons. Then, coronavirus hit

The grocery stores in Santa Ana were just as chaotic yesterday as I feared. Imagine a mix of famine-stricken countries with long lines of people hoping to get a ration mixed with

March 15, 2020

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It’s Time to Value Freedom of Speech

Not a day goes by without hearing someone throwing around “free speech” as an excuse for verbal insults and personal attacks. But simple human decency means we should respect others and be

December 9, 2019

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Immigrants are Dreamers Not Nightmares

Immigrants are not criminals. Rather they are criminalized. Criminals are barred from receiving protections such as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Yet President Trump continues to spew lies about DACA, tweeting

December 4, 2019

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Is College For You? It might not be for me.

College may not always be for everybody and not everyone can achieve their goals by blindly pursuing a higher education just because others are going too. Students join college cause it’s a

October 30, 2019

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Point of View: Women Live in Fear

The headphones you’ve had in all day come out in favor of listening more closely to your surroundings. You dial up a friend or family member and talk as you walk, just

October 28, 2019

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Hungry For Attention

Insecurity among Santa Ana College students is common, whether it’s not being able to afford a meal on campus, play a sport or pass a math class. Getting food at SAC is

October 28, 2019

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OCTA Construction Is Pushing Out Mexican Culture

Since childhood, I can remember attending Noche de Altares on La Cuatro. Altars lined both sides of 4th Street decorated with papel picado, bright marigolds, calaveras, candles and photographs of loved ones

October 28, 2019

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A Culture of Indifference

Bad things don’t happen solely based on the actions of evil people. They also come from the negligence of good people. If ignorance is bliss, then negligence is euphoria and most humans

September 30, 2019

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