Reflections on My First Semester at Cal as an Independent, Undocumented LGBTQ+ WOC
This semester consisted of mental breakdowns, espresso shots at 3:00 AM, panic attacks, tears, ramen as the only meal forRead More…
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DACA Renewals Are Being Processed During the Government Shutdown
The United States is currently facing the longest government shutdown in history. Thousands of government workers continue to be withoutRead More…
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California Voters Support Newsom’s Tuition-Free Community College Campaign Promise
During his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom stressed his intention to make tuition-free community college a reality for students inRead More…
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Long Beach College Promise Shows Us All How it Should Be Done!
If you have not been to Long Beach in a while, you have missed out on not just the transformationRead More…
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AB 2: A Potential Game Changer for California Community College Students
This week legislators returned to Sacramento to begin the new legislative session, and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), along withRead More…
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College Application Season: The Rollercoaster of Emotions
College application season is like a rollercoaster of emotions for high school seniors. First comes the reality check when studentsRead More…
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It’s College Application Season and #FirstGen Students Need Affirmation
As a high school senior, I spent the majority of my time stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with the college applicationRead More…
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Secretary DeVos Proposes Controversial Sexual Harassment Changes on College Campuses
As a teacher, I have the joy to witness my students on their path to college and their careers, allRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Meet Ariana Aparacio, DACAmented and Headed to Harvard
In college, Ariana Aparicio created a support group for AB 540 students because there was nothing available to them withRead More…
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First Year Struggles: How Persistence Paid Off at the Financial Aid Office at Cal Berkeley
I stood there for the 100th time this summer in Sproul Hall, hoping that I did not make the biggestRead More…
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