By Jasmine Nguyen, Culture Editor A month ago I wrote about the growing xenophobic behavior towards Asian Americans due to the now pandemic of COVID-19. Back in February, it was a few uncomfortable glances and unfunny tweets on Twitter but now as the virus has fully become a crisis for many Americans, the xenophobia against […]
Category: Opinion
Posted inCOVID, Opinion
Taking the Virus Personally
By Jessica Olvera, Co-Sports Editor If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that there are those young adults who truly believe that they’re invincible against the coronavirus and will take the chance of exposing themselves to fulfill their spring break plans. But, the chances of contracting the virus are far greater for those in […]
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From Invisible to Essential
Agricultural workers in California’s Central Valley Photo by Salvador Oceguera By Salvador OcegueraSpecial for the Bulletin “Cesar Chavez to me is like an angel sent from heaven,” says Marta Velasquez, 56. “If it weren’t for him women wouldn’t have a place in agriculture. “ Velasquez is a farmworker in the Central Valley. Usually ignored, overlooked […]
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Four Generations Under One Roof
by Jasmine Nguyen For the first time since I was probably 10, my whole family is under one roof. That’s what you get when you’re practicing social distancing, and everyone is working from home for the foreseeable future. So you have me, my younger sister, my father and my two grandparents in one home. The […]
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Feel Powerless in the Pandemic? Think Again
By Sarai Henriquez, Assistant Culture Editor Wash my hands? OK. If that’s the main way this virus with the funny name perfect for memes (Heineken bottle wearing a medical mask in front of a Corona bottle) will affect me, no big deal, right? It’s a big deal now. As one of my professors, Dr. Brant […]