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Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus

Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus
Despite an 89% vaccination rate, Chapman University sees over 200 positive cases in first week.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 3, 2021

Many schools returned to in-person learning, transitioning away from virtual learning. While mask mandates at Biola University and other private institutions are in place due to the global pandemic, vaccination records are still of debate. All University of California campuses are requiring proof...

Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return

Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return
More than a dozen schools have come together to make vaccines mandatory, though Biola is allowing students to make the choice.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis April 22, 2021

On April 22, the University of California and California State University school systems announced that they intend to make the COVID-19 vaccine required for students returning to campus.  VACCINATING THE YOUTH According to the Los Angeles Times, the schools are waiting for the Food and Drug Administration...

California’s state government needs to invest more into higher education

California’s state government needs to invest more into higher education
Government funding in the wrong areas is causing state schools serious problems.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

Trust me, I hate the ever-increasing cost of college just as much as the next person. Even though I do not attend a University of California school, attending college in California has not been cheap whatsoever. Whether it is a drop in state government funding or small scholarship awards, a UC education...

Men’s cross country earns sixth place finish

Men’s cross country earns sixth place finish
Gabe Plendcio led the Eagles by placing fourth overall in the regional championships.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 9, 2019

After the men won the PacWest Cross Country Championships on Oct. 26 and the women placing second, both teams traveled to Monmouth, Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday. The men picked up a top-10 finish by a strong performance from senior Gabe Plendcio, earning...

Men’s and women’s each placed third

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Cross country competes in final invitational of season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 8, 2017
Cross country competes in final invitational of season.