The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the effects of food insecurity in America, demonstrating that when resources are shut down in an emergency, people will struggle in many ways. With no access to groceries stores and restaurants and convenience stores minimizing hours, food insecurity becomes more prevalent. Although this issue of food insecurity is not new, it is a social injustice that a large amount of the population is struggling for enough food to provide a healthy lifestyle, while the other half has the privilege to pick and choose their diets based on how they are feeling at a certain point. Food insecurity is an international, national, and local problem that affects 9% … [Read more...] about Food insecurity affects those closer to home than you think
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Living on campus during the pandemic
By Celeste Santarrosa and Aylin Estrada As many schools closed dorms to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, CSUSB finally granted access to their dorms once again for the academic year 2021–2022. While the coronavirus is still a high risk, for some students, living on campus is their safest option. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, campus was a place where we could chart our course for the future. It was constantly buzzing with energy where students could have the presence of friends, obtain major opportunities, and attend on-campus events. Now, the campus is an almost empty place, but for some students, the campus is essential. Three CSUSB students share their experience of … [Read more...] about Living on campus during the pandemic