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Campus students weigh in on Mental Health Awareness Month

Analise Sauceda, Marcela Carrillo, Holly Hinman
May 23, 2022
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COD graduates share their college experiences and transfer plans

Analise Sauceda, Marcela Carrillo, Holly Hinman, Maria Rodriguez
May 16, 2022
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Ruiz provides relief funds for clean water in Eastern Coachella Valley

Marcela Carrillo, Copy Editor
April 27, 2022
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Students react to the rise of gas prices

Analise Sauceda, Marcela Carrillo, Holly Hinman
April 18, 2022
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Rex Orange County’s new album review: ‘WHO CARES?’

Marcela Carrillo, Copy Editor
April 6, 2022
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Opinion: Broken promises sparks controversy regarding COD

Marcela Carrillo, Copy Editor
March 16, 2022
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California’s mask mandate should not be lifted

Marcela Carrillo, Copy Editor
February 16, 2022
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How switching to online learning created obstacles for college students

Marcela Carrillo, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2021
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Indio’s International Tamale Festival returns for its annual holiday traditions

Marcela Carrillo, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2021
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New federal grant helps students financially

Marcela Carrillo, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
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Students react to the Travis Scott Astroworld tragedy

Marcela Carrillo, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
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Beeps Cafe re-opens for on-campus dining and take out

Marcela Carrillo, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021
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