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The Chaparral
The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral
The Student News Site of College of the Desert

The Chaparral
Melissa Espinoza

Melissa Espinoza, Editor-In-Chief

Melissa Espinoza is a journalism major and is finishing up her last semester at COD. She hopes to transfer to Fullerton College. Her goal is to travel the world and become a photojournalist.

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Protesters lay on the pavement while shouting "No justice, No peace" and "I can't breathe," in Palm Desert, June 1, 2020.

Opinion: It’s time to stand up and be heard

Melissa Espinoza, Editor-In-Chief
June 3, 2020
(From left to right) Men's basketball coach Trent Skinner, baseball player Harrison Nation and from the soccer team Lucas Rosales, Vincenzo Costaglolia, Jose Reyes and Alejandro Pimentel.

COD athletes and coach keep shining through the pandemic

Melissa Espinoza, Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2020
Photo courtesy of Melissa Espinoza. The Chaparral's Editor In Chief, Melissa Espinoza.

Editor-in-chief bids a heartfelt farewell

Melissa Espinoza, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsome declared statewide emergency to deal with the Coronavirus on March 4, 2020.

COD weighs in on the Coronavirus outbreak

Melissa Espinoza, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2020
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