Governor rebalances budget due to pandemic, public education impacted
Governor Gavin Newsom announced budget cuts to higher education to balance California’s budget following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Universities should be more lenient toward students
With College campuses closed for the rest of the semester due to COVID-19 transfer-students are not able to tour campuses. This unique situation brings forth another way students can evaluate transfer options
Annoying students disrupt flow of online classes
Many classes have students who enjoy talking with or talking over the professor, whether that be agreeing with them or adding what they believe to be a funny comment.
LACCD makes face coverings mandatory
Campus employees across the Los Angeles Community College District will wear face coverings on district properties to adhere to city orders to protect against COVID-19.
Inmates’ early release raises questions of morality
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, California has plans to release around 3,500 inmates from prison early as the virus spreads throughout the prison system.
LACCD addresses zoombombing
The Los Angeles Community College District’s Chief Information Security Officer Patrick Luce released a written statement April 9 regarding Zoom’s security and privacy issues.
Academic senate discusses class availability during quarantine
The executive meeting was held to discuss motions and to put together an agenda with a list of considerations and reminders for an upcoming meeting.
ELAC becomes coronavirus testing facility
Residents of Los Angeles county experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or know people vulnerable to the virus can get tested for free at the drive-up site at East Los Angeles College.
VPAM launches new online community platform
The Vincent Price Art Museum’s Virtual Roll Call is focused on bringing together the people of the community using art and media.
Kroger donates to The Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges
Kroger Markets has donated $150,000 to The Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges to help with the monetary stress students face during the COVID-19 pandemic.