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The Greatest Opponent: Swimmers’ battles with eating disorders

Cassidy Bayer, a 19-year-old Olympic hopeful, flew through the water. At the 150-yard mark, she was two body lengths ahead of her opponents in the lanes around her. The UC Berkeley sophomore swimmer was on her way to getting a personal record in the 200 fly: her best event.

Maria Freeman August 13 at 4:20 PM

A school district divided

With the new school year here, COVID-19 is presenting unique challenges to parents, teachers and students in San Diego’s southern region, which bear the highest number of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County. Now dogged by a virus that forced the implementation of remote learning, educators and parents in South San Diego face several issues under districts that are stretched thin and are divided as to whether or not the region’s students should return to in-person learning in the near future.

Antonio Pequeño IV August 13 at 3:54 PM

Bridging the digital divide for students of color in LA County

In LA County, roughly one-in-four households with school-aged kids, which includes some 250,000 families, lacks access to both broadband internet and either a laptop or desktop computer, the report found. It outlined specific areas in LA where the gap in the digital divide is the widest.

J.P. Dabu August 13 at 12:08 PM

Facing Racism

The rise of anti-Asian discrimination has been the reality for the Asian American population in the United States for the past few months, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anthony Quach August 12 at 3:58 PM

Mapping Out the Trojan Transfer Plan

The average high school senior expects one of three different responses to their college application: accept, reject or waitlist. (An occasional addition to this may be spring admission) However, certain USC applicants might receive a unique answer: The Trojan Transfer Plan.

Rachel Bernstein August 12 at 3:33 PM

Pac-12 votes unanimously to suspend fall sports through 2020 calendar year

The conference left open the possibility of impacted sports playing a spring season.

Aidan Berg August 11 at 2:27 PM

How my entire family contracted and dealt with COVID-19

Instead of having a summer of joy and happiness with my family after graduating with a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, I had the most anxious summer of my life. I am among the 4.92 million Americans who contracted COVID-19 as of Aug. 7.

Jarrod Castillo August 7

Trading Baskets: Despite new conditions, NBA is still ruled by the top teams

The bubble may create some variance, but don't expect a surprise Cindarella run in the playoffs.

Eddie Sun August 7

With martial arts gyms closed, Armenians grapple with culture loss

Just three years ago, Gokor Ambaryan moved from Glendale, Calif., to Las Vegas to pursue his dream of owning his own martial arts gym. His business had just hit a good stride when the pandemic struck. While Ambaryan strategizes how to keep his business afloat, his thoughts are also with the Armenian community in Los Angeles. He knows the challenges he’s facing are only multiplied back home.

Ajay Orona August 6

Life’s a Pitch: MLB needs to take COVID-19 more seriously

The 2020 season could be cut short if protocols aren’t followed.

Elizabeth Islas August 6

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The Greatest Opponent: Swimmers’ battles with eating disorders

A school district divided

Bridging the digital divide for students of color in LA County

Facing Racism

Mapping Out the Trojan Transfer Plan

Pac-12 votes unanimously to suspend fall sports through 2020 calendar year

How my entire family contracted and dealt with COVID-19

Trading Baskets: Despite new conditions, NBA is still ruled by the top teams

With martial arts gyms closed, Armenians grapple with culture loss

Life’s a Pitch: MLB needs to take COVID-19 more seriously

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