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"Reporters, scientists and social media users can and should acknowledge the wet market’s role in spreading the disease, but they must do so without using morally-charged, sensational language about the market’s contents," writes Lily Borak PZ '21.

February 6, 2020 7:38 pmFebruary 7, 2020 1:12 am

OPINION: Fear of coronavirus fuels xenophobia

By Lily Borak 1105 Views Coronavirus, Diseases, Racism, Xenophobia

Among the many devastating effects of the novel Coronavirus are the xenophobia and anti-Chinese racism it has fueled around the world.

First coronavirus case confirmed in City of Claremont

By Maria Heeter 2240 Views City of Claremont, corona, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus

The City of Claremont has its first confirmed case of coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.

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Columns Life and Style Science

February 6, 2020 9:25 pmFebruary 6, 2020 9:59 pm

The full scope: The truths, misconceptions and tragedies of the coronavirus

By Stephanie Du 1066 Views 2019-nCoV, Asian-Americans, Beijing, Coronavirus, Hubei Province, Meme Queens of the 5Cs, Racism, Sinophobia, Wuhan, Xenophobia

Science columnist Stephanie Du SC ’21 elaborates on the problematic perception of the coronavirus and why compassion is more important than ever. “As more accurate information is dispersed about the coronavirus, I hope that it will allow people to have empathy and stand in solidarity with the Chinese community,” she writes.

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June 15, 2020 9:03 pmJune 24, 2020 4:58 am

Coronavirus leaves class of 2024 recruits in the dark

By Annika Johnson 1151 Views Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, COVID-19, Pomona-Pitzer, Recruits

COVID-19 has had a unique impact on incoming and future 5C recruits, who have had to forgo campus visits and adjust to at-home workouts.

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Opinions

April 17, 2020 6:04 pmApril 17, 2020 6:42 pm

OPINION: Journalism is important, and coronavirus is showing us exactly why

By Michelle Lum 1331 Views COVID-19, Journalism

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, journalism that holds leaders to account and reports information people need is more important than ever.

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Front Page News Pomona College

March 26, 2020 2:10 pmApril 19, 2020 10:42 am

Pomona College student tests positive for coronavirus

By Jasper Davidoff and Marc Rod 1570 Views 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus, Pomona College, Wuhan Coronavirus

A Pomona College student who left campus March 13 has tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, the college announced Thursday.

A photo collage of six photos. Each Image features a portrait of a different student. The top left photo features a man in a black hoodie in mid speech sitting in a lounge area. The top center image features a smiling person in a jean jacket sitting outside at a table. The top right photo features a student typing on a laptop, standing up and looking at the laptop keys.. The bottom left photo features a person in a graphic shirt, leaning on a metal railing, in mid-speech. The center bottom photo features two smiling cafeteria workers in black uniforms, leaning with their elbows on a table. The bottom right photo features a grinning girl, with her hands on her cheeks, looking at the camera.

Life and Style

May 5, 2020 10:19 pmMay 7, 2020 3:00 pm

Humans of Mudd: Capturing community in the time of coronavirus

By Juliana Messina 1647 Views Facebook, Harvey Mudd College, Humans of Mudd, Humans of New York, Instagram, Online Classes, Quarantine, Remote Learning, Social Distancing, Social Media, The Muddraker

Social media account Humans of Mudd is spotlighting the familiar faces of Harvey Mudd College as students and staff feel the lack of on-campus run-ins that are inherent to on-campus life.