Since the start of the pandemic, I have done plenty of exploring to find the best local takeout restaurants in the La Verne area. Indoor dining is currently closed due to COVID-19, and outdoor dining is also off the table again in Los Angeles County, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to enjoy a quality […]
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Students find ways to stay fit despite stay-at-home mandates
With most gyms and campus athletic facilities shuttered due to the coronavirus and stay-at-home orders, athletes and students serious about fitness have had to find ways to stay in shape in spite of the shutdowns.
Students weigh the pros and cons of remote learning
Over the past nine months, most colleges and universities have moved some or all of their classes online, as an emergency measure to protect communities from the deadly COVID-19 Pandemic, which to date has killed more than 270,000 Americans.
Some students say they will dial back Thanksgiving
With the holiday season upon us, some may be hesitant to see the number of family members they usually do because of the pandemic – and some University of La Verne students will be making sacrifices in order to stay healthy.
Botanist discusses desert flora
Maria Jesus, graduate student at Claremont Graduate University, discussed the importance of native plants – based on her research in the southern Inyo Mountains – during California Botanic Gardens monthly virtual lecture series “Conservation Stories.”
Students lean toward online shopping this holiday season
As the holiday shopping season draws closer and coronavirus cases go up, University of La Verne students are considering how to tackle gift shopping.

Event stresses the importance of community
After months of social distance and isolation, University of La Verne students and faculty got together to celebrate and affirm the bonds of the community on Nov. 5 over Zoom.

Commentary: Quarantine life in Vietnam is an unexpected plot twist
Being an international student and being stuck in a foreign country in the midst of a once-in-a century pandemic was the last thing I had in mind when imagining how my freshman year of college would pan out.

First Person Experience: Claremont hiking trail brings calm during pandemic chaos
The Claremont Wilderness Park Five Mile Loop Trail has given people a sense of normalcy despite the complications caused by the pandemic.
Students learn Dia de los Muertos traditions during remote celebration
The Latino Student Forum held its annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration for students over Zoom with 23 participants last week.