COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was a defining part of 2020 and 2021, prompting a closure of the Delta College campus, a statewide stay-at-home order and causing more than 500,000 deaths nationwide. This is a collection of The Collegian's reporting on the pandemic.
Mental health takes a hit during quarantine isolation
Delta College student Alexis Janneh talks about the struggles of managing school, bills, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My mental health wasn't always...
Pandemic upends business model for California company
President and CEO of Protection Engineering Michael Weston shared his thoughts and talked about actions his company has taken during the pandemic.
As CEO, Weston...
Vaccinations important to keeping population healthy
Vaccinations have become very important for keeping us healthy from threatening illness.
Vaccines help prevent and fight off deadly illnesses like polio, smallpox, measles and...
Delta working to distribute CARE grants to students
Delta College has been trying its best to help students coping with COVID-19. Not only with Success Coaches and counselors are working with students...
Students weigh transferring amid potential online-only fall schedules
Some students planning to transfer for Fall 2020 semester are finding themselves questioning whether or not the time is right.
The COVID-19 pandemic has schools...
Stay-at-home protests are counterproductive
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a surge in protests against the stay at home orders across many states, orders set to...
California reopening: When will it happen?
As the days in quarantine grow longer, the question starts to arise: How long will these stay-at-home orders last?
On April 16, President Donald J....
Talks of reopening schools despite COVID-19
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is still spreading around the world. Despite the pandemic, Georgia, Oklahoma, Alaska, South Carolina and Florida have proceeded to reopen...
Virtual Student Body Townhall covers variety of topics
A Virtual Student Body Town Hall included answers to questions about graduation, Fall 2020, and beyond on April 23.
Katherine Squire, the student trustee on...
Virtual graduation ceremony to be held in early June
Delta College has moved the 85th annual commencement ceremony to a virtual ceremony online.
The commencement ceremony was originally set to be held on May...
Celebrations during COVID-19
The stay-at-home order has not only put the usual coffee run on hold, but also many holiday celebrations across the globe.
A message sent out...
Clubs stay connected virtually
Just a couple months ago, anyone passing through Delta College’s Club Rush never would have expected such a packed campus would be reduced to...
Delta College promotes mental health during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing mental health issues to the forefront.
With shelter-in-place guidelines forcing nonessential businesses to close and residents to stay at home,...
COVID-19 Pandemic has essential limited stores open
While many businesses have closed due to the pandemic, those deemed “essential” remain open.
Grocery stores, gas stations, liquor stores, pet stores and pharmacies are...
What is it like to move classes online? Delta tutor shares her experience
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying stay-at-home mandate means students are now struggling with their home and school lives being pushed together.
The transition caused a...
Chancellor Oakley outlines community college system’s COVID-19 response, fall semester preparations
On April 14, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley hosted a teleconference discussing various topics affecting the community college system and its students.
The...
County officials: Stay at home efforts effective in slowing COVID-19 spread
Tired of staying at home? Wondering when this is all going to end? A lot of people are doing their part to help stop...
‘Essential’ jobs come with a risk
COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes around the world.
All places, except what is now considered “essential businesses,” have closed until further notice due...
‘Success Coaches’ among many resources available online for students
Delta College’s newly-hired Resource Specialists/Success Coaches are part of the college’s implementation of the Guided Pathways framework — a large undertaking. Each assigned to...
Demand for masks leads to creation for makers
Social distancing, particularly an emphasis on “maintaining 6-feet” of space between people “remains important to slowing the spread” of COVID-19, according to the Atlanta-based...
