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.
Community groups find ways to give back during pandemic
For the past month, all we have heard are scary news and horrific updates about the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only people who have the...
Social distancing, pandemic reshape entertainment and media landscape
Editor's note: This story has been updated from its printed version.
The entertainment industry has always been changing and adapting with the times, now more...
Learning moves all online
Following the lead of schools across the world Delta College has officially transferred all classes online indefinitely.
An update posted to the college’s COVID-19 information...
Colleges turn to Pass/No Pass grading as pandemic reshapes education
With all schools closed for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester and instruction moved online, students are finding themselves in the situation of...
Restaurant businesses impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 has taken a big toll on restaurant businesses.
The pandemic has forced California Governor Gavin Newsom to place a “shelter-in-place” order forcing all Californias...
Students adjust to new normal as pandemic forces summer Delta classes online
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much stress both globally and locally. Many schools in the local area have closed down and essentially moved all...
Delta hosts drive-thru food pantry during COVID-19 shutdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has put life-as-usual on pause across the globe. Unemployment rates have gone up, supplies are running low and the economy is...
COVID-19 pandemic deserves to be taken seriously
With COVID-19 now a worldwide problem, it's important to stay at home and practice social distancing for the safety of everyone. Doing so stops...
Warehouse-related jobs changes in pay, and safety during pandemic
COVID-19 has increased pay for warehouse jobs in San Joaquin County.
The COVID-19 pandemic and related shelter-in-place orders have led to many businesses temporarily closing,...
Memes offer needed distraction, levity during COVID-19 pandemic
With everyone stuck in quarantine, many are trying to find ways to keep themselves entertained. Like myself, people are turning to Netflix and Hulu...
Graduating high school seniors missing milestones during pandemic
High school seniors throughout the country aren’t celebrating long-waited for milestones this spring. Traditional events such as prom, senior trips, and graduation have been...
Pandemic brings out the worst in celebrities
People around the world are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, facing issues in their everyday lives such as lack of food in grocery stores...
School closures force parents, teachers to adjust quickly for continued education
Feel like pulling your hair out? You’re not alone.
Parents and teachers all over the county are adjusting to school closures due to COVID-19.
School closures...
Students hoping for postponement over cancellation for graduation
Delta College students set to graduate this spring may not have the opportunity to do what nearly every student dreams of — to walk...
First 5 San Joaquin collecting protective equipment donations for medical workers battling COVID-19
First 5 San Joaquin is seeking donations of unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from today through April 3. This includes gowns, masks, gloves, and...
Returned year of eligibility likely to go unused by many spring sport athletes
College
athletes whose spring seasons were cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic
will not have this year count against them as a season played. On
Monday, the...
Season to remember for women’s basketball comes to a surprising end
To
say that the 2019-20 season was one that will be hard to forget might
be an understatement in ways that no one would have predicted...
COVID-19 shutdown of sports hurts more than just the athletes
Working in sports is something that many enjoy, myself included, even if we aren't making the big money doing it like some of the...
Campus limits in-person contact due to COVID-19
Since the spread of COVID-19 has hit the San Joaquin County area, Delta College is taking steps to prepare for classes to continue —...
Mustangs look to make history in an empty gym this weekend in Lemoore
The Delta College women’s basketball team has a chance to make history at West Hills College in Lemoore as they attempt to capture their...
