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As Mother’s Day weekend closes We ‘Ced reporters reflect on the ways they honor the Mother figures in their lives. Read their responses below. Rachel Livinal I celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom. Over the years it has changed. Most of the time, we get the whole family together and have brunch or breakfast together. Read More
central valley students youthOn May 15, Atwater City Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution declaring the city a "sanctuary city for businesses." The resolution being passed in the midst of a pandemic has been met with criticism.
Recently, the federal government has moved forward in its efforts to dramatically change the United States Postal Service (USPS), including cutting overtime and limiting hours. There has also been controversy surrounding the removal of mailboxes, whether or not it is related to the changes the federal government is making. Read More
united states postal service we'ced reacts we'ced weighs inProviding equitable quality of care for all patients, regardless of race, culture, and socioeconomic status has become our healthcare system’s biggest challenge. In the United States it is difficult for underserved communities such as the Latinx Community to receive treatment, making healthcare be experienced as a luxury rather than a necessity. My story begins 20 years ago, when my parents immigrated to this country and adopted it as their own. Read More
Merced, California- On July 13, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a second shutdown for the state of California. Since then, 31 counties were on the monitoring list. These counties represent 80% of the state’s population. From these counties, nine lay in the Central Valley. Read More
As National Poetry Month comes to a close, read below submissions from We ‘Ced youth. If you could write a poem to COVID, what would you want to tell it? Dear COVID-19, You don’t know me But right now everyone knows you You’re infamously the talk of the globe As we isolate at home We’re told that we are not alone But the division you caused says otherwise I don’t even want to go outside You can see fear in everybody’s eyes since that’s the only feature you see This is the “new normal” for us This is how my brother and sister are growing up I want my life back I can’t go to my boyfriend’s house their ostracization is painful and raw Given to me by a fear you caused We can’t go to the mall like we used to This has been the longest I’ve been without my auntie I never was a hugger but I’d give anything for us to be together I’m Class of 2020 but there’s no cap and gown for me If we’re lucky maybe a belated ceremony My whole life is online now School, work, friends, everything You are detrimental for my socialization I have siblings I can’t see Family who misses me A life I can’t lead Drive I’m losing And you still won’t leave You make it hard to function And way too easy to think Kids my age can’t take it Suicide to escape this combat rink We’re too embarrassed to admit it but we’re scared I’m scared of what you’re doing to me and my family What do you do when your a child seeing your dad terrified When you see pain mother in your mother’s eyes You aren’t killing my body But you’re eroding away what’s inside With much hate, A Teen of 2020 – Stephanie Gurtel, 17 ___________________________________________________________ Hard It’s Hard.. Read More
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