Heart-centered people person, animal lover, college student, and aspiring journalist. Fontana, CA
Worked on 20 assignments, created 16, named on 12 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.
By Kiara Jerez (Anissa as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read
Earthquake Alarms
Natural disasters have occurred frequently in the past month. Mexico recently encountered three earthquakes at over M 6.1. With the San Andreas fault spilling California, many locals have cause for concern about when the next one will hit. Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School, located in northeast Los Angeles, has installed an Emergency Earthquake System, also known as "Shake Alert" from...
By Jessica Murray (Anissa as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read
What's an Autoimmune Disease?
“So, what is an autoimmune disease?”Cavazos: “An autoimmune disease is when the cells in your immune system start attacking each other. When you go to conventional doctors for this, they look for a scientific reason, but when you start looking at holistic healing, it’s caused by stress, environmental issues, how you eat and how you take care of your body.”...
By Anissa Campa (Anissa as desk editor) + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read
Chaffey Solar Project
Construction for photovoltaic panels — or solar panels — has officially started at the Rancho Chaffey campus on Monday, Aug. 28. As one of the largest solar projects at any California community college, it is expected to significantly reduce electric and energy usage, carbon emission and promote an overall fiscally responsible environment. At a welcoming event on Aug. 24, Chaffey...
By Sabriah Johnwell (Anissa as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read
Muslim in America
Constant stares from strangers, I smile at them to know that I’m not in any way trying to hurt them. Having to be alert everywhere I go so that no one blames me for something that has happened. Hearing racist slurs from people you’ve never seen let alone met a day before in your life. Being afraid to be profiled...
By Jullian Aiden Bravo (Anissa as desk editor) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read
Behind The Wheel: 1986 Mustang GT Review
What makes the Ford Mustang great is its exhilarating power. Just like the horse it was named after, the Mustang is wild, fast and untamed. Sit inside any Mustang (1964-2017) and you feel the power—the energy—flowing from the car to your body as your hand grips the wheel. All this, even before you awaken the beast. You know you're in...
By Anissa Campa (Anissa as desk editor) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read
The Warmest Year on Record
Photo credit: Isaac Ramirez
Two thousand and sixteen was the warmest year on record according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With an average temperature of 58.9 degrees F, weather and climate disasters accumulated a total of 53 deaths with the state of Nevada holding the most casualties. California concurrently endured a three-year drought beginning January 17, 2014. In April 2017, Governor...
By Anissa Campa (Anissa as desk editor) + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read
Night of Artists
Upon attending the first art show held at the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Arts, there is a collaborative talent structure showcased for free to the general public. As you walk into a spacious environment, some hip-hop beats jam vividly in the background. One artist stands and waits for her viewers to arrive as she finishes setting up her table. Her...
By Anissa Campa + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read
Ten Billlion Lives
Many companies have obliged to the supply and demand of animal products around the world. Due to an accelerated increase in commercialized food chains , cows, pigs and chickens are the main sources of meat and dairy supply alongside turkeys, buffalo, sheep and goats. This has caused the death of up to 56 billion animals annually in the United States....
By Anissa Campa + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read
Confronting Islamophobia
“Islamophobia has become so mainstream in this country that Americans have been trained to expect violence against Muslims - not excuse it, but expect it. And that's happened because you have an Islamophobia industry in this country devoted to making Americans think there's an enemy within.”-Reza AslanMany people, like my father, tend to think America is home to only their...
By Anissa Campa + 1 other for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read
Spring Flowers, Spring Fashion
Vibrant flowers and pastel patterns are in full effect this Spring at Chaffey College. As the outdoors welcome us with turquoise skies and balmy temperatures, students, staff and Chaffey’s historical landmark invite the season with floral fashion and sundry coloration. With the Spring semester coming to an end, it may also help to stop and appreciate the calming nature of...