by Ryan Abner, student journalist with Minarets Press It’s only human nature to want to look our best, but sometimes it can be difficult to look nice on video calls. Webcams aren’t exactly flattering, but why is this? Phone cameras have almost reached a professional level, and yet when we sign in for our Webex or Zoom meetings, the camera ...

by Caden Shows, Student Journalist with Minarets Press Because of COVID-19, high school sports programs across the state have had their seasons either canceled or postponed. Both parents and athletes wonder what this means for Minarets. Head varsity football coach Pat Lynch, however, already has a plan in place to approach the season as optimistically, and as realistically, as possible. ...

by Adam Saldivar, student journalist with Minarets Press The fires burning up and down California have not only affected some Minarets students but staff members as well. In these difficult times when almost everyone in the Minarets community is affected by smoke and flames, Minarets staff members are helping out to fight back against the fires in various ways such ...

IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING CAMPUS ACCESS: Due to COVID-19 and guidelines from the California Department of Public Health for institutions of higher education, only authorized students, faculty, staff, visitors and contractors are permitted on campus. Fresno State Wins Diversity Award for Seventh Year Fresno State received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and ...

FRESNO — Fresno State is ranked among Washington Monthly’s top 30 national universities that best serve the country in the areas of social mobility, research, and civic engagement. The magazine announced Monday that Fresno State ranked No. 26 out of 389 private and public universities. Fresno State is joined in the top 30 by six Ivy League institutions, seven University ...

MADERA COUNTY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – Hil-le Hil-le, Fresno State Outreach and Special Programs is pleased to announce that the 2020 Native American Youth Conference will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm via Zoom for a virtual experience. The conference is open to 6th-12th grade Native American students from all school districts and parents are welcomed to ...

I have decided to enter the race for the Bass Lake Unified School District Board Area 1 seat. I have been a resident of this area since 1980 and have been very active in community events. Our schools are facing tough times with the current pandemic along with the usual problems of declining financial resources while the expenses continue to ...

I am running for Area 3 of the Yosemite Unified School Board and would very much appreciate your support.  I am dedicated to creating opportunities for all students and want to help lead our district through the many challenges we face. I believe I am well qualified to do the work of a school board member.  I have been self-employed ...

A milestone is celebrated as student headcount for this past academic year (summer 2019, fall 2019, spring 2020) increased to 13,603 annually. Preliminary student headcount for the Fall 2020 semester is 9,066 (a 5% increase) compared to 8,602 for the Fall 2019 semester (final headcount for the Fall 2020 semester will be available in January). About 1,491 (or 16%) are ...

Special to Sierra News Online — By Delaney Franklin and Riley Rousell OAKHURST –Miss Debbie has been a cook for 25 great years here at Oak Creek Intermediate. Unfortunately, this year she will be retiring. Miss Debbie loves being a cook at OCI and working with kids this age. She grew up in North Fork and attended Sierra High School. ...