Jennifer Wilson

The Collegian •

Opinion: Fresno melts under high heat

This summer, Fresno baked under relentless triple-digit heat with temperatures soaring above 110 degrees for days on end. Stepping outside felt like walking into an oven beneath the merciless, evil glare of the sun. The heat wrapped around everything—suffocating, inescapable—leaving no refuge, not even in the shade. Indoors, fans struggled against the oppressive wave, offering little more than a slight ripple in the stifling air.
The Collegian •

Opinion: Raw milk isn’t ‘healthy’—it’s hazardous

Milk has been a part of human diets for over 6,000 years, with early farmers in Western Europe among the first regular consumers. By the 19th century, Louis Pasteur’s discovery of pasteurization, heating liquids to kill harmful bacteria, revolutionized milk production, eliminating diseases like tuberculosis and typhoid fever. By the late 1800s, pasteurization was widely adopted and in 1973 the U.S. mandated it nationwide to ensure milk safety.
The Collegian •

Opinion: From despair to hope, Harris reignites Democratic spirit

The great Russian revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin is often credited with saying, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”  There’s no solid evidence he ever actually said this. Nevertheless, the quote perfectly captures the surreal whirlwind that is the 2024 Presidential Election, which is shaping up to be one of the most unprecedented, historic and chaotic election cycles in modern history.
The Collegian •

Fresno State’s graphic design students showcase their art in vibrant exhibition

Fresno State’s graduating artists welcomed friends, family and prospective employers to the Phebe Conley Art Gallery opening reception for the Kaleido 2024 BFA Portfolio Show on Friday, April 19. The showcase served not only as a platform to display the work of student graphic designers, illustrators and multimedia artists in the BFA program, but also as a springboard to help students transition from their academic training to the professional world.
The Collegian •

Video game review: After spending more than 100 hours on Baldur’s Gate 3, it is still worth the hype

It was 2020. The pandemic was in full swing, and I, like many people, was cooped up in my room for far too long. I passed the time the same way many people did: by playing video games. I can’t remember the first time I heard about Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), but I was old and nerdy enough to be immediately intrigued. The game, as the title suggests, is the third installment of the Baldur’s Gate series, a collection of computer role-playing games based on tabletop D&D.
The Collegian •

Fresno State women’s basketball loses to top seed in conference

The Fresno State women’s basketball team was soundly defeated 63-49 by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 10, in an afternoon match-up at the Save Mart Center. It may be the only time the two teams face off this season, barring a potential meeting at the Mountain West Tournament. Bulldog freshman guard Taija Santa Maria led the ‘Dogs in scoring with 11 points, followed by forward Mia Jacobs with 6 points and guard Keeley Brown, who had four.
The Collegian •

Looking for a sip?

California is the most boozy state in the U.S. with the greatest number of craft breweries in operation in the nation. As the fifth most populous city in the state, Fresno is a key player in forwarding the state’s craft beer tourism, and nationally the craft brew scene is seeing an impressive revival from its pandemic-induced slump. To help our city’s beer enthusiasts do their part, here are our top four breweries and brewpubs, each with its own distinct brews and personality. 1. Mad Duck Craf
The Collegian •

Tensions persist on CSU campuses after one-day strike

The first system-wide strike by California State University professors concluded after one day when a tentative agreement was reached on Monday, Jan. 22, between the CSU management and the California Faculty Association (CFA). Faculty members across all 23 CSU campuses resumed work on Tuesday, Jan. 23, following the tentative agreement. Students were urged to check their emails and Canvas pages for updates from professors.
The Collegian •

Opinion: Unions are back, baby

In 2009, I snagged my first job — a cashier at Target. After passing drug tests and an interview, I and my fellow employees were corralled into the breakroom for training and an orientation video. It started innocently enough. We were welcomed to the Target family by smiling senior employees, Josh and Maria, donned in the signature red polo shirts and khakis. They pledged to make our time at the store a positive experience and emphasized our integral role in the store’s continued success.
Flourishing Fresno •

The trade secrets of journalist and filmmaker Jeremiah O. Rhodes

Jeremiah O. Rhodes is a renowned journalist and filmmaker hailing from the American South. With a keen interest in power dynamics, Rhodes has explored stories related to the use and abuse of power, as well as those most affected by it. His reporting has delved into the intersection of race, sexuality, history and identity. He’s earned multiple accolades from the College Photographer of the Year, Scripps Howard Awards and the National Press Photographer’s Association. In this Q&A article, Flouris...
PCC Courier •

Numbers are power: Only protests spark change – PCC Courier

Protests have broken out on seemingly every continent. The waves of powerlessness pervading through populations across the globe have finally broken, and the images of colorful violence are splashed across our screens. It may look like an age of anarchy may be upon us, but totalitarianism seems to be more popular than ever. There is a reason for that: authoritarians are excellent at appealing to the downtrodden and co-opting these movements, and we are still none the wiser.
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