More than a virtual party to celebrate

chance to celebrate the milestone should be given a chance to celebrate in person.

Long Beach City College plans on having an in-person formal graduation for 2020 and 2021 combined. The ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium on June 9, where the ceremony will cover speeches and have the students get a chance to walk with their name being called by an automated voice.

California State University, Fresno plan on having six separate commencement inperson ceremonies that span from Saturday, May 14, to Monday, May 16. By having different celebrations, they can fit the state guidelines where the maximum for outdoor event occupancy is 20%.

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Graduating from college celebrates a milestone in a person’s life. And whether they came from a family with many graduates or they are first generation to attend college, it’s traditional to have a

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But The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 didn’t get that opportunity. Like all of the colleges involved, Pierce had to follow suit and hold its graduation ceremonies under the same umbrella. Those students dealt with the situation by creating mini-parties and redirecting their focus to their future. But those who were not given a