It’s been common knowledge for two months that it won’t be safe to return to our normal lives without a program that incorporates testing, contact-tracing, and self-isolating.
So, why did elected officials in Orange County and here in Irvine do nothing in March and April to establish the programs that are essential in allowing our City to reopen safely?
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Nithin Parthasarathy is a student at Irvine’s Northwood High School whose passion for sustainability and food equity led him to establishing the Zero Waste Initiative.
While eating at Bruegger’s Bagels here in Irvine, Nithin noticed workers throwing away surplus bagels that they couldn’t sell at the end of the day. Realizing that a lot of shops throw surplus food away, Nithin decided to take action.
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For years, Irvine residents have overwhelmingly supported building a Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery at the 125-acre “ARDA” site on the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station at the Great Park.
And, for years, unelected Mayor Christina Shea has been relentlessly scheming with land developer FivePoint to delay, derail, and defeat the Veterans Cemetery.
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Although it’s important to be informed, it’s also important to read about how many of our neighbors are pitching in to help. These acts of kindness remind us how many truly good people there are around the world…and right here in our own community. Below are three examples of UCI students giving back to our community.
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In addition to taking care of your physical health, it’s important to also focus on your mental well being. Exercise can help with that. Even during this period of physical distancing, it’s important to get out and take a walk to keep our bodies moving and lower our stress levels.
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