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Mia Alvarez

(She/Her)
California
As seen in: Long Beach Current
Covers:  I cover Sports, A&E, Feature, and News.
Doesn't Cover: I do not cover opinion, politics, or environmental issues.

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Mia Alvarez’s Biography

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Hi everyone!

I'm Mia Alvarez, a passionate sports journalist with a rich and varied background in the field. I started my journey at Rio Hondo College, where I served as the Online Sports Editor for El Paisano, and later took on the roles of both Editor-in-Chief and Online Sports Editor. During my time at El Paisano, I hosted my own sports podcast, featuring guests who shared their experiences playing for the college.

I've had the opportunity to photograph and write about Los Angeles Football C…

Mia Alvarez’s Journalist Portfolio

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CSULB hosts vibrant Global Village Fair to celebrate international education

CSULB hosts vibrant Global Village Fair to celebrate international education

Long Beach States' Global Village Fair celebrated international education and the contributions of internatio…

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Haunt and Seek combines sobriety with Halloween fun

Haunt and Seek combines sobriety with Halloween fun

On Oct. 22, Student Health Services held a Halloween themed drug-awareness event next to the Brotman Hall fou…

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Community carved out in brush strokes, pumpkin painting

Community carved out in brush strokes, pumpkin painting

With a desire to enhance personal and professional growth, the Student Communication Association (SCA) invite…

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Evolution, significance of LGBTQ+ pride flags

Evolution, significance of LGBTQ+ pride flags

The traditional pride flag is just one among many diverse pride flags, each celebrating a unique intersection…

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Students take a trip down memory lane at Y2K Trivia Night

Students take a trip down memory lane at Y2K Trivia Night

Friends and strangers alike united to test their knowledge of early 2000's music and pop culture on Sept. 24 …

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New Biden immigration policy keeps families together

New Biden immigration policy keeps families together

Parole in Place is a new immigration program created by President Joe Biden's administration to ensure U.S. c…

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Articles

CSULB hosts vibrant Global Village Fair to celebrate international education

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By Mia Alvarez
| Long Beach Current Verified
The Global Village Fair at Long Beach State adapts annually to changing demographics, political climates, and global circumstances. The Center for International Education hosted the fair, allowing international students to explore CSULB departments and services that align with the university's internationalization goals.
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Haunt and Seek combines sobriety with Halloween fun

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By Mia Alvarez
| Long Beach Current Verified
Students were invited to step up and spin the wheel of scenarios on Oct. 22 to test and understand the 5D's of Bystander Intervention: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct. Photo credit: Mia Alvarez On Oct. 22, Student Health Services held a Halloween themed drug-awareness event next to the Brotman Hall fountains to foster awareness and safety around substance use, as well as highlight supporting resources for the student body.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I currently don't have a first job as a journalist but eventually I want to work as a sports announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have never used a typewriter before.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has significantly transformed how news is consumed and shared. It allows for real-time updates and enable news to spread quickly and widely

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Journalism Association of Community Colleges

2023 - Sports Photo

A sports photo that provides information supplementing a sports story, usually by adding the human element behind a news event or giving background through interpretation or explanation. The photographer may have some control of the setting in which the photo is taken, but the photo may not be set up, unless it's a portrait. The entry should be issue, trend or activity oriented and be of interest to the campus community.

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Journalism Association of Community Colleges

2023 - Team Feature

An article that provides information supplementing a news or sports story, usually by adding the human element behind a news event or giving background through interpretation or explanation. The entry should be issue, trend, or activity oriented and be of interest to the campus community. The entry does not require a news peg, though it may occur.

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Journalism Association of Community Colleges

2023 - General Excellence (Online)

The Online Journalism General excellence contest is designed to award outstanding efforts among members in the area of electronic and other multimedia journalistic efforts. Criteria for judging will be use of interface, site organization, coverage and content, and use of graphics/multimedia.