“In the Time of COVID-19” is a set of audio and digital stories highlighting the experiences of people whose lives have changed dramatically during the pandemic.
This project was produced in October 2020 in partnership with CapRadio in Sacramento and conducted virtually. Our reporters are students and recent graduates from the greater Sacramento, San Francisco, and Chico area.
Muralist in Chico sees increased demand in the time of COVID-19
By Kimberly Morales
Jedrek Speer uses spray paint and blank walls to bring joy during the coronavirus shutdown.
A glimpse at a modern-day activist
By Sara Nevis
COVID-19 made space for Jordan McGowan to pursue his passion of helping the unhoused community.
COVID-19 recovery as a community effort
By Adriana Morga Oregel
A local pastor reflects on how he and his family recovered from COVID-19 with the support of his church.
Connecting Latinx communities through theatre
By Melissa Franco
Richard Falcon, the founder of a social-justice theatre company, changes his approach to serving the Latinx community because of COVID-19.
Creatively pivoting during a pandemic
By Julian Mendoza
A pair of Chico musicians familiar with big life changes switches up their music business for a socially distanced reality.
Reflections
Our students reflect on their experience with NextGenRadio.
Joining an audio newsroom for the first time…remotely
By Kimberly Morales
Las enseñanzas: Bilingual storytelling is magic
By Adriana Morga Oregel
Recognize when your flame’s about to go out
By Julian Mendoza