Story by Brian Wollitz and Ali DeFazio runs on front page of The New York Times

A person with glasses and a striped shirt under white overalls is smiling and holding up a copy of The New York Times newspaper. The headlines and articles are visible, reflecting their enthusiasm for Berkeley Journalism on a sunny day outside.

Ali DeFazio holds up the April 11, 2020 front page of The New York Times that features her and Brian Wollitz’s report on the lone school still operating in California following the statewide order to shelter in place.

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Ali DeFazio ( 2020 )

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Brian Wollitz ( 2021 )

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