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Andrea Rivera is a fourth-year journalism major in her first semester at the State Hornet. She earned an associate’s degree in journalism from San Joaquin Delta College. Her previous experience includes serving as Editor-in-Chief and sports editor of The Collegian student newspaper, interning with Fierce Mustang Media and maintaining freelance assignments for Stocktonia and an independent non-profit organization in Stockton, California. She possesses skills in reporting, writing, photography and editing, with a strong commitment to community education. Rivera’s coverage interests encompass local government, education, sports and investigative journalism. She aspires to eventually cover media in the Bay Area or have a significant impact within a smaller local community, where diverse voices require amplification.