Residents of Los Angeles county experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or know people vulnerable to the virus can get tested for free at the drive-up site at East Los Angeles College.
Roman chosen to fill ELAC president position
Current Interim President Alberto J. Roman was unanimously elected as East Los Angeles College’s next permanent president by the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees on Dec. 16. Roman is set to begin on Jan. 1, 2021.
Five more movies to watch during winter break
Relax before the spring semester by watching any of these five hilarious and fun winter season movies. Right now might be the perfect opportunity to invite someone, via FaceTime or other communication form, to watch a heartwarming and fun movie. This list will only stick to the theme of the winter season.
Classes stay remote through summer time
Remote learning classes at East Los Angeles College are expected to be extended into the fall semester of 2021. Since April, classes at ELAC have been online as COVID-19 pandemic continues to go on.
Finalists for ELAC’s President
By Juan Calvillo The President Search and Interview Committee narrowed down the list to five finalists, with a final decision expected Dec. 16. Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez said that the finalists will be introduced during a webinar Dec. 4. Rodriguez said in a statement the candidates include Dr. Juan Avalos, Dr. Cynthia Azari, Dr. Robert Frost, Dr. Alberto Roman and Dr. Chris Villa. The finalists…
Chicano Moratorium, Salazar highlight LA civil rights fight
Over the weekend, the California Chicano News Media Association held the Zoom event “#2020Salazar” that focused on the life and legacy of Chicano Activist and Journalist Ruben Salazar.
LACCD breaks with Sheriff’s Department
Recent break-ins and vandalism at East Los Angeles College leave many worried about campus safety now that the Los Angeles Community College District and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be cutting ties soon.
Board of Trustees plans future of all nine LACCD campuses
The Board of Trustees held its scheduled meeting on Nov. 4 to discuss changes regarding racial equity among students and staff. President Andra Hoffman and trustees met to discuss any changes and news impacting our nine college campuses. Trustees were joined by three veteran students: Kirby Burke, Genevieve Cruz and Reuben Roque, in order to help lead the flag salute in honor of Veterans Day. The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee…
Pandemic inspires netflix series
Despite these challenging times, the new series on Netflix, “Social Distance,” shows a new way of making television entertaining and relevant to current times. The series is a demonstration of the problems of reacting to a crisis too hastily.
Ethnic studies becomes graduation prerequisite
Ethnic studies as a degree requirement effective for all students fall 2021 was one of the topics discussed at an Academic Senate meeting on Nov. 10.
On-campus instruction resumes for Nursing students
Students were allowed back on campus to participate in class thanks to the proper precautions East Los Angeles College faculty members took. ELAC was forced to close and remote learning became the norm for this semester.