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.
Nursing Department hosts pinning ceremony despite Covid-19 closures
COVID-19 didn’t stop the East Los Angeles College Nursing Department from conducting the nurse pinning ceremony for students who have finished their nursing classes at ELAC. Lurelean Gaines, Nursing Department Chair, and class president Caresse Lima worked together to set up the “drive-by” ceremony on June 28.
Protesters continue to demand end to police brutality in U.S.
Hundreds packed Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights Saturday to show solidarity with protests across the country following the death of George Flyod at police hands.
Elias Geronimo wins LACCD board of trustees election
The Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees will be getting a new Student Trustee on June 3rd. Elias Geronimo was declared the winner of the Student Trustee election on May 18, defeating four other candidates. Germino will be sworn in on June 3rd and succeed incumbent student trustee Alfredo Salmeron.
Quarantine puts a strain on students’ minds, need to stay motivated
Staying at home during quarantine can cause students to lose motivation in their school work due to the repetitive routines and lack of socialization. These are some things people can do to stay motivated and healthy in quarantine.
Guatemala-born player to join men’s soccer team
Bryan Hernandez is one of the newest players to join the East Los Angeles College men’s soccer team for the upcoming 2020 spring season.
Homeless transgender ELAC student faces new obstacles during pandemic
Being a homeless student can be difficult while not having a family in California that they can stay with while they are going to school. Not knowing how they are going to do it and figure out where to get help.
Nursing Department chairperson retires
Lurelean Gaines loves her students and the nursing program at East Los Angeles College, but she will be retiring, “To put my house in order.” Most who know Gaines would understand that this is part of her humor.
Administration of Justice professor retires
Retiring Administration of Justice professor Janis Cavanaugh has dedicated her life to teaching students to succeed and nurturing future law enforcers.
Former ELAC student, journalism adviser retires
Professor Sylvia Rico-Sanchez has given her all as a journalism professor and Campus News co-advisor throughout her career giving praise to East Los Angeles College. At the end of the Spring 2020 semester Rico-Sanchez will be retiring after 35 years of service to ELAC students and the community.
Tropical fish store enjoys rise in customers during pandemic
Bob’s Tropical Fish Store is a family run business that has been a hidden gem in the East Los Angeles community for the past eight decades.