Controversial topics discussed at Chicano Moratorium
The Centro Community Service Organization held their annual event commemorating the 49th anniversary of the 1970 Chicano Moratorium.
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Sanchez seeks to overcome discrimination from her disability, continue her dream
Having a disability can be a challenge because in society, people don’t think that they are capable of doing anything they desire.
Jennifer Sanchez has to face the discrimination of being different because she was born with no right arm, but that doesn’t stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming a corrections officer.
Vibrant dolls bring muralist’s experiences to life
It’s hard not to notice the murals of curvy girls with long, exaggerated eyelashes when driving around East Los Angeles. The person behind these dolls, as she calls them, is Los Angeles-based Latina artist Sand One. “L.A. is my playground. The streets are my gallery,” One said.
Elac alum jumpstarts record label
Marco Lopez is a philosophy major and was a founding member of a record label/cassette tape cooperative while attending community college.
Physics professor Lilit Haroyan uses her passion for science to help students
Dreaming big and overcoming the obstacles in life can amount in achieving higher dreams. East Los Angeles College Professor Lilit Haroyan worked hard on her career in the field of physics. She silenced out the naysayers that didn’t believe her in accomplishing her dreams. Believing in herself, she got to travel the world by experimenting in the world of physics.
Sculptor geeks out East Los style
Luis Angel Cano captures part of the aesthetic and pop culture influences of East Los Angeles using plastic toys and polymer clay.
Child development professors prepare children for STEAM
Two East Los Angeles College Child Development professors are preparing Science, Technology, Science, Arts and Mathematics workshops aimed at interactive learning experiences for children.
Speech and Debate Team brings home win
The East Los Angeles College Speech and Debate Team won their second consecutive community college championship title at the National Forensics Association Tournament in Santa Ana, which ran from April 18-22. At NFA, the team competed against four-year universities as well as other community colleges. They placed second among California schools and 17th in the nation overall.
ELAC soccer player to play for university
East Los Angeles College student and center back Vicente Herencia joined the ranks of Saint Katherine University soccer team when he signed his letter of intent to play on April 18.