By Cortez Cruz Serrato Often looked at as a masculine sport, Mariaelena Hernandez and Adriana Rojas are both taking wrestling at the college level head-on. Hernandez is the team’s go-to wrestler in the 125 and 133 weight class while Rojas is competing for more mat time as the season progresses. Rojas,18, and Hernandez,19, are members of the East Los Angeles College wrestling team. Hernandez is entering her second year with…
By Cortez Cruz Serrato Former East Los Angeles College theatre actress Alexandra Ximenez has moved on to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, in London. Currently, she is in London and has started her studies abroad. Last year, Ximenez became encouraged by her friend and mentor Rich Moore, the director of “Wreck It Ralph,” to take her talents to the next level by applying to art schools….
By Cortez Cruz Serrato East Los Angeles College’s Vincent Price Art Museum is displaying the works of the late- Los Angeles based photographer and artist Ricardo Valverde. “Ricardo Valverde: Experimental Sights, 1971-1996,” will be displayed at the VPAM from May 17 to July 26. Valverde was a Mexican American photographer who is most recognized for his photography during the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1990s he gained notoriety for developing…
By Cortez Cruz Serrato With excellent pitching and timely hitting, No. 11-ranked East Los Angeles College shutout No. 19-ranked Los Angeles Pierce College Thursday night at Husky Park. The Huskies improved their record to 8-5 overall while Pierce dropped to 7-5-1. South Coast Conference play begins next week. ELAC will host Pasadena City College on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ELAC starting sophomore pitcher Shawn Kennedy threw a masterful six…