By Michael Dominguez A learning institution should not take away disabled students’ education, and should be given the tools to succeed next to non-disabled students. Taking away a program or tool that helps him or her get to class is not the answer. This was the case with student Charles Guerra. Guerrera is suing West Los Angeles College and the Los Angeles Community College District for removing a campus shuttle…
By Ivan Cazares An additional shuttle transporting students from the South Gate Education Center to the main campus started running Monday. The new shuttle will operate from 4-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Unlike the regular shuttle, it will not make any stops between campuses. The regular shuttle makes two stops between campuses – California and Firestone and on Otis and Firestone. “We started off with two shuttles,” South Gate Dean Al…
By Jair Fuentes Budget cuts in the education system have been affecting schools nationwide. In a string of recent changes at East Los Angeles College, it’s been announced that the shuttle service has been cancelled for the fall semester. Cancelling the shuttle buses makes a difference in a student’s educational plans and can hinder students from their potential success. The shuttle buses, which East Los Angeles College has…