By: Cheyenne Lopez The day had finally come. the East Los Angeles College 2017 Job & Internship Fair presented by ELAC’s Career & Job Services, kicked off on May 4th at 10 am. I made sure I was dressed appropriately and professionally for the job fair’s dress code. I walked confidently towards the event’s sign-in desk and was greeted by an event staff member who handed two papers to me….
By: Tremaine Hampton Although I’ve been on my own since I was 17 (I’m 22 now), I’ve never received a dime from financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Financial Aid is meant to help those that want to attend school but can’t afford it or need extra help. However due to an outdated rule, myself and many other students do not get to utilize this…
By: Leticia Muro With summer blockbusters fast approaching don’t forget to visit the ELAC Student Activities office to buy movie tickets. One of the perks of being a student is being able to purchase reduced price movie and amusement park tickets. Perhaps it is safe to say that many of the student aren’t familiar with some of the perks they have, being students. Many students go through the academic school…
By: Angelica Leal Endless nights, unbearable headaches, high amounts of caffeine and energy drinks, snappy moods, bags under eyes, and begging for a free day to catch up on sleep. Sound familiar? Staying up for parties or hanging out with friends is tolerable and a good way for people to relieve some stress they may carry on their shoulders, but staying up late cramming in on hours to finish homework…
By Samantha Moreno The struggles of being a Latino, Bisexual, film student at East Los Angeles College is something that doesn’t faze Dreamworks employee Charles “CJ” Sanchez. The 21 year old bisexual aspiring film actor, who works within the same breathing space as Steven Spielberg has figured out many positive things about himself by coming to this school. He has also had his fair share of struggles just by coming…
By: Alejandro Alonso The first amendment is a primary right and should be allowed to be exercised on all of campus. It should not be limited to a zone which the school deems acceptable and accommodate students who desire to express their rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. Colleges and universities are cornerstones of democracy and should allow free speech to further the educational process. The act of cancelling a…
By: Iomara Guzman Sending more troops to Afghanistan will have many mothers’ heart broken. The Senior Trump administration and military officials’ are considering the draft of several thousand of additional troops to Afghanistan, to try to break a military deadlock in the 15 year war there, in pressuring the Taliban to negotiate with the Afghan government. Meanwhile, many mothers are suffering at home due to their son’s absence. The government’s…
By: Erick Alfaro College is an important part of most people’s life. Especially after high school, a 4-year college is highly considered and looked upon. But one of the most ignored facts is that it’s expensive. Whether it’s a Cal State, UC, or private, attending a 4-year can leave a good dent in someone’s pocket, ranging anywhere from $5 thousand to $50 thousand. Luckily for anyone attending schools in the…
By: Alejandro Lara Students who are ready to move on to the next level of education and have completed all requirements will have to wait until all fees are paid. There is one thing that all East Los Angeles College students look forward to and that moving on from East Los Angeles College. Whether it’s to start an undergraduate program at a California State University, University of California, or private…
by Damien Rodriguez Calling someone indigenous is offensive, Walter Ahhaitty of the Kiowa tribe told an audience at room K5-108 on November 21. Ahhaitty explained that indigenous people prefer to be called “indins” because the word indigenous is used by non-Indian people to force an identity on them. Ahhaitty also had issues with the word sovereignty. According to Ahhaitty, the word sovereignty was used to manipulate indigenous people. He stated…