“Ghost-town” ELAC frozen in time
During its seventy-five years in operation East Los Angeles College has never had to undergo an in-person closure as the one in which the pandemic forced it to.
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Reuben Roque on active duty in U.S. Army on 9/11
The unforgettable events of September 11th finally lay to rest as the 20-year-war comes to an end. Reuben Roque is the adjunct director of psychology and program coordinator for STEM veterans at East Los Angeles college, who was on active duty with the United States Army when the attacks of 9/11 took place.
Theater Department rehearses via Zoom, manages to land delivery
ELAC’s Theater Department mastered comedy in an encore presentation of their Spring 2021 production of “From the Works of John Leguizamo East Coast to East Los,” at El Centro del Sur, A Place Called Home’s inaugural Latinx Theater Festival.
“Always Running” open mic tribute held in Boyle Heights
East Los Angeles college alumna Luis J. Rodriguez came face to face with writers he inspired with his autobiographical book titled “Always Running.”
Why all businesses should use product pictures
Small businesses focused on online success need to keep in mind the importance of quality and consistency for product photos, said Jorge Ortega, community manager at Shopify. He said photos are important for a business presentation. For products, the types of shots, style used and editing should be taken into account when posting online.
Swimmers are ready to make a splash
Athletics have not been the same since the start of the pandemic, and Coach Kimberly Romero of the ELAC swim team can’t wait to get her swimmers back in the pool.
Possibility of returning to the field is very probable
t Los Angeles College football team and ELAC’s athletics department discussed their return following the implementation of weekly COVID-19 NCAA safety guidelines.
Soccer team speaks up about its situation in pandemic
East Los Angeles College athletic director Bobby Godinez, as well as other athletics directors from other colleges, have been meeting with the district to discuss how sports can return safely for fall, said Office Assistant/Sports Information Cerwin Haynes.
What contracting COVID-19 is like
Getting COVID-19 was the worst experience of my life, one I never want to have again. It lasted for three weeks and it felt like an eternity.
ASU president candidate focused on marginalized students
Paul Medina is a first-generation student running for East Los Angeles College ASU president.