OPINION: Financial assistance is a need for students
Students at East Los Angeles College should have access to more financial assistance to help with daily expenses during quarantine.
Pup Opinion
OPINION: Online classes is affecting the learning and mindset of students
With there yet to be a vaccine for COVID-19, most college campuses have announced that classes will remain online, but moving to online instruction for the rest of the year can be detrimental for most of the student body.
OPINION: Cheating in Zoom is easy
Cheating is easier than it has ever been. We have Covid-19 to thank.
OPINION: Hydro flasks take over campus
With its large selection of vibrant colors and eco friendly persona, Hydro Flasks are the new trend of water bottles flowing through ELACs campus.
OPINION: South Gate campus should offer more diverse classes
East Los Angeles College is great for having two campuses, but the South Gate campus needs to offers more classes. They need to offer a variety of course.
OPINION: Chicano Lifestyle embraces by Japanese Subculture
There is a Japanese subculture embracing the “Chicano” lifestyle which raises questions of cultural appropriation. The Chicano influence in Japan has been prevalent for a few years now.
OPINION: Students aspire for more with Certificate of Achievement
Current and past students should look into obtaining a certificate of achievement to further their skills and chances of being hired.
OPINION: Removal of remedials has a negative impact
East Los Angeles College eliminated English and math placement assessments and does not require students to take remedial courses, which could have a negative impact.
OPINION: Fight the urge to disconnect
Spending too much time on social media platforms affects the grades of students at East Los Angeles College. When students are alone, they avoid their surroundings with the use of social media. They put their headphones on and watch videos on YouTube. This all seems harmless until it starts to affect student’s ability to stay focused on their coursework. ELAC students constantly stop working on library computers to browse social media.
OPINION: Students want more benches around campus for relaxation
One thought that always runs through my mind when I walk to class or when I’m walking to the parking structure, I constantly wish there were more seats to relax in for a second before I run off to my next deed. If you look around the busiest part.