To be privileged and to focus solely on college has been a dream for many First Generation Latino students.

Students use art as a way to de-stress, express creativity
Students decorated rocks to de-stress and connect with other students during the Kindness Rocks workshop at the South Gate Student Lounge on May 17.

Painting used as distraction before finals
Students took a moment away from studying for finals on May 18 to participate in a tote bag painting session hosted by the STAND program.
Student abroad trip to Mexico planned for winter session
Students have the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico with ELAC’s Center for Global Education and Engagement.

Started as a clothing drive, now a club on campus
The East Los Angeles College Student Pop Up Closet is now its own individual club on campus.

ELAC alumnus takes on music
Born and raised in Southern California, ELAC alumnus Derrick Oliver, otherwise known as ILYFR, is making moves in the entertainment industry.

Actor turned prop master expands skill set
As a theater major, Crystal Juarez began taking classes to hone her skills as an actor in the college’s theater department.

Dance show a joy for audience
The East Los Angeles College Dance Department’s Spring Showcase on Friday demonstrated the student performers’ talent and hard work.

Standing ovation for recital student
The Music department held their end of the semester piano recital on Monday, where students showed off their piano skills to some of the most difficult songs composed on piano.

French thriller delivers no-nonsense action film
“AKA” (2023) is an action-packed French thriller film that feels eerily similar to John Wick.