The search for the next East Los Angeles College president
was narrowed down from fifty candidates to five.
The candidates that Dr. Juan Avalos, Dr. Cynthia Azari, Dr. Robert Frost, Dr. Albert Román and Dr. Christopher Villa. They are expected to reflect leadership, integrity and community engagement.
After giving up his dream of becoming a professional soccer player, Vitor Freitas, discovered new interests and opportunities in the United States which stem from his love of the sport.
East Los Angeles College students interested in entrepreneurship, law and accounting can attend the Business Administration Fall Business Expo today through Friday.
Current and past students should look into obtaining a certificate of achievement to further their skills and chances of being hired.
East Los Angeles College has a partnership with local middle and high schools to expose students to higher education at an early stage in students’ academics studies.
Diego Oviedo is on the verge of getting his final Automotive Service Excellence certificate. He is also getting his Associate’s degree in the automotive technology program at East Los Angeles College in spring 2019.
By Maria Isabel Cubillo “If we get stuck in the fear and pain, we can not move forward,” visiting professor Dolores Delgado Bernal said, who spoke about resistance that leads to social justice. Delgado Bernal, a professor of education and ethnic studies from the University of Utah and a visiting professor at California State University, Los Angeles, spoke to students about types of resistance and how more effectively seek social…
By George Maldonado East Los Angeles College Sociology Professor, Dr. Daniel A. Castro’s “Dear Chavela” reading discussed his thoughts about social, political and educational issues. In his book, there are small stories from the mind of Castro about him growing up as a Chicano citizen. Castro discussed in his reading the challenges of lower class and Hispanic citizens’ lack of support for continuing their education, culture disconnect and way of…
By Helen Trang The minimum wage should be raised and the prices of the items shouldn’t change. In California, the minimum wage is $9 per hour as of July 2014 and the living wage is about $11.37 for one adult. This only includes food, medical, housing, transportation, monthly income, annual income and annual taxes. It doesn’t take in account how much people have to pay for their student loans. Most apartments…
By Diego Olivares Dropping out of college is a serious decision that requires a lot of thought.Students have to make a choice about dropping out or not. Anyone who goes to community college, or any college, reaches a limit.Some students don’t mind the time span as long as they reach their future goals.Others don’t feel that at all and dropout to move on with life. Being a student who’s feeling…