An East Los Angeles College Asian female student, 19, fell in what sheriffs have called a possible suicide attempt from the fifth floor south west corner balcony of the Ernest H. Moreno E3 building Tuesday. The fall was between the ELAC Student Services E1 building and the E3 building.
WHAT A RUSH—ELAC mascot, Avalanche (left), with a forensic pathology student posing for a picture during club rush. Photos by C/N Zasha Hayes
Dismissed East Los Angeles College Dean Paul De La Cerda, who is accused of felony embezzlement while working at ELAC, is now dismissed from Cabrillo College. De La Cerda was Vice President of Instruction at Cabrillo College before his dismissal. The governing board for Cabrillo College decided to no longer employ De La Cerda at its Feb. 7 meeting.
With East Los Angeles College’s 75th anniversary, many students may find ELAC’s history in the political sphere interesting. The campus has hosted many political events such as rallies from presidential candidates, some as recent as last year, to debates for local races. ELAC even has a former professor currently serving as an elected United States Representative in Congress, former professor Judy Chu.
The Los Angeles based artist River Garza discussed the life and cultural experiences that influence his art at art lecture on zoom.
He stressed the importance of community, self-awareness and knowing the business side of being a working creator.
Netflix’s “Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight 2” is a horror film sequel based on survival.
The Huskies lost their fourth football game of the season to Long Beach City College, 24-6.
This is their second loss in a row, and they are now 3-4 on the season.
The rushing game led the Vikings to the Huskies territory. A 30-yard play-action pass to a wide-open receiver, Zack Leets, gave the Vikings the lead early in the first quarter, 7-0.
East Los Angeles College administrators will allow indoor sports to have fans in the stands during home games. It has been a month since the volleyball and water polo teams have been playing without fans during home games.
The financial aid office is offering virtual financial workshops throughout the month of September.
The workshops focus on helping students understand and improve their personal finances.