End excessive charges for graduates
Colleges need to make graduation package prices more affordable to all students. Graduation is a milestone in life that you cherish every second of.
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Graduation changes one of many things as a result of the pandemic
Walking down the stage with a certificate that shows all of the hard work is the moment that every student waits for.
Paola Alfato graduated last year from East Los Angeles College where she had to be part of the generation which had to graduate in the pandemic.
Going pro career fair puts arts as main discussion topic
Students and professional artists came together for the Going Pro Career Fair on Saturday having multiple-unfiltered discussions about all-things arts related.
Traveling prices drop amid pandemic
With surging COVID-19 cases in America, it’s been the year of road trips for those fortunate enough to travel. The pandemic created difficult times for many, financially and health-wise there’s no question it has been a struggle.
Nursing Department hosts pinning ceremony despite Covid-19 closures
COVID-19 didn’t stop the East Los Angeles College Nursing Department from conducting the nurse pinning ceremony for students who have finished their nursing classes at ELAC. Lurelean Gaines, Nursing Department Chair, and class president Caresse Lima worked together to set up the “drive-by” ceremony on June 28.
Let’s subtract math from the graduation equation
Having math courses be required to graduate is wrong and it’s not helpful. At East Los Angeles College (ELAC), one of the requirements needed to graduate is to complete Math 125 or higher. These higher levels of math are usually very complicated and will serve no purpose to most students in their everyday lives. I’m a person who is not the biggest fan of math; in fact, I passionately hate…
OPINION: Lack of guidance makes graduation feel nonexistant
By Cristal Gomez East Los Angeles College students have not received first notice regarding graduation petitions regarding eligibility for graduation. The end of the spring semester is what every student looks forward to especially if it is their last semester at ELAC. For some students, this means it is their turn to transfer and begin a new journey at a four-year university. Zuvanny Macias, who is a communication major, will…
Graduates honored at ceremony
By Jordan Elias East Los Angeles College honored its graduates on Tuesday during a graduation ceremony at Weingart Stadium. “We are honored to be able to accomplish this for the students,” said ELAC President Marvin Martinez. Graduates’ families and friends were present in the event. Part of ELAC administratio spoke in front of the students and families. “You (for the students) could do it. You could graduated and now you…
ELAC counselor falsely misinforms student on graduations status
By: Samantha Moreno “Unfortunately you aren’t eligible to graduate at this time,” said the counselor who shall not be named, but almost ruined this year’s graduation for me. ELAC counselors have this ability to give you all the wrong information in those wonderful 30 minute appointments. Little did I know I was going to have to be my own “academic advisor” my last two years of school. At the start…
East Los Angeles College alum, nurse chosen as graduation speaker
By Amber Paramo Former East Los Angeles College valedictorian and football player Kevin L. Vejar was selected to be the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony on June 9 at Weingart Stadium. Vejar is a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach. Raised in the East Los Angeles community, Vejar attended Malabar Elementary and was accepted to Loyola…