Student makes social pages for Latina creators
Samantha Manrique, the founder of @theamigahoodsociety, started the social media page to create a supportive community for first-time Latina creators.
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New laws need to hold social media accountable
Minors should be protected from going online and having their data collected by social media companies.
Younger than ever, children are on the world’s most used online platforms; TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. TikTok is used the most by these younger groups.
ELAC’s club outreach struggle reaching out to students
East Los Angeles College does not advertise clubs enough throughout the school year.The majority of students took courses online and had no idea that campus clubs integrate online meetings throughout the year.
Children 5-12 years old are now able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Children 5-12 years old have been approved by the Centers of Disease and Protection to be now able to receive the Covid-19 vaccines, this is what positive progress looks like.
Why all businesses should use product pictures
Small businesses focused on online success need to keep in mind the importance of quality and consistency for product photos, said Jorge Ortega, community manager at Shopify. He said photos are important for a business presentation. For products, the types of shots, style used and editing should be taken into account when posting online.
Student enrichment program helps Huskies thrive— Cohort project provides close mentorship
With the pandemic almost coming to an end and schools reopening, it is fundamental to enlighten the issues of first-year and first-generation students.
ELAC students awarded Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Three East Los Angeles College students received scholarships from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
New COVID guidelines cause confusion on mask mandate
The Center for Disease Control published new guidelines last tuesday for people who are fully vaccinated. These guidelines state that people who are fully vaccinated can participate in “normal” activities after two weeks, if they show no symptoms after getting the second dose.
Social media helps some small businesses
While small businesses have been struggling to keep open because of COVID-19, the younger generation has turned to social media to help their personal business thrive. Stephanie Meza, a student at ELAC, did just that.
Meza was laid off in March from her job. She invested $200 in a stencil maker and began a business of custom made decorative tumbler cups. She primarily uses instagram to promote her work.
Netflix’s ‘Cuties” stirs controversy
¨Cuties¨ is a dramatic film that misses the mark to inspire young girls by overtly sexualizing them. The movie is disturbing for many adult viewers and fairly inappropriate for children.