Popular instructor dies
Professor George Demetri Tangalos was a man of many talents and mysteries. Tangalos died on Oct. 1 after he was admitted to the hospital twice. During the second emergency visit, he remained unresponsive until passing.
South Gate Campus
OPINION: South Gate campus should offer more diverse classes
East Los Angeles College is great for having two campuses, but the South Gate campus needs to offers more classes. They need to offer a variety of course.
Transfer conference informs students at South Gate campus
The Third Annual Student Success Conference offered informational workshops to students at the South Gate campus on Saturday.
OPINION: Disabled students need additional resources
Attending school in a power wheelchair, especially during a rainstorm, is very difficult. I’ve used a wheelchair since I was 14 years old, because when I was one year old I sustained a brain injury that affects the left side of my body.
South Gate campus to undergo construction
By Stephanie Guevara After being postponed for nine years, construction for the new East Los Angeles College South Gate Center has a set date to start. The demolition process is set to start within March or May in the new facility located across the street from the current South Gate campus on Santa Fe Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. The new facility, formerly the Firestone Tire Company since World War II,…
South Gate’s Milky Way Teahouse has galactic drinks
By: Jocelyne Romo The Milky Way Teahouse opened close to East Los Angeles College’s South Gate Campus on Firestone Boulevard, bringing a new theme to town. A collection of space is relative through the small dessert spot, creating a cozy atmosphere. Milky Way offers a variety of drinks, each with a galactic name. Two of the Milky Way’s signature boba floats are Nebula which consists of taro, black milk tea,…
South Gate campus replacement on hold
By Ivan Cazares East Los Angeles College’s plans to replace the South Gate Educational Center with a new facility is in limbo according to Evelyn Escatiola, the South Gate campus’ Dean of Academic Affairs. A ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled in February to mark the start of construction was postponed until April, and is now postponed indefinitely. Escatiola said the Los Angeles Community College District has not given a reason as…
ELAC students need better shuttle service
By Megan G. Razzetti For some East Los Angeles College full-time students, staff and faculty, a 12-hour school day is nothing unusual. Taking the Gold Line home is such a great and safe way to get home. However, who wants to walk 13-minutes from ELAC to the actual station when we have a shuttle service that can take students? Although that sounds like a lovely way to get home after…
ELAC’s South Gate campus changes plans, relocates site
By Ivan Cazares Plans are being finalized for the a new location for East Los Angeles College’s South Gate campus. This building will replace South Gate’s current educational facility which is being leased by Los Angeles Community College District. The use of a leased facility is a disadvantage for the college because it will not receive additional funding. ELAC plans to have the new campus reach satellite center status before…
Skill building workshops help South Gate students
By Sandy Gamino The South Gate campus offers many workshops in which students are able to acquire different skills they will benefit from. The librarians, June Cheng, Gabriela Lopez, and Karen Bourgaize are the instructors. Workshops last up to an hour and take place in room 109. These workshops are designed to help students gain resources that will help them in their classes. The question is, do students take…