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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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Student wins $40,000 scholarship BY JADE INGLADA Staff Writer

Change BOG regulation to affect students FAST FACTS Requirement changes to BOG fee waiver

Requirement changes to student loans

Alternatives to student loans

Students must have a 2.0 GPA and complete at least 50 percent of the units attempted per semester starting in the Fall 2015 academic year.

The U.S. Department of Education will stop paying interest on subsidized loans if the student exceeds the maximum period in their academic program.

Students can avoid loans by seeking help from Pell Grant, Cal Grant or scholarships.

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ew regulations to the Board of Governor’s fee waiver and subsidized loans offered to East Los Angeles College students will come to effect in fall 2015. In order to continue receiving the BOG waiver, students must meet district academic

standards. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and complete at least 50 percent of the units attempted per semester starting in the Fall 2015 academic year. This must be completed continuously and this rule will determine if a student will continue to receive the BOG fee waiver for the Fall 2016 academic year. If a student fails to meet both requirements for one semester, they will lose their BOG waiver eligibility. It is important that students are aware of this rule because it may affect their eligibility for the next school year. The previous requirement for BOG waiver eligibility was based on California residency and household income or by the information that was provided on their Free Application for Student Aid Form. “The new requirements will not only benefit the school but also the students. It will work as a tool to motivate students who don’t pay (for classes) to come to school (and) get better grades,” Maria Ravelo, an ELAC student, said. “It will make the students who are serious about furthering their education stand out from the slackers” There will also be changes with student loans. The U.S. Department of Education will stop paying interest on subsidized loans if the student exceeds the maximum period in his or her academic program. For example, if a student is declared as an advertising

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major and has an academic plan of 4 years to finish the program, then the Department of Education will only pay interest for those four years. If the student continues to enroll in classes after four years, the student must pay the interest out of pocket. It is important to meet with an academic counselor to see how long an academic plan is. This will help students avoid paying interest. The program length of study is determined by the major provided in the Students Information System (SIS). Although loans are available to assist students, the financial aid office advises community college students to stay away from loans as much as possible. Even if students do not receive loans while attending ELAC, it is still important that students are aware of this change especially those who plan to transfer out of ELAC. Students can avoid loans by seeking help from Pell Grant, Cal Grant or scholarships. For students who have yet to fill out their FASFA, it is not too late. The deadline for priority financial awards was March 2, but that doesn’t mean students can’t still turn in an application. Once a student has completed his or her application, they must check the ELAC campus website or SIS for any other information the school might require. Failing to do so may cause a delay in the process. Making mistakes on FAFSA can also delay a student’s award status. Students who have any questions regarding the changes being made to the BOG waiver, loan updates or any other financial aid questions can get more info at the Financial Aid office. Their hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every first Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sheriff dispatch number

In case of an emergency, call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch for community colleges at (213) 974-8000.

Ceramic sale

The Art Department’s ceramic classes are hosting a mother’s day sale at the Northeast parking lot 4 today from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sophomore Eric Huynh became the seventh person from East Los Angeles College to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, valued at $40,000. It is the largest private scholarship available to community college transfer students in the country. Huynh will receive that amount each year for up to three years as he completes his bachelor’s degree. The award will help pay for tuition, books and supplies, living expenses and other necessities while he attends university. Huynh was the only winner this year from the Los Angeles Community College District. “ELAC’s last winner received the scholarship last year,” Transfer Center Director Paulina Palomino said. “We have a good track record with students and this scholarship.” The last student who won the award transferred to the California Institute of Technology. Although counselors and instructors usually promote scholarships such as the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship and encourage students to apply, Palomino said few actually end up completing the process. “It’s very time consuming and students often get disheartened by the lengthy application,” Palomino said. The process is lengthy because

applicants have to work on answering questions correctly and finding professors willing to write recommendation letters. Palomino leads workshops in the fall for students to learn how to write a competitive application. “Students who have done this type of application (will) tell you it gets easier to create a profile of yourself for the future,” she said. Palomino said, from the perspective of the review board and what the members look for in applicants, they look out for students who go beyond what’s required and make an effort to get involved with their colleges. Huynh is involved in various programs and activities on campus such as MESA, Honors, Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) and is the Commissioner of Mathematical Concepts for the Associated Student Union. “He (Eric) is an example of taking advantage of what ELAC has to offer,” Palomino said. About 85 students throughout the nation win each year. Huynh was accepted to his first choice public school the University of California, Berkeley, but is still waiting to hear from private universities Columbia and Stanford before he makes his decision of where to go. Applications for the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship are open from October to December. For more information and the criteria, go to jkcf.org/scholarship-programs, or call Palomino at (323) 265-8977.

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Thieves target local store BY JADE INGLADA Staff Writer Six Monterey Park Police vehicles arrived on the scene of an armed robbery at Daniel’s Jewelers located in the Atlantic Square Shopping Center on April 30. The robbery occurred at around 4:22 p.m. when an unidentified man entered the store with a handgun and stole jewelry. Detective Sergeant Frank Duke described the suspect as an adult African-American man. The suspect escaped on foot through the shopping center parking lot. No one was harmed during the robbery. “We’re trying to see if anyone saw anything at this time, so we can hopefully find a witness who maybe saw him get in a car,” Duke said. “We’re still interviewing people and trying to find out if we can find anymore details, or if someone saw something else.” It is unclear how much jewelry was stolen.

Correction

In last issue, the schedule for the extended library hours on page 3 had incorrect times. For the correct extended library hours, check page 3.

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EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

EDITOR IN CHIEF Jade Inglada MANAGING EDITOR Jesus Figueroa ONLINE EDITORS Darlene Galvan, Andrew Ruiz, Danny Vasquez ART DIRECTOR Lindsey Maeda FRONT EDITOR Marcus Camacho OPINION EDITOR Rogelio Alvarez NEWS EDITOR Julianne Obregon FEATURE EDITOR Megan G. Razzetti

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School services aid student success BY CORTEZ CRUZ SERRATO AND ROGELIO ALVAREZ Staff Writers Students often worry about feeling stuck at a junior college, but fail to realize that they have every opportunity to graduate or transfer in a timely manner. Colleges around the country offer multiple resources to help students complete the process of obtaining a degree at an appropiate pace, but most students just refuse to take advantage. East Los Angeles College is no different from other colleges when it comes to providing its students with resources to help obtain a certificate, associate degree and the eligibility to transfer.

The Learning Center, Math Lab and the library are outstanding in providing students a quiet place to study and hands-on tutoring if necessary. The campus even has a daycare where parents can leave their children in a safe place while they are in class or handling other business on campus. By not using these resources, students are hurting themselves and making the road of obtaining their degrees and certificates more difficult. ELAC only has a low transfer rate, which is second to last in the Los Angeles Community College District. Students and administration are both to blame for the low transfer rates, but we as students still have to

work to achieve our academic goals. Building relationships with counselors and professors are also a vital part of effectively getting through community college without delays. Professors and guidance counselors are excellent in helping students set up an academic plan by getting them through picking the correct classes to finish their general education requirements along with choosing the major that best suits their interests. Students with a Student Educational Plan are less likely to waste their time taking unnecessary classes. There are multiple obstacles that junior college students have to endure on their path towards receiving an associate's

degree or eligibility to transfer. Students at the junior college level have a difficult time registering and getting the classes needed as opposed to students at CSU’s and UC’s. There are tips and tricks to help students maneuver their way towards their academic goals in a faster amount of time. Students should take as many classes as they possibly can when they first enroll. By taking a large amount of units they have an earlier registration date every semester. Students also must be as flexible with class times as they possibly can. Three hour classes are not ideally what students aim to take, but these classes are

usually available. Students are much better off taking an open three hour night class than passing up the course and pushing it off until the following semester. Students should be persistent when it comes to getting the class they want. I have added many classes just by checking the Student Information System on a consistent basis and finding class opening that were not available when I first registered. Students should use the resources that are on campus and use them to thrive as students and then move on to bigger and greater things. For more information visit elac.edu, see the transfer center or schedule an appointment with a guidance counselor.

Distracted driving endangers lives BY MARCUS CAMACHO Staff Writer With plenty of drivers on the road, driving is already dangerous, but when a distracted driver is texting or talking on the phone, driving becomes a high risk, lifethreatening situation. Replying to texts or notifications from social media and making calls while driving is dangerous. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) reported that text-messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse compared to driving while not distracted. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reported 44 states banned text messaging for all drivers as of January 2015. Even though the use of a mobile device is illegal, many drivers still decide to use their phones thinking they can get away with it. Drivers might get away with it every once in a while, but eventually something bad will happen. The fine for a first-time offender of having any handheld cellular device is $100, but to make drivers follow the rule fines should be higher. If drivers had to pay $150 or more on the first offense, they might reconsider picking up their phones in the car. The VTTI reported that the average time driver's eyes are off the road while texting is five seconds. When traveling at 55 mph, five seconds is enough time to cover the length of a football field. Drivers who think, “I will just send this text real quick,” should consider putting of that text until

after they’re done driving. According to the National Safety Council, 24 percent of all car crashes involve cell phone conversations. The California Traffic Safety Survey reported that more than 50 percent of Californians who were surveyed said that texting while driving is the most serious distraction for drivers in 2014.

Drivers should realize that no text or call is important or worth the lives of others. If the call or text is important, than the driver should pull over safely and answer it. There is no point in putting everyone else in danger for a text or call. One second is all it takes for an accident to happen. Drivers should keep their eyes on the road. There was an incident near

the S4 parking structure, as I noticed a driver turning and hitting the delineator post that separated both lanes. He stopped at the exit and as I walked up to the front of the car, I could see he was on his phone. What if, instead of the delineator post, he hit a person or a car? He could have seriously injured himself and others.

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Not all distractions cause accidents, but they can cause a driver to make mistake that can be fatal. The California Traffic Safety Survey reported that nearly 53 percent of drivers admitted to making a driving mistake while talking on a cell phone in 2014. Some drivers will say that they have a hands-free headset so they're not distracted ,but in reality those can still be dangerous. The use of a hands-free headset is like listening to music with earphones on. They both take up your hearing. Drivers need to listen as well as see what is going on around them. The use of social media is even worse while driving. State Farm Insurance asked drivers if they go online while driving and they found that the percentage nearly doubled from 2009 to 2013. In 2009, 13 percent admitted to going online while in 2013 it was 24 percent. Drivers between the ages 18-29 rose from 29 percent to 49 percent. The Transportation Research Laboratory and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reported that driver's’ reaction time was slowed down by 38 percent when using their phone to go on sites such as Twitter and Facebook. There is no tweet or Facebook post interesting enough to make a driver lose his or her focus. Distraction.gov is a website that is funded by the government to provide resources and prevention tips to drivers who text while driving. Drivers who risk others lives just to text or make a call shouldn’t be given licences. For more tips on preventing texting and driving visit stoptextsstopwrecks.org.

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Kindergarten students envision college life BY AMBER PARAMO Staff Writer Kindergarten students from local schools had their first opportunity to have a glimpse of college and learn about higher education at KinderCaminata Friday near the free speech area. KinderCaminata is a part of “GO East LA: A Pathway for College and Career Success,” a program that is developed to foster longterm educational and career success for East Los Angeles students. “People go to college to unlock achievements and gain more power ups and get more money,” kindergartner Ryan Martinez said. Before they even stepped foot off the bus, most of the children had their hands cuffed against their foreheads and pressed against the window of the school bus as they pulled up to the campus. There were more than 30 interactive booths that introduced the kindergarten students to a wide range of career options. The Student Health Center gave children the opportunity to make fake sets of teeth on pink construction paper that resembled human gums and marshmallows that resembled teeth. Los Angeles Community Advocating for Unity Social Justice and Action (LA CAUSA) YouthBuild engaged the children by having a beanbag toss. The beanbag toss had the kindergarteners aim for college readiness, which was represented by the hole of the game’s platform. When the kindergarteners were asked if they would to go to college far away from home, Kinder Lestley said, “I would want to go to a college far away from home, even though I will miss my dad.” The Monterey Park Fire Department gave out red plastic hard hats as they encouraged the children to think about becoming firefighters. Members of the Sheriff Department bonded with the children as they circled the booths with them. They also had the sheriff car out for display with the lights on. Nursing students engaged the children and allowed them to listen to their own heartbeat. Each student placed a stethoscope on the kindergarteners and briefly explained to them the heart’s functions and what the heart looks and sounds like. The Engineering Department handed out pamphlets with important information about the program and explained how there are always going to be jobs needed in engineering. A booth run by Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), a familiar television program for young children, was also present. Right away the kids recognized the logo and were immediately engaged. ELAC’s Health Information Technology handed out “brain puzzles.” They also did a brief presentation explaining the parts of the brain using Velcro images. Kindergarten students had the opportunity to envision what they want to become with cutouts of future career options made by the Accounting Department.

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Students watch other kindergarteners have their picture taken in cutouts of different career options made by the Accounting Department during KinderCaminata May 1 near the free speech area.

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President Marvin Martinez attended KinderCaminata to talk to kindergarten students about college.

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Kindergarten students had the opportunity to learn about healthy teeth and gums during KinderCaminata from the Student Health Center.

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Members of the the Engineering Department showed support for KinderCaminata as they talked about natural science to kindergarten students.

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AAEDE Internship Opportunity!!!

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Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015

AAEDE Internship

Under the general supervision of the Director and Administrative Assistant, the intern has primary responsibility for the summer planning of AAEDE’s 4th Annual Job/Career Fair and secondary responsibility to support our local library and their Reading Rockets Program by tutoring elementary school students in literacy. We expect interns to be individuals, self-starters, and leaders. If you’re the type that has no interest going beyond what you are told, this is not for you. We are looking for an excellent team player who possesses a professional attitude and have the ability to manage multiple projects. You will be expected to perform at a professional level, to own up to your mistakes, and to grow personally and professionally. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and assist in all logistical aspects of event planning and marketing. This is a paid Internship.

Duties include but are not limited to:

-Prepares or assists in preparation of proposal to potential hiring companies to attend the event. -Develops, compiles and writes communications and promotional literature for distribution such as newsletters, brochures or flyers; coordinates process from development through printing and distribution. -Interacts and maintains liaison with vendors and outside agencies. -Conduct research for venue selection, outsourced services, creative ideas, etc. -Create collateral materials, such as name badges, diagrams, signs, etc. -Help assure accurate reporting: rooming lists, attendee rosters, etc. -Some cold calling as required. -Miscellaneous office support such as processing documentation, filing, research, reporting, data entry, responding to emails, etc.

Architecture students raised their instructor Artin Davidian off the ground to put the mechanism they built to the test on the west side balcony of the Technology Building at East Los Angeles College on Monday. Davidian said, it is so easy to crank even a 5-yearold can do it with ease, which his daughter Natalie Davidian did. Diana Melendez, ELAC engineering major, said that it was fairly easy to crank as she began to raise Davidian off the ground. For more on t h e s t o r y, v i s i t elaccampusnews. com.

Minimum Qualifications:

-College students pursuing an Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in any subject. -3.0 GPA or above -Academic students seeking professional training within an office, business environment. -Analytical, relationship building, and interpersonal skills are essential. -Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. -Attention to detail and strong follow-through. -Punctual, reliable and patient. -Passionate about the mission and values of our organization. -Flexible self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment with a positive can-do attitude and ability to multi-task. -Comfortable developing resources and cultivating sustainable relationships internally and externally. -Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and WordPress

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Please submit RESUME by Friday, May 29st, 2015 via -Email: info@aaede.org Subject Line: AAEDE Internship -Mail: 216 W. Garvey Ave. Ste. #E, Monterey Park, CA 91754-1688 -Fax: 626-572-6533

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Fans of all ages unite for Korean music festival BY JADE INGLADA Staff Writer Thousands of people were united by their love of Korean culture and entertainment at the Hollywood Bowl during the 13th Korea Times Music Festival on Saturday. The four-and-a-half-hour concert showcased some of Korea’s finest artists that have appeared over the decades. The lineup consisted of 12 artists of different backgrounds that ranged from Korean idol pop to ballad and trot, Korea’s oldest form of pop music. The musical acts are chosen to appeal to a wide age group, from young teens to adults in their 70s. The concert was hosted by former season 11 American Idol contestant Heejun Han and idol girl group member Hani. Both hosts switched between speaking fluent Korean and English for the audience. Most of the artists performed three songs, but certain acts were allowed to sing four, based on popularity. Male idol group TVXQ made its third appearance at KTMF and closed the show with four of its popular hits, such as “Mirotic” and “Keep Your Head Down.” TVXQ is Korea’s most recognized idol act since it began in 2003 and attracted hundreds of fans for its set. Several fans brought handmade signs and wore red, the group’s fanclub color, as a sign of dedication. Ballad singer Kim Bumsoo and musical actor Im Taekyung both captivated the audience with their strong vocals.

Im showed off his tenor through his cover of “Summertime.” Bada, former leader of pioneering girl group S.E.S. in the late 90s, graced the stage with powerful performances. Idol girl groups APink and EXID represented the new generation of Korean pop with its own distinct styles. EXID displayed strong charisma and choreography when performing its new single “Ah Yeah,” while the members of APink flaunted their sweet feminine charms with “Luv.” There were a few moments when the concert lacked excitement. New male idol group GOT7 fell shorter than the rest of the lineup musically. The group incorporates martial arts into its choreography, but the songs fail to make a strong impression. There were no special performances or collaborations at this year’s festival in contrast to previous years. Im and Bada recently starred in the same Korean production of “Gone With the Wind,” and it would have been great for them to perform a duet. KTMF has something to offer people of every age and continues to do a great job at introducing its audience to a wide range of talent. Promotional booths from the festival sponsors gave out free snacks, prizes and foam light sticks for games to attendees prior to the concert starting. KTMF began in 2003 and has grown to become the largest annual celebration of contemporary Korean music.

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ADVOCATE—Students filled the Vincent Price Art Museum’s S1-112 Lecture Hall to listen to a fim discussion led by Chon Noriega, left, University of California, Los Angeles Chicano Studies research center Director, with Chicano fimmaker Efrain Gutierrez about his feature film “Please, Don’t Bury Me Alive,” the first Chicano film to be inducted in to the Library of Congress National Film Registry, last Thursday.

ELAC alum discusses Chicano stereotypes in film BY MEGAN G. RAZZETTI Staff Writer East Los Angeles College alum Efrain Gutierrez emphasized the importance of breaking Chicano stereotypes in films during a panel discussion on Thursday in S1-112. The event analyzed the stereotypes that Chicanos were given in film through a curated discussion led by University of California, Los Angeles Chicano Studies Research Center Director, Chon Noriega. The discussion also touched on how Gutierrez managed to create a genuine form of storytelling through his 1976 film “Please, Don’t Bury

Me Alive,” which recently has been inducted in to the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Noriega said the registry is a list compiled of over 600 films that are thought to be essential to the story of America and has less than a handful of Chicano filmmakers on the list. The film, created almost 40 years ago, highlights the struggles that many Chicanos faced with a documentary style approach. The film was made based on Gutierrez’s experiences with his best friend Alex, who had been struggling with drug addiction and then later sentenced to 10 years in jail for drug-trafficking. “We made (the film) because it

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(showed) the reality of what was going on,” said Gutierrez. Many Chicano studies students attended the event, some required by their teachers to attend the event and ask questions. Gutierrez spoke about many of the themes presented in the film such as the heavy machismo mannerisms the male leads portrayed. “I thought the machismo themes would be more addressed, because that is usually what is asked about at events,” said Gutierrez. According to Gutierrez, the characters represented how he and his friends would talk to each other. The ‘machismo’ was very apparent between them, however,

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Casa 0101 to premiere ‘An L.A. Journey’ BY KRISTEN GARCIA Staff Writer Casa 0101 will premiere “An L.A. Journey” the story of Lorenzo Alfredo as part of its Quinceañera anniversary. The play is based on Alfredo’s true-life journey as an 11-year-old homeless K’iche Mayan orphan making his way from Guatemala City to Los Angeles. Along the way he gains the help of Olivia, a tortilla maker escaping an abusive relationship. The play takes the audience through their 13 month dangerous journey while attempting to cross two borders — the Mexican border and the American border. The play was co-written by Emmanuel Deleage and Lorenzo Alfredo. Deleage first met Alfredo at a YMCA in East LA during a gathering of nonprofit organizations where they each discussed how to make Boyle Heights a better place for the youth. Deleage was representing Casa 0101 and Alfredo was representing Jovenes Inc. During the gathering, many young people told of hardships they had overcome. Alfredo shared a bit of his story in front of the group. His story was so moving that people were crying as he spoke. Deleage was particularly moved. He offered Alfredo the opportunity to share his story at Casa 0101 because it was an important story.

when it came to standing up to the government, they were weak. The discussion provided an in-depth historical synopsis of the film by taking exerpts from the film and analyzing them. At the end of the discussion, students and staff were allowed to ask questions. “Besides coming for class, I like film and learning about Chicano films,” said ELAC student Emanuel Zelaya. “I grew up in the area and it is important to understand the culture.” said Zelaya Gutierrez spoke with students and signed copies of his film that were for sale at the end of the event.

FAST FACTS Dates: May 8 – June 7 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Cost: $20 per person for general admission; $17 per per son for students and seniors; and $15 per person for Boyle Heights residents. Discounts for groups of 10 or more will be available at $15 per person. This show is recommended for all audiences. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Location: CASA 0101 Theater Main Stage 2102 East 1ST Street Boyle Heights, CA 90033

Staff Writer Doomie’s Home Cookin gives a true comfort food experience through classic vegan recipes. Located in Hollywood, this restaurant gives a unique blend of vegan and vegetarian options that anyone would enjoy. The menu includes anything from traditional cheeseburgers to seafood dishes, giving even the most pickiest of eater a chance to order something delicious, free of any animal products. Vegan food usually refrains from using any animal products, not just meat but also dairy and eggs. Most of the meat-like dishes such as The Western burger are soy-based and loaded with savory flavors that mix together with a sweet barbeque sauce, vegan bacon and a choice of vegan cheese or regular cheese. Pair that burger with a side of chili-cheese fries that are crafted with real homemade french fries smothered in chili beans. The chili is mild, packed with spice and topped with a generous amount of cheese. A customer off-the-menu favorite

is Doomie’s version of a Big Mac, which seems to be much larger and filled with more toppings than the average Big Mac served at McDonalds. The two hamburger patties are stacked on top of each other and drenched in thousand island sauce, chopped onions, lettuce and pickles. The fried avocado is a must have. Slices of avocado are fried in a lightly seasoned batter in vegetable oil that results in a delectable dish. It is not too greasy. The avocado compliments the fried casing well. Dessert options include deepfried Oreos and freshly-baked cookies that are made when ordered. This restaurant is great for vegan and vegetarians who want that comfort food experience. Those who are unfamiliar with vegan food and are curious to trying a new approach to classic recipes may enjoy it. Doomie’s also provides customers with a gluten-free menu, for people who have gluten restrictions and allergies. The restaurant is located at 1253 Vine Street in Hollywood. The parking is valet only, but there is also limited street parking.

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SPEAK OUT TO THE STREETS—Students march down Avenida Cesar Chavez during the candlelit vigil to honor vicitms of sexual assualt at “Take Back The Night” last Thursday.

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Candlelight vigil honors victims of sexual assault BY AMBER PARAMO Staff Writer

“Take Back the Night” brought support to victims of sexual assault while they shared their stories at Ingalls Auditorium on April 30. Candles were distributed to the audience for a candlelight march around the East Los Angeles College campus in honor of all victims of sexual assault. The event allowed victims of sexual assault to discuss how it had impacted their lives and share personal stories of how they or someone they know have been coping with the after effects of their experiences. Sonia Rivera, Director of Sexual Assault and Emergency Services for the East Los Angeles Women’s Center, encouraged the audience to share their stories of sexual abuse. The speakers showed strength and courage as they volunteered to speak in front of the audience. The room was filled with support and respect that empowered more people to walk up to the podium and share their stories. Members of ELAWC showed support to students who shared stories by letting them know that they are not alone and this is the beginning of the healing process. “There is light at the end of the tunnel toward healing and healthy relationships,” Rivera said. A few audience members, who were not victims, shared stories of how it happened to someone they knew. They also gave advice and strength to victims. Although “Take Back the Night” was the last event of the sexual assault awareness month, awareness does not end with this event. There are yearround resources available to anyone at ELAC’s Women’s and Men’s Support Center in G8-127. For the full story visit elaccampusnews.com. CN/ALEXA SANTANA

LIGHT IT UP—Participants during “Take Back the Night” took part in a candlelit vigil to honor

victims of sexual assault.

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TAKE THE LEAD—Attendees of “Take Back the Night” take the bullhorn during the candlelit march through the campus.

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SHOWING SUPPORT—East Los Angeles Women’s Center

Counselor Sonia Rivas leads the“Take Back the Night” chat at the candlelit march.

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